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Creep · 09-01-2009, 12:00 PM

Checking up to see how ppl and police react to some darker taillights. Im in the limerick area an if anyone around here could give me an opinion or some experience theyve had with the police thatd be good to no.

thx
creep

boostjunky · 09-01-2009, 01:14 PM

From what I've heard Limerick can be tough. I would only do it lightly with a coat or two of Nightshades or primer/water. Don't get nuts and murder them out.
I'm sure it also depends on the car and paint. What do you drive. Some cars with tinted tails look more subtle than others.

Creep · 09-01-2009, 01:32 PM

cobatl ss

boostjunky · 09-01-2009, 06:39 PM

If it is the one in your avatar I'd say you pretty much have a "pull me over car to begin with". I would just do it. I doubt that will be the reason you might be pulled over anyways. If it worries you get a spare set. That way if you catch any flack for them you can switch them out, take care of the psuedo ticket(usually just a fix it and show the cop type deal) then pop em back in the following week and repeat.
I honestly don't think that you have anything to worry about though. Just make sure that the light still makes it through pretty well.

BoostedG · 09-01-2009, 06:43 PM

Idk how it is there but I have my tail ligths tinted and I drive every where and cops dont mess with me.

Creep · 09-02-2009, 10:04 AM

nah its not the one in my avatar lol, but i like the idea of a spare set.
thx for the input

CobaltSSChick · 09-02-2009, 10:15 AM

Creep, I have a Cobalt SS/SC that has tinted tails and I don't have a problem...I bought them tinted, heres a pic:

Rush · 09-02-2009, 10:04 PM

I had tinted tails on my old car, and I have tinted tails on my current car.

My Mazda's tails were tinted pretty effin' dark. But I never had any problems -- however, for a significant amount of the time I owned that car, I lived in the Philly area. And you're a lot less prone to be bothered for such things in the Philly area.

My Infiniti's tails are tinted moderately, because I didn't want to risk drawing any undesirable attention since I now live in a considerably more rural area. So far, I haven't had any issues -- BUT, like I said, I also don't have that 'asking for trouble' look.

rshissler · 09-03-2009, 02:38 AM

I have the lights on my talon tinted. I think its like 3 coats of niteshades and then wet sanded for a dull look. Plus my entire cars murdered out so they look dark even during the day. Never been bothered.

turtle240 · 09-03-2009, 05:09 AM

well in my area you cant have the brake lights tinted but the amber and reverse light can go as black as you want

HKSdrift3r · 09-03-2009, 09:17 AM

I cant stand this new fad, it looks so horrible.

Blacked out everything 2009= Altezza taillight fad and cleared everything from 1999!!!!!!!!!!!!

KustomZ03 · 09-03-2009, 09:20 AM

Is that Donna's car in your avatar?

GregFarz78 · 09-03-2009, 09:51 AM

I used to live up there cops won't really care but I wouldn't go that dark b/c some shops will actually fail you on inspection if your tails are too dark. I tinted my 3rd brake light once and was warned about it, so if you have a spare set of tails go for it just swap them out for inspection. Personally I think it looks stupid unless its a black car and you're going for that murdered out look

KickItSlidewayz · 09-04-2009, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKSdrift3r

I cant stand this new fad, it looks so horrible.

Blacked out everything 2009= Altezza taillight fad and cleared everything from 1999!!!!!!!!!!!!

agreed

so many cars around where i live have blacked out taillights.. i dont like it tbh

B-ReN~FrEsH · 09-06-2009, 12:07 PM

vht niteshades spray works well. make sure to sand and polish though. if you have a problem with the light output, then just get brighter bulbs!

arthur3328 · 12-06-2009, 10:21 PM

sunset window tinting

KOPhoenix32 · 12-07-2009, 08:11 AM

It is an Inspection item. Have to be able to see them for so many feet. Some shops dont bother you about them if they are not to dark. Brighter bulbs are the answer. But the cops may still stop you!!

jpalamar · 12-07-2009, 10:48 AM

Mine are tinted dark on the GTO and I don't get pulled over for it. I also have catless, 35% windows too. I think the type of car I drive helps alot too. Less steriotype of the younger import crowd doing dumb ****.

b0bbY · 12-07-2009, 04:39 PM

ive got everything tinted out except the head lights and fog lights. have not had any issues yet...i live on 2nd st in south philly...just got the car back on thanksgiving...havent had a chance to get new pics with a good cam...just with my cell...

ezdrummer · 12-07-2009, 05:57 PM

we do tails..and heads...most cops dont bother with them, but it is a risk....if you use a film, make sure its a good one.

09-01-2009, 12:00 PM	#1
Creep Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Royersford Member #7885 iTrader: (0)	Taillight tint in ur area? Checking up to see how ppl and police react to some darker taillights. Im in the limerick area an if anyone around here could give me an opinion or some experience theyve had with the police thatd be good to no. thx creep

09-02-2009, 10:15 AM	#7
CobaltSSChick Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kutztown, PA Member #7048 My Ride: 2004 Subaru STi iTrader: (0)	Creep, I have a Cobalt SS/SC that has tinted tails and I don't have a problem...I bought them tinted, heres a pic: __________________ JDMPNUT To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-03-2009, 05:09 AM	#10
turtle240 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hatfield PA Member #14114 My Ride: 07 Eclipse Spyder GT iTrader: (3)	well in my area you cant have the brake lights tinted but the amber and reverse light can go as black as you want __________________ "*drive it* like you *stole it" R.I.P. 93 240sx To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* R.I.P. 04 GTI VR6! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. New 97 Golf III project!

09-03-2009, 09:17 AM	#11
HKSdrift3r Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central NJ Member #2984 iTrader: (2)	I cant stand this new fad, it looks so horrible. Blacked out everything 2009= Altezza taillight fad and cleared everything from 1999!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Back in a Z32... To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-06-2009, 12:07 PM	#15
B-ReN~FrEsH Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Glenmoore, PA Member #8586 My Ride: 2001 Volvo S40 iTrader: (0)	vht niteshades spray works well. make sure to sand and polish though. if you have a problem with the light output, then just get brighter bulbs! __________________ I Will ALWAYS have a set of screwdrivers in flathead, Phillips Head, Torx, Square Bit, and i few others, and SAE and Metric socket sets if anyone ever needs them at Meets. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Q: I melted my pistons because I tried to run 20 more pounds of boost without the fuel to support it. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-01-2009, 01:14 PM	#2
boostjunky Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lehigh Valley Member #5261 My Ride: 1993 D27, 1994 D22A, 2004 CS7A iTrader: (0)	From what I've heard Limerick can be tough. I would only do it lightly with a coat or two of Nightshades or primer/water. Don't get nuts and murder them out. I'm sure it also depends on the car and paint. What do you drive. Some cars with tinted tails look more subtle than others.

09-01-2009, 01:32 PM	#3
Creep Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Royersford Member #7885 iTrader: (0)	cobatl ss

09-01-2009, 06:39 PM	#4
boostjunky Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lehigh Valley Member #5261 My Ride: 1993 D27, 1994 D22A, 2004 CS7A iTrader: (0)	If it is the one in your avatar I'd say you pretty much have a "pull me over car to begin with". I would just do it. I doubt that will be the reason you might be pulled over anyways. If it worries you get a spare set. That way if you catch any flack for them you can switch them out, take care of the psuedo ticket(usually just a fix it and show the cop type deal) then pop em back in the following week and repeat. I honestly don't think that you have anything to worry about though. Just make sure that the light still makes it through pretty well.

09-02-2009, 10:04 AM	#6
Creep Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Royersford Member #7885 iTrader: (0)	nah its not the one in my avatar lol, but i like the idea of a spare set. thx for the input

09-03-2009, 02:38 AM	#9
rshissler Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dornsife, PA Member #10970 My Ride: 2009 Scion TC iTrader: (2)	I have the lights on my talon tinted. I think its like 3 coats of niteshades and then wet sanded for a dull look. Plus my entire cars murdered out so they look dark even during the day. Never been bothered.

09-03-2009, 09:20 AM	#12
KustomZ03 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 302 Member #7473 My Ride: [Cobalt SS/SC][xD][Wrangler] iTrader: (0)	Is that Donna's car in your avatar?

09-03-2009, 09:51 AM	#13
GregFarz78 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philly, PA Member #7339 My Ride: 04 S2000, 86 Mazda B2000 iTrader: (0)	I used to live up there cops won't really care but I wouldn't go that dark b/c some shops will actually fail you on inspection if your tails are too dark. I tinted my 3rd brake light once and was warned about it, so if you have a spare set of tails go for it just swap them out for inspection. Personally I think it looks stupid unless its a black car and you're going for that murdered out look

12-06-2009, 10:21 PM	#16
arthur3328 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NE Philly Member #10945 My Ride: 93 RX7 fd3s iTrader: (0)	sunset window tinting

12-07-2009, 08:11 AM	#17
KOPhoenix32 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tylersport PA Member #10541 iTrader: (0)	It is an Inspection item. Have to be able to see them for so many feet. Some shops dont bother you about them if they are not to dark. Brighter bulbs are the answer. But the cops may still stop you!!

12-07-2009, 10:48 AM	#18
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Collegeville, PA Member #13773 My Ride: 03 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (3)	Mine are tinted dark on the GTO and I don't get pulled over for it. I also have catless, 35% windows too. I think the type of car I drive helps alot too. Less steriotype of the younger import crowd doing dumb ****.

12-07-2009, 04:39 PM	#19
b0bbY Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Philly YO! Member #5350 My Ride: 03 Mini Cooper S Alpine White/Black iTrader: (0)	ive got everything tinted out except the head lights and fog lights. have not had any issues yet...i live on 2nd st in south philly...just got the car back on thanksgiving...havent had a chance to get new pics with a good cam...just with my cell... __________________ 03 Mini Cooper S Alpine White/Black Sold..95 Probe GT bLaCkEd OuT =(

12-07-2009, 05:57 PM	#20
ezdrummer Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: feasterville, pa Member #3534 My Ride: i am to embarrassed to say.. iTrader: (0)	we do tails..and heads...most cops dont bother with them, but it is a risk....if you use a film, make sure its a good one. __________________ Shades Of Gray Window Tinting automotiveresidentialcommercial 215-357-3001 145B Philmont Ave. Feasterville, PA 19053 (Between Street Rd and Bustleton Ave) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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