And my car keeps getting darker...
#26
#27
Administrator
iTrader: (7)
keep going, looks awesome!
#28
SHKWAV
i nightshaded my tails and my spoiler brake light on my old car. it made the rear end look incredibly clean. I dont recommend vynil overlays though... use Niteshade. Looks a lot better. I never had issues with the cops either. Just a thought on "what to do next".
If you want a DIY on niteshading, i can link you a really good one. It was what i used when i did mine. It takes a bit of work but the end result looks incredible! You can see how dark i went with mine. The lights show through just fine. Yes, there is indeed a brake light on the spoiler. heh, beautiful thing Niteshade.
The pic i have attached here isn't the best but you get the idea. This was taken in May i think. And you can see where i got my screen name.
If you want a DIY on niteshading, i can link you a really good one. It was what i used when i did mine. It takes a bit of work but the end result looks incredible! You can see how dark i went with mine. The lights show through just fine. Yes, there is indeed a brake light on the spoiler. heh, beautiful thing Niteshade.
The pic i have attached here isn't the best but you get the idea. This was taken in May i think. And you can see where i got my screen name.
Last edited by Shinka_MJR; 12-11-2008 at 06:30 PM.
#30
Administrator
iTrader: (7)
^^^ what?! that's why we have lights.
#33
Administrator
iTrader: (7)
during the day a black car stands out a LOT.
at night, our HID's are pretty useful
at night, our HID's are pretty useful
#35
Administrator
iTrader: (7)
why? we know you're wrong Razz.
![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
#36
i think i get wat razz is saying...sometimes it is hard 2 see black cars even w/ the lights on?...well i guess when your not paying attention..acutally...w/e i dont know wat im talking about
#38
Administrator
iTrader: (7)
razz: Stevie Wonder could see a black car during the day.
#41
You can still smoke the lights like Im about to do. You dont have to spray them with the spray tint, you can use smoked lens film. They sell precut kits for RX-8's at www.decalfx.com and theyre removable if you get bothered by cops. They have smoked, yellow, red and blue. Even if you didnt make the tails smoked you could red them out for a much cleaner look in the back. They have "how-to" videos if you want to see how to apply them. I'll post pics within the next couple weeks after I do mine.
#42
Administrator
iTrader: (7)
red calipers on an all black 8 would be super sexy
#47
Hoarder of RPF1's
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Duluth, GA
Posts: 206
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'm not sure how much lower it is than stock, never measured it originally. I set the height on the coils about 7mm up from the lowest recommended setting.
I'm def. not going to tint the rear taillights as I think that greatly increases your risk of being rear ended. Add to that the fact that my car was just rear ended a month ago and it wasn't a fun experience. I'll prolly just paint the badges, I have a satin black paint that matches the finish on my rims and should go well. As for the brakes, I'll either paint them black or get the Racing Brake BBK down the line.
I'm def. not going to tint the rear taillights as I think that greatly increases your risk of being rear ended. Add to that the fact that my car was just rear ended a month ago and it wasn't a fun experience. I'll prolly just paint the badges, I have a satin black paint that matches the finish on my rims and should go well. As for the brakes, I'll either paint them black or get the Racing Brake BBK down the line.
#48
Administrator
iTrader: (7)
Racing Brake has a Caliper upgrade kit which is awfully nice. Talk to Rishi @AutoRnD when you're ready for it.