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Old 05-31-2005 | 03:01 AM
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Smoked Taillights

I did a seach buy couldnt find anything... has anyone smoked their taillights??? just curious to see how it would turn out.
Old 05-31-2005 | 03:16 AM
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Indeed I have. I don't think they will fit the 8 though. I used precut stick-on covers sort of like window tint, but thicker. I have seen a few folks use panty hose with excellent results.
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Old 05-31-2005 | 03:35 AM
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a few people on the site have done it but I havent seen any pics. When I made this same thread about 4 months ago I was told the best option is to remove the taillights then buy some tail light smoke (from pep boys I think?) and spray some inside the lights.
Old 05-31-2005 | 08:22 AM
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Old 05-31-2005 | 08:28 AM
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Old 05-31-2005 | 08:33 AM
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I like they way they look on your Cobra DOC.
Old 05-31-2005 | 09:35 AM
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Nice Cobra! :D
Old 05-31-2005 | 10:06 AM
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Hmm, though I like smoked tails on other cars, I don't really care for them on 8's. I really like the stock lights on the 8, even though for years I've hated the euro style taillights. Does anyone have a pic of a red 8 with smoked tails though?
Old 05-31-2005 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Speed-ER doc
Indeed I have. I don't think they will fit the 8 though. I used precut stick-on covers sort of like window tint, but thicker. I have seen a few folks use panty hose with excellent results.
i agree with the doctor...he knows whats best for you...
Old 05-31-2005 | 10:19 AM
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that ms 8 looks mean... evil from both ends. from the front, it looks like a cobra (the snake, not the car), and the ear looks like red pupils... nice, but the stock lights are awesome on the 8.
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Thanks for the reply guys, and i like that ms8 pete... looks very nice... i love how the taillights look on the 8, but was just curious as my buddy has an SL55 black with his smoked, and it looks really nice..
Old 05-31-2005 | 12:41 PM
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SL55 droooooooooooooooooooool
Old 05-31-2005 | 12:59 PM
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What kit is that on the 8?
Old 05-31-2005 | 01:03 PM
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Thats the Mazda concept RX8--so its a one off kit--the car is boosted though. Hopefully a sign of things to come.
Old 05-31-2005 | 01:08 PM
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I like it on the cobra...

I already get asked if i have after market tail lights enough the way it is...i dont need to add to that. lol
Old 05-31-2005 | 01:18 PM
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I haven't dont it, but here's the instructions. http://newcelica.org/forums/showthre...light=overlays
Old 05-31-2005 | 10:19 PM
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geezus that white 8 is...is...*drool*

I wish they had one of those at my local dealer!
Old 05-31-2005 | 10:27 PM
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I wanna see what smoked tails would look like on a black 8. Photo shop anyone?
Old 05-31-2005 | 10:55 PM
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Yah, I've been wanting to do this to my tailights for a few months now. One option is to use a spray (forgot the name) and coat the inside of the tailight. I would love to see any black 8 owners who have done this mod already.
Old 06-01-2005 | 12:08 AM
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Aren't smoked tail lights illegal?

I remmber an officer telling me there illeagal in California, but laws change all the time.
Old 06-01-2005 | 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Aren't smoked tail lights illegal?
Here in Greece-Europe,are illegal...But..Who cares??Front licence plate removal is illegal-we all have removed them though.Stage 2 tint is illegal,we have all tinted our windows...And now somw are running decats....hehehe :D


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One option is to use a spray (forgot the name) and coat the inside of the tailight.
You must be very carefull with the spay..You must spray the same quantity to every inch in the light...Professional job would be better...
Old 06-01-2005 | 01:54 AM
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they cant be illegal in california as the SL 55 AMG comes stock with smoked taillights and the brabus dealer in newport sells only black benz and all their SL's have their taillights smoked..

so i think we are in the clear..
Old 06-01-2005 | 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by danielk015
they cant be illegal in california as the SL 55 AMG comes stock with smoked taillights and the brabus dealer in newport sells only black benz and all their SL's have their taillights smoked..

so i think we are in the clear..

I wish you were right but you are wrong
its legal if the car comes stock with it but if you change it then it is illegal

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i know
Old 06-01-2005 | 02:47 AM
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When driving at night, you can't tell at all. During the day, depending on the time and the amount and angle of sunlight, it's pretty obvious.

And yes, illegal.

I've had cops right on my tail many times and they have not stopped me for it, but they sure could if they wanted to.


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