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Old 07-03-2004 | 07:37 PM
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Tinted tails

Would you buy this for the 8 if installation was simple and the mod was affordable ??






Old 07-03-2004 | 08:02 PM
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i think these would look nice only on certain colors... maybe black tit and ss?
Old 07-03-2004 | 08:22 PM
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I want them for my black 8. It is just a modest tint, not a fan of black out lenses


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Old 07-04-2004 | 01:53 PM
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I cant see the last pic
Old 07-04-2004 | 02:26 PM
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the angle I took that pic of the back of my car makes the lights look weird.....
Old 07-04-2004 | 03:56 PM
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I might be ok with it in the right color...
Old 07-04-2004 | 05:29 PM
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I probably wouldn't.

The RX8 lenses just don't have the flatness that makes it look okay.
Old 07-04-2004 | 06:11 PM
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I want to see one done first. We have clear lenses and the cars above are red. It might look different on a clear lens.
Just gauging interest
Old 07-04-2004 | 06:34 PM
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Interesting idea, for sure, but I'd have to see it before I could really judge. Can you match the body color? And how about doing the headlights in body color too?
Old 07-04-2004 | 06:41 PM
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Old 07-04-2004 | 06:49 PM
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Yup, seen that. Was mostly wondering how closely the vinyl can be matched, If it's optically transparent one way, it would be an interesting look to "disappear" all the lights.
Old 07-04-2004 | 06:53 PM
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Pls don't look back to the trend of the 90s please.... get over it
Old 07-04-2004 | 07:27 PM
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I said it would be interesting, not that I was going to do it... :D
Old 07-04-2004 | 08:47 PM
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I can't see the RX-8 pic it is cut off.

Hey also just wondering is the G35 in Japan a Skyline, or did the owner just put the Skyline emblem for fun?
Old 07-04-2004 | 08:55 PM
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Yes, it is a G35 = Skyline
Old 07-04-2004 | 09:00 PM
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Originally posted by Equis
I can't see the RX-8 pic it is cut off.

Hey also just wondering is the G35 in Japan a Skyline, or did the owner just put the Skyline emblem for fun?


It was just the back of my car stock
Old 07-04-2004 | 09:35 PM
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I got flamed for trying to start a gold headlamp trend. Tinted tailights? Sorry bro, I don't drive a Camaro. Gold headlamps rule :D.
Old 07-05-2004 | 10:24 PM
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I'd be interested in seeing it done. I think that G35/skyline looks pretty bad-***.

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Old 07-06-2004 | 01:26 AM
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I like the stock taillights, IMO don't touch em.
Old 07-06-2004 | 11:35 AM
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The 8's tail lamps are a work of art, why would you want to hide them???
Old 07-06-2004 | 01:13 PM
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Because tinted tails would be cool. I dont think it is 80's. They would be a work of art if they were tinted.
Old 07-06-2004 | 08:39 PM
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Biggest problem with tining the taillights would be having them bright enough to be seen during the daylight for use when stopping or turning. The Third Brake Light will catch the attntion for stopping, though but the turn signals might be too dark. They do make a vinyl material that has been mostly used on motorcycles that comes in various colors that can be ordered from some places provided you can find one in stock somewhere. I ordered some from a place that I never got it from, last time I called their number, they were disconnected. So, I never got what I wanted. I had ordered black. I cannot recall the name of the product.
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