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View Poll Results: How would you have your tailights look?
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 01:47 AM
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So i cleared the corners on my Bonny now i ask myself, should i tint the taillights, remove the colored plastic and have a clear lense with appropriately colored bulbs or leave them stock... what do you guys/ gals think?
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 01:55 AM
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Tint 'em
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 05:11 AM
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i vote tinted
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 05:42 AM
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Tinting wins! You might need some brighter bulbs, though.
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 08:07 AM
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I've never replaced bulbs after tinting.

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Maybe I just went too dark on mine... My dad said he couldn't see my tail lights light up in a parking lot at night. We bought some insanely bright bulbs, and now they're fine even in the daytime. I guess I should just offer my advice not to tint too dark. Have fun!
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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Yup. It'* best to tint a coat or two at a time, then take them out in the sun. You still want to see just a hint of red in direct sunlight, then you know you have it right.

I never did shoot night pics. I will this morning before work. It'* still fooking dark has hades out there.
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 09:53 AM
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I'd like to do this sometime in the future...
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This one may be a bit overkill...
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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Here'* a night shot. Tails only. Bo didn't want to push the brake pedal for me this morning. He'* grumpy today.

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Both cars look identical. I've never had any complaints during the day with my brake lights, either. Anyone that'* been to WCBF knows what it'* like to follow me. I drive too fast for them to have to react to my brake lights.
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92-95 = tinted top with cleared turn signal
96-99 = tinted everything
00-05 = tinted bottom with cleared turn signal



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