Anybody DIY tinted tail lights?

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03-02-2019, 11:41 AM

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TexSquirrel

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Definitely post some pictures when you're done.
I might consider getting a set.
It would be easy to switch back and forth to change the look.

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03-02-2019, 11:44 AM

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Definitely post some pictures when you're done.
I might consider getting a set.
It would be easy to switch back and forth to change the look.

Will do! Just be glad you have a NB. You can get those for under $400 shipped. The ones for my C4S are $910 shipped. Sometimes having a WB is not a good thing.

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03-02-2019, 06:43 PM

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I've got a cracked set (just replaced) that I was going to tint also.

‘Bill—Did you replace your lights with 996 lights? I saw a vid where a guy just plugged in the led’s from a 997. Mine are cracked and are on the to do list.

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03-02-2019, 08:45 PM

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Final product. Not sure how i feel. The product sucked right into the typical cracks in the light. Dosent look good close up.

Hate to see these beautiful cars get pimped out...

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03-02-2019, 08:49 PM

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Hate to see these beautiful cars get pimped out...

define pimped out. It has Apex racing wheels. The tail lights were suppose to be a light "smoke" look. I hate the out come so they are being replaced.

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03-03-2019, 09:29 AM

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IMO, there's a difference between styling(nice wheels, aero kits, etc) and pimping(changing the look of the car with "bling" to attract attention). Probably a thin line for most. I think the wheels look great, but the tinted lights make it seem "questionably legal" and will attract attention.

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03-03-2019, 10:39 AM

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‘Bill—Did you replace your lights with 996 lights? I saw a vid where a guy just plugged in the led’s from a 997. Mine are cracked and are on the to do list.

TC

Yes.
I originally got a smoking deal on some new DEPO LEDs but the seller never wrapped them and they arrived destroyed...Got my money back

Then a member sold me some pristine take offs from his 99. I really like the amber vs clear on my black .2.