Just tinted my tails. what do you think?

angelsz4 · 03-31-2009, 04:56 AM

Just tinted my tails. what do you think? Should i keep it or take it off?. yeah i have to fix the back bumper. i know, i know

Tonybest · 03-31-2009, 05:24 AM

I prefer those off.

AtoB · 03-31-2009, 07:17 AM

not feeling it.

Black///Mamba · 03-31-2009, 08:47 AM

take it off as well those dumb stickers

Incompatible · 03-31-2009, 09:34 AM

Maybe it's because I'm an old fart, maybe not. I understand the desire to mod both cosmetic and functional, as I am guilty of both. What I don't understand is tinting the brake lights which reduces their brightness. Brake lights are a warning to drivers behind us that the car is slowing/stopping. With as many old (reduced visual acuity) and inattentive drivers on the road today the brighter the brake lights better. This aspect was one of the reasons behind the center brake light laws. Reducing brake light intensity is increasing the chances of being rear ended. My $0.02.

03BeastCharmer · 03-31-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Incompatible

Maybe it's because I'm an old fart, maybe not. I understand the desire to mod both cosmetic and functional, as I am guilty of both. What I don't understand is tinting the brake lights which reduces their brightness. Brake lights are a warning to drivers behind us that the car is slowing/stopping. With as many old (reduced visual acuity) and inattentive drivers on the road today the brighter the brake lights better. This aspect was one of the reasons behind the center brake light laws. Reducing brake light intensity is increasing the chances of being rear ended. My $0.02.

+1
Never liked it. Just spent last Sunday removing the tint from the tails of my g/f E30, that the previous owner thought was cool. Car looks 100x better without the painted tint on the tails.

jgorman13 · 03-31-2009, 11:22 AM

i agree that tinting tails is bad because of reduction in visibility from behind. BUT, I would do a lighter tint, and keep the white circles in the middle stock. Those tints are way too dark regardless. looks cheesy IMHO.

ZStig · 03-31-2009, 01:06 PM

looks good on silver cars. debadge it though

Vertigo//SD · 03-31-2009, 01:27 PM

+1

Vertigo//SD · 03-31-2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Incompatible

Maybe it's because I'm an old fart, maybe not. I understand the desire to mod both cosmetic and functional, as I am guilty of both. What I don't understand is tinting the brake lights which reduces their brightness. Brake lights are a warning to drivers behind us that the car is slowing/stopping. With as many old (reduced visual acuity) and inattentive drivers on the road today the brighter the brake lights better. This aspect was one of the reasons behind the center brake light laws. Reducing brake light intensity is increasing the chances of being rear ended. My $0.02.

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Originally Posted by 03BeastCharmer

+1
Never liked it. Just spent last Sunday removing the tint from the tails of my g/f E30, that the previous owner thought was cool. Car looks 100x better without the painted tint on the tails.

+2

mister_roger · 03-31-2009, 01:43 PM

They do look a bit dark. Too much contrast with the Ti-Silver body.

If you can find some pictures of GP20's taillights, you'll see that he did a light smoke film and it looks just about perfect. I think he used 35% tint film, which still allows most of the red/clear to show but with a slight hint of smoke. Looks fantastic

Mikewarlover · 03-31-2009, 02:52 PM

too much ... lighter would look better

fitchesbass · 03-31-2009, 05:43 PM

I like in the dark shots, but in the light it looks ehh only ok.

Whatever you prefer it's your car

Z4MCJJ · 03-31-2009, 05:48 PM

Looks like an S2000

em2b96p · 04-01-2009, 05:10 PM

i say invest in some oem exhaust tips

Bluecougar · 04-01-2009, 07:03 PM

I like it, nice job

03-31-2009, 04:56 AM	#1
angelsz4 silver bullet 20 Rep 148 Posts Drives: bmw z4 silver bullet Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: texas iTrader: (0)	Just tinted my tails. what do you think? Just tinted my tails. what do you think? Should i keep it or take it off?. yeah i have to fix the back bumper. i know, i know __________________
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03-31-2009, 05:24 AM	#2
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AtoB Major 112 Rep 1,262 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (3)	not feeling it.
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Black///Mamba Lieutenant 53 Rep 598 Posts Drives: a beast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	take it off as well those dumb stickers __________________
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03-31-2009, 09:34 AM	#5
Incompatible Major 55 Rep 1,224 Posts Drives: 07 AW Z4C 3.0Si Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Maybe it's because I'm an old fart, maybe not. I understand the desire to mod both cosmetic and functional, as I am guilty of both. What I don't understand is tinting the brake lights which reduces their brightness. Brake lights are a warning to drivers behind us that the car is slowing/stopping. With as many old (reduced visual acuity) and inattentive drivers on the road today the brighter the brake lights better. This aspect was one of the reasons behind the center brake light laws. Reducing brake light intensity is increasing the chances of being rear ended. My $0.02. __________________ If you can't take the time to teach a kid something good, someone will take the time to teach them something bad.
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03-31-2009, 11:22 AM	#7
jgorman13 Lieutenant 25 Rep 528 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 3.0i, 2008 C300 Sport Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	i agree that tinting tails is bad because of reduction in visibility from behind. BUT, I would do a lighter tint, and keep the white circles in the middle stock. Those tints are way too dark regardless. looks cheesy IMHO.
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ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	looks good on silver cars. debadge it though __________________
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mister_roger Private First Class 13 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2003 Maldives Blue 2.5i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	They do look a bit dark. Too much contrast with the Ti-Silver body. If you can find some pictures of GP20's taillights, you'll see that he did a light smoke film and it looks just about perfect. I think he used 35% tint film, which still allows most of the red/clear to show but with a slight hint of smoke. Looks fantastic __________________ 2003 Maldives Blue 2.5i -- 18" M6 wheels, 12mm rear spacer, ///MZ4 front bumper conversion, Eibach lowering springs, Koni shocks, Hotchkis F/R anti-roll bars, Helene Performance air filter.
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Mikewarlover Major 40 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: white Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond BC iTrader: (0)	too much ... lighter would look better __________________ Modified CDV/Rogue Engineer Short Shifter/ RE Diablo Exhaust/ Matte Black Grill/Lighted ZHP shiftknob/Stubby Antenna / 19inch gunmetal Neez Super Euro Cross on Michelin
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fitchesbass Captain 40 Rep 969 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (2)	I like in the dark shots, but in the light it looks ehh only ok. Whatever you prefer it's your car
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Z4MCJJ Lieutenant 4 Rep 448 Posts Drives: Z4MC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Z4MC iTrader: (0)	Looks like an S2000
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em2b96p Private First Class 15 Rep 184 Posts Drives: cbr600rr Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: philadelphia iTrader: (0)	i say invest in some oem exhaust tips
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04-01-2009, 07:03 PM	#16
Bluecougar A Bimmer Chick :) 82 Rep 1,504 Posts Drives: E60 M5 & LR3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norcal iTrader: (36)	I like it, nice job __________________ \|\|Just another ///M Female Driver\|\|Sold: E46 328ci\|\|E92 335i\|\|E60 M5\|\|
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