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Smoked/tinted headlights

Smoked/tinted headlights

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reganlives
Posting Freak
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31-05-2018, 07:45 AM
#1
Seen an audi RS4 recently which had been done up quite tastefully but the different thing it had was totally blacked out smoked/tinted headlights. Arent these illegal? How do they work and how is it done as it actually looked quite cool.
reganlives
31-05-2018, 07:45 AM #1

Seen an audi RS4 recently which had been done up quite tastefully but the different thing it had was totally blacked out smoked/tinted headlights. Arent these illegal? How do they work and how is it done as it actually looked quite cool.

posty
Senior Member
610
31-05-2018, 02:28 PM
#2
This might not be the same as what you saw but I saw a car like that recently and was quite intruiged, I was pretty sure that they would be illegal.

On closer inspection of one I found that they had bought headlight protectors and sprayed them black, I thought it was quite a clever idea as it completely changes the look of the car and you can take them off when it gets dark etc...
posty
31-05-2018, 02:28 PM #2

This might not be the same as what you saw but I saw a car like that recently and was quite intruiged, I was pretty sure that they would be illegal.

On closer inspection of one I found that they had bought headlight protectors and sprayed them black, I thought it was quite a clever idea as it completely changes the look of the car and you can take them off when it gets dark etc...

reganlives
Posting Freak
1,230
01-06-2018, 07:14 AM
#3
but why would u want to go to all the fuss of putting on headlight protectors only to have to remove them again when it starts to get dark...?
reganlives
01-06-2018, 07:14 AM #3

but why would u want to go to all the fuss of putting on headlight protectors only to have to remove them again when it starts to get dark...?

todd
Senior Member
282
01-06-2018, 09:00 AM
#4
When I had my mk1 Audi TT I bought a set of vinyl cut outs which darkened the front and rear lights, no noticeable reduction in light.

Right PITA to fit though Sad

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todd
01-06-2018, 09:00 AM #4

When I had my mk1 Audi TT I bought a set of vinyl cut outs which darkened the front and rear lights, no noticeable reduction in light.

Right PITA to fit though Sad


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posty
Senior Member
610
01-06-2018, 03:00 PM
#5
reganlives but why would u want to go to all the fuss of putting on headlight protectors only to have to remove them again when it starts to get dark...?

I don't know I haven't done it. But I wasnt aware that putting them on and off was a hassle, they just clip on under the bonnet as far as I'm aware. But maybe I am wrong.
posty
01-06-2018, 03:00 PM #5

reganlives but why would u want to go to all the fuss of putting on headlight protectors only to have to remove them again when it starts to get dark...?

I don't know I haven't done it. But I wasnt aware that putting them on and off was a hassle, they just clip on under the bonnet as far as I'm aware. But maybe I am wrong.

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
01-06-2018, 03:11 PM
#6
There was a member on LOC who did this to his IS200, had tint film applied to the headlights. It did look amazing, and apparently didn't interfere much with the headlights.

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
01-06-2018, 03:11 PM #6

There was a member on LOC who did this to his IS200, had tint film applied to the headlights. It did look amazing, and apparently didn't interfere much with the headlights.


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

garyskisplym
Senior Member
714
01-06-2018, 07:15 PM
#7
Or you could do the old trick of putting tights over the lights Smile

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garyskisplym
01-06-2018, 07:15 PM #7

Or you could do the old trick of putting tights over the lights Smile


BHP, TORQUE, UNDER STEER, OVERSTEER FOR DUMMYS
BHP- how fast you hit the wall, TORQUE- how far you push the wall
OVER STEER- Dont see the wall, UNDER STEER- You do see it
1999 Blue IS200 SportTRD kit, K&N Filter

ormi
Posting Freak
3,006
01-06-2018, 08:45 PM
#8
the stuff needed for it to be legal is flyeye tint!!i done the wifes wee bros car and it looks amazing!!
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ormi
01-06-2018, 08:45 PM #8

the stuff needed for it to be legal is flyeye tint!!i done the wifes wee bros car and it looks amazing!!
[Image: 14114_1162143874102_1843016754_305983_4100689_s.jpg]
[Image: 14114_1162143954104_1843016754_305984_7454792_n.jpg]
[Image: 14114_1162143994105_1843016754_305985_3595907_n.jpg]
[Image: 14114_1162145594145_1843016754_305989_3818539_n.jpg]


[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more

ormi
Posting Freak
3,006
01-06-2018, 08:47 PM
#9
[Image: 14114_1162143874102_1843016754_305983_4100689_n.jpg]

[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more
ormi
01-06-2018, 08:47 PM #9

[Image: 14114_1162143874102_1843016754_305983_4100689_n.jpg]


[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
01-06-2018, 08:58 PM
#10
That does look pretty cool, is that a spray?

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
01-06-2018, 08:58 PM #10

That does look pretty cool, is that a spray?


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

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