I know that the tails on the 8 are distinct, but they arent for me. I had altezza lights on an s-10 in high school, and have since grown out of that. Ive had tinted tails on almost everything I owned, but did not care for them on VR, so I went another approach. Instead of the film, I painted them myself. Let me know what you think. Sorry for the crap pictures, it was getting dark, overcast, and rainy. I also got the windows tinted. One bad picture of that. And a few paint plans for the next week too :)

Edit - Much better pics in post #30 of page 2.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCN4031.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCN4033.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCN4034.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCN4036.jpg

Sorry for the grainy pics, I will get better ones tomorrow hopefully.

looks like you did a nice job with them, nice work...will you pass inspection because of the reverse lights being red instead of white?

looks like you did a nice job with them, nice work...will you pass inspection because of the reverse lights being red instead of white?

Inspection? Whats that? I can be completely catless with no mufflers and only have to avoid noise tickets here! Good point though, havent tried reverse, although Im going to run some errands right now. Ill let you know shortly.

BTW, thanks.

i actually really like that. very nice job and different than the norm. I bet this would look even better in person. after seeing this, im gonna keep my ear to the ground for an extra set of tails and try this myself if i ever get them. I would have to try something to keep the reverse light white though...probably wouldnt look quite as sharp as this, but its a legal issue so....

Greg

looks like you did a nice job with them, nice work...will you pass inspection because of the reverse lights being red instead of white?

Yeah, reverse lights in the rain with just being tinted is kinda a pain, but still shines. Might swipe some brighter bulbs.

i actually really like that. very nice job and different than the norm. I bet this would look even better in person. after seeing this, im gonna keep my ear to the ground for an extra set of tails and try this myself if i ever get them. I would have to try something to keep the reverse light white though...probably wouldnt look quite as sharp as this, but its a legal issue so....

Greg

Thanks man. It does look really nice in person. Ill be hopefully getting some nice day pictures tomorrow, and have a little project within the next week, and after that, professional pictures are in order.

I wish I could think of some way to make these look clean and still have white reverse lights. Maybe something by the license plate. Hmmmmmm...

Man, you did a nice job on those! It's not totally my style, but props to you for trying something different! It looks really nice on the VR. I happen to like the complexity of the stock tails, but given your rationale, this looks like the perfect mod for you. Super clean!

It looks like you did a great job, however to me there is just way to much red going on... I think smoked would look killer though

take a full ass shot (picture) from way back so we can see both tails and everything

Man, you did a nice job on those! It's not totally my style, but props to you for trying something different! It looks really nice on the VR. I happen to like the complexity of the stock tails, but given your rationale, this looks like the perfect mod for you. Super clean!

Thanks man!

It looks like you did a great job, however to me there is just way to much red going on... I think smoked would look killer though

take a full ass shot (picture) from way back so we can see both tails and everything

I thought it might be too much red, but any other red car would be the same. I think if they came with stock red tails, it wouldnt be that obvious. Ive seen smoked, and I dont like it nearly as much. Smoked looks good on the wwp and bb. The red also looks great on silver(sorry lacking the official name), would probably look great on wwp, and looks good on bb. Ill get some full shots tomorrow.

looks nice! props for another clean VR

i've been wanting to do this for god knows how long, but the reverse light is tricky. i still want to maintain a white reverse light.

i've been thinking of red overlays with a cutout.

looks good man props

looks nice! props for another clean VR

Thanks! Its actually quite dirty right now though. I have a couple ideas in mind for next week. Hopefully spruce it up a bit and make it stand out.

looks good man props

Thanks man.

i've been wanting to do this for god knows how long, but the reverse light is tricky. i still want to maintain a white reverse light.

i've been thinking of red overlays with a cutout.

I think that would work well, but id be concerned about the edges pealing. give it a shot though, worst case is you take them off. i sprayed mine, so id have to sand it off and re-clear or something else.

Hey ive had mine tinted red for about a year now, and love them with my pearl white. Just a suggestion, you might want to use some rubbing alcohol and take some of the red off a section over the reverse lights. I taped off a small rectangle shape for the white reverse light to show through and it works perfectly, and looks almost stock. The pink reverse light will get ya nabbed, or at least in an accident if you backing out of a parking space. Looks good though
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/dralla99/IMG_0994.jpg

came out good but i dont think all red taillights go well on an rx8 especially on a VR. It needs to other colors for contrast

i think its done pretty nicely but do you have any pics of the whole rear end of the car

came out good but i dont think all red taillights go well on an rx8 especially on a VR. It needs to other colors for contrast

Yeah, I thought the same, but I didnt like smoked tails on the vr rx8, but I really dont like stock tails. I plan on cleaning it up by shaving the trunk(I know this involves a repaint) so maybe it will look alright after.

BTW, deedub, your car has been my desktop for many months!

i think its done pretty nicely but do you have any pics of the whole rear end of the car

No pics yet. Might go try to snag some pics at a lighted garage tonight to see how it looks. Thanks though!

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCN4031.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCN4033.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCN4034.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCN4036.jpg
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Mmm, I like them:rolleyes:

I dont like how it look with vr

Here are some more Tinted Tails.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e94/ianandcandi/07DRKSYDE3.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e94/ianandcandi/07DRKSYDE2.jpg

Hey ive had mine tinted red for about a year now, and love them with my pearl white. Just a suggestion, you might want to use some rubbing alcohol and take some of the red off a section over the reverse lights. I taped off a small rectangle shape for the white reverse light to show through and it works perfectly, and looks almost stock. The pink reverse light will get ya nabbed, or at least in an accident if you backing out of a parking space. Looks good though
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/dralla99/IMG_0994.jpg

urs look real nice with the WHITE 8 i give u two tumbs up@

Can we get a picture on a bright sunny day?

Can't tell if it is too dark.

Do not like red tails on VR, at all. That pic helped me bc I was considering doing that.

Doesnt look bad, just not my cup of tea.

yeah, I really like them on BB and WWP. I honestly wish I hadnt gotten VR, but the deal was soo good I couldnt pass it up. I have a few plans that should make it more my style. Ill try to snag some pics today. No bright sunny day pics though. This is Oregon, in January. Nothing but rain.

haha sucks for you, its 75F and sunny right now wearing shorts and a t-shirt ;)

Well, here are a few more pull pictures of the lights. Shitty day, dirty car, but at least its light out.

Lights off.
Edit - Better daytime pics of lights off at bottom of page.

Lights on.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCN4046.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCN4047.jpg



Here is another red car, I know its not completely the same thing, but you get the idea. Just to compare.
http://photos.ebizautos.com/5165/3476522_5.jpg

Let me know what you think.

Not feeling it still, it kinda makes the car look older....

I dont like the altezza look much better but I would take it over the red.

A+ to being different however, I think Ill just smoke mine.

Not feeling it still, it kinda makes the car look older....

I dont like the altezza look much better but I would take it over the red.

A+ to being different however, I think Ill just smoke mine.

No worries. People can absolutely hate my car, but as long as I like it I don't worry. I have a full plan, and once it starts to all come together I think itll fit better.

I like it u did a good job

The sun was popping in and out of the clouds today, managed to snap a few daytime pics. Hopefully they look better. All with lights off.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCN4053.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCN4050.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCN4049.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCN4048.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCN4051.jpg

I feel like a pic whore. I'm deleting initial pics and forwarding to here.

Looks good I like them.

new pics

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCF0555.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/Fathead_03/rx8/DSCF0554.jpg

came out good but i dont think all red taillights go well on an rx8 especially on a VR. It needs to other colors for contrast

very very nice, looks good but im with deedubb on this one, too much redd, but hey, not a lot of people do the red tint and it looks great! :)
love the new pics as well, looks good

I see new tires, tinted corners and obviously painted wheels :) You need a drop!

I see new tires, tinted corners and obviously painted wheels :) You need a drop!

I know I know... drop is next. Hopefully order it this week. I'm actually coming to visit next weekend, sat-thursday or something. Good ole Oregon better get some nice weather for me.

debadge+drop FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i think it looks really nice dude. maybe you could stick 2 white reverse lights in the bottom fake under spoiler grill area.

not a bad idea :)

i think it looks really nice dude. maybe you could stick 2 white reverse lights in the bottom fake under spoiler grill area.

I'm actually putting a single reverse light using a fog light bulb in the rear rotor, which is why my accent is off. I'm fitting a clear lense in there in the next few days.

what did u paint them with. I want mine black as well but I don't want to do the spray paint thing. I thing it's kinda sketchy. I'm thinking powdercoat

very nice set up, not my taste but does look good!

would red out the tails, have to convince the wife Nordic Green does NOT look like a christmas tree first though.

Redlooksfantasticgreatwork!

I cant rock the red on a WB :(

do you guys this this will look good on metro gray?

looks good

Now that the silver is gone from the tails, the focus is directed upon all the badges. Hmmmm....not sure about that.

very very nice man

QUOTE=Renesis07;2964258]debadge+drop FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/QUOTE]

Now that the silver is gone from the tails, the focus is directed upon all the badges. Hmmmm....not sure about that.

Good, Im not the only one that thinks this car desperately needs a debadge! :spank:

I think without the cluttered trunk, this car will look 100x better. My personal opinion, I always though debadging wasnt a big deal until I did it to my car, makes a huge difference in appearance.

I have to agree, if you had to leave one badge on the trunk which would you leave and why?

way to go on the red tails, i had to put the reverse light in the triangle as well...leds right now, but the fog light idea would probably be a lot brighter, good job


http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/dralla99/DSC_0527.jpg

Wow. This got active. For people who think they "cant" rock red tails on their color, think of every other car made since the 30's, they didn't care what color the car was, it got red tails. I think they look good on most colors. Would look stock, which to me is better than the clear.

I would love to debadge, but I haven't grown the balls to drop $300+ to repaint the trunk after I fill the holes. Luckily the hood has a bunch of chips, and I want a lip, so I am going to get the front lip, paint it, bumper, hood, and trunk, after a full debadge.

I'm still working on the reverse light, but it should work out pretty well.

I think the red tails would look good on all the colors.

way to go on the red tails, i had to put the reverse light in the triangle as well...leds right now, but the fog light idea would probably be a lot brighter, good job


http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/dralla99/DSC_0527.jpg

off topic, but wow nice body kit and exhaust set up!

still wondering if this will look good on metro gray.

^^^That rear is the sexiest I've seen on an 8 so far.

I think the red would look good on a metro gray, yet I also think slightly smoked would look decent too.

I think the red would look good on a metro gray, yet I also think slightly smoked would look decent too.

i think i should go slightly smoked to be safe.


how is this done? i want the quality looks of the op's...but smoked.

That's the best paint job I have seen. Unfortunately I have to agree with DeeDubb.

Red on VR, no way!

VR is unique and doesn't match with other reds.

That's the best paint job I have seen. Unfortunately I have to agree with DeeDubb.

Red on VR, no way!

VR is unique and doesn't match with other reds.

Thanks!

And I can see where you're coming from, but I don't think its that big of a deal. Almost every other red car has red tails, and the reds aren't always exactly the same. Even Ferrari and Lamborghini, the high end cars. If Mazda had sold the RX8 with stock red tails, in the same paint colors they offer them now, you wouldn't have noticed or said anything.

Not that I'm disagreeing, just pointing it out.

came out good but i dont think all red taillights go well on an rx8 especially on a VR. It needs to other colors for contrast

I agree.

I agree.

And yeah, I thought about smoking them, but I have done that to the past few cars I've had, and wanted to switch it up a little bit. VR/smoked look good though.