headlight blackouts??
05-10-2006, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by namrag69
that doesnt apply to styling and it isnt the same in texas penal codes. Some counties have their own ordinances that prohibit but most say that they have to be a certain percentage of visibility. We just studied that in the police academy. All it is is crap like that over penal codes. We are studing now how high your taillights have to be off the ground 
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/tn.toc.htm
Originally Posted by Texas State Law
§ 547.3215. USE OF FEDERAL STANDARD. Unless specifically
prohibited by this chapter, lighting, reflective devices, and
associated equipment on a vehicle or motor vehicle must comply
with:
(1) the current federal standards in 49 C.F.R. Section
571.108; or
(2) the federal standards in that section in effect,
if any, at the time the vehicle or motor vehicle was manufactured.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 324, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
prohibited by this chapter, lighting, reflective devices, and
associated equipment on a vehicle or motor vehicle must comply
with:
(1) the current federal standards in 49 C.F.R. Section
571.108; or
(2) the federal standards in that section in effect,
if any, at the time the vehicle or motor vehicle was manufactured.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 324, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
I was serious.
05-10-2006, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by dillsrotary
just diggin yourself deeper bro, here i'll help
diggin deeper??? Just talkin because everyone on here is quick to bag on everyone. Thanks for helping.....dont really care either way.
05-10-2006, 10:20 PM
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Look, there are are three valid arguments concerning your tinted headlights:
1. They are illegal, I've posted links to both federal and state laws concerning this. If you have proof about styling laws or individual county penal codes (whatever that means), by all means post a link and I'll stand corrected.
2. They are unsafe. Simple laws of physics, you are blocking a large portion of the light that your headlights and turn signals are producing, making it more difficult for you to see and making it harder for others to tell that you are turning/changing lanes. I didn't elaborate on the story about my friend's SUV, but I will now. We were on a camping trip, on a remote logging road in Washington state. He was driving, I was nervously sitting in the passenger seat nagging him about how you couldn't see anything with his tinted headlights. His argument was much like yours, "they don't block that much light, I can see fine, they look cool". Suddenly a sharp corner came up and we slid off the road and almost hit a tree. I forced him to take them off right then and there and he said, "jesus, you were right, I can see so much better now". True story.
3. The third argument is that they look tacky. True, this is subjective and people's tastes vary, but I think most people on here would agree.
Now, go take those tinted headlight decals off and go for a drive in your sleek from the factory RX-8.
1. They are illegal, I've posted links to both federal and state laws concerning this. If you have proof about styling laws or individual county penal codes (whatever that means), by all means post a link and I'll stand corrected.
2. They are unsafe. Simple laws of physics, you are blocking a large portion of the light that your headlights and turn signals are producing, making it more difficult for you to see and making it harder for others to tell that you are turning/changing lanes. I didn't elaborate on the story about my friend's SUV, but I will now. We were on a camping trip, on a remote logging road in Washington state. He was driving, I was nervously sitting in the passenger seat nagging him about how you couldn't see anything with his tinted headlights. His argument was much like yours, "they don't block that much light, I can see fine, they look cool". Suddenly a sharp corner came up and we slid off the road and almost hit a tree. I forced him to take them off right then and there and he said, "jesus, you were right, I can see so much better now". True story.
3. The third argument is that they look tacky. True, this is subjective and people's tastes vary, but I think most people on here would agree.
Now, go take those tinted headlight decals off and go for a drive in your sleek from the factory RX-8.
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05-10-2006, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by HolyCross05
This is beyond rice. Adding mods to your car that will endanger the safety of others. I don't even know what to call that.
05-10-2006, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by RX8 Zoom Zoom
STUPID. That's what you call it.
05-10-2006, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Aipex8
Look, there are are three valid arguments concerning your tinted headlights:
1. They are illegal, I've posted links to both federal and state laws concerning this. If you have proof about styling laws or individual county penal codes (whatever that means), by all means post a link and I'll stand corrected.
2. They are unsafe. Simple laws of physics, you are blocking a large portion of the light that your headlights and turn signals are producing, making it more difficult for you to see and making it harder for others to tell that you are turning/changing lanes. I didn't elaborate on the story about my friend's SUV, but I will now. We were on a camping trip, on a remote logging road in Washington state. He was driving, I was nervously sitting in the passenger seat nagging him about how you couldn't see anything with his tinted headlights. His argument was much like yours, "they don't block that much light, I can see fine, they look cool". Suddenly a sharp corner came up and we slid off the road and almost hit a tree. I forced him to take them off right then and there and he said, "jesus, you were right, I can see so much better now". True story.
3. The third argument is that they look tacky. True, this is subjective and people's tastes vary, but I think most people on here would agree.
Now, go take those tinted headlight decals off and go for a drive in your sleek from the factory RX-8.
1. They are illegal, I've posted links to both federal and state laws concerning this. If you have proof about styling laws or individual county penal codes (whatever that means), by all means post a link and I'll stand corrected.
2. They are unsafe. Simple laws of physics, you are blocking a large portion of the light that your headlights and turn signals are producing, making it more difficult for you to see and making it harder for others to tell that you are turning/changing lanes. I didn't elaborate on the story about my friend's SUV, but I will now. We were on a camping trip, on a remote logging road in Washington state. He was driving, I was nervously sitting in the passenger seat nagging him about how you couldn't see anything with his tinted headlights. His argument was much like yours, "they don't block that much light, I can see fine, they look cool". Suddenly a sharp corner came up and we slid off the road and almost hit a tree. I forced him to take them off right then and there and he said, "jesus, you were right, I can see so much better now". True story.
3. The third argument is that they look tacky. True, this is subjective and people's tastes vary, but I think most people on here would agree.
Now, go take those tinted headlight decals off and go for a drive in your sleek from the factory RX-8.
Whatever man. Im tired of messing with you. As for that story i call bullshit. I think its funny how you need to come on here and lie to prove your point.
05-10-2006, 10:47 PM
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Or, maybe the reason that I'm so adamant about the fact that they are a bad idea is that I've had personal experience with how dangerous they can be. Clear corners are just as illegal as headlight covers and you don't see me telling everyone to go back to their amber corners (in fact I have clear corners).
I agree, it sounds like BS, and that's why I didn't describe the incident in detail in my first post, but it is true.
I agree, it sounds like BS, and that's why I didn't describe the incident in detail in my first post, but it is true.
05-10-2006, 10:48 PM
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wtf is going on here? you decide to take on the whole forum namrag? you asked a question, people offered their opinions and now you fight with everyone?
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05-10-2006, 10:50 PM
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if ur gonna do it y not just get the spray, i did it to my backlights and it looks hela clean. u can see the lights just fine. nvr really considered the front, our lights r heeeeela bright so i would think if u black them a lil u should be fine. i really dont like the look tho
05-10-2006, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeromie
if ur gonna do it y not just get the spray, i did it to my backlights and it looks hela clean. u can see the lights just fine. nvr really considered the front, our lights r heeeeela bright so i would think if u black them a lil u should be fine. i really dont like the look tho
This even being discussed is a joke. Now clear corners are dangerous and illegal??? OMG. Is there something dangerous about changing my dome light inside or should i not do that as well.
05-10-2006, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by RedSheDevil
wtf is going on here? you decide to take on the whole forum namrag? you asked a question, people offered their opinions and now you fight with everyone?
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05-10-2006, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeromie
sorry but some of these guys are drama queens, omg DANGER! um no it should b coo, try it and see wat u think...
05-10-2006, 11:42 PM
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I am not here to debate the issue, only give you what you wanted - a pic of my car with the tinted- out headlights. I did it when I first got the car and have since removed it. It was the thick film, like tint, that when you get it wet it won't stick until the water had dried under it.
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05-10-2006, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by handon3
I am not here to debate the issue, only give you what you wanted - a pic of my car with the tinted- out headlights. I did it when I first got the car and have since removed it. It was the thick film, like tint, that when you get it wet it won't stick until the water had dried under it.
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05-10-2006, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by handon3
I am not here to debate the issue, only give you what you wanted - a pic of my car with the tinted- out headlights. I did it when I first got the car and have since removed it. It was the thick film, like tint, that when you get it wet it won't stick until the water had dried under it.
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hey maybe i didnt read the whole thread, did it hela block ur light?
05-11-2006, 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by handon3
RX8SpdDmn, the color and clairty of the xeon lights still shines through but it is not a bright, so it's a decision as to weather or not the style and looks are more important then the brightness? I think it's looks sweet, and this last weekend I but on a new grill, oil cooler covers, and lower piece that were chrome (another e-bay purchase- The Grill Guy) and now it looks really cool with the lights tinted because there is a lot of crome to off set it. Besides when I drive with my fodlights on it is plenty bright for me (30yrs old/drive w glasses @ nite) and I don't have perfect vision, but it looks bad ***-- My 8 / I never thought about the high beams being halogen, I will keep that in mind-- Thanks RX8SpdDmn
Originally Posted by handon3
I am not here to debate the issue, only give you what you wanted - a pic of my car with the tinted- out headlights. I did it when I first got the car and have since removed it. It was the thick film, like tint, that when you get it wet it won't stick until the water had dried under it.
So after having them tinted for 6 months why did you decide to remove it?
05-11-2006, 01:52 AM
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This thread kind of reminds me of a "hit song" from the 80's.
Part of the chorus goes something like this...
"I wear my sunglasses at night" - Corey Hart, circa 1984
Is the OP considering something unwise? Yeah, but who cares?
A lot of people take this crap way too seriously. Just sit back and wait for the post from the OP where he describes how he went off the road into a tree because he couldn't see the curve, and just chuckle to yourself.
Part of the chorus goes something like this...
"I wear my sunglasses at night" - Corey Hart, circa 1984
Is the OP considering something unwise? Yeah, but who cares?
A lot of people take this crap way too seriously. Just sit back and wait for the post from the OP where he describes how he went off the road into a tree because he couldn't see the curve, and just chuckle to yourself.