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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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black out headlights

ive seen a couple people do this and i was wondering how much light would get through... would it be the point to were its dangerous or could i get brighter bulbs to offset the blackout lights
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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it all depends how dark you go. nevertheless you will see a difference when you shine your headlights. I don't recommend Black Out.
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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Don't do it!
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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just get those plastic covers like ricers have....DO IT!
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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ehh i thought about it too but decided against it cause lack of light ...then i thought about tinting them yellow but now im not too sure about that either
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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uggh, not yellow. seen it. don't recommend it either.
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:11 PM
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Only time the yellow would look good on headlights is if you drive a matte black 8...AKA the number 70.
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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no our lights are sweet looking in detail don't hide them, at least not permanently!
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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dont wanna give too much away but since Ive already revealed it to a couple local members for opinions, heres my solution,,,one of my many ongoing projects
Attached Thumbnails black out headlights-cimg0390.jpg   black out headlights-cimg0396.jpg   black out headlights-cimg0397.jpg  
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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Brent whas up man long time no see...
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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^now that is cool looking, nice job so far


threadjack...

hey man I'm doing alright, I see your keeping yourself busy. still looking like no 8 for me until december (no probs jsut no parking available at school), I hate not having my car!

nice pictures cool lineup, I will make it to a meet sometime in the future.

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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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hey man check out the pics in Shinkas BBQ thread in the pics gallery you missed a good time... end threadjack....
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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^that's guna turn out pretty nice.
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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I guess it wouldn't be too bad since your car is gray. I still don't think smoked headlights look good on the 8. It already has a subtle smoke to it anyways.
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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Ja, real nice!
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 11:37 PM
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if you get some bright *** hid's it will dim them down to about normal vision. its not worth it though.
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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I blacked mine out AND went to blue headlight bulbs which arent as bright as our stockers. Visibility is just fine. And now I dont have several cars a night flashing me because they think my brights are on.
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