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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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I know that parts are hard to find but is their some kind of aftermarket tailights ( smoked, Led,NO altezza.... ect)


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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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Smoked tail lamps are illegal in almost every state, but if you wanted to go that route just tint them.
 
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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really i didnt know that thanks
 
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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it's true. smoked taillights defeats the "reflective" capabilities of your taillights. You know, that part that shines red, even when they'[re off, when light hits them? That's why it's illegao to tint/smoke your taillights. If you could figure out how to do it and leave the reflective part reflective, you might (still, unlikely) win a court battle, but is it worth the expense, if you get taken down.

So, if you do go the smokeed route, be smart, keep a set of clean tails, to swap in when you hafta go to court after being ticketed for having smoked tails.

Or, get elected to your states legislature and do some legal manuvering to change your states laws... But, that might take a while to make happen
 
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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what about leds it would be cool to find some......someware
 
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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for a double-ought A8, you're gonna end up MAKING your own, before you'll find some on the market. Not enough of the cars on the road to support an after-market industry, in general. Let alone led-tails. I'm considering making myself a set, this summer.
If I do, and it works, I'll post up a DIY, or, charge an arm, leg, and half a hand to make a set... we'll see... mean time, keep happy thoughts
 
Old Jan 25, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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Smoked tail lamps are illegal in almost every state, but if you wanted to go that route just tint them.
OK...dumb question. How does one go about tinting their tail lamps?

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boy412
 
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