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Old 05-18-09, 10:07 AM
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How much is that supposed to cost?
I went to one spot and the guy quoted me 255 which I thought was absolutely insane.
Old 05-18-09, 10:08 AM
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LOL, ya that's stupid $$$. It should be 50-100.
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That is what I figured.
I thought the guy was nuts when he told me that.
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Get the tinted film........
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I paid 65 for mine using film.
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http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/Tutor...ing_Taillights
Old 05-18-09, 07:49 PM
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my buddy actually makes them. its laser cut. and really easy to install. i think i got it for like 40. just pm me so i can hit him up
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got mines painted along with the headlights when I got the car resprayed
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Seems simple enough. I may try this.


Is tinting your tails illegal though?
I have a hard enough time with my window tints and cops.
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I would only tint if I had a 98-00 tails
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Originally Posted by cpone
Is tinting your tails illegal though?
I have a hard enough time with my window tints and cops.
probably....isnt everything illegal now-a-days? lol no it is probably illegal though cherokee...im sure it depends on how dark you do it if they will even notice though u black them out and yeah your just asking for trouble
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