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ItsBlack
04-30-2010, 03:33 PM
Like so?

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SloWRX
04-30-2010, 03:47 PM
I dont think so. I pulled into a QT once and two cops were there and they said to me "when are you gonna get some real headlights?" and they were referring to my yellow film, i was like "wtf..." lol but they didnt tell me it was illegal and didnt write me a ticket
deathrex
04-30-2010, 04:13 PM
I've been ticketed for it so yeahhhhh. Altering a DOT approved product.
ItsBlack
04-30-2010, 04:14 PM
^Damn, so VHT Nite Shades is illegal too then? I'm sure I can get away with 1 coat :ninja:
Dirty Octopus™
04-30-2010, 04:19 PM
If its lemonade its aawwwwll gud pimparoni! :goodjob:
5speed
04-30-2010, 04:20 PM
It is legal to a point. It depends on the percentage of tint. It is similar to that of window tint.
Nismo
04-30-2010, 07:18 PM
Its ugly and impairs visibility, why would you do it?
ISAtlanta300
05-01-2010, 12:35 PM
It's fucking gay, that's what it is..... never mind the illegal stuff.......
5speed
05-01-2010, 12:59 PM
If you drive a normal everyday BMW that isn't really modded aesthetically or performance wise don't do it. I love the yellow tint on BMW and Porches since it race car inspired (to me at least).
tnomud
05-01-2010, 04:26 PM
IT IS NOT LEGAL ON ANY LIGHT!! Nightshades, yellow film, or even clear film. You are modifying a DOT compliant piece of equipment, thus making it illegal.
browningboy7
05-01-2010, 04:51 PM
IT IS NOT LEGAL ON ANY LIGHT!! Nightshades, yellow film, or even clear film. You are modifying a DOT compliant piece of equipment, thus making it illegal.

Not true, Automobile glass is also DOT approved, Therefore...If what you were saying is true then any kind of window tint would also be illegal.
punkr6
05-01-2010, 05:04 PM
Its ugly and impairs visibility, why would you do it?

exactly....+24
tnomud
05-01-2010, 10:49 PM
Not true, Automobile glass is also DOT approved, Therefore...If what you were saying is true then any kind of window tint would also be illegal.

Any modification to any DOT complaint headlight, tail light, side marker, CHMSL is illegal. FMVSS108 (exception being other DOT complaint bulbs intened for that lamp).

(I an an automotive engineer who designs OE headlights for a living, I work directly with NHTSA on compliance laws)..;)
tnomud
05-01-2010, 10:52 PM
exactly....+24

take a laser pointer and shine it through a piece of glass at an angle..................it will no longer point 100% straight..........add another layer of 20mil film, it will double..................
dirtragz
05-01-2010, 11:25 PM
Not true, Automobile glass is also DOT approved, Therefore...If what you were saying is true then any kind of window tint would also be illegal.

this is true , you have a piont..
tnomud
05-01-2010, 11:35 PM
this is true , you have a piont..

I was refering to headlight glass (which was the topic).......... I think he (dirtragz) knew what i meant....... but, now clairfied in my response above....
omidzahedian
05-13-2010, 12:13 PM
I dont know but it should, thats shix is fugly
okra1981
05-15-2010, 08:51 PM
Not true, Automobile glass is also DOT approved, Therefore...If what you were saying is true then any kind of window tint would also be illegal.

That's why tint isn't allowed on windshields, it is only allowed to a certain percent on all of the other windows in the car. What always bugged me is that you can't legally get your windows tinted as dark as auto manufacturers tint factory windows, look at the 20% tint in the back of SUV and pickups.