Daaaamn dude I was a little swomped today and just remembered you called, but its 3am and ur probably sleeping.
As for his tail lights I tinted them for him and I can tell you from 1st hand experience that his lights aren't that dark and you can clearly see the lights when the brakes are applied, plus the z has a very noticible 3rd brake light.
As for coming out ahead, can't talk about that in public forums like this ill call u/text you in the. Morning. Or call me if ur still up.