Rennteam 2.0 – DE - Forum - Re: Tinted Frontlights Option - Page1

10.08.2009 19:36:28

W8MM: Rennteam Master; Loc: Cincinnati, OH , Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika; Beiträge: 3998, Gallery; Registriert: 08.08.2003; Antwort auf: Lars997

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

Lars997:

As far as I know the glass itself is not tinted at all. Its the frame which is colored black instead silver.

That's always possible, but in the picture provided by RC, the headlight lenses and other hardware bits look dimmed by the same amount as the surrounding background. That indicates to me some treatment in the glass cover, and not on the innards.

But, you could still be correct.

--

Mike

2005 Carrera GT - Signal Yellow

2008 Tesla Roadster - Thunder Gray

1972 BMW 3.0 CSi - Nachtblau

2009 Bentley Arnage T - Black Saphire

Next
Threads

10.08.2009 23:17:40

orchard21: Junior; Loc:; Beiträge: 59, Gallery; Registriert: 16.10.2003; Antwort auf: W8MM

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

looks like its got the surronding area painted in black, lots of cars have this. My first 1998 xk8 had all "bright" headlights, my 1995 xk8 has the new darker ones. Same headlight, painted different on the inside(yet end up looking very different). A can of spray paint, masking tape and silicone is all you really need to "do this" on you car. Not a big deal..

Next
Threads

06.09.2009 19:23:09

G6OON: Newbie; Loc: The North , Vereinigtes Königreich; Beiträge: 6, Gallery; Registriert: 06.09.2009; Antwort auf: orchard21

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

Definately like the tinted lights.

Next
Threads

05.01.2010 00:31:12

ruf_turbo: Newbie; Loc: Sarasota, FL , Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika; Beiträge: 5, Gallery; Registriert: 15.12.2009; Antwort auf: G6OON

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

I had all the lights tinted black on my car. Front, back, and side.

Next
Threads

05.01.2010 00:43:12

eclou: Veteran; Loc: Texas , Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika; Beiträge: 1182, Gallery; Registriert: 04.06.2006; Antwort auf: ruf_turbo

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

I tinted my LED indicators with pre-cut film from www.stickercity.com

--

track vid

0-300kph

chasing a 997GT2

Next
Threads

05.01.2010 00:43:32

Ferdie: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Europe , Deutschland; Beiträge: 8235, Gallery; Registriert: 02.07.2004; Antwort auf: ruf_turbo

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

ruf_turbo:

I had all the lights tinted black on my car. Front, back, and side.

Any discernible loss of illumination? It does need some time to get used to it...

Super Darius:

Carlos from Spain:

but also the inside "lenses" look much darker through the covers which would lead to believe that the cover is tinted as well, or maybe its an effect of the picture

mmh..i think is all fault of the darker parts inside,and also the lenses have a darker aspect..due to darker reflex of the parts around them..

Regarding the original subject, indeed only the plastic bezel (that usually has a chrome finish) is painted in a darker colour. The lenses and the headlight cover are the same as on the regular headlight version.

Next
Threads

05.01.2010 02:22:00

ruf_turbo: Newbie; Loc: Sarasota, FL , Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika; Beiträge: 5, Gallery; Registriert: 15.12.2009; Antwort auf: Ferdie

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

Ferdie:

Any discernible loss of illumination? It does need some time to get used to it...

Yes, there is some loss of light output but I like the look enough to put up with it. And I use the fogs now when I drive at night.

Next
Threads

05.01.2010 10:58:42

RC: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Rennteam HQ , Deutschland; Beiträge: 59607, Gallery; Registriert: 26.03.2002; Antwort auf: ruf_turbo

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

Highly illegal in Germany for safety reasons.

--

RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M (03/2010), BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW

Next
Threads

05.01.2010 11:42:01

Porker: Rennteam VIP; Loc: SZ , Schweiz; Beiträge: 7068, Gallery; Registriert: 17.01.2005; Antwort auf: RC

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

RC:

Highly illegal in Germany for safety reasons.

Rightly so... imo.

Next
Threads

05.01.2010 12:59:30

Rossi: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Home , Deutschland; Beiträge: 12682, Gallery; Registriert: 11.04.2002; Antwort auf: ruf_turbo

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

ruf_turbo:

I had all the lights tinted black on my car. Front, back, and side.

Too much black for my taste. Smiley

--

The secret of life is to admire without desiring.

Next
Threads

05.01.2010 13:32:09

RC: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Rennteam HQ , Deutschland; Beiträge: 59607, Gallery; Registriert: 26.03.2002; Antwort auf: Rossi

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

It would look better if the whole car would be painted in stealth (matte) black. Saw this once on a GT2, looked great. Here's a photo of a 997 Cab in matte black (looks "lighter" than it is in reality).

--

RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M (03/2010), BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW

Next
Threads

05.01.2010 21:50:14

Rossi: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Home , Deutschland; Beiträge: 12682, Gallery; Registriert: 11.04.2002; Antwort auf: RC

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

IMHO the matte colours are already out again. Smiley

--

The secret of life is to admire without desiring.

Next
Threads

05.01.2010 22:16:34

RC: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Rennteam HQ , Deutschland; Beiträge: 59607, Gallery; Registriert: 26.03.2002; Antwort auf: Rossi

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

Never cared about out or in.

--

RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M (03/2010), BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW

Next
Threads

05.01.2010 22:41:12

Rossi: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Home , Deutschland; Beiträge: 12682, Gallery; Registriert: 11.04.2002; Antwort auf: RC

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

RC:

Never cared about out or in.

True, but I never liked matte colour, that fits an army car, but not a sportscar. Smiley

--

The secret of life is to admire without desiring.

Next
Threads

05.01.2010 23:47:15

janus: Veteran; Loc: Croatia; Beiträge: 1067, Gallery; Registriert: 13.07.2004; Antwort auf: Rossi

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

I like the OEM blackened headlight option on cayenne... Black on the inside while front cover remains clear!

--
Cash, gas or ass... no one rides for free!

Next
Threads

06.01.2010 09:44:52

Lars997: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: South , Deutschland; Beiträge: 9448, Gallery; Registriert: 08.04.2002; Antwort auf: RC

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

RC:

It would look better if the whole car would be painted in stealth (matte) black. Saw this once on a GT2, looked great. Here's a photo of a 997 Cab in matte black (looks "lighter" than it is in reality).

I'm not a friend of mat black cars, but this one I have to admit is looking stunning Smiley The GT3 bumper on a cab is something I normally don't like either but again - Smiley

Next
Threads

06.01.2010 13:31:33

RC: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Rennteam HQ , Deutschland; Beiträge: 59607, Gallery; Registriert: 26.03.2002; Antwort auf: Lars997

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

I have matte painted rims on my 997 Turbo, I started with it over 3 years ago when it wasn't quite "in". Nowadays I see many many Porsche and other cars with black painted rims.

I agree, it is a matter of taste but I always liked matte black.

It is even pretty easy to get a matte black painted car: using self-adhesive foil. You can change the color of your car to whatever you want without the need to paint it.

I don't have a price quote but last time I checked, it was something around 1500 EUR for the complete car, removal MUCH less. Not bad.

--

RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M (03/2010), BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW

Top
Threads

Board	Betreff	Letzter Beitrag	Views	Antworten
Porsche	SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA (Part II)	15.05.24 08:44 art.italy	813984	1808
Porsche	Welcome to Rennteam: Cars and Coffee... (photos)	07.04.24 11:48 Boxster Coupe GTS	453270	565
Porsche	OFFICIAL: Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS - 2022	12.03.24 08:28 DJM48	273364	323
Porsche	The new Macan: the first all-electric SUV from Porsche	30.01.24 09:18 RC	92180	45
Porsche	OFFICIAL: Taycan 2024 Facelift	15.03.24 13:23 CGX car nut	9798	50
Porsche	The moment I've been waiting for...	01.02.24 19:01 Pilot	892232	1364
Porsche	992 GT3	23.07.23 19:01 Grant	853296	3868
Porsche	GT4RS	21.04.24 11:50 mcdelaug	405552	1454
Porsche	Welcome to the new Taycan Forum!	10.02.24 16:43 nberry	402387	1526
Andere	Tesla 2 the new thread	13.12.23 14:48 CGX car nut	391147	2401
Porsche	Donor vehicle for Singer Vehicle Design	03.07.23 12:30 Porker	373334	797
Porsche	Red Nipples 991.2 GT3 Touring on tour	12.05.24 18:23 blueflame	295686	669
Porsche	Collected my 997 GTS today	19.10.23 19:06 CGX car nut	270545	812
Lambo	Huracán EVO STO	30.07.23 18:59 mcdelaug	245673	346
Lotus	Lotus Emira	25.06.23 14:53 Enmanuel	239904	101
Andere	Corvette C8	16.10.23 15:24 Enmanuel	224120	488
Andere	Gordon Murray - T.50	22.11.23 10:27 mcdelaug	174663	387
BMW M	2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now	29.12.23 09:04 RC	123115	303
Motorsp.	2023 Formula One	19.12.23 05:38 Whoopsy	115241	685
Porsche	2022 992 Safari Model	07.03.24 16:22 Whoopsy	87250	239
AMG	Mercedes-Benz W124 500E aka Porsche typ 2758	23.02.24 22:03 blueflame	77534	297
Porsche	992 GT3 RS	03.03.24 19:22 Whoopsy	56662	314
Motorsp.	Porsche 963	18.05.24 21:44 Wonderbar	28437	249
Ferrari	Ferrari 296 GTB (830PS, Hybrid V6)	21.01.24 16:29 GT-Boy	22928	103
BMW M	2022 BMW M5 CS	08.04.24 13:43 Ferdie	21873	140
AMG	G63 sold out	15.09.23 19:38 Nico997	18148	120
AMG	[2022] Mercedes-AMG SL	23.04.24 13:24 RC	16295	225
Porsche	Porsche Mission X Hypercar	03.12.23 08:52 996FourEss	12087	63
Porsche	911 S/T	10.10.23 08:53 RC	11267	55
Andere	Tesla thread N°3	01.05.24 23:09 CGX car nut	9463	93

Crown

Forum - Thema

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

Re: Tinted Frontlights Option

Forum

Boards