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05-06-2009, 10:55 PM

NKGT

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Going black

I just installed new springs, struts and shocks (eibach pro kit). I can't believe how much better the car feels through the turns plus it looks nice and low. Now I want to get some nice mags.

My car is black, I was thinking of getting 18" Black Bullitts, tinting my tail lights black and chrome bumper inserts. Now I have some questions. I want deep dish in the back (18X10) and 18X9 in front. What tire size should I go up front? Will the back fit 285/35/18?

My next question is about tinting the tai lights. How did you guys get that done?

05-06-2009, 11:03 PM

WhiteFoxGT

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Well you know what they say, once you go bla........ haha

I'd go with a 305 or 315 tire for the rear... and a 245-255 for the front. Im not up on my 18'' sizes so if Im off by a couple MMs sorry.

You get use regular window tint on the tail lights, but its a PIA and you have to get it just right. Most people get their lights spray tinted....

05-06-2009, 11:25 PM

mvr

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black on black looks good, sometimes i wish i had went a different style. as for the tail lights you can get them painted at a body shop or get them tinted with vinyl or film.

05-07-2009, 12:04 AM

03MachMe

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i used the vinyl from stangmods.com and love it easy to install and looks great

05-07-2009, 12:59 AM

black35th

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I sprayed mine. Prepped the lights (heads and tails), mixed some clear and black in the spray gun and put about 3 coats on each.

05-07-2009, 02:12 AM

mrsinister2424

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With 9" wheels 275 is the recommended size. In the back 305 is recommended for a 10. You CAN fit a 285 on a 10" wheel, but it doesn't look awesome. Do it right and get a 305.

05-07-2009, 04:21 PM

tdcalhoun89

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black on black ftw, I'm about to try the cheap window tent on my taillights... I'm just worried about getting to fit the contour of the tail lights... having a paint shop do them is probably your best bet

05-07-2009, 04:32 PM

GTRedfire03

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VHT nite/night(whatever it is) shades..... Is a spray on tial light tint. O'reily's sells it on there website...bc I cant for the life of me find it in any auto part store around me.