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Old May 6, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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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?
Old May 6, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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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....
Old May 6, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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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.
Old May 7, 2009 | 12:04 AM
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i used the vinyl from stangmods.com and love it easy to install and looks great
Old May 7, 2009 | 12:59 AM
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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.
Old May 7, 2009 | 02:12 AM
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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.
Old May 7, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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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
Old May 7, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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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.
Old May 7, 2009 | 04:53 PM
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i vht nightshaded my tailights, i think i have 245 on my 9", kinda small lol heres some pics

http://s386.photobucket.com/albums/o...age96/mustang/
Old May 7, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackMage
i vht nightshaded my tailights, i think i have 245 on my 9", kinda small lol heres some pics

http://s386.photobucket.com/albums/o...age96/mustang/
+1 vht is awesome and if done right looks amazing



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