There was a thread here where I expressed some concern about the light output of taillights having been done with NightShade. Well I found a comparison tonight that I thought might be interesting for some here. Its all on a GTO but we can work with that.

First, the demonstration of the light output:
Darken GTO tail lights and Stainless Works Catback at idle on a 2005 gto. - Video

Here is the comparison pics (before and after):
LS1GTO.com Forums - VHT Nightshades on Tail lights.

To me there is more light output than I expected to be honest. I expected it to be really subdued more.

At any rate, I thought some might find this useful.

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Scotty Hall
Bartlesville, OK
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP
It whines a lot, but I like it.

The only limitation you will ever face in life is yourself!

I had mine done by smokinlights. They look really good and you can still see them for the most part. They are however alot harder to see during the day, especially if the sun is shinning directly on them.

Your findings are what we saw an example of at a local chapter BBQ. It was a Nightshades job that made brake light detection very difficult even standing behind the car.

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Legal?

I believe someone in the other thread said it was illegal in all states. I have no reason to dispute that, but what I dont understand is why something like Nightshade is sold if it is illegal.

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Scotty Hall
Bartlesville, OK
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP
It whines a lot, but I like it.

The only limitation you will ever face in life is yourself!

^^^ "Offroad and show use only" I think is the reason. Light covers are indeed illegal, and the owner can be held legally responsible in the event of an accident.

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Oh well, it does look good, but I dont want to risk the legal liability of doing the work.

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Scotty Hall
Bartlesville, OK
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP
It whines a lot, but I like it.

The only limitation you will ever face in life is yourself!

Talking about brake lights (not reverse lights or turn signals), would it still be "legal" to get them since we have a 3rd brake light?

My guess would be no.

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Scotty Hall
Bartlesville, OK
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP
It whines a lot, but I like it.

The only limitation you will ever face in life is yourself!

The problem with nightshade is it alway to dark... I used it once & never will again...A light tint looks good..