Re: smoked lens (was : WTB right side taillight (type 44))

[ti@amb.org (Ti Kan)]

PlyBoyDoct@aol.com writes:
> In a message dated 5/17/99 9:44:39 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
> quattro@ptinet.net writes:
> > Kinda funny then cause Pete Kunzler has them on his 4000cstq, I know of 2
> >  coupe quattros, and most VW GTIs that are black, from the factory have
> >  blacked out lenses on the rear
> >  Joe
> 
> I actually got pulled over with this.  The ticket said something like not 
> enough light showing though or something stupid like that.
> 
> Jason

Factory black-out tail lenses are not the same as the DIY spray can
variety...  The factory cars that have black out tail lights usually
have difference lens design and/or brighter bulbs in order to still
have enough light show through to pass regulations.

-Ti
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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