This may sound like a stupid and obvious question, but does the addition of headlight tint deacrease the light emitted from the headlights.
Please dont flame me.

 

yes and it also ruined the clear plastic on mine.I'm gonna get it replaced under warranty but not tell them I had this.

 

so would you only do it if you had HID fogs?

 

I would put the plastic covers and not the tint..I don't like how it looked on my car after a while and after being on for months through rain and all,the plastic almost looks like it's dry rotted

 

heres some older pics

 

Were you able to see at night....at all?

 

Any pics of the damage, I was going to install the tinted removable film.

 

It WILL decrease your light output. HID headlights don't put out THAT much more light to make up the difference.

Don't gamble with your safety. Use the plastic covers during the day and take them off at night.

Also, it is illegal anywhere in the States to cover up your headlights with film, tint, covers, etc. You'd be a target for being pulled over as well.

 

so forget it then.

 

I wouldn't forget it... during the day it doesn't matter if you cover them up with tinted plastic covers - they detach and reset easily.

Just take them off at night and you are gold!

I think the overall effect would be that "sinister" look you are after!

Edit:

Get something like this:

http://www.autoaccessory4u.com/0520fomuheco.html

Features:

• Helps prevent damage to vehicles expensive lights.
• Custom aerodynamic design.
• Perfect fit.
• Easy to install and remove.
• For Off-Road and Show Use Only.
• Check your state and local laws for restrictions on street driven vehicles.
• No Drill Installation.

 

i would to have to keep putting them on and taking em off, probably only good for taking the car to shows.

 

You might check around for light sensitive headlight tint also.It does exist since i have had some on for over 8 months(still looks like new),but i dunno where the local tint shop got it from..

 

i have the covers. i normally can't see for s--t at night, but the center lights are really bright and light the road up just fine. i don't have any trouble seeing at all.

now your local smokie might have a much different opinion !