[SharpDrives]

Hey guys,

I’m absolutely obsessed with my car and I’ve decided on a black and red color scheme, and I feel like the headlights are still a bit too light. Any suggestions? Tint? Some other modification?

[Billfitz]

BMW is legendary...for having the worst lights. Tinting them makes as much sense as putting a screen door on a submarine.

[SharpDrives]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

BMW is legendary...for having the worst lights. Tinting them makes as much sense as putting a screen door on a submarine.

Damn hahaha, so you think I should go aftermarket?

[Billfitz]

Depends what you're trying to accomplish. But be it stock or aftermarket a lens that's not clear will result in reduced light output. Being Canadian maybe you're a Corey Hart fan? Tinted lenses are like wearing sunglasses at night.

[SharpDrives]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

Depends what you're trying to accomplish. But be it stock or aftermarket a lens that's not clear will result in reduced light output. Being Canadian maybe you're a Corey Hart fan? Tinted lenses are like wearing sunglasses at night.

Haha I'm actually a US citizen living in Canada.

Yeah tbh, I'm not overly fond of the thought of tinting my headlights, I just want to figure out a way to black them out a bit to match my theme.

[Billfitz]

You could use a photochromic film. When exposed to UV during the day it darkens, it doesn't darken with light from bulbs, the same as used with transitions glasses.

[SharpDrives]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

You could use a photochromic film. When exposed to UV during the day it darkens, it doesn't darken with light from bulbs, the same as used with transitions glasses.

Damn, sounds awesome