[RobertCTS]

Sorry Guys I have no ideas here. I do have a question though. I've done the full Tint and tint on the Amber only. I didn't like either. I think a gradient tint would be cool..starting with a darker tint at the top transcending to lighter tints to a clear near the bottom. You have probably seen this done on sunglasses. I tried it with NiteShade but my work really sucked.

Anybody got any ideas? Ever seen and gradient vinyl tint?:hmm: I hope with all the talent we have on this forum someone might have an idea.

 

[RobertCTS]

Good old Google. gradient tinting vinyl does exist. The tansition is too slow here hor the small amer/fogs but it's a start.

http://www.boyracersigns.co.uk/window_tints_gradient.htm

 

[Kael]

you really want the fog lights to be clear instead of amber ?

I suppose i could fab something up, I will order a set of spare fogs and see what I can do to them to make them clear.

probably have to enseal the damn things again, bloody gm

 

[RobertCTS]

you really want the fog lights to be clear instead of amber ?

I suppose i could fab something up, I will order a set of spare fogs and see what I can do to them to make them clear.

probably have to enseal the damn things again, bloody gm

Kael,
I have my old fogs from my CTS. I had to get new ones for the V bumper. The lens appears to be laminated layers of plastic and MAY pry apart. The assemblies sell for about $200 new and about $50 on ebay. Several members have expressed a distain over the amber lens and would like to see a total clear lens like on the new STS.

 

[Kael]

can you find me links to the sts front end images?
i way be anle to work a modification.
i have done this before. gm usually uses a layered plastic substrate for the color so they can change it for their europoean market.

speaking of eurpean, one member had listed euro foglights for his cts, is there a difference between the the euro and american versions?

did you know that for the corvette C5 the american headlights were a plastic encasement but for the eurpoena market they were a very nice glass enclosure?

 

[Kael]

http://www.partstrain.com/products/Lights_(Front)/2004~CADILLAC~CTS.html?sku=C107522

they seem to be of a component design. perhaps get an extra fog and replace the mber capsule.

 

[RobertCTS]

can you find me links to the sts front end images?
i way be anle to work a modification.
i have done this before. gm usually uses a layered plastic substrate for the color so they can change it for their europoean market.

speaking of eurpean, one member had listed euro foglights for his cts, is there a difference between the the euro and american versions?

did you know that for the corvette C5 the american headlights were a plastic encasement but for the eurpoena market they were a very nice glass enclosure?

Kael,
The lens is clear and the bulb is amber on the STS.

 

[Kael]

feel free to read above.


the sts is a dual component. not good.
too expensive anyway

i'll see what i can do.

 

[Blekk0]

They are not seperate, the lense is all one piece too.

 

[Kael]

ahh crap, aer eyou serious?

there is one piece of plastic in the front and then two lighting elements in the back?



wait, this could be a good thing. then we know that the amber side is an extra piece

 

[RobertCTS]

They are not seperate, the lense is all one piece too.

Kael,
I thought you only wanted the pic for a guide. The STS & CTS lenses are not the same size or interchangeable.

 

[Kael]

well i was actually looking for a close up of the construction, but no matter.

 

[72279]

I would also be interested in all clear... anything I can do to help...



http://www.cardomain.com/ride/833649

 

[RobertCTS]

I can donate one of my fog assemblies for experimentation but only to someone with some talent, time and will follow thru with it.:yup:

 

[Kael]

dave, i want your damned exhaust. with the angular lines of the cts i always thought round tips didnt look right, then i saww your corvette square tips and fell in love with them.


i didnt think this was that big a deal, clear fogs and such, i will see what i can do now that i have a cts sitting in my garage.

 

[Kael]

robert, i have my own to work on to i can play with those, if it gets to cutting i will order an experimental set. no biggie, i found a pair for just 170 or so new. not bad.
but doesnt your cts-v facia require different fogs... you said you had to order a new pair..?


and euro spec fogs? any difference?

 

[Kael]

http://www.cadillaceurope.com/index.aspx?ChapterID=6468&FilterID=975


hmm the rear looks a bit different, changed back up lamps and is our trunk light led like that?

 

[RobertCTS]

robert, i have my own to work on to i can play with those, if it gets to cutting i will order an experimental set. no biggie, i found a pair for just 170 or so new. not bad.
but doesnt your cts-v facia require different fogs... you said you had to order a new pair..?


and euro spec fogs? any difference?

The assemblies are identical other than a mounting brace on the V-bumper. Really sucks because two cost a lotta buxs.

I may be wrong but aren't most of the euo cars using real glass vs plastic?

 

[Blekk0]

You realize that if these were clear, you would have to disable them. Otherwise they would be on all the time. Dont you?

I say keep them orange :cool2:

 

[RobertCTS]

You realize that if these were clear, you would have to disable them. Otherwise they would be on all the time. Dont you?

I say keep them orange :cool2:

Sure you can keep yours amber but remember like the STS the bulb could be amber. Being on all the time doesn't bother me because my Fogs with hi-beam bulbs are on most of the time anyway. There are several of us that just don't like amber lights and like the looks of the new STS.