After an almost 2 month wait I received mine today and installed. The fit was pretty good, and of course an easy install. They look awesome!
I didn't think the stock ones were that bad but I've heard everyone else bitching enough that I was looking for something to replace them. These were the perfect solution. I won't bother posting pics since mine looks just like the silver one above (except mine isn't slammed lol).
They look great with tinted parking/brake lights all the way around, especially on a grey/silver.
I know we went through this, but people tint tail lights with VHT Niteshades, why not buy the VHT red for the tail lights and give it a try? Worst case take paint thinner to it and take it off, I doubt it will disrupt light output etc...it has to be a decent idea/plan of action...only cost 8 bucks and some time.
I'm sure it's said elsewhere, but VHT and most other spray tints are translucent paints; they blend with the color of the surface onto which they are sprayed. Spraying red VHT over the black lens will produce a lens that still appears black.