Do what you want. De-badge it, spray the cooler black, if he must have tint, darkest legal only. DRIVE SENSIBLY I was in a similar position years ago, I bought a r33 gtst when I was 17, drove it through out my probation period without any hassles at all, I put it down to 50% dumb luck and 50% sensible driving. Tell your mate to pick one up at the auctions for $25k+ Lets be honest, we all break the law in some way or the other, who are we to say what someone can and cant do? Meh, my 2 cents