tail light black outs suck
Le Mans Master
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From: Littleton CO
Originally Posted by 4Ever21
One of the things I love most about a Vette is the rear end with those big 4 tail lights. So after finally getting one, why would I want to cover them up?
See my new avatar pic - from the camera phone, but I was diggin' the tail lights on it.
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From: Professional just means you get paid
Originally Posted by bizaro
I have been on several of these cruises myself and will not , under any circumstances, follow anyone with this rediculous appearance mod. It's just plain asking for trouble. 
Instructor
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From: Thornton CO
I have to stickup for Powerdrive's blackout look on his car. The best things I liked about the spray on blackout detailing he did are 2 reasons.
1) It maintained the curves and shapes the way the car was originally...ie - many of the black out covers look strange as they become flush with the rear bumper.
2) Instead of trying to get the lights to be seen through 2 peices of plastic, you can choose the amount of tint to be on the surface of the original lense covers.
I definitely love the way the blackout looks on his car!
1) It maintained the curves and shapes the way the car was originally...ie - many of the black out covers look strange as they become flush with the rear bumper.
2) Instead of trying to get the lights to be seen through 2 peices of plastic, you can choose the amount of tint to be on the surface of the original lense covers.
I definitely love the way the blackout looks on his car!
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From: Stafford, Virginia Kittah, Kittah, Kittah...
Originally Posted by lead foot 85 vet
...........just a word to the wise..........if you got them.........your chances of getting rear ended are increased because at least during the day no one can see your brake lights...........
I gotta wonder though, if they're involved in a rear-end accident, how much of the blame they get assigned??? It's like having no brake lights during the day on most cars I've seen...
Team Owner
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From: Northern, VA
St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
I like the original post. I agree. They look good, to some people's taste. But they are harder to see if the lights are on.
Just imagine this scenario: 4 pm, driving westbound, sun in the eyes, no dark glasses, not a very clean windshield, a little tired, thinking of something else other than driving. This is MOST people's cars---not ours---but most others.
Now, Corvette in front with black out tail lights hits the brakes.
Imagine the next picture...
And I don't care if it's gay or straight... 
Just imagine this scenario: 4 pm, driving westbound, sun in the eyes, no dark glasses, not a very clean windshield, a little tired, thinking of something else other than driving. This is MOST people's cars---not ours---but most others.
Now, Corvette in front with black out tail lights hits the brakes.
Imagine the next picture...
And I don't care if it's gay or straight...
Team Owner
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From: OBAMA IS HITLER
Originally Posted by MR NICE
Muddflaps are GAY also along with spoliers,curb scrapers,hood scoops,cell phones,beepers,crazy azz wheels,greenwood,go faster lights,side pipes and any other stupid aftermarket BS, now did I **** anyone off?sorry JK 
Melting Slicks
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From: Gainesville Fl
Originally Posted by CJB
I hear ya...I have a switch which uses all reds (including the brake light) in bright mode for running in inclement weather. It steps up 1 notch when you hit the brake also. Bright as hell i might add!! 
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From: CLAREMONT Ca
Blacked out lights
Big mistake. It's bad enough that many people are getting rear-ended because there are so many drivers using cell phones. This just increases your chances of get rear-ended. My .02
Racer
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From: CLAREMONT Ca
blackouts
Originally Posted by wake
I stay away from cars with blackouts, let someone else rear end them...
I gotta wonder though, if they're involved in a rear-end accident, how much of the blame they get assigned??? It's like having no brake lights during the day on most cars I've seen...
I gotta wonder though, if they're involved in a rear-end accident, how much of the blame they get assigned??? It's like having no brake lights during the day on most cars I've seen...
Le Mans Master
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From: Van Steel Corvettes
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
There is still a third brake light, and if you aren't tailgating you should be able to tell whether a car is slowing down in front of you are not. Now I know I'm preaching to the choir and can't trust everyone else to drive this way, but if you rearend someone, it probably wasn't do to not seeing the taillights regardless if blacked out or not working. I'd imagine they'd still be at fault, but you might get slaped with a fine if illegal in your state (which is probably most of them). It would be nice to know though...hopefully I won't find out do to someone rearending me (I'll be installing a set as soon as they arrive).
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Originally Posted by lead foot 85 vet
went on a corvette club run and lucky me was following a c-5 with black outs on the rear lights....stop and go traffic...ya know 60 mph to 20 mph in like 50 ft.........dam......I had to watch the cars in front of him because you can't see his tail lights during the day...........just a word to the wise..........if you got them.........your chances of getting rear ended are increased because at least during the day no one can see your brake lights...........and no flames please (freeway driving ) I am just trying to make a point that style isn't everything.
yup, i think they look like crap.
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From: Lake Mary Florida
... without reading all the comments I agree that how these things became legal on the road is beyond me. The industry goes to great links to improve lens quality, type of lamp, third stop lamps, etc all the improve your visibility both from the driver to the other people operating around you. Then people come in and darken the lamps so you can barely tell if they are on.
I hate them and firmly believe they should not be legal for use on the streets.
I hate them and firmly believe they should not be legal for use on the streets.
Safety Car
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From: Beautiful Down Town "SWINDLEHURST" Long Island NY
Originally Posted by RICEKILA
This summer when I change to LED's and install a 3rd. brake light I'll try the static cling type, if I don't likey I pealy
http://www.webelectricproducts.com/products.htm
And--- if I get rear-ended again I'm gona install a "Bumper Dumper" and leave it filled with the lid up--they hit me again they get a front end full of poo
http://www.bumperdumper.com/bumper2.htm
Last edited by RICEKILA; Mar 28, 2006 at 10:51 PM.
..... they are somewhere in my garage ...I think
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From: Middletown, DE
I don't get it................
The day I bought my Vette, I had to follow the previous owner 50 miles (long story). Anyway, it was a bright, sunny day -- and I had no problem at all seeing the brake lights, turn signals, etc. Also, since I've owned the car I've had no complaints from anyone who has followed me, and I've been on a number of cruises.
I did have to remove them for the state inspection, but I popped them right back on and have never been hassled by police.
I thought the blackouts looked good when I first saw the car -- and I still do.
The day I bought my Vette, I had to follow the previous owner 50 miles (long story). Anyway, it was a bright, sunny day -- and I had no problem at all seeing the brake lights, turn signals, etc. Also, since I've owned the car I've had no complaints from anyone who has followed me, and I've been on a number of cruises.
I did have to remove them for the state inspection, but I popped them right back on and have never been hassled by police.
I thought the blackouts looked good when I first saw the car -- and I still do.
