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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 08:43 PM
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Well, I finally got around to taking some photo's of all of my blackouts installed. First and foremost, thanks to Z06Jim and Stuart for all of your help in getting this together. I had the car out today for a bit as it may be the last nice day here in Massachusetts for a while with some snow in the forecast for tomorrow. Sorry for some of the pics, it was late in the day and I couldn't quite get the light right without the flash, and the flash makes the blackouts disappear. Anyway, enjoy.

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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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Congrats! Love those rear tinted blackouts.
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 08:56 PM
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If you don't mind me asking, where did you purchase your black out kit? I have a 2000 Torch Red FRC and considering this mod. Your car looks great!!!!
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 08:59 PM
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very nice!
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 09:00 PM
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Looks great! I will be getting those very soon.
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Originally Posted by rdhotc5
If you don't mind me asking, where did you purchase your black out kit? I have a 2000 Torch Red FRC and considering this mod. Your car looks great!!!!
The rear blackouts were purchased from forum member Z06Jim but originally from Ecklers. I purchased the front's from Ecklers with some help from Stuart (Stuzvette) and the side markers were purchased from a private party. The sides are actually oem sidemarkers that have been coated.

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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 09:10 PM
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Are painted original lens' the best way to go?? I love the look, but don't want the acrylic, cheap'o ones. If so, how do I go about getting them??

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Very nice!!! That is my next mod!!!
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 10:43 PM
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Very nice Paul! I like it. I haven't put my rear blackouts back on since I got rearended. The stinkin' bodyshop scratched them all up. I like yours better than mine though. How do they fit on there?

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PS... I'm still waiting for you to get rid of that 4x4
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 10:58 PM
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Nice mods! Congrats!
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Car is looking better and better each time you post up pics, Paul!
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Originally Posted by JChrisF
Very nice Paul! I like it. I haven't put my rear blackouts back on since I got rearended. The stinkin' bodyshop scratched them all up. I like yours better than mine though. How do they fit on there?

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PS... I'm still waiting for you to get rid of that 4x4
Rearended? could there be a connection??
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Great looking mod.
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Looks really sharp.

Just one question...are they legal?
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 05:14 AM
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Lookin' good Paul.
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I really love the look of the lower half rear bumber blackout. Really sets off the back
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Originally Posted by poolhustler
Are painted original lens' the best way to go?? I love the look, but don't want the acrylic, cheap'o ones. If so, how do I go about getting them??

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The coated side markers are awesome. The quality is top notch and the price is fair. Z06Jim got me in touch with the vendor......you've got a pm.

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