Question about blackouts.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
I have the Black Cherry blackouts from Richard Todd at Corvette Enhancements. These actually appear to allow significantly more light through than the stick-ons I had previously. I know that's an issue for anyone considering blackouts and it certainly was for me.
Parking lights on
Brake lights
Brake lights and back-ups
Parking lights on
Brake lights
Brake lights and back-ups
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Palmdale CA
St. Jude Donor '06
From Patches' pictures, looks like you still get a decent amount of light through. I know Richard (Corvette Enhancements) is going to be offering the led taillights with his blackout treatment pretty soon. That should improve the light output even more. Don't know if you've seen this thread or Richard's post so here you go either way. 
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1557349571
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1557349571
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Columbia MO
Originally Posted by Hoosier Vette
How well do the lights show thru them. Do you sacrifice looks for safety.
The only way I'd consider it would be to switch to LEDs which have a higher lumen value then the stock lights, and even when dampened by blackout material can often put out the same (sometimes higher) visible light as a stock, untreated lens.
I've been anti blackout (except for shows) for years, but that's just my opinion.
And yes, I have seen accidents caused by blacked out lights, not allowing the brake light to be seen during the day. Granted, it was a Monte Carlo and not a Vette, but the principle is the same.
That's my 2 cents. Someone take this damn soapbox away.
