Stock or Flush Tail Lights?

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Feb 6, 2008 | 08:05 PM

#61

Safedog

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I just flush mounted...and I like the way the back is rounded off. Just seems like it flows better.

Feb 7, 2008 | 02:43 AM

#62

JETZ

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Flushed

Feb 7, 2008 | 08:26 AM

#63

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I prefer the recessed look of stock taillights.

Feb 7, 2008 | 08:48 AM

#64

bucwheat

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Originally Posted by Mike98SilVert

I prefer the recessed look of stock taillights.

Feb 7, 2008 | 09:06 AM

#65

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I like them better stock.

Feb 7, 2008 | 09:55 AM

#66

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While it's a matter of personal taste, I do happen to like the flush look better. Also prefer the euro lights to US version.

Feb 7, 2008 | 10:09 AM

#67

Swiss C5

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stock, stock, stock and stock !!!

Flush looks less agressive like the uggly Tiger Shark rear fascia. But this another story...

Last edited by Swiss C5; Feb 7, 2008 at 10:21 AM.

Feb 7, 2008 | 10:39 AM

#68

Rans03

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I prefer the stock location as well. To my eyes, the flush mounted creates a bug-eyed look.

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Feb 7, 2008 | 10:46 AM

#69

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DocHorton

I love how people say that stock is so much better. If they came from the factory with the flush look and people wanted to recess them, those same people would say "keep them flushed". By the way, I prefer flush!

If my car came from the factory flushed and I saw someone that found a way to recess them, I'd recess them.

It looks much better.

I hate that hideous flush look.

Feb 7, 2008 | 10:58 AM

#70

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Originally Posted by austinmc

I am thinking about doing the flush tail light mod. What is your preference and why?

It was a feature that set the corvette apart from other vehicles originally.

I will keep it that way.

Feb 7, 2008 | 11:16 AM

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Another vote for stock here!!!

Feb 7, 2008 | 12:59 PM

#72

Wethingtonvette8093

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Swiss C5

stock, stock, stock and stock !!!

Flush looks less agressive like the uggly Tiger Shark rear fascia. But this another story...

May 23, 2008 | 12:31 AM

#73

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Originally Posted by J.P.M.

I cut polly spacers myself some time ago as I didnt want them completely flush.
Gives the best of both worlds!

I just ordered my euro amber/red tail lights AND a flush mounting kit. I've been on the fence about the flush mount (not the euro ambers as I love 'em and finally was able to afford them) and this 1/2 and 1/2 look is unique. It's definately halfway inbetween. Wish I'd seen it before I bought the flush mount kit. Wonder if I can mod the kit once I get it.

Padrino

May 23, 2008 | 12:47 AM

#74

itzza427

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Just got a flush mount kit that included seals.On sale only cost about $16.00 so it won't cost much to try it. Besides if you don't like it. it's easily reversed or modified. Nothing to lose!! I think it looks good on the gray,silver and pewter colors