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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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I can not decide which I like the best, blackout or black louvers on the tail light and backup light tag area. Do you guys have any pic of these on silver c5s

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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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For safty reasons I like the louvers, I followed a C5 with the blackouts and to tell you the truth I could not see the tails during the day, Something to think about, The Blackouts do look good, But after seeing a set, No way for me.
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It's up to you to decide what you like.
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 06:11 AM
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That is my problem I like both very much. Just trying to see some pics of others. But I never thought about the safety factor as mentioned earlier.
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill
For safty reasons I like the louvers, I followed a C5 with the blackouts and to tell you the truth I could not see the tails during the day, Something to think about, The Blackouts do look good, But after seeing a set, No way for me.
it really comes down to the level of "black" that has been applied. since it is generally a painted process, you can grade it as dark as you wish. if you are buying "ready mades", that is something you should do by actually seeing them in person. they are made in all levels of "darkness" depending on the manufacturer.
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I blacked out mine and I have had several close calls even a state bull almost rearended me. There hard to see if your not looking...
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I blacked out mine and I have had several close calls even a state bull almost rearended me. There hard to see if your not looking...
Rick, I see louvers in your future I think.
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