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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 11:24 PM
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I'm thinking of getting these for my white vert. Anybody seen them or know anything about them?
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 12:00 AM
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Not sure if you are asking if anybody has seen/knows about that exact brand or if you are referring to experience with clear lenses in general such as look, styling, etc.
I"m not a huge fan of clear tail lamps myself and with the ones you have pictured I think the red rectangles in the middle really kill it for me. I have seen two vettes with them, one white and one blue. The white is probably the best body color to have if you are going to go this route. Here is the blue one:
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It looks fairly nice but notice there is no red at all, just clear. The "corvette" lettering combo'd with the reverse lights and even the cleaned up mufflers really help pull this look together.
You will get a lot of people here tell you it is awful looking and shouldn't be considered (get the flame suit ready). Do what you think is cool and if you don't like it, switch them back to stock. I say go for it. Just remember that with clear lenses there is a difference between this...


And this...


Stay classy and post up pics if you end up doing it.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 12:13 AM
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I'm thinking clear side markers too. Going the other direction of Johnny CashYou're right thought about the red squares. I found them on Ebay. Do you know where I could find the totally clear ones?
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 12:36 AM
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Got 'em on wifey's '01. Older style, but she loves them, and they do look cool with the rest of the car.
I searched for these for the better part of a year, and finally found a used set here on the Forum. Long out of production...if I ever need to replace one, I'm SOL.

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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 12:58 AM
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Got 'em on wifey's '01. Older style, but she loves them, and they do look cool with the rest of the car.
I searched for these for the better part of a year, and finally found a used set here on the Forum. Long out of production...if I ever need to replace one, I'm SOL.

Uh Oh if I say I like this is everybody going to call me Phyllis
What wheels are those?
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 04:41 AM
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 06:01 AM
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You asked and I will give you my opinion.
To me they look really cheap, There is no way I could even think of putting a set on my car. But it isn't my car.
They look like some cheap China lights, I think stock looks 100% better over those.
The Corvette deserves better.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 06:15 AM
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I guess I'm old fashioned. I think taillights should be red.
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill
You asked and I will give you my opinion.
To me they look really cheap, There is no way I could even think of putting a set on my car. But it isn't my car.
They look like some cheap China lights, I think stock looks 100% better over those.
The Corvette deserves better.
Mr.Bill
Ditto
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 07:51 AM
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laws vary from state to state, but the red reflectors are a requirement in some as are amber reflectors in the front corners and red again [reflectors] in the rear sidemarkers.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by dklowrider
laws vary from state to state, but the red reflectors are a requirement in some as are amber reflectors in the front corners and red again [reflectors] in the rear sidemarkers.
Check the laws.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 08:26 AM
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I think they look "ricer" .....but I also put lime in my Corona and drive with top down and windows up sometimes ...
Phylis.....
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Check the laws in your state before you plunk down your money for a set of them. You state Highway Patrol can tell you if they are legal. Personally, I don't care for the look of the clear rear lights, but I'm not considering buying them either.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 04 commemorative
I think they look "ricer" .....but I also put lime in my Corona and drive with top down and windows up sometimes ...
Phylis.....
You forgot the part about the orange in your blue moon Phyllis.
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Originally Posted by Relsek
You forgot the part about the orange in your blue moon Phyllis.
yeah I just didn't want to do the whole laundry list.....but admit it ...you have had Blue Moon with orange too ....
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 09:35 AM
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You know the world is twisted when Vette owners try to look like ricers...
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Just another option for you if you like the white on the taillights. The white section has amber bulbs and act as the turn signals.

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On a white car....maybe. Not a fan of the look on any other color.
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