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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 12:16 AM
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Blech! I have a Silver Z06 and with the red markers, it just looks very cheesy and cheap. I was looking for something that I can put in their place...like a silver piece of plastic that will be flush, but I can't find anything. Sure, I can color match and paint them, but what I want is a clean flush look. Any suggestions?
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 12:30 AM
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Do a VHT tint on them. They will look awesome for at most $9 dollars.
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 12:51 AM
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Na...not looking for a tint look. But rather a flush, clean, OEM look. I want them to be the same color as the car...so that they are almost invisible. To me, those markers are just hideous looking.

Thanks for the suggestion though...
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 12:59 AM
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This is the look I'm going for:

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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 01:20 AM
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only real option is some type of plate that will sit flush with the car..and then paint to match..or have a body shop fill and paint
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 02:26 AM
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might be illegal in some states since they are mandated by federal safety laws. tickets for that and blacked out lights should be given imo.
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by SVT_Z06
This is the look I'm going for:
I like the way that looks. I can't stand the rear side markers unless they're tinted or removed.
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 06:28 AM
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What are these side markers of which you speak????
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Found these on the bay, have these black ones fitted now.

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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 07:52 AM
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Opps, mine fell off...
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 10:00 AM
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WHEN WILL THE STUPID LEOS START ENFORCING THE LAW???

WHEN WILL WE STOP MODS THAT COMPROMISE SAFETY FOR LOOKS?

Here are the FACTS:

Side marker lights and reflectors are used to increase the visibility of vehicles in low light or darkness. Side marker lighting requirements are regulated under the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

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All trucks, trailers, passenger vehicles and buses must be equipped with front and rear side marker devices. Vehicles 30 feet or longer must also have intermediate side markers. Additionally, side marker lights and reflectors must be permanently mounted and in operating order at all times.
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One red lamp and one red reflex reflector must be mounted on each side of the rear of all regulated vehicles. One amber lamp and one amber reflector are also required on each side of the front of all vehicles. Vehicles 30 feet or more in length must also have one amber lamp and one amber reflector located on each side, midway between the front and rear side markers.


SOURCE - Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 10:09 AM
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I blacked mine out, even though Im doing the entire car hahah


and when I get SLC's they'll be blacked out and should "hopefully" look the same as in that pic. True stealth lights
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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Coming to the Corvette world recently from the HD world, I have seen something at many of the Bike Rallys that might fit with what you want. They are flush mount LEDs that are not visible when off, but light up when activated. Not sure what sizes are available?? I will post the link and try and post the pics - never tried posting pics in link before - link: http://www.nativecustombaggers.com/i...aillights.html



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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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You could put on clear ones until you have time to get a body person to remove them completely if that is your ultimate goal. I agree the red ones are out of place.

Mine with clear markers.

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Originally Posted by WKMCD
What are these side markers of which you speak????
hahaha, not fair since you filled yours in, lol
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