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Old 03-21-2018, 11:46 PM
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got my jmw halo led tails installed along with vetteshop molded covers! They look great! But during the day they are a hit hard to see. I love how the covers hide the screw holes though.
Old 03-22-2018, 12:30 AM
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Love the look, love the halo led’s and being smoked. To be honest with you though, not a fan of the covers. When I had them on mine, when I first bought the car and on factory lights, I kept having to take them off to clean the dirt and grit from between the lens and the cover. Scratched the crap out of the tail lights. So I wound up just having my halo led’s I bought painted and cleared. Much easier to take care of. Hope you have better luck then I did. Looks great.
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If you like them that's what matters, but I prefer to be as visible as possible to someone driving behind me. However, if it wasn't for the visibility issues, it does look good.
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Last thing I want is to get rear ended and then some lawyer saying his client couldn't see my brakes because of the covers.

I love the look though...
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If you’re concerned whether your taillights are legal, check your state’s requirements then see if the lights comply; “plainly visible” from 500’ is a common requirement. I like the look but mine are tinted and clear coated with the LED mod.




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Old 03-22-2018, 08:22 AM
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They do indeed look pretty cool. Not wild about the black covers either but if you are comfortable you can be seen then all is good. Nice looking car.

Thanks for sharing the photos.
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If you are worried about someone not seeing you stop with the black covers, you might want to consider removing the center dark lens use the clear OME and put in the BLP-1CR harness from ZIP (X-1735) that pulsates for about 15 seconds when you step on the brake. Since installing, I have had no sequel tires by drivers not paying attention.
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Looks like my 98 that I had.

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That is such a great looking ride.
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