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Jan 11, 2011 | 08:15 PM

SpencerLS3

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Tinted Tail Light Question

Is it better to tint your tail lights or go with a blackout kit like this one?

http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-2...-05-11-c6.aspx

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Jan 11, 2011 | 08:21 PM

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I chose a different option. New LED tail lights

Jan 11, 2011 | 08:23 PM

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I also saw those. They are nice but I don't like the light part in the tail light.. I wanna go for the all black "murdered" out look! Lol

Jan 11, 2011 | 08:36 PM

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I was looking at that picture a bit more... I like that Corvette Emblem, what's it called? Where could I get one of those?

Jan 11, 2011 | 08:39 PM

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My tail lights are actually painted. They look black until you hit the brakes and then they look just like factory.

I personally dont like the covers because they can fall off.

Jan 11, 2011 | 08:40 PM

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They can fall off even with the Velcro?

Jan 11, 2011 | 10:14 PM

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They can fall off even with the Velcro?

Yes. I had issues with mine not following the contour of the front side markers. Also you are still able to see the original color on the outer edges. The back ones were nice but I still went with the tinted oem.

Jan 11, 2011 | 10:15 PM

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Good to know, looks like I might just tint them instead of the blackout kit.

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Jan 11, 2011 | 10:26 PM

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I was looking at that picture a bit more... I like that Corvette Emblem, what's it called? Where could I get one of those?

They come from Custom Center Caps (a forum vendor) at

http://www.customcentercaps.com/

Jan 11, 2011 | 10:26 PM

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What I like about the kits is they can be easily removed if needed especially if pulled over for them not being legal.

Jan 11, 2011 | 10:41 PM

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Thanks for the link!

Yeah, I also heard they could fall off... So now I'm thinking about tinting them would be better.... Where the car will be registered tinted tail lights are legal.

Jan 11, 2011 | 11:03 PM

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I had covers, didn't like the look. Many negatives, they collect water, they could fall off but I doubt they ever would have, but they do not sit flush and they stick off the car a bit.

Chose to remove them and have mine painted... LOVE THEM!

Jan 11, 2011 | 11:04 PM

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Well looks like when I do decide to do it, looks like I will tint or paint them!

More cons than pros to the covers!

Jan 11, 2011 | 11:05 PM

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Tinted ones are better had them on the C5 and would on the C6 wifey does not like them

Jan 11, 2011 | 11:06 PM

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A corvette is a mans car... The wife shouldn't tell you what to do! Lol

Jan 11, 2011 | 11:36 PM

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A corvette is a mans car... The wife shouldn't tell you what to do! Lol

So I guess that means your single eh?

Jan 11, 2011 | 11:39 PM

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I just switched from the plastic cover to tinted by Corvette Enhancements...they look much better.

Jan 11, 2011 | 11:41 PM

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digbyamb - Why... You interested?? Hahaha

Jan 11, 2011 | 11:42 PM

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I have used VHT Niteshades on my side markers and they look great. I plan on doing the tail lights next. One can will do all 4 lights for around $12.00