Hero Smoked Rear Reflectors at Phastek Performance!!!! - Page 2

lgarrison34 · 08-07-2018, 02:44 PM

I installed them this weekend. A bit of a pain in the ass but do-able. They look fantastic and complete the blackout nicely.

waterman · 08-07-2018, 02:48 PM

We care about you brother. Be safe. Throw some jack stands under that Camaro.

lgarrison34 · 08-07-2018, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by waterman

We care about you brother. Be safe. Throw some jack stands under that Camaro.

That wasn't me doing the install. Just a video I found on youtube.

Haole · 08-11-2018, 12:22 AM

I recieved mine in 2 days, very nice. I plan on installing this weekend. I will post pictures and my opinion on the install proccess

waterman · 08-11-2018, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Haole

I recieved mine in 2 days, very nice. I plan on installing this weekend. I will post pictures and my opinion on the install proccess

Thanks. Let us know.

I'm also semi interested in the (night) reflective capabilities of the Hero units. If it's not too much of a PITA, please let me know what you think.

Haole · 08-11-2018, 10:55 PM

Well I got these installed. First off yes it is a PITA (at least for me. The hardest part for me was getting the screwdriver on the 1 screw.
I did use my phones video with flash to light up inside. The best thing is to use a smaller screwdriver (length wise). Once you get the screw going the reflector loosens and pops right out.

Installing was a bit easier. I didn't see there is a new set of Screw and washer for each new reflector until I put the left one in with the old screw. So I battled once again to get the screw out (this was completely my fault).

I will take pictures tomorrow of my rear end, it has been raining here and I want to wash car before posting pictures. I have a white Camaro with OEM blacked out tail lights and 3rd brake light, so the pictures on page 1 is exactly what mine looks like. I did have tint on my OEM reflectors so not much of a difference but at least now I'm legal. Having tint on reflectors technically is illegal here in Hawaii (and I'm sure the rest of the states but it varies).
Lastly I would recommend you go into this mod with a great deal of patience or just remove the diffuser.

Waterman, are wanting a picture of another vehicle headlights reflecting off of them?

waterman · 08-11-2018, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Haole

Well I got these installed. First off yes it is a PITA (at least for me. The hardest part for me was getting the screwdriver on the 1 screw.
I did use my phones video with flash to light up inside. The best thing is to use a smaller screwdriver (length wise). Once you get the screw going the reflector loosens and pops right out.

Installing was a bit easier. I didn't see there is a new set of Screw and washer for each new reflector until I put the left one in with the old screw. So I battled once again to get the screw out (this was completely my fault).

I will take pictures tomorrow of my rear end, it has been raining here and I want to wash car before posting pictures. I have a white Camaro with OEM blacked out tail lights and 3rd brake light, so the pictures on page 1 is exactly what mine looks like. I did have tint on my OEM reflectors so not much of a difference but at least now I'm legal. Having tint on reflectors technically is illegal here in Hawaii (and I'm sure the rest of the states but it varies).
Lastly I would recommend you go into this mod with a great deal of patience or just remove the diffuser.

Waterman, are wanting a picture of another vehicle headlights reflecting off of them?

Yes, if it's not too much of a PITA. Thanks for asking.

I really like the way that the Hero's compliment the blacked out tails. Compromising reflectivity at night with a tailgating D-bag or drunk riding my arse is my greatest concern.

Thanks in advance.

Haole · 08-11-2018, 11:33 PM

Will do, soon as it gets dark I will pull it out in front of my other car and turn headlights on. It may only be about 20-30 feet away though.

waterman · 08-11-2018, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Haole

Will do, soon as it gets dark I will pull it out in front of my other car and turn headlights on. It may only be about 20-30 feet away though.

Thank you sir.

No pressure, when you have time. Greatly appreciated.

arpad_m · 08-12-2018, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

I'll give these a try and report back with fitment and installation difficulty on a stock 2SS. Already have smoked side markers, OEM dark tails and 3rd brake light.

Kind of a PITA, I simply can't get to the Philips screw with any of my screwdrivers, the exhaust hangers are blocking access for longer ones and I can't reach the screw with my shorter ones. Sheesh. Will need to go out and buy more tools (isn't it the case with every other mod I try, haha).

Haole · 08-12-2018, 06:58 PM

Here are a few pictures.

waterman · 08-13-2018, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Haole

Here are a few pictures.

Looks good.

I see that you are still old school, cuts in the safety check sticker.

Thanks for posting.

Sales@Phastek · 08-13-2018, 03:53 PM

Install video up on YouTube.

Check it out!

*mlee* · 08-13-2018, 04:05 PM

This mod is a slam dunk. Sure hope they fit the 19 ZL1 since the rear difuser didn't change.

08-07-2018, 02:48 PM	#16
waterman Drives: Grandad's C2 L89 Join Date: May 2017 Location: 2051.50N 15629.60W Posts: 1,711	We care about you brother. Be safe. Throw some jack stands under that Camaro. __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE sw/PDR

08-11-2018, 10:55 PM	#20
Haole 2017 SS Drives: 2017 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,363 View My Garage	Well I got these installed. First off yes it is a PITA (at least for me. The hardest part for me was getting the screwdriver on the 1 screw. I did use my phones video with flash to light up inside. The best thing is to use a smaller screwdriver (length wise). Once you get the screw going the reflector loosens and pops right out. Installing was a bit easier. I didn't see there is a new set of Screw and washer for each new reflector until I put the left one in with the old screw. So I battled once again to get the screw out (this was completely my fault). I will take pictures tomorrow of my rear end, it has been raining here and I want to wash car before posting pictures. I have a white Camaro with OEM blacked out tail lights and 3rd brake light, so the pictures on page 1 is exactly what mine looks like. I did have tint on my OEM reflectors so not much of a difference but at least now I'm legal. Having tint on reflectors technically is illegal here in Hawaii (and I'm sure the rest of the states but it varies). Lastly I would recommend you go into this mod with a great deal of patience or just remove the diffuser. Waterman, are wanting a picture of another vehicle headlights reflecting off of them? Last edited by Haole; 08-11-2018 at 11:06 PM.

08-12-2018, 06:58 PM	#25
Haole 2017 SS Drives: 2017 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,363 View My Garage	Here are a few pictures. Attached Images

08-13-2018, 03:53 PM	#27
Sales@Phastek Drives: 2016 1SS, 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,883	Install video up on YouTube. Check it out! __________________

08-13-2018, 04:05 PM	#28
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,982 View My Garage	This mod is a slam dunk. Sure hope they fit the 19 ZL1 since the rear difuser didn't change. __________________

08-07-2018, 02:44 PM	#15
lgarrison34 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE HBM, 2010 SS FBO/Cam Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ohio Posts: 174 View My Garage	I installed them this weekend. A bit of a pain in the ass but do-able. They look fantastic and complete the blackout nicely.

08-11-2018, 12:22 AM	#18
Haole 2017 SS Drives: 2017 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,363 View My Garage	I recieved mine in 2 days, very nice. I plan on installing this weekend. I will post pictures and my opinion on the install proccess

08-11-2018, 11:33 PM	#22
Haole 2017 SS Drives: 2017 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,363 View My Garage	Will do, soon as it gets dark I will pull it out in front of my other car and turn headlights on. It may only be about 20-30 feet away though.

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