Smoked rear reflectors installed

TheYankeeMarshal · 10-01-2022, 06:45 PM

Just installed the smoked rear reflectors and they look so much better. They were a total pain to install (without removing rear diffuser) but worth all the swearing and lacerations.

Cyrus · 10-01-2022, 08:07 PM

Looks great. How difficult was the install and where did you get them.

Trochoidal · 10-01-2022, 08:48 PM

Looks good! I’ve never replaced my reflectors. So for all of the posts I’ve read no one has asked. Do these smoked reflectors actually reflect red?

arpad_m · 10-01-2022, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Trochoidal

Looks good! I’ve never replaced my reflectors. So for all of the posts I’ve read no one has asked. Do these smoked reflectors actually reflect red?

Nope, they reflect white (and are thus illegal in many states, if that's why you're asking).

Trochoidal · 10-01-2022, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

Nope, they reflect white (and are thus illegal in many states, if that's why you're asking).

Well I’ll put it to you this way. There’s no reason to give the man a reason to go on a fishing expedition to get you on the shoulder of the road. So yeah, that’s why I was asking.

TheYankeeMarshal · 10-01-2022, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyrus

Looks great. How difficult was the install and where did you get them.

Got them on eBay and the install was nothing short of physically damaging and emotionally traumatizing...but worth it.

Cyrus · 10-01-2022, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TheYankeeMarshal

Got them on eBay and the install was nothing short of physically damaging and emotionally traumatizing...but worth it.

Yes I've heard from another that its a bit tricky. Smaller hands might be helpful.

TheYankeeMarshal · 10-01-2022, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Trochoidal

Looks good! I’ve never replaced my reflectors. So for all of the posts I’ve read no one has asked. Do these smoked reflectors actually reflect red?

No, but they are DOT complaint in most states. Mine is not one of them, but been altering my rear reflectors for decades and haven't run a front plate in almost as long. Not a single issue. Have even been pulled over with no problems. Ps: My tint is also too dark. I am not worried...but if you are paranoid or risk averse I would understand passing on them.

TheYankeeMarshal · 10-01-2022, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyrus

Yes I've heard from another that its a bit tricky. Smaller hands might be helpful.

Yes, and a very short screwdriver and a small and powerful magnet.

Grumpy1 · 10-01-2022, 10:37 PM

Amazing how something so small can have a big effect…
Looks Good!!!

lownslowss · 10-02-2022, 01:41 AM

The easiest, and what I think the best way is to plan this around a catback or axleback install. Once the suitcase is out of the way its still tricky but much easier. I had these on my '17 for years and now on my '22.

lcd550 · 10-02-2022, 01:48 AM

Agree pain in the rear to install, illegal in my state, but look great!

One of our members did an install video:
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...ostcount=14729

Cyrus · 10-02-2022, 08:12 PM

I might just look for some vinyl overlays and save all the hassle.

2SS Capt · 10-02-2022, 09:29 PM

Looks great, yes they are a pain but worth it, I changed them on my SGM SS...

10-01-2022, 06:45 PM	#1
TheYankeeMarshal Drives: 2023 Camaro 2SS and 2012 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: WA Posts: 93	Smoked rear reflectors installed Just installed the smoked rear reflectors and they look so much better. They were a total pain to install (without removing rear diffuser) but worth all the swearing and lacerations. Attached Images

10-01-2022, 08:07 PM	#2
Cyrus Drives: 50th 2SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Ottawa Valley, Ontario Posts: 321 View My Garage	Looks great. How difficult was the install and where did you get them. __________________ 50th Anniversary, 2SS, Build#5771, A8, MRC, NPP, NAV, Sunroof, GM Performance CAI, Trifecta Tuned, GM splash guards, Black illuminated bowtie, GM smoked tail lights & third brake light, GM Fifty floor mats, Strut tower brace, JWM side markers, 20% window tint, Sto N Sho front license plate bracket

10-01-2022, 08:48 PM	#3
Trochoidal Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,656	Looks good! I’ve never replaced my reflectors. So for all of the posts I’ve read no one has asked. Do these smoked reflectors actually reflect red? __________________ Roto-Fab w/sound tube delete, Katech ported TB, Pray IM, Velossa, DD side markers, DSX FF, UPR Catch can, Halo brace, My custom vent gauge pod Originally Posted by arpad_m - “Aww, yet another oil thread with almost the same question in the OP“

10-02-2022, 01:41 AM	#11
lownslowss PaPa Smurf Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: League City Posts: 632 View My Garage	The easiest, and what I think the best way is to plan this around a catback or axleback install. Once the suitcase is out of the way its still tricky but much easier. I had these on my '17 for years and now on my '22. __________________ 2022 Rapid Blue SS 1LE

10-02-2022, 08:12 PM	#13
Cyrus Drives: 50th 2SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Ottawa Valley, Ontario Posts: 321 View My Garage	I might just look for some vinyl overlays and save all the hassle. __________________ 50th Anniversary, 2SS, Build#5771, A8, MRC, NPP, NAV, Sunroof, GM Performance CAI, Trifecta Tuned, GM splash guards, Black illuminated bowtie, GM smoked tail lights & third brake light, GM Fifty floor mats, Strut tower brace, JWM side markers, 20% window tint, Sto N Sho front license plate bracket

10-01-2022, 10:37 PM	#10
Grumpy1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Hyper Blue A10 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Covington LA Posts: 646	Amazing how something so small can have a big effect… Looks Good!!!

10-02-2022, 01:48 AM	#12
lcd550 Drives: '17 2LT/RS 2.0T M6 50th Anniv Vert Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 300	Agree pain in the rear to install, illegal in my state, but look great! One of our members did an install video: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...ostcount=14729

10-02-2022, 09:29 PM	#14
2SS Capt 2020 Shadow Gray 2SS Drives: 2020 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, CAI Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,055	Looks great, yes they are a pain but worth it, I changed them on my SGM SS... __________________ 2020 SGM 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, Red Calipers, Black Camaro Fender Badge, Footwell Lighting *Added after delivery:* - GMP CAI, GMP Black Strut Tower Brace, MRR017 1LE Wheels, SS Armrest, Black Fuel Door, Stainless Sport Pedals, SS Wheel Caps, Black Lugs/Locks, GM Splash Guards, DD Smoked LED Markers, Smoked Rear Reflectors, Mishimoto Catch Can, Xpel PPF - Full Front, SunTek 35% Tint, CeramicPro coating, RST Stainless Brake Lines, Castrol SRF, MSD Super Conductor Wires *Left: My "fun" ride. Right: My "work" ride: a Gulfstream G600. One's top speed is 180 Mph, the other, 620 Mph...*

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