12-18-2018, 09:47 AM | #1 |
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Side Markers/Rear Lights Tint/Cosmetic mods
Good morning,
I have read several threads and product websites and I cannot decide what is the best route to go and need input/advise: 1) Cheaper Route--Do I buy side marker and taillight tints and call it good? 2) Go with Oracle or brand x plug and play? What other cosmetic mods would you do to make her stand out? Trying to understand cost benefit as my car will be on displayed this spring at the World Wheels. PX's attached All advise inputs Welcomed...Thanks Last edited by BHO; 12-18-2018 at 10:14 AM. |
12-18-2018, 10:17 AM | #2 |
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Nice looking car, you've already done some nice cosmetics. If you have decided on tinted side markers or tail lights, and you are showing the car, I would definitely go with replacements rather than tinted covers or decals. Some off the products don'y cover the lenses 100% or are noticeable. Replacements give a cleaner look. For a car being shown the extra dollars are worth it. Good luck.
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12-18-2018, 10:22 AM | #3 |
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JW Motoring side markers $89.99 Ryan B.
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12-18-2018, 08:26 PM | #4 |
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I replaced my taillights and 3rd brake lights with the GM smoked ones. I replaced the rear bumper reflectors with smoked ones as well. Diode Dynamic side markers and LED upgrade for my turn signals, backup lights and license plate lights. If my car was red I might have kept the factory ones though as they don't stand out on your car like they did on my nightfall grey metallic car.
A front lip extension and ZL1 side skirts in gloss black would make your car stand out and look a lot more aggressive.
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12-18-2018, 08:59 PM | #5 |
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The Diode Dynamics side markers are really nice. They look good on or off.
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12-18-2018, 09:56 PM | #6 |
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That’s a GREAT looking car nicktechla!
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12-18-2018, 09:59 PM | #7 |
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12-18-2018, 10:52 PM | #8 |
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Nicktechla's car looks great!
OP, don't cheap out especially if you think your car is worthy of being shown off. You can easily get the American Authority ones for $80 and they look great. I should also note that when you just slap tint on the stock ones you lessen the brightness too and that makes you less visible to the bozos driving around near your car...I for one want all bad drivers to see me easily.
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12-19-2018, 07:52 PM | #9 |
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The smoke side markers..with the long led lights is what you want..like 80 bucks all 4..look great off and way cool on..window tint was 240 bucks..and I have front spliter..and side skirts
And hyper blue brembo caliper covers..with white ss logo...my car has white stripes..factory rock guards..and SS center caps |
12-21-2018, 01:33 AM | #10 |
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Ralphk your car sounds nice , pic?
I ordered tint for my markers haven’t put on yet .Maybe I should of went for the smoked led markers instead, wasn’t aware that the cheaper ones were just as good as the Diode ones |
12-21-2018, 03:48 AM | #11 | |
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12-22-2018, 09:26 AM | #12 |
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What Ryan said and dark tails and 3rd from GM parts guy. Don't forget the 3rd flashy flashy relay from DIY5. Got mine from wild hammer
To each his own but I'd not tint. I'd not cut my springs either...
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12-22-2018, 09:48 AM | #13 |
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Here’s a before and after on the taillights. Went with GM smoked lights and changed to the black bow tie. The DD side markers are high quality and I’m very happy with the look. I also put a dark tint film over the lower reflectors just above the tailpipes.
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12-22-2018, 11:09 AM | #14 |
Nice, Doing all that this month ...
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