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Ryan87mets · 03-16-2014, 12:00 PM

hey guys so i bought the tail light blackout kit from phastek and put them on yesterday(my car looks awesome now) but idk if i should black out the reverse lights because they dont seem that bright to begin with. has anyone put them over their reverse lights? does it make it even worse? pretty much i still wanna be able to see when im backing up and not have the light dimmed to much and also i want other people to see me back up

Camero5 · 03-16-2014, 12:03 PM

I had the same issue. I did the stealth kit on my IBM and the lighting in reverse was affected. When I bought my kit, they advised not to tint the reverse light but I did anyways. Ended up taking it off. If you really want to tint it, I would go with the lightest tint. Upgrading to LED is also an option to make it brighter.

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My 5th · 03-16-2014, 06:00 PM

I just added the Oracle ghosted LED back-up lights. Despite the smoked lens they are still brighter than stock. It's a win-win.

Ryan87mets · 03-16-2014, 10:25 PM

ok cool thanks for the help guys. ill look into switching them to leds

CamaroI · 03-17-2014, 11:24 AM

Yep the tinted oracle ones will work. It does require removing the rear bumper to install. $200 bucks as well

03-16-2014, 12:00 PM	#1
Ryan87mets Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 303	black out kit question hey guys so i bought the tail light blackout kit from phastek and put them on yesterday(my car looks awesome now) but idk if i should black out the reverse lights because they dont seem that bright to begin with. has anyone put them over their reverse lights? does it make it even worse? pretty much i still wanna be able to see when im backing up and not have the light dimmed to much and also i want other people to see me back up

03-16-2014, 12:03 PM	#2
Camero5 Hide! My wife's coming! Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Las Colinas, TX Posts: 1,442 View My Garage	black out kit question I had the same issue. I did the stealth kit on my IBM and the lighting in reverse was affected. When I bought my kit, they advised not to tint the reverse light but I did anyways. Ended up taking it off. If you really want to tint it, I would go with the lightest tint. Upgrading to LED is also an option to make it brighter. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible CRT - 630 RWHP / 620 RWTQ - ADM Performance Built/Tuned - ZL-700 Package - LS9 CAM - Lingenfelter CNC Ported Heads - Stainless Power Headers

03-16-2014, 06:00 PM	#3
My 5th Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Global Citizen Posts: 1,243	I just added the Oracle ghosted LED back-up lights. Despite the smoked lens they are still brighter than stock. It's a win-win. __________________ Meh

03-16-2014, 10:25 PM	#4
Ryan87mets Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 303	ok cool thanks for the help guys. ill look into switching them to leds

03-17-2014, 11:24 AM	#5
CamaroI Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 3,112	Yep the tinted oracle ones will work. It does require removing the rear bumper to install. $200 bucks as well