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Angrybird 12 · 12-19-2009, 04:06 PM

What do you think about blacked out turn signals/brake lights?

organgrinder · 12-19-2009, 05:06 PM

i love those lights blacked out, even if that's all you did in that area. of course i like my blackouts the best. they seem to be much darker than some of the tinted ones and there are no logo's on them, yet when the lights are on they're still bright enough to be safe.

Angrybird 12 · 12-19-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by organgrinder

i love those lights blacked out, even if that's all you did in that area. of course i like my blackouts the best. they seem to be much darker than some of the tinted ones and there are no logo's on them, yet when the lights are on they're still bright enough to be safe.

I think it is a major traffic hazard to have them over your taillights.. I almost rear ended a car in broad daylight because they obscured the brake lights..Also had their CHMSL light tinted.. It iS illegal to use them on the street...

zebra · 12-19-2009, 06:30 PM

that's why it has to be done right. it is possible to have them dark enough to be "blacked out" yet still light enough to produce an easily-visible warning

or you could just get some LED lights in a black housing like me

(the next thing y'all should ask Justin @ AAC to make

)

Mustang Killa · 12-19-2009, 07:54 PM

i think they look good blacked out on black cars...any light colors id go with clears..

P. Ham · 12-19-2009, 09:58 PM

Mine are dark. I've been told they may not pass inspection.

My painters said they were totally legal and they do it all the time. They seem plenty bright in day time as far as I can tell.

scythezo6 · 12-19-2009, 10:33 PM

If you almost rear end someone in broad day light I think you have a bigger problem than blacked out lights - depth perception or pay attention.

In the day I dont even rely on someone's brake lights to tell me they are getting too close. Just look, if they are closer to you now than they were a couple hundred miliseconds ago, brake. What if the guy's brake lights are out then what

?

Back to the topic. I think black outs are perfectly fine and look great.

ChriSS84 · 12-19-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by scythezo6

If you almost rear end someone in broad day light I think you have a bigger problem than blacked out lights - depth perception or pay attention.

In the day I dont even rely on someone's brake lights to tell me they are getting too close. Just look, if they are closer to you now than they were a couple hundred miliseconds ago, brake. What if the guy's brake lights are out then what

?

Back to the topic. I think black outs are perfectly fine and look great.

What a lame excuse!

TaylorRyanSS · 12-20-2009, 12:05 AM

I am planning on blacking out the tail lights, front turn signals, and side markers when I get a camaro. It looks sweet

Angrybird 12 · 12-20-2009, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scythezo6

If you almost rear end someone in broad day light I think you have a bigger problem than blacked out lights - depth perception or pay attention.

In the day I dont even rely on someone's brake lights to tell me they are getting too close. Just look, if they are closer to you now than they were a couple hundred miliseconds ago, brake. What if the guy's brake lights are out then what

?

Back to the topic. I think black outs are perfectly fine and look great.

By the way I WAS paying attention that is why I DIDN"t rear end them, YOU don't know the traffic situation or the lighting situation so don't judge my driving...

I just read the law. it states: "Brakelights must be visible 300 feet away in daylight, and 1000 feet at night" Thats a football field away in daytime and over 3 football fields away at night. The car I was behind you could barely see the lights from 25 feet away.

At the very least you should check your local laws before tinting or covering ANY light....

RMGee · 12-20-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by P. Ham

Mine are dark. I've been told they may not pass inspection.

My painters said they were totally legal and they do it all the time. They seem plenty bright in day time as far as I can tell.

SO sick

2010_5thgen · 12-21-2009, 06:48 PM

my turn signals are blacked out. no break lights though. i figured i paid for the rs package and the tail lights are included in that so ill keep them how they are.

*The_Blur* · 12-21-2009, 06:57 PM

I will do them. Anyone arguing that they are a hazard must have forgotten how many drivers never use blinkers. If you cab see them, which you can when doing this, then they are a good style option.

View Poll Results: What do you think about Blacked out turn/brake lights?
Looks cool and I would do it	30	63.83%
Not for me, I wouldn't do it	16	34.04%
Only for show use	0	0%
it's a traffic hazard and never be used on a street car.	3	6.38%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 47. You may not vote on this poll

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12-19-2009, 05:06 PM	#2
organgrinder Drives: 55 nomad Join Date: May 2009 Location: arkansas Posts: 413	i love those lights blacked out, even if that's all you did in that area. of course i like my blackouts the best. they seem to be much darker than some of the tinted ones and there are no logo's on them, yet when the lights are on they're still bright enough to be safe. __________________

12-19-2009, 06:30 PM	#4
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12-19-2009, 09:58 PM	#6
P. Ham Drives: IOM 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 169 View My Garage	Mine are dark. I've been told they may not pass inspection. My painters said they were totally legal and they do it all the time. They seem plenty bright in day time as far as I can tell. __________________ It's not polite to stare.

12-19-2009, 07:54 PM	#5
Mustang Killa Drives: Black 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: az Posts: 853	i think they look good blacked out on black cars...any light colors id go with clears..

12-19-2009, 10:33 PM	#7
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	If you almost rear end someone in broad day light I think you have a bigger problem than blacked out lights - depth perception or pay attention. In the day I dont even rely on someone's brake lights to tell me they are getting too close. Just look, if they are closer to you now than they were a couple hundred miliseconds ago, brake. What if the guy's brake lights are out then what ? Back to the topic. I think black outs are perfectly fine and look great. __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

12-20-2009, 12:05 AM	#9
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	I am planning on blacking out the tail lights, front turn signals, and side markers when I get a camaro. It looks sweet __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

12-21-2009, 06:48 PM	#12
2010_5thgen Drives: 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,275 View My Garage	my turn signals are blacked out. no break lights though. i figured i paid for the rs package and the tail lights are included in that so ill keep them how they are. __________________ Brixton Forged CM10 Wheels IN STOCK!!! RF7 SOON!!!! Camaro/M3/M4 wheels in stock High Gloss Titanium

12-21-2009, 06:57 PM	#13
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	I will do them. Anyone arguing that they are a hazard must have forgotten how many drivers never use blinkers. If you cab see them, which you can when doing this, then they are a good style option. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

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