Is there a difference between AAC and Showstopper sidemarkers?

[BlkThndr66]

Originally Posted by AACstyle

First, thank you for your honest feedback

Trust me we are well aware that if we lowered our prices we would easily double our sales. But honestly we could not continue to use high quality parts and decrease our prices. We could sell you something that looks, feels, and smells the same but its sub-par and that will become evident after use. If we used inferior parts we could no longer offer a Lifetime Warranty on all of our products and that is something we pride ourselves on and would simply not be an option.

Again, thanks for your feedback. We appreciate it

I understand the business side of things. Quality is #1; for sure. My problem lies in that I could recreate the side-markers in less than a month with LEDs, and mold it into the bumper while still being able to easily remove & reinstall the unit in case of unforeseen circumstances. And I could do it all for half the price of this unit and it'll actually look like it was meant to be there. Thats my point here. If it's gonna cost me $300 PLUS my time installing and it STILL won't look anything like the concept AND it leaves a putrid looking square outline... it's not worth it. If it was 125 for all 4 unpainted [bc Im gonna have to do bodywork to make it look like it was Originally Inteded to Look...] Then I'd consider it.

Not trying to be an a$$hat here, just being brutally honest.

[showstopper]

Just a few pics of ours.

[CamaroFTW]

Both look nice and much better then stock. I have, and really like, my AAC smoked.
I don't agree with any of the posts that say either are overpriced. They just don't understand what it takes to bring things like this to the market. I don't like wasting money either but, the price for all these lighting products are fair. I understand some cannot afford them and that is fine but, still not right to complain they are overpriced.

[crewxp]

Just a fyi, i ended up jumping the gun and went ahead and got them. They look awesome at night! You can always get the kandy option is you want to keep the colors. Cheaper than showstoppers too

[y2k king]

finally got my showstopper side markers today. got the cgm with smoked led's. worth every penny. they look awesome and barely even noticeable til they're on. installed in 15 mins.

[BlkThndr66]

Originally Posted by CamaroFTW

Both look nice and much better then stock. I have, and really like, my AAC smoked.
I don't agree with any of the posts that say either are overpriced. They just don't understand what it takes to bring things like this to the market. I don't like wasting money either but, the price for all these lighting products are fair. I understand some cannot afford them and that is fine but, still not right to complain they are overpriced.

I have plenty of modding cash. I'm building a 96 Cobra right now, while simultaneously doing clay and fiberglass work to get the look I want on it and the Camaro.
I've been creating my own body pieces for 10 years, I'm quite aware of what it takes to develop something like these quality products.

Originally Posted by AACstyle

Glad to hear you are enjoying your AAC Sidemarkers

I have to say that I find it funny that everyone that has these AAC sidemarkers installed says they are worth the money, the only people who think they are overpriced don't actually have them installed

Absolutely a great point. A way to 'weed out' the people that are offering insight and opinions to your products. As an entrepreneur, I pay very close attention to people with criticism of my work. Outside observers that are removed from the project are a valuable asset to any business person. I am being respectful and offering my opinion on these products. I have seen them in person, they are of quality material, and when installed correctly are bada$$ additions to a Camaro. I just simply believe they can be improved upon, while saving manufacturing money, and giving the customers what they really want. I understand the defense mechanism to defend the products, however I suppose that's why I am doing everything myself. It'll be cooler anyway for it to be 100% custom and unique to my car.

[Hired Gun]

I am just jealous of those who have them.

[Drottie]

I got mine from AAC they're color matched to CGM, and have the smoked lens. By far I get more compliments on these than any mod so far. IMO some of the best money I've spent. A quality product is never cheap. I don't think I'm much different than most owners, I want something that's built well, installs easily, and improves my vehicle. These markers accomplish all three. You won't be disappointed.

[el ess A]

With some people willing to drop 4-500 on a functionally useless Hurst L99 shifter for eye candy, either of these are functionally workable and a great value in comparison.

[My 5th]

Do these sidemarkers have reflectors in them? IOW, if the car and lights are turned off, can someone see the lights reflecting back? Does DOT require sidemarkers to have reflectors?

[My 5th]

Nobody knows if either Showstopper or AAC sidemarkers have reflectors?

[bumbletee]

i have AAC, they look great, had lots of >>wow that looks cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[HxCGuitars]

Originally Posted by My 5th

Do these sidemarkers have reflectors in them? IOW, if the car and lights are turned off, can someone see the lights reflecting back? Does DOT require sidemarkers to have reflectors?

I would like to know as well, both of these products look amazing!

[Gotthat02fire]

I love Showstopers stuff I have there mirrors and engine covers, but for me it was first come first serve so AAC all the way, service is alway great and for the money I couldn't complain 5min install that's awsome with my busy schedule!!!!! Look when there not on it's hard to tell there there at all how cool is that, plus like Spy would say gotta keep up or get left behind come show season!!!!