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OverAnxious · 05-20-2007, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I really wouldn't put it past them, I mean why would they even put backup lamps on that thing if not to see how it would look? And where else could they put them, inside the taillamps? That didn't go over too well on the Implala..... I really, wouldn't put it past them....

I have no idea what the laws are on those lamps regarding size, location etc.
If they had them along side the license plate, they would have to be far apart for the export plates as well.

Take a look at the new Corvette below, those seem pretty small and out of the way, maybe something like that...

EllwynX · 05-20-2007, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by OverAnxious

I have no idea what the laws are on those lamps regarding size, location etc.
If they had them along side the license plate, they would have to be far apart for the export plates as well.

Take a look at the new Corvette below, those seem pretty small and out of the way, maybe something like that...

I never realized the Corvette had it's lights that low. I guess they can make it work just as well on the Camaro then.

Just seems too low/hidden to be legal to me. (Obviously it's not, it just looks that way to me.)

wildpaws · 05-20-2007, 09:37 AM

I don't understand your concern with too low/legal for backup lights. They are a convenience feature for backing up, not a marker light for other vehicles/drivers to see. As long as they adequately light the area you are backing up on, I don't see any issues or concerns.
Clyde

OverAnxious · 05-20-2007, 09:49 AM

The C5 had the lamps hear the license plate. This resulted in additional costs for having two configurations for domestic and export versions I would imagine

Domestic C5

I can't find a shot of a C5 Export rear fascia anyplace... I believe they had the backup lamps in the tails and the longer license plate fit in the pocket the domestic cars had the plate and backup lamps in, but I'm not 100%

AFSNightrod · 05-20-2007, 10:21 AM

They need to keep that afterburner/solar eclipse look for the taillights for ceratin. It's beautiful...Just like watching a solar eclipse................

*TAG UR IT* · 05-20-2007, 12:03 PM

Yup..it's possible that they keep them in the same place they are now, but with a little work, have them more visable. Maybe they keep them there?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 05-20-2007, 02:18 PM

What if the lights were not "in" the inside brake lamps, but were the inside brake lamps...here, let me try to explain

There are 4 tail lamps, right?
Well the inside 2, what if the reverse lights shared that space, you know, those two lamps lit up different colors, white or red...both afterburner style depending whether reverse is engaged?

*TAG UR IT* · 05-20-2007, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

What if the lights were not "in" the inside brake lamps, but were the inside brake lamps...here, let me try to explain

There are 4 tail lamps, right?
Well the inside 2, what if the reverse lights shared that space, you know, those two lamps lit up different colors, white or red...both afterburner style depending whether reverse is engaged?

It could easily work, but I'd rather have the 4 red lights all the same. It just looks too cool w/ the 4 glowing at the same time.

OverAnxious · 05-21-2007, 07:59 AM

I prefer the all red tails of the 67-68 RS cars with the backup lamp under the bumpers as well. Carry over that look to the new Camaro please

*Mr. Wyndham* · 05-21-2007, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

It could easily work, but I'd rather have the 4 red lights all the same. It just looks too cool w/ the 4 glowing at the same time.

That's exactly what it would do, though!

The two inside would light up red, like normal when your driving, parked, or stopping...and when you go to reverse those inside after burners light up white...like a super - ... - Afterburner!!(white fire)

I've got to do a photoshop of this....

*Mr. Wyndham* · 05-21-2007, 12:51 PM

Here's that photoshop i was talking about, made it in 5 minutes so it's not great...

EDIT: Wow, these are bigger than I thought they would be...

MerF · 05-21-2007, 04:27 PM

The technology certainly exists to make the LED's completely hidden when not used, then be quite bright and white when in reverse. I could see that growing on me.

However, the current concept with the hidden reverse lights are mmm-mmm-good to me.

*Mindz* · 05-21-2007, 07:58 PM

Reverse lights by the license plate =

AFSNightrod · 05-22-2007, 02:08 AM

That would be a pretty clean looking Eclipse if it weren't for the bookshelf on the back of it. Otherwise it's rice madness. That thing looks like it will flip over backward at high speeds. I do like how they relocated the reverse lights to clean up the back of the car. I like that '67-'68 Mustang hiding in the background.

05-20-2007, 09:49 AM	#18
OverAnxious Drives: 1967 RS/SS L78 Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 799	The C5 had the lamps hear the license plate. This resulted in additional costs for having two configurations for domestic and export versions I would imagine Domestic C5 I can't find a shot of a C5 Export rear fascia anyplace... I believe they had the backup lamps in the tails and the longer license plate fit in the pocket the domestic cars had the plate and backup lamps in, but I'm not 100% __________________ Joe Over Anxious - 1967 Camaro RS/SS L78 5th Gen Camaro BLOG // My eBay auctions

05-20-2007, 02:18 PM	#21
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	What if the lights were not "in" the inside brake lamps, but were the inside brake lamps...here, let me try to explain There are 4 tail lamps, right? Well the inside 2, what if the reverse lights shared that space, you know, those two lamps lit up different colors, white or red...both afterburner style depending whether reverse is engaged? __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

05-21-2007, 07:59 AM	#23
OverAnxious Drives: 1967 RS/SS L78 Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 799	I prefer the all red tails of the 67-68 RS cars with the backup lamp under the bumpers as well. Carry over that look to the new Camaro please __________________ Joe Over Anxious - 1967 Camaro RS/SS L78 5th Gen Camaro BLOG // My eBay auctions

05-21-2007, 12:51 PM	#25
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	Here's that photoshop i was talking about, made it in 5 minutes so it's not great... EDIT: Wow, these are bigger than I thought they would be... Attached Images __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

05-21-2007, 07:58 PM	#27
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	Reverse lights by the license plate = Attached Images

05-20-2007, 09:37 AM	#17
wildpaws Drives: 1999 Blazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,228	I don't understand your concern with too low/legal for backup lights. They are a convenience feature for backing up, not a marker light for other vehicles/drivers to see. As long as they adequately light the area you are backing up on, I don't see any issues or concerns. Clyde

05-20-2007, 10:21 AM	#19
AFSNightrod Back in Black Drives: 2005 Cadillac CTS-V Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 326	They need to keep that afterburner/solar eclipse look for the taillights for ceratin. It's beautiful...Just like watching a solar eclipse................

05-20-2007, 12:03 PM	#20
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	Yup..it's possible that they keep them in the same place they are now, but with a little work, have them more visable. Maybe they keep them there?

05-21-2007, 04:27 PM	#26
MerF Go Rays! Drives: 03 Trailblazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: St Pete, Florida Posts: 2,532	The technology certainly exists to make the LED's completely hidden when not used, then be quite bright and white when in reverse. I could see that growing on me. However, the current concept with the hidden reverse lights are mmm-mmm-good to me.

05-22-2007, 02:08 AM	#28
AFSNightrod Back in Black Drives: 2005 Cadillac CTS-V Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 326	That would be a pretty clean looking Eclipse if it weren't for the bookshelf on the back of it. Otherwise it's rice madness. That thing looks like it will flip over backward at high speeds. I do like how they relocated the reverse lights to clean up the back of the car. I like that '67-'68 Mustang hiding in the background.