Side Markers/Rear Lights Tint/Cosmetic mods

BHO · 12-18-2018, 09:47 AM

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

majik755 · 12-18-2018, 10:17 AM

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.

Ryanbabz71 · 12-18-2018, 10:22 AM

JW Motoring side markers $89.99

Ryan B.

The_sim · 12-18-2018, 08:26 PM

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.

nicktechla · 12-18-2018, 08:59 PM

The Diode Dynamics side markers are really nice. They look good on or off.

Joshinator99 · 12-18-2018, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nicktechla

The Diode Dynamics side markers are really nice. They look good on or off.

That’s a GREAT looking car nicktechla!

nicktechla · 12-18-2018, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshinator99

That’s a GREAT looking car nicktechla!

thanks

bpang1234 · 12-18-2018, 10:52 PM

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.

Ralphk · 12-19-2018, 07:52 PM

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

Sickstylemob · 12-21-2018, 01:33 AM

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

theCATALYST · 12-21-2018, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BHO

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

If you are showing your car, dig into American Authority and their products. They have a long line of products that suit some folks tastes (not everyone's of course), a lot of which are on my car. If you have any questions or would like a discount code to use with them, just send me a message.

Take a peek at my build journal to see the parts --> https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=519264

Chris C 1SS 1LE · 12-22-2018, 09:26 AM

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...

4mulafastech · 12-22-2018, 09:48 AM

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.

Gator2SS · 12-22-2018, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 4mulafastech

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.

Nice, Doing all that this month ...

12-18-2018, 09:47 AM	#1
BHO Drives: 2016 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NE Posts: 11	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 Attached Images Last edited by BHO; 12-18-2018 at 10:14 AM.

12-18-2018, 10:22 AM	#3
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,230 View My Garage	JW Motoring side markers $89.99 Ryan B. __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

12-18-2018, 08:26 PM	#4
The_sim Drives: 2016 2SS, NGM, M6, NPP, MRC Join Date: May 2018 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 68	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. __________________ 2016 2SS Nightfall Grey Metallic \| M6 \| NPP \| MRC \| NAV \| Brembo 6-Piston Brakes \| Rotofab Dry Filter w Sound Delete \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| Secondary Cat Delete \| GM Front Splitter \| C7 Carbon ZL1 Side Skirts \| GM Taillights and Third Brake Light \| Black Bowties and SS Badges \| ZL1 Addons Deluxe Rock Guards \| Diode Dynamics Side Markers \| Sto N Sho Front Plate \| All Bulbs Upgraded to LED \|

12-18-2018, 08:59 PM	#5
nicktechla Drives: 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,776	The Diode Dynamics side markers are really nice. They look good on or off. Attached Images __________________ IG: 2fast2nick -- Current -- 2012 Porsche Turbo S - PDK - Basalt Black Metallic -- Past -- 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe - Red Hot - A10, PDR - HRE P101 2015 Mustang GT PP - Whipple Supercharger

12-18-2018, 10:52 PM	#8
bpang1234 You can only YOLO once. Drives: '16 2SS & '15 Subaru Forester Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 1,677	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. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2ss -Summit White / Ceramic White -8A, NPP, MRC, Ceramic White package plus knee pads, black bowties. -1st Car to have the "full" SEMA High Performance Graphics kit from 6LEDesigns. -1st Car to have the 6LEDesigns Blade Spoiler. -Borla S-Type w/ custom H-Pipe -Procharger P-1X Stage 2

12-18-2018, 10:17 AM	#2
majik755 Drives: 2017 Camaro RS Fiftieth Anniversary Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 166 View My Garage	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.

12-19-2018, 07:52 PM	#9
Ralphk Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Washington Posts: 3	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
Sickstylemob Drives: 2017 Camaro 1ss Mosaic Black Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Md Posts: 47	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

12-22-2018, 09:26 AM	#12
Chris C 1SS 1LE Drives: 2017 1LE Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Brooks, GA Posts: 697	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... __________________ '17 Bright Yellow 1LE. PDR, STB, !CAGS Borla 60606, 11925. Tony Mamo ported TB, ROTOFAB, !Sound Tube

12-22-2018, 09:48 AM	#13
4mulafastech Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 208	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. Attached Images __________________

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