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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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So I have been debating for a while how I want to finish up the appearance of my Z. I decided I would replace my turns and side markers and call it a day (until I get my hood); however, I did not want to simply buy a set of chrome or a set of smoked markers. So, I decided to purchase clear turn signals and simply smoke my side markers with some of the stuff from Autozone. Here is a quick photoshop. Before is first, after is second. Thoughts?

NOTE: these pics are kind of old, so that is why the yellow is in the first pic and edited out in the second. The second is how it would look completed. So glad all that yellow is gone!!!
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whale tail ftl
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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Get your flame suit prepared.

I like the turn signal housings
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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I kinda like it. The markers are a definite improvement, even the spoiler works with the rs kit? that is on it.
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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i would loose the spoiler but it looks like its well done (body lines, smoothness, attachment, paint) so ultimately it is your vehicle and if you like it, that is all that matters

if you are keeping the "whale tail" i would add a hood(vfn sunoco?) to balance out things

but back to topic

i like the photoshopped look, maybe the whistler mod would also help match the tails and the head lights
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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yea those yellow blinkers don't fit in. i need to swap mine out as well i saw a kit of the smoked blinkers, front and rears, floating around on ebay, im probably going to give those a try
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian2006
Get your flame suit prepared.
Already wearing it.

Originally Posted by Rai
if you are keeping the "whale tail" i would add a hood(vfn sunoco?) to balance out things....i like the photoshopped look, maybe the whistler mod would also help match the tails and the head lights
A hood is in the works already. Just need the all important currency. =P
Definitely going to do the Whistler whilst I wait to get my new headlights.

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i saw a kit of the smoked blinkers, front and rea
rs, floating around on ebay, im probably going to give those a try
So did i. I was considering getting the all black housed set, but the particular set that I would like to have is scarce at the moment. This look is somewhat cheaper than a full set as well.

Thanks for all the comments guys. Keep em coming.
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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I still see a HUGE dilemma lol jk man

looks good as long as I block out the rear of the car with my hand
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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you didnt solve anything with that hideous wing on there u trying to reach outer space? or are u just trying to have a bench for people to sit on the back of your car?
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 1994formulalt1
you didnt solve anything with that hideous wing on there u trying to reach outer space? or are u just trying to have a bench for people to sit on the back of your car?
wow do you write your own material? lay off the guy, this thread is about blinkers, not whether or not YOU approve of his spoiler.
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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So I'm ordering my blinkers tomorrow I think. Will keep you guys posted.
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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O so your one of those guys...........jk I like everything but the wing did you own a honda before you got this car ?
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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No. I had a 2000 v6 camaro that was also onyx black. There is a whole story to why there is a wing there man..
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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What do you guys think of this set? Kinda iffy on them but they remind me of stock looking lights.
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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Get the ones that are all clear. They look 1000x better than the foggy ones you posted. The ones I bought don't have those gay reflectors inside the light either.
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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He he he. Whale tail....
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