Need an opinion from Whiteout Owners (blacking out lights) - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

DC-FRS · 07-15-2012, 08:37 PM

Hey all, just purchased a Whiteout FRS and I need some opinions, or if you guys have pictures to help me settle my question, that'd be great too. I'm going to black-out my taillights definitely, but I'm debating to black-out the toyota emblem, the GT-86 emblem from Carson (when they get delivered), the side markers, etc. But I dont know if I should black them out, or just keep them all chrome/clear. If any of you guys have White FRS' and you have blacked anything (Taillights, emblems, any lights, etc.) out, if you wouldnt mind sharin gpictures, Id greatly appreciate it. Or any who have the chrome Toyota emblems, just for reference. Or if anyone has an opinion on which would look better, Im here to listen!

Thanks in advance.

dtrop · 07-15-2012, 09:07 PM

don't back your taillights :

moniz · 07-15-2012, 09:18 PM

Nothing says "I'm trying way too hard to be cool" than blacked out tail lights. Not a good look IMO.

zAnSh1n · 07-15-2012, 10:50 PM

yea, don't black out the tails...

it's a dumb mod if you ask me; it hinders light output and in some states it's illegal...

don't complain if you get rear ended... and yes, they will use that excuse against you, haha...

DIE1000DEATHS · 07-15-2012, 10:52 PM

I'm with the other guys... I plan on just "redding out" lol, the tails.. But I do think I'll be blacking out the emblems and tinting the reverse lights / reflector to blend into the bumper.

oldskule · 07-15-2012, 11:06 PM

Same.. I just don't understand why people black out their lights. It makes for such little light output, especially at night time when you really need it. Don't even get me started on blacked out headlights...

Snoopyalien24 · 07-15-2012, 11:11 PM

Get these

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6883

Bonburner · 07-15-2012, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zAnSh1n

yea, don't black out the tails...

it's a dumb mod if you ask me; it hinders light output and in some states it's illegal...

don't complain if you get rear ended... and yes, they will use that excuse against you, haha...

Honestly I find this the dumbest excuse for anything.
its obvious wen a car slows down whether its lights are dead or not :/
oh well the world is full of clowns.

zAnSh1n · 07-15-2012, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Get these

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6883

n!ce

ebielat · 07-15-2012, 11:52 PM

I plan to rebadge my whiteout with toyota emblems and coating them white. I think it will look dope. I was thinking of blacking out the emblems but that would really make them stand out especially on a white car. I kinda want the "debadged" look so I'm going with white on white, and still be able to spot the toyota badge slightly.

Synack · 07-16-2012, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebielat

I plan to rebadge my whiteout with toyota emblems and coating them white. I think it will look dope. I was thinking of blacking out the emblems but that would really make them stand out especially on a white car. I kinda want the "debadged" look so I'm going with white on white, and still be able to spot the toyota badge slightly.

So you're going to whiteout your whiteout.

CharlieChaos · 07-16-2012, 01:36 PM

I wouldnt "Blackout" the tails but a small tint like the Grazio should look nice. I have a whiteout and I am torn on doing the grazio tails or not. I have also thought about the emblems but not sure I have thought about leaving them chrome and possibly color matching the inside of the headlights. Still messing around with a lot of photoshop to see what I like and dont like.

If you happen to do it post pics =)

xjohnx · 07-16-2012, 02:11 PM

Couldn't you just paint them yourself, like outlined in this DIY: http://forums.generationdub.com/show...t=20691&page=1 ?

enjoi23 · 07-16-2012, 06:05 PM

do this http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11291

07-15-2012, 08:37 PM	#1
DC-FRS Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: NoVA Posts: 345 Thanks: 60 Thanked 104 Times in 70 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Need an opinion from Whiteout Owners (blacking out lights) Hey all, just purchased a Whiteout FRS and I need some opinions, or if you guys have pictures to help me settle my question, that'd be great too. I'm going to black-out my taillights definitely, but I'm debating to black-out the toyota emblem, the GT-86 emblem from Carson (when they get delivered), the side markers, etc. But I dont know if I should black them out, or just keep them all chrome/clear. If any of you guys have White FRS' and you have blacked anything (Taillights, emblems, any lights, etc.) out, if you wouldnt mind sharin gpictures, Id greatly appreciate it. Or any who have the chrome Toyota emblems, just for reference. Or if anyone has an opinion on which would look better, Im here to listen! Thanks in advance.

07-15-2012, 09:18 PM	#3
moniz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2010 Mazda5 GT,2012 Honda Fit Sport Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 159 Thanks: 9 Thanked 72 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nothing says "I'm trying way too hard to be cool" than blacked out tail lights. Not a good look IMO. __________________ Past-'89 Civic Si ('93-'99)-'94 Civic Si ('99-'07)-'07 GTI(Lease)('07-'10)'98 Acura EL ('03-'13)Current-'12 Honda Fit Sport'10 Mazda5 ('10- Family car)No FR-S for me Kids in car seats still and just wouldn't work in an FR-S especially in winter.

07-15-2012, 10:50 PM	#4
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07-15-2012, 09:07 PM	#2
dtrop Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Wrb 2014 limited brZ Location: United States Posts: 436 Thanks: 5 Thanked 185 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	don't back your taillights :

07-15-2012, 10:52 PM	#5
DIE1000DEATHS TechNINJA Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Whiteout MT, 87 Mustang, 09 RUCKUS Location: Detroit, Murder Mitten Posts: 130 Thanks: 73 Thanked 46 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm with the other guys... I plan on just "redding out" lol, the tails.. But I do think I'll be blacking out the emblems and tinting the reverse lights / reflector to blend into the bumper.

07-15-2012, 11:06 PM	#6
oldskule Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: Mazda Location: 6ix Posts: 106 Thanks: 11 Thanked 23 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Same.. I just don't understand why people black out their lights. It makes for such little light output, especially at night time when you really need it. Don't even get me started on blacked out headlights...

07-15-2012, 11:52 PM	#10
ebielat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Whiteout MT Location: Norridge, IL Posts: 104 Thanks: 74 Thanked 46 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I plan to rebadge my whiteout with toyota emblems and coating them white. I think it will look dope. I was thinking of blacking out the emblems but that would really make them stand out especially on a white car. I kinda want the "debadged" look so I'm going with white on white, and still be able to spot the toyota badge slightly.

07-16-2012, 01:36 PM	#12
CharlieChaos Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Rhode Island Posts: 318 Thanks: 28 Thanked 97 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wouldnt "Blackout" the tails but a small tint like the Grazio should look nice. I have a whiteout and I am torn on doing the grazio tails or not. I have also thought about the emblems but not sure I have thought about leaving them chrome and possibly color matching the inside of the headlights. Still messing around with a lot of photoshop to see what I like and dont like. If you happen to do it post pics =)

07-16-2012, 02:11 PM	#13
xjohnx Grip>Slip Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 13 SWP BRZ Ltd - Innovate Powered! Location: RVA Posts: 3,563 Thanks: 656 Thanked 1,716 Times in 1,031 Posts Mentioned: 45 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Couldn't you just paint them yourself, like outlined in this DIY: http://forums.generationdub.com/show...t=20691&page=1 ?

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