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Old 06-11-2013, 08:41 AM
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Default Who doesn't like body colored headlights?

I don't like them. Especially on red cars. When did they start doing that?
I was looking at a red 2013 and the headlights got on my nerves. I'd rather see it silver or gray.

What do you guys think? Anybody ever buy a red car and swap them out?
Old 06-11-2013, 09:03 AM
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I agree. To me they are trim pieces and not body panels. It makes the car look like a cheap paint job where the trim pieces were not removed but just painted over.
A lot of people have them replaced or ordered gray from the factory.
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I replaced my Victory Red headlights with a pair of Cyber Grey ones. It gives my Z06 a different look.
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I did the black accent theme on Torch Red. Here is mine, most folks either like it, or don't.





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Since I haven't followed Corvettes for a few years I would like to know when they made different colored headlights an option?
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I prefer the body color lights. Doesn't look cheap imo
I do like the tinted lens I have seen but for some reason just don't like the black housing with clear lens.



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I like the look.
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I went with silver...

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I have to agree with the OP on this. The red C6's with the same colored headlights look like a cartoon character from a cars movie. Other colors don't give me that impression.
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My vote goes for the body colored matching headlights.
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Originally Posted by CheckSix
I did the black accent theme on Torch Red. Here is mine, most folks either like it, or don't.





I like this.

Haven't really been a fan of switching but since the OP asked....
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Originally Posted by mracer14
My vote goes for the body colored matching headlights.


I think the contrasting color headlights cheapen the look of the car and reminds me more of what you see the kids doing on their ricers. Why would someone want to make the headlights stand out from the car instead of blending in like the body colors do?
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Originally Posted by mracer14
My vote goes for the body colored matching headlights.
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Body colored headlight bezels have been standard since '05 and the only way until just the recent years.
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hehehe...!! I knew this was going to be polarized.

It's all down to personal preference. There is no right or wrong. I just happen to like breaking up the body color with tasteful accents.

I can tell you from experience with this car out in the public eye, it gets a LOT of attention. No blending in with the mainstream here.
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Originally Posted by mracer14
My vote goes for the body colored matching headlights.


I cant imagine a better color to go with Crystal Red...
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I could care less. Did not even realize they matched my car color until reading this thread and then making a trip to the garage to look at the lights.

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I like silver....complemented with silver hash marks

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I dont like em, I love em/
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I think my car is perfect with body colored headlights.



On a red car, I don't like black rims or black headlights.


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