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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 01:48 PM
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Second set of reverse lights

So i got my windows tinted about a week ago and as well all know backing up at night sucks. well i got to thinking and think i might have figured something out but idk if its possible or even worth it.
I was thinking about possibly putting a set of fog lights behind the rear lip grill and wiring them in with my reverse lights. Anyone have any thoughts ideas anything??

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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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Looking original but I dont know u should photoshop the lights u want... Cause i've never seen this
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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i dont want the lights to be visible i want them behind the grill so the light shines thru. i really just want the extra light but not be able to see them when they are off
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 02:30 PM
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I know what you mean about the reverse lights not feeling like they're bright enough... not sure if having lights that low is really going to help though. My G5 had the lower reverse lights and felt worse than the Cobalt. Sometimes, I just lower my window and stick my head out while going in reverse
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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Do it, I hate that **** too.. I may even do that. Also Fog lights are alot brighter than our reverse lights so it will help. I'd just make sure they aren't visible when off.. like you said, if they are behind the grills you should be good. GL.
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 02:35 PM
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i havent really gotten under there to see if mounting would be possible but i think i might try it. hell maybe ill even put hids in that bitch
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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I know what you mean about the reverse lights not feeling like they're bright enough... not sure if having lights that low is really going to help though. My G5 had the lower reverse lights and felt worse than the Cobalt. Sometimes, I just lower my window and stick my head out while going in reverse
I dont think because they are to low that they wont help. they do it in the grand am's
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 03:13 PM
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sounds originaly and unique... i say just do it and let everyone else know what you think. It shouldnt be too hard
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 03:17 PM
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thanks... anyone know how hard it would be to wire them into the reverse lights... im not very electrically inclined so some wire colors and what they are would be greatly appreciated
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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should look good, you would probably be good with a cheap set from walmart even
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 03:20 PM
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yea any extra light would be better
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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I'de say buy some LED White long band lokking like that



You can buy them at any electrical stores and it would look like that on your car :



But do it around ur reverse light

That'll give you way more light u need
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 12:36 AM
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 12:43 AM
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srry to get off topic....but what kind of tires are thos lol and they hook good??
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 12:44 AM
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There's a ton of room under the back bumper. You could easily fab up a simple bracket to mount whatever lights you get to the bottom of the spare tire well.
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 12:46 AM
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srry to get off topic....but what kind of tires are thos lol and they hook good??
BF Goodrich kdw2's they are great tires and do really well on wet and even better on dry
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 01:11 AM
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I'd just suggest get led bulbs for the reverse lights, how dark did you tint your windows?
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 09:07 AM
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i got them 15%
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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not something i would do lol. i have my tails blacked out with vht so they are already terrible and with 5% tint on the back its impossible haha. ive learned to strictly use the side mirrors because i cant see **** out of my back window at night unless they are lights from another car
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 09:31 AM
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i like the color pattern in ur car op
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by rekameohs_nire
i havent really gotten under there to see if mounting would be possible but i think i might try it. hell maybe ill even put hids in that bitch
Do it lol Do like some 12k hids haha. But you should be able to mount them. If it wasnt so cold here right now I'd do it. lol.
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by SunburstSS
i like the color pattern in ur car op
thanks i like it too
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 12:21 AM
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Please. For the love of ******* god. Do not ruin that car. PLEASE.

It does not need another set of reverse lights. Try visiting an eye doctor before you do something stupid to that car.

I HATE seeing nice ass cars that someone on the forum owned, and someone else on here buying them and totally destroying it.
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 12:28 AM
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Ohh snap shadow
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