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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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Black out panel & rear light trim

Need some opinions. Over the weekend I added a magnetic black out panel and mate rear light trim on the Shelby. What do you guys think yay or nay?

These are easily reversible and I'm trying to stick with a blue, red and black theme, but is it a bit too much?

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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 05:25 PM
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Looks really good. I like the colors
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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I don't like the blackout panel with the stripes. I don't like the way it interrupts them.
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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Can you post a shot from the same angle without the blackout? I'm leaning towards having it on, even if it does interrupt the stripes. I like the contrast it gives between the lights.
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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id like to see a comparison shot as well, with and without. But it looks good!

Are those RTRs??
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by dogiebitt
Can you post a shot from the same angle without the blackout? I'm leaning towards having it on, even if it does interrupt the stripes. I like the contrast it gives between the lights.
Agreed^
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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That is one bad b****... I really like it!
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 07:28 PM
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I kinda like it, normally wouldnt becuase of the stripes. Looks like the rear matches the front grille now. Nice car
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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i'm thinking it breaks up the stripes to much. what if you did grabber blue surrounds for the lights and no blackout?
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 12:08 AM
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Looks great.

And what a stance
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Thomas S
I don't like the blackout panel with the stripes. I don't like the way it interrupts them.
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/\ AGREE - love your GT500 colors, not a fan of the blackout, never was. And, obviously, I don't like it on all of the 2013s either.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 04:05 PM
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Badass looking car! I dont like the blackout because it cuts the stripes out.

Have you thought of extending the side strip around the bumper reflecter?

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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 05:37 PM
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I like it! We need more pictures of that car. That stance is incredible with those wheels!
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 11:53 AM
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Unable to see much detail around the rear light trim, maybe a close-up shot would help. The black panel makes the rear look like a GT.
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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I noticed your underlying stripes translate through the magnetic blackout panel. I picked up a magnetic carbon fiber black out panel and had the same issue so I took it off. I think it would look good on a car without stripes though. The stripes and any blackout panel are just too busy. Love the matte bezels!
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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That is sexy!
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 03:26 PM
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Thank you for your comments. I attached a couple of extra pictures with and without the magnetic panel. Also I just painted the faux gas cap with plasti dip... Let me know what you guys think.

grabber blue red gt500.jpg

grabber blue red gt500 2.jpg

grabber blue red gt500 3.jpg

grabber blue red gt500 4.jpg
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 03:40 PM
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One more front shot... Man grabber blue sure is a hard color to capture

grabber blue red gt500 5.jpg
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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I have to say it looks better with no magnetic decklid blackout. I like the stripe showing better.
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 09:19 PM
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Love your car color with stripes. Never seen that combo, very hot. But, I'm not a fan of the rear black-out panel (posted earlier), and not a fan of the black plasti-crap on the faux gas cap. I say put it back to normal and admire it's beauty, 'cuz it looks great.
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