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Cut out the Red out? What do you think?

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Old 06-07-07, 02:54 PM
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Default Cut out the Red out? What do you think?

I need your opinion.

I am about to apply the red-out taillight cover. However, I was thinking of making a slight variation.

I wanted to make an exact rectangular cut on the red out so that some of the orange is shown. The cut would be the same as the white reverse light rectangle. I just wanted to add symmetry rather than just making it all red.

Something like this: (sorry for my crappy e-painting... )



So, what do you think?
Old 06-07-07, 03:02 PM
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nice ghetto photoshop....
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Originally Posted by mason2006
nice ghetto photoshop....
I'm a P.T, not a computer geek...
Old 06-07-07, 03:04 PM
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i say do it, you can always change if you dont like it. different is good!

Sooo just do it and post the pics already
Old 06-07-07, 03:14 PM
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do it... i'm actually curious to see how it'll look!
Old 06-07-07, 03:23 PM
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^ +1

if nothing else, it'll look different.
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I'm not so sure... there is not enough contrast between orange and red for it to really pop, like the white on red does. Also, the white and the orange are not connected and are of two different colors, so I think it'll just end up looking messy. Obviously, we won't know for sure until someone actually tries it :]
Old 06-07-07, 03:35 PM
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Go for it, sounds like a neat idea. Even with the rear lights on my RX, I have ben trying to think of ways to deal with the red for a long time.
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
I'm a P.T, not a computer geek...
What's a PT?

And don't be making fun of computer geeks!



Anyways, go for it... but I hope you do it really carefully.

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Old 06-07-07, 03:55 PM
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LOL with everyone doing the red-out i'll leave my tails the way they are so i'll be the unique one
Old 06-07-07, 04:00 PM
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Go all red, I messed around with variations on the theme, and hated it, it just looks too damn good all red.

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and when the thing blinks, would it look strange having both the red and orange parts blinking?

then again, i think the whole thing blinks when you signal anyway, right?
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Originally Posted by RocketGuy3
What's a PT?
Philip MSPT = Philip, Master of Science in Physical Therapy.
Old 06-07-07, 04:54 PM
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physical therapist.
Old 06-07-07, 05:17 PM
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give it a shot and see how it goes....you can always take it out if you dont like it!!!


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