Dark are clear tail lights?

Summit17_SS · 04-19-2019, 07:40 PM

Hey folks. Looking to change the tail lights on my Camaro. I've reviewed many threads, pictures, shopping choices, etc. I only see an option for the "Dark" tail light kit. Can someone explain if there is a difference in dark vs clear? I want the the clear look for the summit white. Difference noted in pictures. So is there a difference or are these the same lights due to angle? Thanks for the advice and help!

JGiovando · 04-19-2019, 07:48 PM

I believe it's the angle and lighting in the picture making the top image appear darker than reality. I have the dark and they have a clear look to them, same as many others I've seen, identical to the bottom image.

Summit17_SS · 04-19-2019, 08:06 PM

Thank you JGiovando for the clarification!

Frankie18SS · 04-19-2019, 11:13 PM

As JGiovando said, it's the same tails. The GM Workbench for the package on my car stated "Dark Finish" taillamps and they are identical to the clear ones in the bottom most of the time but they do look darker at the right angle. Just to make things more confusing, some people apply tint film for their tails and these really do look darker all the time. Some of the references/pictures you see could be that as well.

Summit17_SS · 04-22-2019, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankie18SS

As JGiovando said, it's the same tails. The GM Workbench for the package on my car stated "Dark Finish" taillamps and they are identical to the clear ones in the bottom most of the time but they do look darker at the right angle. Just to make things more confusing, some people apply tint film for their tails and these really do look darker all the time. Some of the references/pictures you see could be that as well.

Thanks Frankie

arpad_m · 04-22-2019, 08:30 AM

Just two more pics from my car to further underscore the point JGiovando and Frankie18SS made. These tails aren't dark per se, they're somewhere between clear and medium gray.

Summit17_SS · 04-22-2019, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arpad_m

Just two more pics from my car to further underscore the point JGiovando and Frankie18SS made. These tails aren't dark per se, they're somewhere between clear and medium gray.

Those look great, Arpad. May I ask where you purchased yours?

blazzin1 · 04-22-2019, 11:10 AM

If you do a search, eBay has them (new) for $399 shipped. That’s the cheapest I have found them. Search GM Part Number 84136777.

kropscamaro16 · 04-22-2019, 01:27 PM

i literally wanted these before i even had my camaro lol so glad they came out with these and they probably made so much $$$$ off these they should have been a factory item

arpad_m · 04-22-2019, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Summit17_SS

Those look great, Arpad. May I ask where you purchased yours?

I bought them from the good old trunk monkey dealership as a package deal with the 3rd brake light for $525 w/free shipping, but that package is no longer available.

The part numbers are indeed 84136777 (and 84330249 for the brake light, you'll definitely want that as well). You should be able to source these easily from other online GM dealerships or eBay.

Frankie18SS · 04-22-2019, 07:23 PM

Wildhammer still has the packages for the tails plus the brake light. A lot of people, including me, have had great experiences with Matt.

https://wildhammermotorsports.com/ca...eneral-motors/

04-19-2019, 07:40 PM	#1
Summit17_SS Drives: 2010 SS (Sold), 2016 2LT Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Indiana Posts: 4	Dark are clear tail lights? Hey folks. Looking to change the tail lights on my Camaro. I've reviewed many threads, pictures, shopping choices, etc. I only see an option for the "Dark" tail light kit. Can someone explain if there is a difference in dark vs clear? I want the the clear look for the summit white. Difference noted in pictures. So is there a difference or are these the same lights due to angle? Thanks for the advice and help! Attached Images

04-19-2019, 11:13 PM	#4
Frankie18SS Drives: 18 Camaro 2SS, 07 Saturn Ion Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: North Branch, MI Posts: 339	As JGiovando said, it's the same tails. The GM Workbench for the package on my car stated "Dark Finish" taillamps and they are identical to the clear ones in the bottom most of the time but they do look darker at the right angle. Just to make things more confusing, some people apply tint film for their tails and these really do look darker all the time. Some of the references/pictures you see could be that as well. __________________ Ordered from Becky D __ 2018 2SS Silver Ice Redline 6MN, NPP, MRC, GM CAI

04-22-2019, 08:30 AM	#6
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,606 View My Garage	Just two more pics from my car to further underscore the point JGiovando and Frankie18SS made. These tails aren't dark per se, they're somewhere between clear and medium gray. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

04-22-2019, 01:27 PM	#9
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,816	i literally wanted these before i even had my camaro lol so glad they came out with these and they probably made so much $$$$ off these they should have been a factory item __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

04-22-2019, 07:23 PM	#11
Frankie18SS Drives: 18 Camaro 2SS, 07 Saturn Ion Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: North Branch, MI Posts: 339	Wildhammer still has the packages for the tails plus the brake light. A lot of people, including me, have had great experiences with Matt. https://wildhammermotorsports.com/ca...eneral-motors/ __________________ Ordered from Becky D __ 2018 2SS Silver Ice Redline 6MN, NPP, MRC, GM CAI

04-19-2019, 07:48 PM	#2
JGiovando Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE HBM Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 161	I believe it's the angle and lighting in the picture making the top image appear darker than reality. I have the dark and they have a clear look to them, same as many others I've seen, identical to the bottom image.

04-19-2019, 08:06 PM	#3
Summit17_SS Drives: 2010 SS (Sold), 2016 2LT Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Indiana Posts: 4	Thank you JGiovando for the clarification!

04-22-2019, 11:10 AM	#8
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	If you do a search, eBay has them (new) for $399 shipped. That’s the cheapest I have found them. Search GM Part Number 84136777.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password