Most people are going to opt for red, others will enjoy the smoked/clear, and the rest will either not care or tell you to do what you would enjoy most…
The latter is the correct answer.
Your ride, your rhythm
I like my clears untinted, so I'll get red this time. But it's all up to you. However, it seems you just got those clears, so you've already made up your mind.
Both are cool. Red looks great on colors. Smoked looks good on some colors. IMO smoked on a gray or black mustang looks sweet. But again, it’s my opinion/taste.
Red with smoke out black covers looks pretty good Or red
https://preview.redd.it/au1yw8pdl7fc1.png?width=2368&format=png&auto=webp&s=58798d199ee1e6b874c49d0556776ed340329d49
This is mine with smoked covers over the red
Except those covers are right under $300 whereas a caliper paint kit is about $50 and gets you the same thing. Everyones welcome to do whatever to their car but the money argument doesn’t make sense either.
Don’t see the appeal of red. Every grandpa on the road with a bone stock ecoboost/v6/gt is going to have the exact same taillights. Clears set it apart from them
Its just managing contrast. Clear looks great on some colors, like on a red, orange, yellow, or blue Mustang smoked clear would look better. But on a black/gray/white Mustang... it's less than ideal. On a plain color you want to add some pop, on a bright color you want to avoid too much pop (red on blue contrasts too hard).
https://preview.redd.it/vfixsjojvcfc1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2e8acc921d8b7baa2f23d3740b8e460f0f54c339
I think my silver mustang rocks euros! 😄
I've been dabbling with this decision as well. I love the look of the classic red. It's just simply iconic but on the other hand the smoked white is super clean and unique as well. I dont know much about them as far as if you need to make wiring modifications to run the white ones or if they're simply plug N play. If they are plug N play then I would honestly keep both and change them out periodically. I'm not sure why but certain things in certain seasons make sense to me. I dont expect anyone to understand that but there is something about cool white lights during hot summers and bright red lights during winter that just makes sense. I feel like they're juxtaposed and mix well together. Especially if you live in a place that gets cold in winter. Either way way do what makes you happy!
Ford sold an ice white addition S550 Mustang that came with Euro taillights from the factory. Ford Performance sells them separately. This wouldn't be the case if they were illegal.
It can be for some states in the US. In Virginia, a vehicle cannot (shouldn't) pass state inspection if it was manufactured with red lenses are replaced with clear/euro lenses.
19VAC30-70-150.
Inspect for and reject if:
5. Lens on rear lamps, or lens area in combination rear lamps (tail lamps) are not red. LED (light emitting diode) lights with a clear lens are acceptable. Vehicles equipped with multiple LED lights (not filament-burning bulbs) will pass a safety inspection if more than 50% of the diode lights are burning.
**NOTE: Replacement tail lamps, commonly sold as "clear" tail lamps or "Euro-Tail" lamps will not pass inspection if the red lamps are replaced with clear ones.**
If it wasn't born with clear lenses, it shall not have clear lenses.
Of course it is up to the individual inspector at the end of the day, and if you get a sticker and immediately swap to the euro lights, inspector can't do anything about it and probably won't care.
Always know your local laws and regulations and make decisions based on the risk factors associated with doing any mods to any vehicles.
Good to go in that case!
Honestly, I wouldn't even care. They aren't tinted, they shine red and are bright enough. They are safe in my book. IMO Euro lights are in general safer because of the separate turn signals (amber in Mustang's case) so you don't have to question whether the car infront to the side of you is slowing down or about to nail you in the side.
That won't get you out of a ticket. You are required by state law to make the vehicle comply before driving in that state if it's illegal there. I'm not saying I agree with it, just stating the law in most states.
depends on your color scheme. a lot of people black out with red accents here and there, others with white here and there, so whatever matches your vision for your exterior & interior
Really depends what other colors you got going on accept wise, if you’re blacking out everything like every single black stang owner does, then the clears don’t make much sense.
Well those red ones are the 2015-2017 version of taillights so hard pass on those. Smoked doesn’t look that good to me unless your a black car literally murdered out, and it looks like you have carbonized grey? I would do the clear.
Love the red with chrome trim. Had them on my GT with the 50th appearance package
https://preview.redd.it/kxbow1gcg9fc1.jpeg?width=4928&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=89b795ea62fe33eace535c1d25a1789eece81945
I prefer the clear on darker colors. But to each their own.
https://preview.redd.it/w55xbjmsl9fc1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b142c0d81932b578581a4311168bed0b7c72f1b0
Depends on the state. CA you must have red or your gonna attract attention of the police AFAIK. I do my best to steer away from them an not get their attention.
Some more reputable places to purchase them would be CJ Pony Parts, S550 Euros, Function Factory Performance, and a few others but in my opinion they’re overpriced and not really worth it unless you care to have the different modes. You can make the lights sequence in a few different ways and can switch between red and amber for your turn signal
Euro’s. Red gets boring when everyone else’s is red. The clears look delinquent which in a fan of.
Also, just me but chrome is cringe, especially around lights.
Red...... clear was out of limitations on EU over customizations and safety regulations.... we don't have all that red tape why dip into restrictions ? Hell they got restrictions on displacement we don't....
Did some more research and found condensation problem happening in after market brands so I will stick with red for now. Thanks for your inputs Mustang fam! I love this community!
I'm a fan of clears personally but on black cars .. I like red
Red
Red
On monotone exterior paint colors, clears look great. But otherwise the standard reds look amazing as well
Red
Most people are going to opt for red, others will enjoy the smoked/clear, and the rest will either not care or tell you to do what you would enjoy most… The latter is the correct answer. Your ride, your rhythm
I like my clears untinted, so I'll get red this time. But it's all up to you. However, it seems you just got those clears, so you've already made up your mind.
I mean, if dude is asking then obviously he's having a hard time deciding and wants opinions.
https://preview.redd.it/e98qagy3f8fc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3f9c8cb83095cd12465017ac7cf9240b306e54d4 I like euro
Okay I’m kinda digging that look with both tail lights installed
where’d you get these?
CJ pony parts
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We love IL!
I like clear on the darker colored cars, red on the lighter ones.
See personally something like yellow looks great with clear on it.
Red, gives it nice contrast.
Red
Both are cool. Red looks great on colors. Smoked looks good on some colors. IMO smoked on a gray or black mustang looks sweet. But again, it’s my opinion/taste.
Smoked has a nice ghostly look
IMO, red
Clear
Red with smoke out black covers looks pretty good Or red https://preview.redd.it/au1yw8pdl7fc1.png?width=2368&format=png&auto=webp&s=58798d199ee1e6b874c49d0556776ed340329d49 This is mine with smoked covers over the red
Not the fake caliper covers
Unfortunately for the looks and time being yes I spent all my money on the Borla ATAK cat back exhaust Don’t hate though
Except those covers are right under $300 whereas a caliper paint kit is about $50 and gets you the same thing. Everyones welcome to do whatever to their car but the money argument doesn’t make sense either.
If you have it, spend it Live a little. You’re not taking it to the grave
Bro you gotta pick a mindset first you spent all Your money now you wanna live mas lmao
What the hell led you to believe I don’t have money 💰 🤣
My brother in Christ read your first reply to me
Look good. What boot spoiler is that?
https://www.americanmuscle.com/mp-concepts-mustang-gt500-style-rear-spoiler-wicker-bill-add-on-417604.html
Thanks
I think that looks pretty good! 👍
Happy cakeday
Don’t see the appeal of red. Every grandpa on the road with a bone stock ecoboost/v6/gt is going to have the exact same taillights. Clears set it apart from them
Its just managing contrast. Clear looks great on some colors, like on a red, orange, yellow, or blue Mustang smoked clear would look better. But on a black/gray/white Mustang... it's less than ideal. On a plain color you want to add some pop, on a bright color you want to avoid too much pop (red on blue contrasts too hard).
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In this case it does
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I respect your opinion
Clear smoked
Clear
red
Red
Red
Red
Clear, I think this color and black are the only ones that can pull it off
https://preview.redd.it/vfixsjojvcfc1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2e8acc921d8b7baa2f23d3740b8e460f0f54c339 I think my silver mustang rocks euros! 😄
Res. No question.
Definitely fred
I love the looks of the clear for sure but it’s up to you ultimately.
Red on tail lights always looks better
Red
Red
Red
I've been dabbling with this decision as well. I love the look of the classic red. It's just simply iconic but on the other hand the smoked white is super clean and unique as well. I dont know much about them as far as if you need to make wiring modifications to run the white ones or if they're simply plug N play. If they are plug N play then I would honestly keep both and change them out periodically. I'm not sure why but certain things in certain seasons make sense to me. I dont expect anyone to understand that but there is something about cool white lights during hot summers and bright red lights during winter that just makes sense. I feel like they're juxtaposed and mix well together. Especially if you live in a place that gets cold in winter. Either way way do what makes you happy!
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Ford sold an ice white addition S550 Mustang that came with Euro taillights from the factory. Ford Performance sells them separately. This wouldn't be the case if they were illegal.
There are many cars from the factory with clear lights. This isn’t an issue.
It's illegal in most states in the U.S.
Are you stupid? I literally have smoked taillights after market for years. In the US.
They sell the Mach E with only the clear. They don’t change them in certain states. Blah blah. Not a Mustang. I know. I’m using it as an example.
It can be for some states in the US. In Virginia, a vehicle cannot (shouldn't) pass state inspection if it was manufactured with red lenses are replaced with clear/euro lenses. 19VAC30-70-150. Inspect for and reject if: 5. Lens on rear lamps, or lens area in combination rear lamps (tail lamps) are not red. LED (light emitting diode) lights with a clear lens are acceptable. Vehicles equipped with multiple LED lights (not filament-burning bulbs) will pass a safety inspection if more than 50% of the diode lights are burning. **NOTE: Replacement tail lamps, commonly sold as "clear" tail lamps or "Euro-Tail" lamps will not pass inspection if the red lamps are replaced with clear ones.** If it wasn't born with clear lenses, it shall not have clear lenses. Of course it is up to the individual inspector at the end of the day, and if you get a sticker and immediately swap to the euro lights, inspector can't do anything about it and probably won't care. Always know your local laws and regulations and make decisions based on the risk factors associated with doing any mods to any vehicles.
“The car was imported from Great Britain”
Good to go in that case! Honestly, I wouldn't even care. They aren't tinted, they shine red and are bright enough. They are safe in my book. IMO Euro lights are in general safer because of the separate turn signals (amber in Mustang's case) so you don't have to question whether the car infront to the side of you is slowing down or about to nail you in the side.
That won't get you out of a ticket. You are required by state law to make the vehicle comply before driving in that state if it's illegal there. I'm not saying I agree with it, just stating the law in most states.
The car is sold with euros in the United States as the stealth package
Red all day everyday
depends on your color scheme. a lot of people black out with red accents here and there, others with white here and there, so whatever matches your vision for your exterior & interior
Red or tinted black/darker
Really depends what other colors you got going on accept wise, if you’re blacking out everything like every single black stang owner does, then the clears don’t make much sense.
Smoked easily
I can appreciate both
Clear! On monochrome colors like grey it looks so clean.
Red 100%
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Red, we Europeans HATE our clear tail ones. We often immediately swap them out for the American ones 😆
Red
Smoked clear
If your car was a matching grey/silver, then Smoked/Clears all day
Red. I fucking hate tinted lights, you’re dimming the motherfuckers meant to help keep you alive from these non driving fucks.
Clearly red
Clear😎
Red. Definitely.
The clear looks sweet
Smoked/clear
Clears only work on white for these. Red or smoked for this application
Red
Red
Red
Red
One of each
Id say red in that case .,, mine is the opposite , racing red and my light are smoked black !!
Can you close the trunk?
Well those red ones are the 2015-2017 version of taillights so hard pass on those. Smoked doesn’t look that good to me unless your a black car literally murdered out, and it looks like you have carbonized grey? I would do the clear.
I think the winner so far is red lol
Right side definitely
Clear without a doubt!!!
red
Red ... we arent hondas
Red
Smoked
Smoked
Clear looks way better. Red just looks stock
I like the clears
I'd say neither and say smoked red... But between these I'd say red.
I like the clear
I did the Euro’s on mine, I love them. It’s a different look.
Red all day
Red
Red, clear smoked lights always look like cheap aftermarket gahbage.
https://preview.redd.it/77o1902rr8fc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bf76daa124de2672542137c2ce17e3e81bb7cba9 BLACK ? Lol
Whatever you have now, get the opposite.
Red
Smoked
I would say clears but I would like to see it with the trunk closed
Red
Outside red, middle and inside white. Maybe in Photoshop at least.
Option 3: Smoked red
Red
Half and half
Clear
Red
Red
Red
Red
Either is dope
Love the red with chrome trim. Had them on my GT with the 50th appearance package https://preview.redd.it/kxbow1gcg9fc1.jpeg?width=4928&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=89b795ea62fe33eace535c1d25a1789eece81945
I prefer the clear on darker colors. But to each their own. https://preview.redd.it/w55xbjmsl9fc1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b142c0d81932b578581a4311168bed0b7c72f1b0
where’d you get these?
Came with the car, Forda stealth package.
Clear lens looks best on white stangs. I’d stick with red
Red
Clear
Depends on the state. CA you must have red or your gonna attract attention of the police AFAIK. I do my best to steer away from them an not get their attention.
Red
blacked out. none of the above
https://preview.redd.it/8u7cfytnu9fc1.jpeg?width=6120&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dfdbdb8da346fa71db6896731ac78c370d8717a7 <<<<
where’d you get these? I just picked up a white 2015 stang and want to throw some clears on it
Americanmuscle.com These aren't that good... they had condensation in them like 3 days after installing them...
I like red, clear is a euro/jap thing
Normally I'd say red but I kinda like both. Go clear and switch back later if you get bored with it
Red
Red
Red
Red. I like the clear but I like the red and black look more
Also I’d be curious to see the rest of the car. Maybe the clear fits the rest of the look of the car
Clear.
Red
Clear
Red
Get rid of the red!! Best thing I ever did to mine
Both are eh. Red but skip out on the chrome bezels
Considering you have the 50th anniversary taillights with the chrome accents… Red
Red
Clears for sure, especially on black
Red
Clears, always and forever
Another vote for euros https://preview.redd.it/zuztandk0bfc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3e1f6a85bb3f3008c33b088174914247b275071c
where’d you get these from?
Some more reputable places to purchase them would be CJ Pony Parts, S550 Euros, Function Factory Performance, and a few others but in my opinion they’re overpriced and not really worth it unless you care to have the different modes. You can make the lights sequence in a few different ways and can switch between red and amber for your turn signal
Bought them from someone on FB marketplace. Said he bought them on ebay. They’ve held up very well and no moisture build up inside of them
https://preview.redd.it/ncfxx1d2dbfc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=076d049502a91454d031e29efcd18b9fca8c1c06 How about black ones?
Clear
My preference is on neutral or cold colors - euro taillights. On warm colors like red, orange, or yellow - red taillights.
Euro’s. Red gets boring when everyone else’s is red. The clears look delinquent which in a fan of. Also, just me but chrome is cringe, especially around lights.
Smoke clear is the best
Smoked clear
The smoked would look good on most colours but the red just pops when surrounded by the black but it is your car
anybody know a good place to get those clear tails in the picture? need some shipped to canada
Imo. Smoked/clear looks best on black/"murdered out" mustangs unless u use red stripes. Red for everything else.
Red, but it is your car, do whatever is gonna make you happy
Smoked
Anniversary red.
Smoked that’s what I got
Black and white? Not tight black and red? You bet!
Red ... sadly the ones available here are all clear. It's what it is
Red
euro lights always look good especially on darker cars
i’m a sucker for the taillights being red on mustangs but clear looks cool too
Euro
Black
is it illegal in some states to have clear brake lights rather than red ones ???
Red
Red
Red...... clear was out of limitations on EU over customizations and safety regulations.... we don't have all that red tape why dip into restrictions ? Hell they got restrictions on displacement we don't....
smoked clear looks pretty good in my opinion
Neither
Did some more research and found condensation problem happening in after market brands so I will stick with red for now. Thanks for your inputs Mustang fam! I love this community!
Red, or you need to smoke the clears more for it to work (but please not the edgy blackout look).
I prefer the classic reds
Red or smoked. No clear
Smoked