Angel eyes Black Vs Chrome?

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Angel eyes Black Vs Chrome?

by SAMARAI » Tue Sep 03, 2013 2:27 pm

Hey guys, looking for your opinion. Im very keen to order a set of Angel eyes for my cali.
Black or Chrome backing is the question. What's the better less cheap one in your opinion?

Im thinking black backing for a few reasons.
1. To be different to most other cars/calibras on the roads. (Im worried the chrome look will look too "factory standard" like other cars on the roads).
2. So the Angel eyes stand out more.
3. During the day, black backing even without halos on would look meaner.
4. Black backing would keep with my black and white, two toning. (Tint, Future black roof, black door and bumper trim etc)

But guys, will I regret it down the track thinking, the "Original Calibra" look is gone with black backing? I almost think Chrome would sit a little more discretely?
I guess there is no going back with Angel eye headlights and I also think Chrome backing would look fake and cheap?

What's your thoughts? (Below is the set I'm contemplating. Been the best valued price I've been able to find.. and thankfully best description on them too)

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I'm pretty sold for this set.

US $310 approx = AUS $340 approx for the below
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Opel-Calibra-19 ... 00268#shId

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What do you guys think?
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Re: Angel eyes Black Vs Chrome?

by Mark1 » Tue Sep 03, 2013 2:51 pm

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Re: Angel eyes Black Vs Chrome?

by SAMARAI » Tue Sep 03, 2013 3:06 pm

Seeing this white cali like mine with black angel eyes makes me fall in love with the new look!

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Re: Angel eyes Black Vs Chrome?

by rich30mex » Tue Sep 03, 2013 3:17 pm

Mark1 wrote:Chrome

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Angel eyes Black Vs Chrome?

by John Owens » Tue Sep 03, 2013 5:21 pm

I'd say black wins my vote :)


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Angel eyes Black Vs Chrome?

by Teejay » Tue Sep 03, 2013 6:37 pm

Black but don 't be surprised if the Angel Eyes on those units aren't very bright


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Re: Angel eyes Black Vs Chrome?

by James_Mould » Tue Sep 03, 2013 6:39 pm

I've had both and I prefer the chrome ones
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Re: Angel eyes Black Vs Chrome?

by Phill » Tue Sep 03, 2013 9:13 pm

I like the black lights mate.
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Re: Angel eyes Black Vs Chrome?

by craigyboy » Tue Sep 03, 2013 10:12 pm

Go for the black mate.
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Re: Angel eyes Black Vs Chrome?

by bodgetastic » Tue Sep 03, 2013 11:18 pm

Black gets my vote 8)
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Re: Angel eyes Black Vs Chrome?

by SAMARAI » Wed Sep 04, 2013 4:37 am

I'm thinking black too guys. And yeah from what I've read I hear they aren't too bright. But I'm not too worried. Its mostly the black backing and front fog I'm keen for. The angel eye rings are just a bonus!
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Angel eyes Black Vs Chrome?

by Teejay » Wed Sep 04, 2013 7:44 am

Good call fella


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Re: Angel eyes Black Vs Chrome?

by EddeyDancer » Thu Sep 05, 2013 4:27 pm

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Re: Angel eyes Black Vs Chrome?

by SAMARAI » Fri Sep 06, 2013 2:08 pm

I definitely will be going for a black set.
Will keep you all updated!
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