Had a Thought, Tried with Photoshop Options

[Fastbird]

That's got a bluish tint I know, but it's meant to be black. How do you all think that would look?? The wife and I both think it's kinda mean looking.

[Digndoug]

dosnt seem to look right..

[purplegt4]

hi.

i think it looks good.

[Akimbo]

I wanted to get that covered in CF.

Makes me think of Mustangs, though. I don't know if that's what inspired you since you're a domesticated guy.

[LewFX]

look like you took a blue sharpie to it

[CelicaST202]

look like you took a blue sharpie to it

[LewFX]

i say red them tails and leave the white reverse light.

[Celica_Kid95st]

Mines black. O wait i have a black car opps. lol just messing. Ya reminds me of a stang. I dunno tho. -John

[Fastbird]

I wanted to get that covered in CF.

Makes me think of Mustangs, though. I don't know if that's what inspired you since you're a domesticated guy.

Almost. I was taking a cue from the Berger SS Camaro tail panel. But now that you mention it I DO remember seeing mustangs like this also.

I kinda dig it. It's different. And it would go with the subdued look we're going for with the tint/gunmetal wheels.

[lil_lissa]

not really a fan of it

[popstar]

That was a look some of the rally cars have back in the days......

i like it go for it mate..

[DeW_H0e_GT]

*cough* Carbon Fiber *cough*

[Jaws4God]

its an interesting idea... not really my taste.. but I love unique / creative stuff!

[JFrost9]

I think it'd look good if the windows were tinted..That would kinda make it look outa place. Also, get rid of them tails, or black out the tails and make them kinda blend in..and itd be nice.

[Batman722]

I know I have seen more pics...I need to search the UK board meet pics...

[CelicaZR]

Something like what Dustin posted would work
Still wouldnt do it though, looks weird in my opinion.

[devilsden97]

i say red them tails and leave the white reverse light.

THATS MY IDEA...if i get a second set of stock tails ill red them, and leave the reverse clear.

[devilsden97]

i dunno why..but the black around the plate...it looks so....cooool...lol

I like it with the blue, and the slightly smoked tails

[MaX]

if it was black it'd be good, but that just looks a bit too out of place

[Jaws4God]

remind me of a racoon

:-P

[Fastbird]

I found a black tail panel that just might get "tried" out and it's not too much. More to follow.

[purplegt4]

i dunno why..but the black around the plate...it looks so....cooool...lol

I like it with the blue, and the slightly smoked tails

GASP! who's car is that?
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if anybody wants an extra panel i got one!

45+shipping.

needs to be sanded / painted.

[Cutrara]

i say red them tails and leave the white reverse light.

THATS MY IDEA...if i get a second set of stock tails ill red them, and leave the reverse clear.

I've had this done for a while now

[ImportChick95]

I don't like it. Carbon fiber or not, I think it looks weird.

[tomazws]

I've seen a lot of 5th gen Celicas with a black plate panel

[Vacchus]

I think that the rear is best, as toyota made it because it looks sexyer..Many people are painting their car different than others but only a few makes them more beautiful. If i will paint my celi like a zebra, it will be unique but not beautiful..

[Chanh55]

How about something like this? All I have is MS Paint at work.

[TheStreetzKing]

lol i was like where did the extra tail light come from.. gotta love MS Paint

[liquor]

It looks good on my car

[Chanh55]

It looks good on my car

lol that took me awhile to get... but yeah ha ha

[tomazws]

It looks great on the 5th gen

[K-ESD]

black on red looks ok, blue on red would look like you went and got that part of a celi in a junk yard

i like chanh55's idea (and ms paint skills )

but the whole black back plate idea reminds me of old imports of the "square" age
if you like it, you should give it a shot.

[Flyinghumanoid]

I kinda like it. I might make one out of carbon fiber, depending on wether or not I go Currens or totally custom for the taillights.

[Fastbird]

Lol, man some of you can be rough. It's all good. Still considering it. I would LOVE to throw some Curren Tail lights into the mix, but sadly, not on a hatchback.

[Fastbird]

Update on the though.....Hmmmmm............

Ok, black center panel, then THESE with dual red lenses with the backup light being a clear lense and the trim/bezel being painted black. That would kind of finish the look I think, and be 100% different AFAIK.

[JFrost9]

so something like this? But with red lenses and a clear lense.



im not a big fan of the afterburners..but if you like em then go for it, i think it will look good either way.

[Fastbird]

The more I look at it the more I think that the corners of the afterburner need some enhancement, as there seems to be just too much "space" there. Not sure if I really like it or not.