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 Feb 27, 2009 - 3:16 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jun 25, '05 From Fort Wayne, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%)  |
Anyone ever done the necessary body work to accommodate coupe/vert tail lights on a Coupe?? Reason I ask is because I love curren tails.......and since the car is in the body shop anyway........
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Feb 27, 2009 - 3:19 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 12, '07 From Lancaster, Pa Currently Offline Reputation: 35 (100%) |
you would have to get some custom body work done. they are close, but not an exact match. anything is possible. i guess you know that though.
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Feb 27, 2009 - 3:23 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
closest thing is an S2k conversion for tails, and i think there are like at least 4 other threads asking the same question iirc. I dunno i don't think they'd look good.
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Feb 27, 2009 - 3:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '05 From Fort Wayne, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
I think they'd look fine, IMO better than stock. The coupe tail lights are very similar to the hatch, with exception to the forward corners being more pointed on teh coupe/vert and more round on the hatch.
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Feb 27, 2009 - 3:42 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
I think the jdm hatch tails look better then the curren ones.
The rear end probably wouldn't flow as well as it does with those tails on there. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Feb 27, 2009 - 4:47 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '05 From Fort Wayne, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE (lagos @ Feb 27, 2009 - 4:42 PM)  I think the jdm hatch tails look better then the curren ones. The rear end probably wouldn't flow as well as it does with those tails on there. I've going about the JDM hatch tail lights and those would be easier, but (and no offense to anyone here) they're SOOOOO played out. The split red/white curren tails are just beautiful to me and to see them on a hatch would make the keyed in enthusiast do a double take. -------------------- |
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Feb 27, 2009 - 5:37 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 19, '07 From Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
QUOTE (Fastbird @ Feb 27, 2009 - 1:47 PM) QUOTE (lagos @ Feb 27, 2009 - 4:42 PM) I think the jdm hatch tails look better then the curren ones. The rear end probably wouldn't flow as well as it does with those tails on there. I've going about the JDM hatch tail lights and those would be easier, but (and no offense to anyone here) they're SOOOOO played out. The split red/white curren tails are just beautiful to me and to see them on a hatch would make the keyed in enthusiast do a double take. Definately would be an original idea (doubt it's been done). Honestly, I like my Currens way more than the hatchback's JDM tails. But you would have to shorten the height of the tail light housing and extend it on the sides iirc to get them to fit. -------------------- "A true car enthusiast can see the potential in any car"
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Feb 27, 2009 - 5:43 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 4, '06 From Kelowna, BC Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
QUOTE (Fastbird @ Feb 27, 2009 - 5:47 PM) QUOTE (lagos @ Feb 27, 2009 - 4:42 PM) I think the jdm hatch tails look better then the curren ones. The rear end probably wouldn't flow as well as it does with those tails on there. I've going about the JDM hatch tail lights and those would be easier, but (and no offense to anyone here) they're SOOOOO played out. The split red/white curren tails are just beautiful to me and to see them on a hatch would make the keyed in enthusiast do a double take. Aren't most mods played out then, like splitters, c-one type front's, gt-four conversions, cold air intakes, strut braces, etc.. --------------------  |
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Feb 27, 2009 - 6:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '05 From Fort Wayne, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE (Sinyk @ Feb 27, 2009 - 6:43 PM) QUOTE (Fastbird @ Feb 27, 2009 - 5:47 PM) QUOTE (lagos @ Feb 27, 2009 - 4:42 PM) I think the jdm hatch tails look better then the curren ones. The rear end probably wouldn't flow as well as it does with those tails on there. I've going about the JDM hatch tail lights and those would be easier, but (and no offense to anyone here) they're SOOOOO played out. The split red/white curren tails are just beautiful to me and to see them on a hatch would make the keyed in enthusiast do a double take. Aren't most mods played out then, like splitters, c-one type front's, gt-four conversions, cold air intakes, strut braces, etc.. You mis-interpreted my meaning. What I was getting at moreso was that (other than those afterburner things) the JDM's are the only option for tail lights for us hatch guys. I'm thinking a tinted red section and leave the white section of the currens alone would be sick looking. -------------------- |
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Feb 27, 2009 - 6:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 4, '06 From Kelowna, BC Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
ok, on that note, I agree. There aren't really any options for us are there?
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Feb 27, 2009 - 9:03 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '05 From Fort Wayne, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE (Sinyk @ Feb 27, 2009 - 6:40 PM) ok, on that note, I agree. There aren't really any options for us are there? Nope.  Even some black housing Altezza's would be a treat. Just something for us poor ignored 6GC'ers.
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Feb 28, 2009 - 1:46 AM
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OEM JDM parts are never played out, they are they way the cars were supposed to be, unluckily we live in the US. We'd be concentrating more on performance if we didn't have to buy all these cosmetics and options.
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