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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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New tails project pics inside

Hey Guys, Just thought I'd share a few pics of the process, I know some of you aren't going to like the chrome look, but that's cool we all have our own personal tastes and that's why there's different options. I love them and they tie in really well with my current and future chrome goodies

Old VS New:



All new:




BTW This is a very easy mod, one 10mm nut to remove squeeze two clips on the fender size on the back of the tails and push they are out.
The fitment of these lights was perfect very high quality. impressive.

Sprayed the amber turn signal bulbs chrome that cam with the lights to keep that clear look!!!!!!!!!

Here's a few more pics of the process:
 
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 10:28 AM
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Looks good I also like the painted wheel spat trim, nice and clean



As far as the chrome or not......... well I had a chrome fetish going on a little while back, but have swung the other way and started to go back to my monochromatic stage

But have you "chromed" out the front turn signal bulbs? Makes a huge difference
 
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 10:33 AM
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Nice job, whether you like chrome or not, one has to respect the nice clean finished look of your car. Everything works really well together.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Smokey
Looks good I also like the painted wheel spat trim, nice and clean



As far as the chrome or not......... well I had a chrome fetish going on a little while back, but have swung the other way and started to go back to my monochromatic stage

But have you "chromed" out the front turn signal bulbs? Makes a huge difference

Thanks front's are chromed painted too, each and cheap mod
 
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 09:06 AM
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Where are the new rear lights from? Nice job.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by NOSUV4ME
Where are the new rear lights from? Nice job.
Thanks, You can get them here:

http://new.minimania.com/invdetail.c...terior%5fparts

or here :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-03...QQcmdZViewItem

I chose the latter and saved well over $100! But some people don't like ebay :impatient
 
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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Thanks for the info - often wondered what kind of quality the lights on Ebay were. If the chrome spray doesn't work out both Sylvania and PIAA have chrome tipped bulbs that flash amber by the way.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 08:15 PM
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Thanks for the info - often wondered what kind of quality the lights on Ebay were. If the chrome spray doesn't work out both Sylvania and PIAA have chrome tipped bulbs that flash amber by the way.

Actually I've used the chrome spray trick for years, not that I'm being too cheap but the spray works too well.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 02:51 AM
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unique look. very nice
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 02:25 AM
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unique look. very nice

Thanks, I'm trying to look different and unique but not ugly, next attempt at this is wheels, I have them just not mounted yet! Then my superleggera's are up for sale!
 
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