For those with Pre-89 Tails, I have a question for you...

I have pre-89 tails and...


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Jeff Lange

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Quin

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ILikeCarsYesIDo said:
89+ taillights for the win.

Sorry. But pre-89's just remind me too much of the same era Celicas.

I have both in my driveway right now, they really don't look that similar. My Supra has 89+ tails on an 88 with the octagonal light spoiler. The middle section of the tails is painted to match the car. I love the way it looks.

Lol @ Jeff Lange's Buick pic
 

MK3.0dudeman

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Mar 12, 2007
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I hate pre 89 tail lights I did like them at one ponit but it was a bad dream.I have them on my car but can't wait to get rid of them when i get 89+ I'll let all you guys who hate pre 89 tail lights come over and hit mine with a hammer
 

Jaguar

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Apr 4, 2005
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All of these strong opinions here. Whether u think they suck, or think they rock, 89+ or pre-89 it doesn't matter... they both look better smoked.* :cool: Click the link in my sig and be a part of the smoked tails group buy.







*Pre-89 smoked tails have not yet been confirmed as there has not been enough interest so far. If you pre-89 guys want some smoked tails, you need to make your presence known in the group buy thread.
 

DonS1mpson

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Mar 19, 2006
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I hate my tail lights - They are without a doubt the thing I hate the most about my car... that and the rust.

I'd have replaced them with 89+ lights in a heatbeat if I could get a set here cheap enough. Every euro spec car macks the pre 89 lights, no matter what year. Postage for a USDM is expensive, a JDM set is unjustifiably expensive, so I make do what I've got.

I'll be sure to hit up this GB though
 

MK3.0dudeman

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Mar 12, 2007
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Jaguar said:
All of these strong opinions here. Whether u think they suck, or think they rock, 89+ or pre-89 it doesn't matter... they both look better smoked.* :cool: Click the link in my sig and be a part of the smoked tails group buy.







*Pre-89 smoked tails have not yet been confirmed as there has not been enough interest so far. If you pre-89 guys want some smoked tails, you need to make your presence known in the group buy thread.



I hate most smoked tail lights they only look good on some cars.But thats just my opinion
 

SilverSupraT

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I've had this very debate between the 2 styles of tails with myself. I hate tail lights that go all the way across. But I also hate the separated turn signals and reverse lights. I prefer the 3 lines in the turn signals and I don't like amber on either style tail. So I got the 89+, painted the center and removed the amber lense... now I am happy :).

They are going to be smoked when I paint the car candy black. SMOKED FTW!
 

DonS1mpson

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born2drv said:
I have the pre-89 tails... .infact I have a mint condition set of refurbished ones with clear lenses I paid $600 for and shipped from the UK! Here's a pic:
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I like the 89+ as well don't get me wrong. But my car is an 88, I love my car, and there's very little aesthetics/looks-wise I wish to change. It's like a philosophical thing... why not change to a 93+ rear spoiler? Everyone has their preferences. If you're determined to change so many things about your car why not just get the car you want?

BTW: I had tinted tail lights before and it looked good I thought, but I prefer a nice clean stock looking set instead.

Where did you get these from?!
 

dugums

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Apr 10, 2007
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This is just a Photoshop. I did the tails this way on the supra I had about 10 years ago - but I don't have any pictures.

I used tinted clearcoat and carefully masked off the white stripes when I did it before. I plan on cutting out sections of the film being offered in the GB this time.
 

dugums

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Apr 10, 2007
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It seems some of the people who voted already have 89+ tails. Sort of throws off the value of the poll.