Need help converting 88 to 89 look

[RazoE]

the bulb holders are different (but should come with the taillights), and you need to drill 2 small holes, just to secure the trim....

only instructions I can give (cause I've changed my taillights to JDM 89 +'s before), is unbolt where there are bolts....

you have to dismantle the rear plastics to get all the bolts by the way, took me 3 hours not knowing what I was doing...

 

[Datsrboi]

hmm quick question. Since everyone says we need a Post 89 nose to put on the Post 89+ bumper right? How about if I have an 87 model but want to put on that Greddy Style front bumper? Would I still need that nose? I know I will need side corner light and grill but how about the nose?

 

[SupraOfDoom]

I like them both... but since most aero stuff goes better w/ 89+ I'd probably choose that.

 

[Poodles]

there is one really nice kit for the pre-89's that's obscure but nice...

it pops up on ebay from time to time...

 

[gsmokez]

try andysautosport.com

 

[gsmokez]

o wow am i supposed to be giving out links? i just thought of that well if its not allowed someone let me know. and that site has basically any kind of body kit for your car

 

[starscream5000]

87 and 88 are different??

DUR, look at your own avatar :nuts:

 

[got_boosted]

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Pretty universally accepted the 1987-88 front looks best. It has more of a classic "sports" look, and it is the original design. They should have stayed with it.

Don't cry post 88 owners, deep down you know I'm right!:rant2:

I have one of each?

Actually, my 91 even has pre-89 turn signals on it now because I like the larger signals even on the 89+ bumper. I think they're both beautiful, but I really like the front end of the pre-89!

Collin

 

[Red7m]

If you change to the post89 front and tail upgrad the wing or go wingless. The 1peice wing looks funny with the post89. Same with the 3-peice wing looks funny with the pre89.

 

[gsmokez]

yeah for sure i want to get the 3 piece wing for the 89+ but thats a pretty straight forward installation so I didn't bother asking wht id need to do it

 

[Jeff Lange]

The spoiler is probably the hardest part to install when converting to 89+, so you thought wrong, lol.

PS: Pre-89 tails FTW suckaz.

 

[Poodles]

PS: Pre-89 tails FTW suckaz.

if you like your supra looking like a Celica..

 

[gsmokez]

aryte well then someone explain how to install a wing since its so hard

 

[Jeff Lange]

if you like your supra looking like a Celica..

I do.

89+ tails if you like your Supra looking like a Buick.

 

[gtsfirefighter]

If you change to the post89 front and tail upgrad the wing or go wingless. The 1peice wing looks funny with the post89. Same with the 3-peice wing looks funny with the pre89.

This has turned into a pre 89 vs post 89.

Somebody on here, I can't remember who, bought a brown pre 89 NA that was almost showroom condition. He had a bodyshop paint and install an 89+ wing on it and it looked awesome.

I like both but prefer the pre 89 ass.
I love older Celica's BTW. Had an 85 GTS. Sweet.

 

[gsmokez]

lol yeah i expected it to turn into a vs thread but as long as i get little bits of the advice i need you guys can continue arguing

 

[Mr.PFloyd]

87 was the best year EVER for the mk3.

 

[gsmokez]

and you live in mississauga ontario? are you selling your supra by any chance?

 

[Poodles]

86.5 you mean?

only reason why it's the best year is becuase...

1) it sold the most
2) was the lightest

89+ is stronger

 

[suprabad]

87 was the best year EVER for the mk3.

100% 1987 front to back!

I love 87 tail lights!

Kramer is right, 89+ tails are Buick-ish looking. I don't for the life of me understand why everybody likes them so much.

To me, trying to make an 87 look 89+ is like putting glasses and a baggy dress on Angelina Jolie.

I think some of you guys are brainwashed. If everybody was hanging coon-tails off their antennas then the majority of you guys would follow suit. There, I said it.

You won't have to bid against me on ebay for 89+ tails or front end.:nono: