Rock-a-Lex

iTrader: (4)

Hey guys,

I want to do one of the three following options but need advice/reccomendations. I have a Black on Black GS (certain tails look better on certain colors)

1. DIY clear out center area on my '00 tails (Labor and no money needed)

2. Purchase a set of used/new '01+ tails and DIY clear out bottom area (Labor and $200 +/-)

3. Buy the clear/red LED tails from Ebay. (If this option who makes the most quality setup?) (No labor needed and $200 - $250)

Whatcha think???

bluelex

I don't think we are gaining any HP from our taillights so I moved this out of the performance section to the reg 2nd gen GS section...

chrispy

iTrader: (21)

What are you talking about? Clear tails add 10-15 hp to the wheels.

How are you going to clear out the 01+ tails?

chinkster

from my understanding, you can't clear out the 01+ tail lights. only the 98-00's

Rock-a-Lex

iTrader: (4)

Ok...I did not know this. Why can't the 01+ tails be cleared out? Is the plastic lense painted inside or something???

chrispy

iTrader: (21)

I think it's one solid piece.

Rock-a-Lex

iTrader: (4)

Oh guys BTW I was looking to get at least around 18WHP with the clear/red tails. I really felt a difference after I added my caliper stickers too. LOL!!!

Rock-a-Lex

iTrader: (4)

One solid piece...got it. Thanks guys. So now that leaves me to two options:

1. Clear out my '00 tails
-or-
2. Buy the Ebay ones

Not sure if I am crazy for the LED's yet. Anyone have pics on their rides yet (w/the Ebay ones)?

chrispy

iTrader: (21)

Bunch of members have done the LED ones. There are like 3 recent threads about it. Mine are coming in the mail. Maybe you should clear your stock tails and if you're not satisfied, get the LED ones.

Bigbea

I just bought my LED's. They're in the mail. Try to white out your and go from there. Another less expensive route...get a candy coat red spray and spray your tails so they're all red except your reverse light. Did it on my last car. you can get paint for under $10 and always ge tthe LEDs if you don't like it

TYPEII

iTrader: (5)

I would go with option #1...Not sure why all the hoopla with the 01+ light. On my car I like the way the 98-00 Custom clear looks on gold exterior...

Rock-a-Lex

iTrader: (4)

Thanks guys...I will definitely try clearing out my own tails first...wish me luck!!!

Bigbea

They make the car seem older. Not too many things changed on the exterior of the GS from 00 to 01. Changing the lights makes it look newer. Just my opinion

DarKnight

iTrader: (3)

Not only do they look newer but they look more refreshed. I think the older lights just had too much going on. I would say get the eBay lights.

Bigbea

I second that