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Old 11-09-08, 08:51 PM
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Default DIY clear tail light 01+

I've been trying to do a search on DIY clear tail lights for 01 tail lights but all that comes up is for the 98-00. Has anyone ever tried to do this. is it possible to remove the amber off the 01 tail lights. I understand it might not be as easy as the 98-00 but I just need to know if its even possible. if the amber is a spereate peice... thanks

-jimmy
Old 11-09-08, 09:15 PM
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no, the amber in the 01+ tails is part of the actual lens assembly, thus why you havent been able to find a writeup, because it cant be done. Just save yourself the aggrivation and grab a set of LED tails with clear lower section for like 200 bucks on ebay, light output will be better and you get your clear lower piece
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and sell your old ones so you pretty much dont pay anything for the LEDs.
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Originally Posted by GS-F
and sell your old ones so you pretty much dont pay anything for the LEDs.
schwing easily make the money back and then some by selling your 01+ to the 98-00 guys.

well played sir
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Originally Posted by jcat_GS3
schwing easily make the money back and then some by selling your 01+ to the 98-00 guys.

well played sir
Schwing?? Aww--that's a flashback to Wayne's World! Bringin' it back, eh?
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So many have tried but yet have to accomplish this
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The only DIY you will do is taking out your wallet to pay for them JP

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or just buy the JP tails Jimmy~!!

be baller haha!!
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what is the link for the DIY link for the 98-00 tails.... oh a good luck with your tails phable6
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^ link is in the sticky on the top of the page near the bottom where is says search here before you ask lol

my diy for them is here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=359802
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I can't be baller like you Dave... I got champagne dreams on a beer budget.. I can't afford to have a Junction Gs and still have money to buy a LS430. But back on topic.. thanks for the info guys.. I'll just bite the bullet and get the Wise sports ones..

-jimmy
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Originally Posted by jriggs
^ link is in the sticky on the top of the page near the bottom where is says search here before you ask lol

my diy for them is here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=359802
thanks pimpin'... I just don't know if I could treat my tail lights like cookies
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Originally Posted by jcat_GS3
no, the amber in the 01+ tails is part of the actual lens assembly, thus why you havent been able to find a writeup, because it cant be done. Just save yourself the aggrivation and grab a set of LED tails with clear lower section for like 200 bucks on ebay, light output will be better and you get your clear lower piece
I had a set of these tails that came on the GS4 that i bought but the problem is that they run every LED on one bulb plug. The wire will get so hot that it will start melting the plastic bulb plug and could start a fire. I got in my car one day to pull it out of the garage to wash it and nothing but smoke was rolling out the back of the driver's side taillight. Could have potentially burnt the car and my house down. I'm glade it was not moving when it happened. If you were driving down the highway and couldn't see the smoke you could burn the whole backside of your car before you even notice somethings wrong. STAY AWAY FROM JP EBAY KNOCK OFF TAILS... rant over... haha

needless to say i bought stock 01+ tails and enjoy the look of them.
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if u decide to sell your lights let me know
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Originally Posted by Mr.412
thanks pimpin'... I just don't know if I could treat my tail lights like cookies
they taste delicious. i've done 5 sets now, the last set i baked some cookies during the baking of the tails lol.


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