97-2000 LED Tails Fabricated "A" Right Way
12-17-12, 04:38 PM
#1
97-2000 LED Tails Fabricated "A" Right Way
Hey members,
I posted this up on my build thread, but there may be many that have not seen it. So, here is what ClearCorners did for me on my tails. I know their work is a high cost, but the type of LED's they use, plus the quality of their workmanship, and the fact that they completed this in approximately 2 months is amazing. Take a look at the comparison. They look awesome! View the stock 97-2000 tail and the modified ClearCorners light. Notice the pink hue in the outer clear lens cover? The factory Chrome actually accentuates this pink overtone and dates the tail light a little. By removing the chrome trim and matting it black, the pink hue becomes virtually unnoticeable, the tail light becomes much more current in its general appearance, especially with the optional Dark Smoke Tint added. What a major difference and improvement.
Stock tail light:
ClearCorners:
Ryan
I posted this up on my build thread, but there may be many that have not seen it. So, here is what ClearCorners did for me on my tails. I know their work is a high cost, but the type of LED's they use, plus the quality of their workmanship, and the fact that they completed this in approximately 2 months is amazing. Take a look at the comparison. They look awesome! View the stock 97-2000 tail and the modified ClearCorners light. Notice the pink hue in the outer clear lens cover? The factory Chrome actually accentuates this pink overtone and dates the tail light a little. By removing the chrome trim and matting it black, the pink hue becomes virtually unnoticeable, the tail light becomes much more current in its general appearance, especially with the optional Dark Smoke Tint added. What a major difference and improvement.
Stock tail light:
ClearCorners:
Ryan
12-17-12, 04:41 PM
#3
Keeper of the light
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If people knew what Clearcorners charged for them they would just turn away their eyes before they fall in love. 
They are a nice clean look and done right, but they are the VIP of the JDM in C-A-S-H.
They've got it down right and done right.
They are a nice clean look and done right, but they are the VIP of the JDM in C-A-S-H. They've got it down right and done right.
12-17-12, 04:44 PM
#4
OEM Parking Light:
ClearCorners Parking Light:
OEM Signal Light:
ClearCorners Signal Light:
As I mentioned in my Project Thread, I am not attempting to sell you SC owners...I am merely showing you the differences, and they are exceptional, and to explain why, IMO, these lights are worth the money to anyone who decides to ante up for a pair of them. They are worth the money if you want this level of look and craftsmanship. No one does these tails better...Period!!!
At least, I have not seen them. ScottURnot's DIY with the Combo 95 and 97-2000 tails, and Zach's Murdered Out set are both nice lights, but both will cost quite a bit as well, and neither have the quality of and quantity of LED's the ClearCorners do. So, again, for LED Tails, these are very tough to beat!
Ryan
ClearCorners Parking Light:
OEM Signal Light:
ClearCorners Signal Light:
As I mentioned in my Project Thread, I am not attempting to sell you SC owners...I am merely showing you the differences, and they are exceptional, and to explain why, IMO, these lights are worth the money to anyone who decides to ante up for a pair of them. They are worth the money if you want this level of look and craftsmanship. No one does these tails better...Period!!!
At least, I have not seen them. ScottURnot's DIY with the Combo 95 and 97-2000 tails, and Zach's Murdered Out set are both nice lights, but both will cost quite a bit as well, and neither have the quality of and quantity of LED's the ClearCorners do. So, again, for LED Tails, these are very tough to beat! Ryan
12-17-12, 04:51 PM
#6
, just as you reiterated. I know they are definitely not for everyone, in fact, perhaps only for a few. But the craftmanship, quality, design, and engineering are top notch. And if you want them, you pay a top notch price for them. But, they are as close to OEM as you can get with these tails. And, for those that will drop the cash, the exclusivity is *****in!!
At least he includes a brand new set of tails which he purchases himself from the dealer, and includes in that price, for the Lexus SC400 97-2000 tails. So, they are brand new, never used, only burned in and tested, and drop dead gorgeous. 
Ryan
12-17-12, 04:59 PM
#7
You will pay a minimum of a couple of grand for them and several hundred more by adding the reverse light LED option that I ended up adding. I know, most of you wont buy them, that is not what this thread is about. It is about the quality of the light and one way of doing them right.
As a cool discussion, I would be interested in what it cost Zach to have his murdered out set built, as well as what it cost Scott to build his Hybrid set. As well as Kohinoor, who I believe also built a nice set with LED's? Let us also consider the work done by each, and their final results. It will be a nice comparison thread...
Consider my Headlights...I have well over $2,000 in them...Well over...Building a quality set of lights is expensive, especially if one completely remakes them. I am not bragging about spending money here...In fact, I am getting darned over spending it! When you go to this level, and all of us that have done it on their SC's or on any majorly modded car, they become huge black holes and will suck up as much cash as one is willing to spend...
Zach, Scott, Kohinoor and JDMMuscle? (now Corrected...)
Ryan
As a cool discussion, I would be interested in what it cost Zach to have his murdered out set built, as well as what it cost Scott to build his Hybrid set. As well as Kohinoor, who I believe also built a nice set with LED's? Let us also consider the work done by each, and their final results. It will be a nice comparison thread...
Consider my Headlights...I have well over $2,000 in them...Well over...Building a quality set of lights is expensive, especially if one completely remakes them. I am not bragging about spending money here...In fact, I am getting darned over spending it! When you go to this level, and all of us that have done it on their SC's or on any majorly modded car, they become huge black holes and will suck up as much cash as one is willing to spend...
Zach, Scott, Kohinoor and JDMMuscle
? (now Corrected...)Ryan
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12-17-12, 05:39 PM
#11
I discovered clearcorners a few months back before you posted that you got yours done through them, and I really like their craftsmanship, as you've said, it's really top notch and would almost pass as OEM quality. The only thing that turned me off of them, is the amount of LED's in the tail lights, and considering how wide SC's tail lights are, this would more likely be how it looks from behind...
This pic is from the new Kia Optima. IMO, luxury tail lights should be subtle, and appeasing to the eyes, not this aggressive and irritating.
This pic is from the new Kia Optima. IMO, luxury tail lights should be subtle, and appeasing to the eyes, not this aggressive and irritating.
12-17-12, 06:09 PM
#14
You will pay a minimum of a couple of grand for them and several hundred more by adding the reverse light LED option that I ended up adding. I know, most of you wont buy them, that is not what this thread is about. It is about the quality of the light and one way of doing them right.
As a cool discussion, I would be interested in what it cost Zach to have his murdered out set built, as well as what it cost Scott to build his Hybrid set. As well as Kohinoor, who I believe also built a nice set with LED's? Let us also consider the work done by each, and their final results. It will be a nice comparison thread...
Consider my Headlights...I have well over $2,000 in them...Well over...Building a quality set of lights is expensive, especially if one completely remakes them. I am not bragging about spending money here...In fact, I am getting darned over spending it! When you go to this level, and all of us that have done it on their SC's or on any majorly modded car, they become huge black holes and will suck up as much cash as one is willing to spend...
Zach, Scott, Kohinoor?
Ryan
As a cool discussion, I would be interested in what it cost Zach to have his murdered out set built, as well as what it cost Scott to build his Hybrid set. As well as Kohinoor, who I believe also built a nice set with LED's? Let us also consider the work done by each, and their final results. It will be a nice comparison thread...
Consider my Headlights...I have well over $2,000 in them...Well over...Building a quality set of lights is expensive, especially if one completely remakes them. I am not bragging about spending money here...In fact, I am getting darned over spending it! When you go to this level, and all of us that have done it on their SC's or on any majorly modded car, they become huge black holes and will suck up as much cash as one is willing to spend...
Zach, Scott, Kohinoor?
Ryan
+1 on the black hole comment
I think this was the first SC I saw the tail lights on:
Last edited by Kohinoor; 12-17-12 at 06:14 PM.
12-17-12, 06:33 PM
#15
They seem to do decent work but I still think they charge way too much for what it is. The cost for LED tails for many other cars isn't even half of what they charge. My friend should be making a new set of his version LED tails for me this spring. He made his first one off set and sold them for $700 and now is able to get better materials for even cheaper when buying in bulk. Crystal clear reverse lens and full of LEDs. I'm glad to see someone finally bought a set though. I've only ever seen just the pics they have on their website. Congrats on the new set up.
My current reverse lights look just as bright with just a LED bulb replacement lol
My current reverse lights look just as bright with just a LED bulb replacement lol