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Tore apart my 97 tail lights today.. modified them a bit- pics inside :)

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Old 11-02-06 | 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by CleanSC
It's big and high.



Orange part was tinted red with red tint spray. Light was taken apart using the shake 'n bake method. Just heat and pull apart. It's a painstaking process and you have to approach it like a surgeon or you WILL be buying yourself a new light.

Couldn't have said it better myself
Old 11-02-06 | 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by T78sc300
CleanSC, Did you use LEDS for your turn indicators also or just a bulb?
I've tried both and the stock incandescent works best for the turn signal.

I'm all for the newest and greatest tech that looks hot but if it's not 100% functional as well, I'm not interested. The LED turns fell into that category so they were rejected.

The only way I'd do it is with a staggered LED pod design that follows the curve the the turn signal area. That's a custom fabricated piece that could be made with enough time and effort.

Meh, not worth it for me. I take turns faster than most people cruise so no one looks at my signals anyway.
Old 11-02-06 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by CleanSC
I'm all for the newest and greatest tech that looks hot but if it's not 100% functional as well, I'm not interested. The LED turns fell into that category so they were rejected.

The only way I'd do it is with a staggered LED pod design that follows the curve the the turn signal area. That's a custom fabricated piece that could be made with enough time and effort.

Meh, not worth it for me. I take turns faster than most people cruise so no one looks at my signals anyway.
I am right there with you... Staggered LED pod for signals would be awesome, did you document your LED project? (picture wise)
Old 11-02-06 | 05:23 PM
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i had mine modified as well... with Led's but, the whole outside appearance of the tailight was modified... These are 97 tails!!
Old 11-02-06 | 05:48 PM
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thats hot..I may have to attempt this
Old 11-03-06 | 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by T78sc300
I am right there with you... Staggered LED pod for signals would be awesome, did you document your LED project? (picture wise)

From my reveal thread:

Out back is a set of '97+ tails with the amber portions traded out for red to streamline the design. Brake light duties are carried out by LED technology: sixty-four high-flux LEDs reside in the tails while a 48-LED strip replaces the stock high-mount stop light and is located in the moonroof. More details on my LED retros are here: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=151168
Old 11-03-06 | 10:12 AM
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i'm interested in doing something along the lines of what you guys have done on your own spare time with my extra set of tails..the tails I currently have in the pics posted have to be sent back for upgrades and maintenance. it seems some led's have burnt out or come on/off intermittently. After seeing this thread, I will try something with my spare set.

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Old 02-26-07 | 07:19 PM
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Stunning tails...on all 3 of the cars in this thread. Got some good info, will be attempting it myself, next weeekend.
Old 02-28-07 | 07:19 PM
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real sweet yo
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Sorry To Bring an Old Thread back but how would someone go about clearing the backup lenses from yellow to white. Could I maybe put them into a paint thinner or use a buffer?
Old 05-23-07 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by TRDRacer
Sorry To Bring an Old Thread back but how would someone go about clearing the backup lenses from yellow to white. Could I maybe put them into a paint thinner or use a buffer?

UV exposure turns the nice clear reverse lenses into a cloudy white. Not much you can do about it short of getting new lights, a garage, and only driving at night.

Tinting them helps hide the yellow but they will still do it.
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i love the tails blk97sc300, i have some questions for you about your car. ill pm them to you
Old 12-28-08 | 12:08 PM
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Allen, this is very nice!!!! Good Job!
Old 12-28-08 | 04:25 PM
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that looks really really good.

oops old thread. but still nice haha

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Old 12-28-08 | 06:52 PM
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wow the idea i thought would be original has been done so long ago lol. never the less, very nice! i love it.



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