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Old 08-18-05, 12:37 PM
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After all this wait and want I slid on the '97 tails and just flat out did not like them. The 95-96 tails seem to blend better to the car and looked more like they belong. I guess I'll just finish adding the 97 spoiler (which I love) and call it quits.

On certain colors I think the '97 tails look great, but on black I just don't think they look as good as the 95-96 tails.

I'll say this...... they look better in pictures than in person.
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i gotta disagree...97+ tails look hot on black...slap both those ***** on there and call it a day...
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Old 08-18-05, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ACleanSC4
i gotta disagree...97+ tails look hot on black...slap both those ***** on there and call it a day...

im with tony.
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I guess it is a matter of preference. I think the 97 tails are hot, I just dont like them on my car for some reason.
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I'm probably the only one but I actually prefer the 92-94 tails, especially on white.
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Originally Posted by actuary
I'm probably the only one but I actually prefer the 92-94 tails, especially on white.
No, there's 1 more! Me!
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A lot of times newer isn't better. I chose the 97 conversion because I wanted the car to remain classy while getting it a little more body mass. I always thought the car looked too skimpy from top to bottom. Like a 2x4. I was never overly pleased with the Bomex kit. It was aggressive, but not classy. For me, it has to remain a Lexus. Once I finally find the wheels I like and do the drop, I think the end result will be nice. I LOVE the '97 spoiler, so I have no problem with it at all. I don't think there is anything wrong with the 92 tails at all, however I prefer the 96 style primarily for the translucent glass cover.
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Originally Posted by actuary
I'm probably the only one but I actually prefer the 92-94 tails, especially on white.
that list is now up to 3
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Originally Posted by Leets
that list is now up to 3
Check that now up to 4.
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Originally Posted by ajayssc40093
Check that now up to 4.


check 5 haha on 92-94 tails, but on red, im bias.
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the 97s look better in person than in pics. pics can't capture the appearance of depth. all pre-97s look so two-dimensional. the clear plastic on the 97+ gives the rear end a new-car shine. also compare the side profiles between 97 tail lights and pre-97, the 97s have more slope and make the back of the car look newer and more rounded.


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