GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)
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OK guys...tail light comparison with pics; opinions needed!

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Old 07-29-07, 10:51 PM
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I would have to say keep the cleared 98-00 tails. Since the car is black IMO the orange on the 01'+ tails doesnt look bad but i still say go with the old ones for the custom look. It's a great mod to just waste, i plan on doing it myself.
Old 07-29-07, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Rock-a-Lex
OK OK, so if I decide to keep the '01 tails should I:

1. debadge - yes or no

2. change the inners - yes or no

Thanks guys!
1: yes
2: ...did 01+ have different inners?

and just out of curiosity, how much do you want for your 98-00?
Old 07-30-07, 12:44 AM
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id keep the clear ones, matches better with the styling of the car IMO
Old 07-30-07, 09:42 AM
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def. the left side. yellow should never be on any hot cars...
Old 07-30-07, 11:23 AM
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You need to open up the tail lights in order to clear them out right?
And you need a Dremel?
Old 07-30-07, 12:05 PM
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do the red-out on the 01+ tails.
Old 07-30-07, 12:07 PM
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Hmmm red-out on the '01 tails...I almost forgot about that DIY. Maybe I'll look into that!
Old 07-30-07, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Coco-bun
I just noticed this but since you have a GS400 badge, i would keep the 98-00. If you debadge, then the 01+ is what I would do. But its your car, I think you should do what you think is the best

I'm co-signing this one
Old 07-30-07, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Rock-a-Lex
Hmmm red-out on the '01 tails...I almost forgot about that DIY. Maybe I'll look into that!
No can do. It's not like the 98-00. The orange section is part of the whole lens, not a separate piece like the 98-00.

Junction Produce laser cuts that part out and replaces it with a clear section to my understanding.
Old 07-30-07, 01:33 PM
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Hey GSoup,

With regard to the red-out...I think ElitistK meant spray painting or tinting the orange/amber part on the outside of the tails...leaving just the small clear area (reverse).
Old 07-30-07, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Rock-a-Lex
Hey GSoup,

With regard to the red-out...I think ElitistK meant spray painting or tinting the orange/amber part on the outside of the tails...leaving just the small clear area (reverse).
that is correct.
Old 07-30-07, 04:27 PM
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Oh Ok... gotcha

Yeah I did it but I didn't like it, so I put it back to the original way. Too much red for me.
Old 07-30-07, 05:16 PM
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Well I had the 98s for a while , I think it just to make a better look with the full red out .... the 01 +


thats my help ;p
Old 07-30-07, 05:19 PM
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sell both, get the led's and call it a day
Old 07-30-07, 08:03 PM
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If your searching for an outside opinion I think you should keep the 01' tails the eluptical (did I spell that right?) shape with in the tail light goes along with the outer shape of the tail light it's self.. 01's also appear to have more depth..


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