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Jul 30, 2009 | 01:38 PM

dj254

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converting tail light

is it possible to convert 2009 tail light to ISF tail light?

Jul 30, 2009 | 03:19 PM

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i guess the only difference between IS and IS-F tail lights is the outer section with clear (IS-F) turn signal glass instead of orange (IS)

that outer section on IS can be easily replaced with one from IS-F, some people did it over here

Jul 30, 2009 | 04:57 PM

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the tail lights are interchangable so yes.

Jul 30, 2009 | 07:16 PM

steezy

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Yeah they are but there's some modifications that need to be done to fit them.
I might be wrong.

Jul 31, 2009 | 09:16 AM

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No modification required. You just need ISF outer tails and pre 09 inner tails

Jul 31, 2009 | 10:13 AM

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Has anyone baked them and see if the amber can be removed or is it a part of the lens cover? I was thinking about trying that.

Jul 31, 2009 | 11:21 AM

dj254

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but the 2009 IS is different than 2008. isn't it?

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Jul 31, 2009 | 01:27 PM

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It is, the lights require no modification to swap though.

Jul 31, 2009 | 02:52 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dj254

is it possible to convert 2009 tail light to ISF tail light?

You will need both the outers & inners in order for them to be flush...

This information below is NO CHARGE..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Z

I will just keep it simple here..

The 2009 Taillights bulge out (a lot more) of the bodylines of the new IS.
Mainly along the bottom of the side-rear fender area and trunk lid.
This bulge is very apparent on both the Inner & Outer Tail Light housings.

You really cannot see the difference from straight on when taking a pic of the rear, so I took some different angle pics that actually show the differences.

Not sure if anyone thought about using these on an 06' to 08' IS or the IS-F, but if you did you would NOT be able to mix and match these housings up, between the different years or models.

I am glad I have my IS-F tails...

Here are my "cell phone" pics

2008 Taillights

My 08' IS-F Taillight

2009 Taillights

Enjoy

- Joe Z

Aug 5, 2009 | 11:54 AM

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tailights swap diy?

hey guys i can't seem to find a tailight swap DIY thread. anyone got a clue where I can find it? link would be awesome.

and thanks joeZ for the comparisons!