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Keep the 97's (they are hard to improve on)
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Go with the cleared 96 tails (not near as many of these out there)
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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OK, I have the sought after 97 tails in my car right now, I like them but am always looking to improve and be different. I bought a set of 96 tails and took all the time to clear them and still cant decide.
Which looks better?
Stock 97's we all know what they look like.

Side by side comparison

Cleared 96's (I have a lot of time in these)


BTW, I know the Bumper/lip is messed up, its coming off for a repaint. I dont like the fit and screwed it up the other day. I have time to get it perfect while my engine is out.

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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 11:25 AM
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i have clear 95/96 tails. but i say your car looks better with the 97. is ur bottom lense empty? or did you put somethin there? (styrene sp?) they seem more..... clear than mine so im just wonderin
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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im diggin' those red/clear tails. thats my vote.
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by RaynArt
i have clear 95/96 tails. but i say your car looks better with the 97. is ur bottom lense empty? or did you put somethin there? (styrene sp?) they seem more..... clear than mine so im just wonderin
I put a diffuser panel in them.
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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Hard to say man... I would try the red/clear for a little.
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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Why not mod the 97 tails? Just like this thread https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...modified+tails
Smoke the yellow reverse lights and maybe do something with the chrome trim. Here's another guy who modded his 97s. http://mon573r.wordpress.com/
It looks like he blacked out the chrome and put clear diffusers in the bottom portion and also in the reverse area.

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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Deceptik1
Why not mod the 97 tails? Just like this thread https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...modified+tails
Smoke the yellow reverse lights and maybe do something with the chrome trim. Here's another guy who modded his 97s. http://mon573r.wordpress.com/
It looks like he blacked out the chrome and put clear diffusers in the bottom portion and also in the reverse area.
Been considering that actually. I dont like how the chrome looks pink thru the lens so if I crack them open I will dump the chrome for sure.
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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keep both and rock a different one every day LOL...I LOVE 97 tails, but that cleared out ones look good on a white car
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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i like the modified 97+ tails too..id say rock those!
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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Cant go wrong with the clean look of the 97s.
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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97 tails and sell me the cleared out tails sounds like a plan to me.
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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Go with the cleared my man, they are sick... and unique

EVERYONE and their mother use's the 97+s im sick of them, grow a pair already people and do something different and away from the group
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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how about if you mod the 97 tails like the other guy did and paint the chrome piece on the inside white to match the car? just an idea
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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I say use the 95-96 ones
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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97+

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Nothing beats them.
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