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Old Aug 31, 2002 | 05:33 PM
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Question Circle tail light question

Sorry if its already common knowledge but i'm a Newbie here, I did a search but couldn't find the answer to my exact question. I actually dont have an RX-7 yet. But i'm looking into getting a Turbo II. My question is which years have the tail lights with the circle lights in them. I'm not 100% sure, but i think its on the 89-91s. Let me know if i'm wrong.

I found a good deal on an 87 Turbo II, and it doesnt have those circle tail lights. I was wondering if you can just buy the circle style tail lights and just install them on the car, or does it require a bit of modification? Any help is appriciated.

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Old Aug 31, 2002 | 05:39 PM
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they are from the 89-91's and they will fit in the 87 TII
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Old Aug 31, 2002 | 05:43 PM
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'89-'92 had the circular tails.

For install instructions, see http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/taillights.htm
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Old Aug 31, 2002 | 05:46 PM
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Thanks, that was exactly what i was looking for.

-Paul
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Old Aug 31, 2002 | 07:31 PM
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Or you can go all out and convert to some Altezza clears... Booyeahka!
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Old Aug 31, 2002 | 10:51 PM
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If you put the newer style(round) tail lights on an 86-88 car make sure you get the license plate piece between the tails as well.
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 10:04 PM
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hey ryde...will it still fit even if you dont have the S5 center plate piece?
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 10:07 PM
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well it'll look like crap at least..
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 10:10 PM
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Yeah Aarons how to made the job soo easy. The only thing not mentioned is getting the center piece as well. I tired to use my dremel on the piece but it just wouldn't fit, so I bought one off some guy here.
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 10:13 PM
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should be strait swap but wouldn't recomend Altezzas for ricy reasons
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 10:15 PM
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hrm...i see..well in that case....anyone selling the S5 center piece please??
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 10:40 PM
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Anyone know where to get '89-'91 tail lights??
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 10:45 PM
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should be strait swap but wouldn't recomend Altezzas for ricy reasons
whered that come from?
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 10:54 PM
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was answering the original?
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 10:58 PM
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Originally posted by NRA T2
Anyone know where to get '89-'91 tail lights??
Hmm... off of an 89, 90, or 91 RX-7?

Obvious question, Obvious answer.
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