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Old 02-23-09, 08:21 AM
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99 Spec MidSection Tail Light Conversion

I had my Tail Lights Converted.

Here is a photo of the MidSection TailLight(s).

The work was done by SevenLust who is a board member here on the RX7Club.

I am extremely pleased with his great work.
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Some More Photos

Thought I'd share some photos of my car.
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Old 02-23-09, 09:43 AM
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One Last One

One Last Picture.
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very clean! lights look good.
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Thank You. Appreciate your comment. SevenLust does an amazing job. If you are considering doing your lights contact him.

I literally spend hours and hours working on my RX-7. At times it is back breaking work when I wash and wax her. But an RX-7 is not just an ordinary car. As you all know.
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Whats with the degi gauges?
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eww digital gauges, i originally wanted an s2000 but after i learned it had digi gauges i was disgusted and couldnt look at it the same again.. now its on a 7!!
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What's so bad about digital gauges?
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very nice sir. Any pics of the lights lit up at night?
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If you look at the first set of pictures you can see them lit. Also one in the 2nd post.
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Originally Posted by FD3S2005
eww digital gauges, i originally wanted an s2000 but after i learned it had digi gauges i was disgusted and couldnt look at it the same again.. now its on a 7!!
i agree..sorry op
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looks good. 2 questions....

1) how much does he charge?

2) in the close up picture of the middle section, what is that white outline around the lights? looks like tape marks or an etching??
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[1]. I had mine done in October of 2008. It cost me $90.00. You can email him here. His Screen Name is Seven Lust. He'll gladly answer any of your questions.

[2]. I had just waxed my car when I took that picture so I think it is wax.

Hope that helps.

In my opinion with the round tail lights it gives that extra special look to the RX-7. Makes the car look a bit European looking. Dont you think so?
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Originally Posted by MX3
[1]. I had mine done in October of 2008. It cost me $90.00. You can email him here. His Screen Name is Seven Lust. He'll gladly answer any of your questions.

[2]. I had just waxed my car when I took that picture so I think it is wax.

Hope that helps.

In my opinion with the round tail lights it gives that extra special look to the RX-7. Makes the car look a bit European looking. Dont you think so?
i agree. i think it looks great. after i finish up my swap and free up some funds ill def be hitting him up..
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Looks good.
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What does the authentic midsection on 99 lights look like?
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Originally Posted by purerx7
What does the authentic midsection on 99 lights look like?
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I dont think the center section changed in the 99spec Fd’s. I think this is just a cosmetic upgrade. Can anyone verify the center section being like the 99spec FD’s?
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if i was still in FL (with my tools) i would do '99 tails for free. but, i'm not. i'm suck up here in this cold *** new york city weather and my car is nice and warm down in florida.

well, if i ever move back there full-time, maybe i'll start doing '99 tails for free. why? it's fun. i like working on these cars.

i've done two sets so far, including my own, and both came out looking great and both are still leak-free.

never done the center-section though - i didn't know it was any different.
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Theorie,

I saw the url and your RX-7 looks magnificent.

It's so great to see folks that take pride in owning an RX-7.

Hope you can make it to Florida soon and get the oil flowing. Dont let it sit idle too long.....

Again, great car.
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Originally Posted by existanzrx7
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I dont think the center section changed in the 99spec Fd’s. I think this is just a cosmetic upgrade. Can anyone verify the center section being like the 99spec FD’s?
You sir are correct. A few years back while i was in japan (US Army stationed there) i picked up a full set of 99 Spec lights. Heck, i didnt even have an Rx7 at the time, but i knew then, i would own one, and heck i do. The centers have not changed. Sadly from storage all 3 pieces are slightly scratched up and i just have sat down to polish them back up to install them on the car. One day i will. Hopefully soon.
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That looks great. I need to do that to my center section.
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Originally Posted by FierceAlien
You sir are correct. A few years back while i was in japan (US Army stationed there) i picked up a full set of 99 Spec lights. Heck, i didnt even have an Rx7 at the time, but i knew then, i would own one, and heck i do. The centers have not changed. Sadly from storage all 3 pieces are slightly scratched up and i just have sat down to polish them back up to install them on the car. One day i will. Hopefully soon.
I was always under the impression that the '99+ FD's had lines that segmented the middle portion of the rear tail lights?
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The tails do have lines segmenting the sections I believe but the center section is the same from 92-02 as far as I have seen on the 3 that I have.
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I personaly dont like the look of the center section, i am going to just spray over it. I just have the lights unpluged for now.
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In my opinion it'd be safer to plug back in the mid-section. The more lights the driver sees behind you the safer for your car.

Just my 2 cents.



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