does any1 in so cal still do the 99 spec tail light conversion?

 

I'm sure someone does, if not i'm sure there are people just a little bit north of you that'll do them too. But you should try posting in the west section for best results.

 

why not do it your self i found the how to and did it myself and it was actually pretty easy. brian

 

its super easy to do.... im sure you can figure it out

 

write ups? its not that easy to do with just "im sure you can do it yourself"

 

or just buy one from ebay. there's always someone selling the JDM original ones for average $100 to $300. depending on the seller. I got mine for $140 after shipping and it was in great condition. You ensure the authentic look versus the chance of screwing up the edges of the circle if u were to open it up and try to paint the inside yourself.

 

a write up

http://www.jsott.com/rx-7/lights/index.html

 

a few pics ,and yes it was very easy so long as you follow the directions.

 

wow 3 white FD owners posted in a row, ownage!


thanks all rotor you rawk !

 

the conversion looks just as good as the real one...too bad i already bought mine

 

I have converted ones but I still think the originals are a little nicer

 

ive seen the "jdm" ones on ebay, but their always before 99 so what good is that?? haha..im sure they get some i just never happen to see any

 

huh?

 

The circle tails started in 1996 in Japan.

 

apparently you read jibirish better than I do

 

Yea, I'm use to it.

 

Hi

The link doesn't seem to work???

Regards

Maria xXx🥰

 

Hi

Does anyone have at the dimensions of the circles...

Each circle diameter
The distance to the out side edges of each circle left /right /top/bottom and between the two circles as i wasn't to try to DIY

Many thanks for any replies

Warm regards

Maria
UK

 

 

https://www.draklore.com/shop/fd3s-diy-templates

 

My friend did, and I don't know the details, but he says it was a good decision. I'm actually a little frustrated that I can't understand anything about my car. I'm a good driver, but figuring out the car has always been too difficult for me

 

 

Since we are reviving old threads….

I attempted to do the conversion back in 2010 or so and being a stupid 19 year old I warped the outer lenses.

Hear me out before you flame me…. Does anyone know if these hideous knock off housing lenses could be removed and put on an OE housing?

It would appear the days of 99 spec housings being on ebay for $100-300 are long gone.

From the pictures i cant tell if they are similar or totally different.

 

Maybe that's okay for a girl, but I feel silly constantly asking my guy friends for help. I couldn't even get the interior LED lights installed, even though everyone thinks it's an easy task. What do you guys think? Should I do some reading, or is there any courses out there? IDK, I just want to feel confident in this endeavor. Any suggestions? I'm desperate!

 

Your friend did what exactly… taillight conversion?
That’s a pretty involve modification imo. To the extent that, some years ago there were a couple of members who with practice and experience were doing it as a side-gig for other members. So don’t beat yourself up too bad for not being comfortable taking it on.
Instead of worrying about modding taillights and installing LEDs, maybe just focus on learning to maintain the car properly if you want to “figure out the car”. Download the Factory Service Manual and learn the search function and you’ll ‘understand the car’.