99 Spec real deal tailights...how to tell
05-07-05, 05:15 AM
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99 Spec real deal tailights...how to tell
how do you tell if the fd rear taillights are real deal or the fake converted ones
ive seen some clean conversion jobs that look identical to the real ones
is there a different manufacture molded on the jdm ones or are they physically identical?
ive seen some clean conversion jobs that look identical to the real ones
is there a different manufacture molded on the jdm ones or are they physically identical?
05-07-05, 03:08 PM
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I've never seen a converted set that I couldn't tell were fake. Usually, the circles are unevenly spaced and/or sized. Also, I'm not sure if I can describe it, but just the way the inside looks. If I remember correctly, there's a vertical line in between the 2 brake lights and the turn signal. I'm fairly sure that a converted set doesn't have this. If you want real 99 Spec tails and don't want to pay full price, PM '98 Type RS (Adam). He was able to find a nice used set for me, and I saved like $200 bucks (IIRC).
05-08-05, 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by travisorus rex
The three round "cutouts" on the real lights somewhat "bulge out" if I am not mistaken.
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/round-tail-lights-real-not-355973/
On the homemade mask and spray paint jobs, light will bleed a bit on the edges.
05-08-05, 03:09 AM
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Originally Posted by pianoprodigy
I've never seen a converted set that I couldn't tell were fake. Usually, the circles are unevenly spaced and/or sized. Also, I'm not sure if I can describe it, but just the way the inside looks. If I remember correctly, there's a vertical line in between the 2 brake lights and the turn signal. I'm fairly sure that a converted set doesn't have this. If you want real 99 Spec tails and don't want to pay full price, PM '98 Type RS (Adam). He was able to find a nice used set for me, and I saved like $200 bucks (IIRC).
hopefully he can bring me some good news
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05-08-05, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jic
yeah thats the one im trying to pick up, but i want to make sure theyre real deal
they look real, but you never know
just wanted to make sure with you guys
and do you think 340 for a set of 99 spec tails a good buy?
05-09-05, 01:46 PM
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imho, if it is that difficult to tell the difference, I would just pick up a set of fabricated taillights. I converted my own for what, $4? I did my friend's lights for free. This is unless you want genuine tailights..
05-09-05, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Quickfini
^ My original 94 taillights have circles traced out that are bulged out too, so it's not only 99 ones.
then they werent original. but if you went to mazda today and asked for lights for your car thats what they would give you. instead of making the smooth lenses ones they used to, they sell the 99 spec ones without the black paint around the bulged circles.
05-09-05, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by overkill
imho, if it is that difficult to tell the difference, I would just pick up a set of fabricated taillights. I converted my own for what, $4? I did my friend's lights for free. This is unless you want genuine tailights..
Side by side you can tell when just looking at them.
05-09-05, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by prew
then they werent original. but if you went to mazda today and asked for lights for your car thats what they would give you. instead of making the smooth lenses ones they used to, they sell the 99 spec ones without the black paint around the bulged circles.
05-09-05, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SpeedKing
jic: Since you're in the Bay Area, check out this listing:
http://www.craigslist.org/sfc/pts/71744314.html
Seller is in Frisco.
http://www.craigslist.org/sfc/pts/71744314.html
Seller is in Frisco.
05-09-05, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by jic
cool, i picked them up and they look MINT
im just hoping stock bulb harnesses will fit into them w/o modification
And BTW, the lights are "plug n play". Open your hatch, remove the 3 screws on each corner, pop the triangular pieces off, then slide the right taillight to the right (parallel to the ground) to remove it. (Slight effort required) Do likewise w/ the left. The bulbs just twist off to remove. It's a piece of cake - you'll see.
05-09-05, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by SpeedKing
Nice. Did you get a good deal on 'em?
And BTW, the lights are "plug n play". Open your hatch, remove the 3 screws on each corner, pop the triangular pieces off, then slide the right taillight to the right (parallel to the ground) to remove it. (Slight effort required) Do likewise w/ the left. The bulbs just twist off to remove. It's a piece of cake - you'll see.
And BTW, the lights are "plug n play". Open your hatch, remove the 3 screws on each corner, pop the triangular pieces off, then slide the right taillight to the right (parallel to the ground) to remove it. (Slight effort required) Do likewise w/ the left. The bulbs just twist off to remove. It's a piece of cake - you'll see.
now all i need for the exterior is the oem side skirts..which was sold locally too
i missed out
05-10-05, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by overkill
imho, if it is that difficult to tell the difference, I would just pick up a set of fabricated taillights. I converted my own for what, $4? I did my friend's lights for free. This is unless you want genuine tailights..
05-11-05, 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by vinayp
overkill, would you be willing to fix my taillights that were (poorly) converted by rzograbian? His ended up fogging really badly. I refuse to deal with him anymore since he has a tendency to ignore PMs and grossly underestimate the turnaround time.
When he first posted on doing these conversions, I was interested and asked for his phone number to see if he was legit. I talked to him, and he sounded like some dopey high school kid, so I passed. I ended up paying a lot more ($400) for a new authentic set of +96 lights but it's well worth it to me than waste my time and go through all the hassle of redoing a half-*** job.
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