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View Poll Results: how good do u think the stock tail lights look on the zx?
i like them very much they look good
36.11%
they are ok, havnt really payed attention
22.22%
dont like them that much but not enough to do anything about it
22.22%
i think they arte one of the worst looking part on the car
19.44%
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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Thumbs down tail lights 280zx

poll, i hope this is right, how many ppl are happy with the stock tail lights of the zx? i think they look terrible
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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i voted for the one that is misspelled pretty bad.... and only for that reason. lol!!!!!!!! ROFL ROFLCOPTER
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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z32 has the best tail lights! it has the best everything!
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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these are really easy to make and put any flat mount light u want in it

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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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I like the stock 280ZX taillights. I guess I am just more into original parts. To each his own..
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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I have not seen a good version of authentic looking skyline tail lights on a Z yet. Maybe I just didn't search well enough?
I keep thinking about what to do with the tail lights, but haven't decided on anything yet.
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 10:39 PM
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you would have to bring thetail light area flush with the edge of the rear quarter and then french them in which would be alot of work.
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Niku-Sama
you would have to bring thetail light area flush with the edge of the rear quarter and then french them in which would be alot of work.

Take some welding to do it right. Not sure it would be too hard, but it could look pretty cool.
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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I think the older 79-81 ZX Taillights look way better than the 82-83 lights.

In my opinion I think I like the way the taillights look on the 87-89 300ZX the best. Your normal taillights, but the way it's the bar across I think just looks the coolest. Then it's either the Z32 or the 240Z taillights, it depends on if I'm feeling retro or newer.
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by duowing
I think the older 79-81 ZX Taillights look way better than the 82-83 lights.

In my opinion I think I like the way the taillights look on the 87-89 300ZX the best. Your normal taillights, but the way it's the bar across I think just looks the coolest. Then it's either the Z32 or the 240Z taillights, it depends on if I'm feeling retro or newer.
lol i like 82-82.. wanna trade?

i like the fararii look alikes too.. kinda

i saw a zx with r32 tails grafted on it.. it was nice

a good link for this page would be hybrids "let me see your tail light" thread

but that would be z site integration!!!!!!
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 280zx2by2
lol i like 82-82.. wanna trade?

i like the fararii look alikes too.. kinda

i saw a zx with r32 tails grafted on it.. it was nice

a good link for this page would be hybrids "let me see your tail light" thread

but that would be z site integration!!!!!!

I don't want to do that. What if the other sites have herpes? There is too much at risk. I vote for site abstinence. lmao
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 11:37 PM
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 12:01 AM
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to do lights like mine is pretty easy i wish i had pics of how i did it but only mod on the car was taking a pair of pliars and bending the lip in all the way around. as u see in my avatar<== the black part is the sheet metal i added. u can insert any light in any config just by drilling and placing flush mounts with rubber gromets i choose vette style LEDS but there are alot of other shapes and sizes for this cheapy

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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 12:12 AM
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LOL kid doesn't know how to spell ferrari
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 12:24 AM
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i bet u had to go to the garage to type that reply correctly spelling fararii huh snw lol
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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no just a fan with a brain..... Can't believe u people think I'm like rich by any means LOL
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 01:14 AM
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man i dont think your rich i just rag u cuz u made fun of my phone and 2by2 started the rich kid theme lol
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 02:27 AM
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I lived in places with less space than what is under that rich kids "Tramp"..

Rich people never think they are rich. hahahahahahaha
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 03:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Ratfink
I lived in places with less space than what is under that rich kids "Tramp"..

Rich people never think they are rich. hahahahahahaha

Dont tell snwy, but I live under his tramp 3 days a week.
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 06:32 AM
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ugh..... Weak
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 08:03 AM
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like i care how to spell fararre....


Originally Posted by Mhinrichs
Dont tell snwy, but I live under his tramp 3 days a week.
do you have to pay rent?
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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im with wildman.. the 79-81 tailights look the best on the S130...
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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I think the 280zx looks the best with either early or late tails. I think making the tail lights completely different is pointless and it takes away from the look of the car. Round tails do not fit the car whatsoever... makes it lok like a school bus imo.
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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thats where i disagree the stock lenses are the tackiest part on the car. but these are our opinions, i might p1ss ppl off when i say this but i think stock restororation is for ppl who cant create, no imagintaion/cop out, gotta be unique dont conform, rebel a lil



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