Welcome to the 2GNT Forum!
Home Site Background Info & Specs Mods & Tech Info CAPS Part Reviews Donate 2GNT Stickers
Search Printer-friendly copy 1 User in Chat
Top 2GNT Technical Interior/Exterior topic #76830
View in linear mode

Subject: "What should I do w/ the rear tails?" Previous topic | Next topic
Super20GSep-13-04 05:15 AM
Old School 2GNTer
2545 posts, 		Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#76830, "Poll question: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
Sep-13-04 05:19 AM by Super20G

          

Well, the car came with the clear tails in the pic below... I sold them, got the altezza's when they were the thing(and i was a moron) and painted the center to match the car... I really dont think it looks 'too' bad... but I want your guys oppinions... Its hard to make the tails look nice with a stock red eclipse rear i think... You know what I mean... like some color cars, stock rears look SEXY.. like silver.. or blue for example... If you have any photo's of yours, or other ideas, please post them. Red cars only though for the most part...

I am trying to get my car a little lower on the radar... the Road Race Engineering liscenplate frame is gone now... and I figured it might be time for hte altezza's to say farewell?


Poll result (23 votes)
Clear L&R tails, center painted (2 votes)Vote
Altezza L&R tails, center painted (1 votes)Vote
Stock L&R tails, center painted (17 votes)Vote
Other, Exlpain... (3 votes)Vote
(0 votes)Vote
(0 votes)Vote

  

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Replies to this topic
RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, SILVERNT, Sep-13-04 05:31 AM, #1
RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, FlyinEsi, Sep-13-04 05:49 AM, #2
      RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, Aggression, Sep-13-04 06:06 AM, #3
           RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, sonikbewm, Sep-13-04 08:15 AM, #4
                RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, Super20G, Sep-13-04 10:23 AM, #5
                RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, scirio, Sep-13-04 10:34 AM, #6
                     RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, CrazyEclipse, Sep-13-04 12:15 PM, #7
                RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, Will, Sep-18-04 05:18 AM, #8
RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, WarnerC, Sep-13-04 11:22 AM, #9
RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, sonikbewm, Sep-13-04 12:37 PM, #10
      RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, Super20G, Sep-13-04 01:14 PM, #11
           RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, sonikbewm, Sep-13-04 01:16 PM, #12
                RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, 97gsx, Sep-13-04 01:37 PM, #13
                     RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, Super20G, Sep-13-04 05:41 PM, #14
                          RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, WarnerC, Sep-13-04 05:43 PM, #15
                               RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, Super20G, Sep-13-04 05:46 PM, #16
                                    RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, EvMan2345, Sep-13-04 07:08 PM, #17
                                         RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, Jarrad_GST, Sep-13-04 07:56 PM, #18
                                              RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, 95_ESi_Person, Sep-13-04 09:30 PM, #19
                                                   RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, Super20G, Sep-14-04 07:15 AM, #20
                                                        RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, Dont_need_8, Sep-14-04 03:43 PM, #21
                                                             RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, Super20G, Sep-16-04 09:29 AM, #22
                                                                  RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, 97gsx, Sep-16-04 10:10 AM, #23
                                                                  RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, Aggression, Sep-18-04 06:01 AM, #24
                                                                       RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, DarkTalon, Sep-27-04 03:18 PM, #25
                                                                  RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, sonikbewm, Sep-18-04 09:27 AM, #26
                                                                       RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, HipHop615, Sep-19-04 06:40 AM, #27
RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, xSiNxOfxSiLeNcEx, Sep-26-04 07:22 AM, #28
RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?, EcLIpsInEmCEe7, Sep-27-04 04:05 PM, #29

SILVERNTSep-13-04 05:31 AM
Member since Oct 05th 2002
4543 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#76831, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 0

          

stock, definately. our tailights werent meant to be removed

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
FlyinEsiSep-13-04 05:49 AM
Donating 2GNT member
5187 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#76832, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 1



          

Stock tails are seckzy IMO

___________________________________

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
AggressionSep-13-04 06:06 AM
Old School 2GNTer
3025 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#76833, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 2



          

If my car was red I would rock the stock tails. But since red is not in my color scheme, that is the only reason I don't have my stock tails on.

I say put the stockies back on with the painted center peice.

--------------------


- 05 Subaru STi
- 97 eclipse gs (289whp w/ 276tq)

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
sonikbewmSep-13-04 08:15 AM
Member since Dec 01st 2001
4011 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#76837, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 3



          

Stock tails with the letters pulled off the center piece. It looks kind of funny with the stock tails and the red painted center piece.



Jason
'11 Ford Mustang GT/CS
'11 Ford Mustang V6 6-Speed (SOLD)
'04 Nissan 350z Touring (SOLD)
'95 Turbo Eclipse GS (SOLD and will be missed)
'90 Talon TSi AWD (SOLD)

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
Super20GSep-13-04 10:23 AM
Old School 2GNTer
2545 posts, 		Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#76841, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 4
 Sep-13-04 10:35 AM by Super20G

          

eh.. i gave the stock 3 piece set away to a fellow 2gnter for free, lol... whoops! anyone want to pass the karma back my way, heh..

Man, that looks nice...

Anyone have pics of the stock left and right with the center color matched (red)? But i think your right, the whole 3 piece assembly looks nice debadged.

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                    
scirioSep-13-04 10:34 AM
Member since May 13th 2002
1637 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#76842, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 5
 Sep-13-04 10:34 AM by scirio



          

Smoke your all clears. That would be badass on your car. It would go witht teh stock headlamps, tints and the tails would complete that look. And its not ugly like altezas. Altezas remind me of genital warts and a smooth body.

AIM - scirio

Originally posted by a drunk DSMRoadster
drink now and nafter goddanti! celebaeration birches!

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                        
CrazyEclipseSep-13-04 12:15 PM
Member since Jul 30th 2002
2503 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#76847, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 6

          

Originally posted by scirio
Smoke your all clears.


Give that a try IMO


Broken right now emoji Blah

08:48:53pm EclipseRST> crazy has anybody ever mistaken you for a chick on the boards
08:49:04pm turbo8u> LOL
08:49:07pm CrazyEclipse> i am a chick, you choad
08:49:09pm turbo8u> owned

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
WillSep-18-04 05:18 AM
Old School 2GNTer
153 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#77049, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 4

          

Originally posted by sonikbewm
Stock tails with the letters pulled off the center piece. It looks kind of funny with the stock tails and the red painted center piece.



you still have the letterings???


----------
Will
99 GS
2GNT Member #51

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

WarnerCSep-13-04 11:22 AM
Member since May 08th 2004
618 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#76845, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 0

          

your car would look hot with stocks tails and a painted center.

Don't work for the system, Let the system work for you.

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
sonikbewmSep-13-04 12:37 PM
Member since Dec 01st 2001
4011 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#76849, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 9



          

Really dark and old picture with my old digital camera but you can see how weird it looks with the painted center piece.



Jason
'11 Ford Mustang GT/CS
'11 Ford Mustang V6 6-Speed (SOLD)
'04 Nissan 350z Touring (SOLD)
'95 Turbo Eclipse GS (SOLD and will be missed)
'90 Talon TSi AWD (SOLD)

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
Super20GSep-13-04 01:14 PM
Old School 2GNTer
2545 posts, 		Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#76850, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 10

          

3 piece stockers all across, debadged is how it is going down, it looks like... I appreciate the help guys, should have posted before my dumbass ordered altezzas.

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
sonikbewmSep-13-04 01:16 PM
Member since Dec 01st 2001
4011 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#76851, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 11
 Sep-13-04 01:18 PM by sonikbewm



          

Glad I could help you out. I might have a spare set of stock tails, I'll have to check.

Jason
'11 Ford Mustang GT/CS
'11 Ford Mustang V6 6-Speed (SOLD)
'04 Nissan 350z Touring (SOLD)
'95 Turbo Eclipse GS (SOLD and will be missed)
'90 Talon TSi AWD (SOLD)

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
97gsxSep-13-04 01:37 PM
Member since Aug 23rd 2004
105 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#76853, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 12
 Sep-13-04 01:39 PM by 97gsx

          

Some tails for cheap:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33716&item=7921600098&rd=1

all stock emoji

if you like the altezza their are ones with cf in the back:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33716&item=7921834560&rd=1


'97 GSX (4g63)
99 front facia/Big 16g turbo, 16psi/custom intercooler piping/turbo xs dual stage boost controler/greddy bov/MSD 8.5mm superconductor wires/NGK plugs/18" hyper black rims w/chrome lip/aem drilled and slotted rotors/front upper and rear lower anti-sway bars/test pipe/magnaflow highflow cat/cat back exhaust/eibach springs/ground control coil-overs/1600lbs act clutch/organic flywheel/zeotronics digital air/fuel readout/autometer sportcomp boost and cobalt egt gauges

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                    
Super20GSep-13-04 05:41 PM
Old School 2GNTer
2545 posts, 		Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#76867, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 13
 Sep-13-04 05:44 PM by Super20G

          

JWoodley is hooking me up with a 3 piece stock set for a good price. I hate to see the painted center go because it is so clean, so I might try it and see what I think about it..

second thought, it does look better with all 3 stock pieces, and not the center painted i think.... thats for the pics and insight! de-rice and stealth mode is under way.

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                        
WarnerCSep-13-04 05:43 PM
Member since May 08th 2004
618 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#76868, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 14

          

how much was your spoiler from stillen?

Don't work for the system, Let the system work for you.

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                            
Super20GSep-13-04 05:46 PM
Old School 2GNTer
2545 posts, 		Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#76869, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 15
 Sep-13-04 06:02 PM by Super20G

          

came w/ the car dood, sorry... i bought it off my buddy that was into the rice scene.. err.. show scene... it was sponsored by a few companies, etc... had lots of money in dumb shit on it, so i sold most of it and put a lot back into the engine/trans... and the rest in other mods that fit my style... i kept the spoiler and front tho cause i think they are the hottest out there, on a red car atleast...

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                                
EvMan2345Sep-13-04 07:08 PM
Old School 2GNTer
1888 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#76871, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 16

          

heres my setup w/ clears- i get alot of compliments on it, the red accents the car nicely in my opinion


Evan B
97 GS
90 GSX
Stamford CT
EvMan2345@aol.com

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                                    
Jarrad_GSTSep-13-04 07:56 PM
Member since Jun 24th 2002
650 posts, 		Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#76872, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 17

          

This is what I did with my red car but try to think of using VHT nite shades and making a different design would be cool. I first started with all black tail lights that lit up red at night fine, but I got warned by the cops that if it cant been seen 500 yards away, then he was going to write me up. Well I sold them and did this instead. I like it alot and at night looks even more impressive.


http://community.webshots.com/photo/108193535/108194069QisVJG

97' GST(4G63)
Evo 16G Eclipse

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                                        
95_ESi_PersonSep-13-04 09:30 PM
Member since Sep 16th 2002
3260 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#76873, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 18

          

do a talon rear end conversion.... talon rear ends are much better looking in my opinion.

__________________________________
-Ryan

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                                            
Super20GSep-14-04 07:15 AM
Old School 2GNTer
2545 posts, 		Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#76878, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 19

          

wow, more options, emoji

Well, I already bought and paid for a set of stockers, so i am gonna try that for awhile i guess, maby play with it again down the road.

BTW, my whole trunk is a fiberglass enclosure with like 4 boxes off of it, 3 amp mounts and a a sub box, it is heavy as hell, and I have to lift the mother out enough to get to the tail lights... justa FYI, it takes me 2-3 hrs if i am doing REAL good to swap tails, haha... someday, the enclosure will go...

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                                                
Dont_need_8Sep-14-04 03:43 PM
Member since Aug 31st 2002
197 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#76900, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 20
 Sep-14-04 03:45 PM by Dont_need_8

          

I went back to stockers, I did like the Altezzas on my red car. Please don't hate me.

Before:



Check signature for after.

AEM CAI, AFX Underdrive Pulley, Greddy Header, Tsudo N1 2.5 stainless catback, Homemade groundwire kit
17" Fondmetal 6500, Tokico Illuminas, Eibach Pro Kit Springs, Front Upper Strut Bar, Baer Track System, Drum to Disc, RMDSM Anti-sway bars front and rear.

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                                                    
Super20GSep-16-04 09:29 AM
Old School 2GNTer
2545 posts, 		Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#76971, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 21
 Sep-16-04 09:30 AM by Super20G

          

How is this emoji Much better?

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                                                        
97gsxSep-16-04 10:10 AM
Member since Aug 23rd 2004
105 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#76972, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 22

          

looks glorious


'97 GSX (4g63)
99 front facia/Big 16g turbo, 16psi/custom intercooler piping/turbo xs dual stage boost controler/greddy bov/MSD 8.5mm superconductor wires/NGK plugs/18" hyper black rims w/chrome lip/aem drilled and slotted rotors/front upper and rear lower anti-sway bars/test pipe/magnaflow highflow cat/cat back exhaust/eibach springs/ground control coil-overs/1600lbs act clutch/organic flywheel/zeotronics digital air/fuel readout/autometer sportcomp boost and cobalt egt gauges

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                                                            
AggressionSep-18-04 06:01 AM
Old School 2GNTer
3025 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#77050, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 23



          

This is something I don't think I have seen and would look good since your center peice is already painted.

Crack open your Altezza's and take them in to get the chrome part painted the color of your car. So it would look all red inside but still have the clear altezza lense on it.

It would be the first one that I know of, and I think it would look sweet too.

Just an idea, I like to do things differently so, this is my 2 sense.

--------------------


- 05 Subaru STi
- 97 eclipse gs (289whp w/ 276tq)

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                                                                
DarkTalonSep-27-04 03:18 PM
Member since Jul 24th 2003
1142 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#77369, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 24



          

Originally posted by Aggression
This is something I don't think I have seen and would look good since your center peice is already painted. Crack open your Altezza's and take them in to get the chrome part painted the color of your car. So it would look all red inside but still have the clear altezza lense on it. It would be the first one that I know of, and I think it would look sweet too. Just an idea, I like to do things differently so, this is my 2 sense.


not QUITE what he said..but close (carbon fiber look tails on a black car with a painted centerpiece)




R.I.P. 1997-2006 thanks to a Honda in the wrong lane. emoji

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                                                        
sonikbewmSep-18-04 09:27 AM
Member since Dec 01st 2001
4011 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#77055, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 22



          

Originally posted by Super20G
How is this emoji Much better?


Looks much better. emoji

Jason
'11 Ford Mustang GT/CS
'11 Ford Mustang V6 6-Speed (SOLD)
'04 Nissan 350z Touring (SOLD)
'95 Turbo Eclipse GS (SOLD and will be missed)
'90 Talon TSi AWD (SOLD)

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                                                            
HipHop615Sep-19-04 06:40 AM
Member since Sep 14th 2003
2333 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#77086, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 26

          

Originally posted by sonikbewm
Originally posted by Super20G How is this emoji Much better?
Looks much better. emoji


Yes I agree a lot better.



Parts 4 Sale:

BRAND NEW Unorthodox UDP - $150 Shipped OBO
NEW C-Wings Carbon Fiber Double Sided TD3000GT Hood - $450 OBO (Problem with Underside)
Used OEM Carbon Fiber Hood (Sale Pending)
Tenzo Type 2 Silencers (GI)
Autometer Phantom Boost Gauge - $39 Shipped OBO
Single 12" Sub Box - $20 OBO
Used FMIC 22x8x2.5 - $100 Shipped OBO
95 Heater Core - $35 Shipped OBO
94-97 Acura Integra Blitz Front - $75 OBO
97-01 Honda Prelude BW Rear - $75 OBO

Just Ask Q's & Make Offers (IM IN SO. CALI) HipHop615@yahoo.com

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

xSiNxOfxSiLeNcExSep-26-04 07:22 AM
Member since Mar 23rd 2004
54 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#77321, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 0
 Sep-26-04 07:23 AM by xSiNxOfxSiLeNcEx



          

Heres a pic of the clear/smoked tails, should look better with the turbo wing and when the cars painted







http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/545873

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
EcLIpsInEmCEe7Sep-27-04 04:05 PM
Old School 2GNTer
1607 posts, 		Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#77370, "RE: What should I do w/ the rear tails?"
In response to Reply # 28



          

looks perfect that way my friend.

-matt

97 Eclipse GS-T with 6-bolt engine

  
Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Top 2GNT Technical Interior/Exterior topic #76830 Previous topic | Next topic
   

Powered by DCForum+ Version 2.2
Copyright 1997-2005 DCScripts.com, Copyright 2005-2026 2gnt.com
Generated in 0.077 seconds, executing 74 queries.