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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 03:47 PM
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Q On E36 Lights

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whats going on i keep seening 3rd gen with the e36 lights and so i was thinking doing the switch over and i was wondering wil the lights fit in or do they need some custom fitting .also why im on the topic of light is their clear tail light for our max
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 03:54 PM
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the e36 ights require some modification to fit. it's not too hard though.
there's no euro or altezza tailights for the 3rd gen maxima. it's a blessing not a curse. the only thing you can go to alter the tailights is; tint them, remove orange turn signal lense, or just do a tailight swap.
Old Dec 7, 2004 | 04:19 PM
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I'm thinking of tinting tailights too. As well as clear "corners" (which is not so simple).
Old Dec 7, 2004 | 05:30 PM
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to do the E36 conversion is fairly simple. took me 3hrs. to do. as for the taillights i would agree with -shock211- just do mod i did and some others did to their taillights which u can see it on my cardomain site on the last page for the turnsignals and reverse lights but u will need the '92-'94 GXE or SE tails to do this mod. i would take the SE tails over the GXE tails cuz they r tinted and don't have the chrome trim.
Old Dec 7, 2004 | 06:39 PM
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The E36's need custom fitting as everyone has said. If you get the U.S. spec ones, they will fit in easier, and you can reuse the stock headlight bracket. These have the plastic light housing cover. The euro spec e36's will take alot more work (mine took me ~24 hours), as they are much bigger and require more cutting. You cannot use the factory bracket to mount them. The advantages to using this setup is that they are bigger (no gaps), have a glass housing, and they have greater light output.
Old Dec 7, 2004 | 07:06 PM
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I sell the USDM E36s brand new.
Old Dec 7, 2004 | 07:44 PM
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About tail lights, i can't stand the 3rd gen's, SE or GXE, so i'm copied shavedmax and got some WRX tails.
Old Dec 8, 2004 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by therealgoon9
About tail lights, i can't stand the 3rd gen's, SE or GXE, so i'm copied shavedmax and got some WRX tails.
u act like he just stuck them in there, he did alot of fabrication to the back to make them work. post pics when youre done.
Old Dec 8, 2004 | 07:49 AM
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I'm gonna put ZR1 tailights on mine
Old Dec 8, 2004 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by internetautomar
I'm gonna put ZR1 tailights on mine
LOL! Noooo! Go with the supra tails.
Old Dec 8, 2004 | 08:19 PM
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u guys r insane.
Old Dec 9, 2004 | 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by GRNMAXDMON
u guys r insane.
what?
you don't think it'd be pimp to put ZR-1 tails in the bumper?
Old Dec 9, 2004 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by internetautomar
what?
you don't think it'd be pimp to put ZR-1 tails in the bumper?
hell no!!!























I would put the caddy tails instead.
Old Dec 9, 2004 | 12:28 PM
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I think they'd look a bit too tall,


unless you put them on a slant
Old Dec 9, 2004 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by internetautomar
I think they'd look a bit too tall,


unless you put them on a slant

yeah i know i just left the slant part out. i figured u knew what i was talkin' about.
Old Dec 9, 2004 | 01:20 PM
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japanese slant \ /
Old Dec 9, 2004 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by internetautomar
japanese slant \ /

now that is pimp
Old Dec 11, 2004 | 12:24 AM
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ya when i was doing som looking around and i could not find tail light for the 34d gen i was thinking about the 2003 honda accord tail light or i like the wrx light that i found on a gold max the other day on cardomain they look pimp but thanx for the info about the e36
also what would you like for the e36 lights (internetautomar)
let me know and i will see also find out what the shiping to orlando fl to if that not problem thanks
Old Dec 11, 2004 | 09:07 AM
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he has a website, they are 150 plus shipping from his site (i think they are hella), he has a shopping cart and everything on it, even though the beauty lies somewhere else.

here is a link to some of my pics, the pics are gargantuous 5megapixels.

http://www.vintcondition.com/maxima/

have fun with yours, i did.
Old Dec 11, 2004 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by tripleGmax
he has a website, they are 150 plus shipping from his site (i think they are hella), he has a shopping cart and everything on it, even though the beauty lies somewhere else.
they are Hella lights (DOT approved OE etc.)
and what does "even though the beauty lies somewhere else." mean?
Old Dec 14, 2004 | 09:44 AM
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i love the headlights eaxactly how much work is involved would i be able to do it myself or have a body show help me cause i have a freind that works at a body shop!
Old Dec 14, 2004 | 09:46 AM
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what year of these should i get if i get them out of a used car
Old Dec 14, 2004 | 09:52 AM
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dude quit post whoring!

second
http://www.geocities.com/bmwconversion/

and before you post again, i would suggest reading stickies its easy to get flamed.

http://www.angelfire.com/trek/tko/bmw_conversion/

http://www.geocities.com/craigbrace/

just get e-36 headlights then you cant go wrong. took me like 8 hours to do it, and im just a regular smart left hander.


Originally Posted by internetautomar
they are Hella lights (DOT approved OE etc.)
and what does "even though the beauty lies somewhere else." mean?
i meant that your website is ugly, but it works. and i know i know, you didnt design it to win best looking website.

Old Dec 14, 2004 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by internetautomar
they are Hella lights (DOT approved OE etc.)
and what does "even though the beauty lies somewhere else." mean?
He means that your website is archaic... needs some beautifying.

It definitely is NOT rice; it has all go, but no show.

Brian
Old Dec 14, 2004 | 01:51 PM
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well, I know parts better than I know graphic design.
I am working on an upgrade to it though.
any one have suggestions or want to volunteer some time?
Old Dec 14, 2004 | 01:55 PM
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ill volunteer some time for some lowering springs or a bumper.

Old Dec 14, 2004 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by tripleGmax
ill volunteer some time for some lowering springs
Patience I'm working on something better.
Old Dec 14, 2004 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by internetautomar
well, I know parts better than I know graphic design.
I am working on an upgrade to it though.
any one have suggestions or want to volunteer some time?
same as tripleGmax I am willing to barter.

Check out:

www.geolabs.com
www.marketingtoniches.com
Old Dec 14, 2004 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by internetautomar
Patience I'm working on something better.


heheheh, you have that mad science tone.
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