95/96 clear tails vs. 97-99 clear tails
09-12-2009, 08:32 PM
#1
95/96 clear tails vs. 97-99 clear tails
so I know theres the red/clear tails for a 97+ and also there are slightly different clear tails for a 95/96. The red clear tails for a 97+ are nice, but kinda plain IMHO.
these kind they make for a 95/96
http://www.buyautolights.com/1995199...ar-p-9621.html
and here are the 97-99 ones.
http://www.drivenbystyle.com/9799-ni...r-p-55701.html
obviously there is a cosmetic difference, the 95/96 ones look much better imo. Is there a way to make the 97-99 clear tails look like the 95/96 ones, cuz I cant seem to find them like these ANYWHERE. anyone know? thanks.
these kind they make for a 95/96
http://www.buyautolights.com/1995199...ar-p-9621.html
and here are the 97-99 ones.
http://www.drivenbystyle.com/9799-ni...r-p-55701.html
obviously there is a cosmetic difference, the 95/96 ones look much better imo. Is there a way to make the 97-99 clear tails look like the 95/96 ones, cuz I cant seem to find them like these ANYWHERE. anyone know? thanks.
09-12-2009, 09:47 PM
#2
so I know theres the red/clear tails for a 97+ and also there are slightly different clear tails for a 95/96. The red clear tails for a 97+ are nice, but kinda plain IMHO.
these kind they make for a 95/96
http://www.buyautolights.com/1995199...ar-p-9621.html
and here are the 97-99 ones.
http://www.drivenbystyle.com/9799-ni...r-p-55701.html
obviously there is a cosmetic difference, the 95/96 ones look much better imo. Is there a way to make the 97-99 clear tails look like the 95/96 ones, cuz I cant seem to find them like these ANYWHERE. anyone know? thanks.
these kind they make for a 95/96
http://www.buyautolights.com/1995199...ar-p-9621.html
and here are the 97-99 ones.
http://www.drivenbystyle.com/9799-ni...r-p-55701.html
obviously there is a cosmetic difference, the 95/96 ones look much better imo. Is there a way to make the 97-99 clear tails look like the 95/96 ones, cuz I cant seem to find them like these ANYWHERE. anyone know? thanks.
They're called "diamond cut" or something and look out of place on most all Maximas.
09-12-2009, 09:52 PM
#3
well I know that the inners from a 95/96 wont fit a 97+, but I was just wondering if there was any kind of diamond cut type like these for a 97+, cuz I love the way it looks my boy has em on his 96 with some SMD / LED bulbs and I think it looks really good...
09-12-2009, 09:54 PM
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09-13-2009, 05:04 AM
#7
The only reason those 95-96 red/clears were made is because the amber is built in to the OEM tails (I think that is well established on this forum). Quite a number of years ago APC made all clears. If you were able to get your hands on them then you could open them up and paint the inside. There was a member who did this and his name was David L. That's why you see DavidL red/clears. The APC all clears weren't DOT approved and they had to stop production and that's why the DavidL red/clears were fetching upwards of $250. Since the 97-99 taillights simply had an insert, there was never a need to make diamond cut red/clear taillights like there was for the 95-96.
09-13-2009, 06:34 AM
#8
They look great and line right up. Not sure what he been smoking.
They look out of place only if you have dull paint on your car. You dont want your tails to out shine your car.
09-13-2009, 06:36 AM
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09-13-2009, 07:09 AM
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No, the inners from the 95/96 won't fit on a 97-99 trunk lid.
The davidL tails are different from the diamond cut ones in your link - davidL tails look more like 97/99 red/clears, with the translucent pillowed lenses.
The davidL tails are different from the diamond cut ones in your link - davidL tails look more like 97/99 red/clears, with the translucent pillowed lenses.
09-13-2009, 02:26 PM
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09-13-2009, 02:58 PM
#14
I bought this ones 2 years ago I like them pretty clean
Had no problem with the fitment But had to make my own light bulb sockets
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-96...=p4506.c0.m245
Had no problem with the fitment But had to make my own light bulb sockets
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-96...=p4506.c0.m245
09-13-2009, 03:03 PM
#15
13-14 year old cars are going to have dull paint. Getting "diamond red clears" is going to make them stand out. All my opinion of course, but there aren't that many people that I've seen using them. Most people if they really want to upgrade do the 97+ conversion.
09-19-2009, 12:52 PM
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09-19-2009, 07:34 PM
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09-19-2009, 08:39 PM
#23
for the 95/96 look you need tyhe 95/96 trunk,tails and harness
for the 97/99 look you need the 97-99 trunk,tails,and harness without all those necessary components you will not be 100% complete
for the 97/99 look you need the 97-99 trunk,tails,and harness without all those necessary components you will not be 100% complete
09-20-2009, 01:22 PM
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09-21-2009, 07:34 PM
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i personally like the 97-99 red and clear tails or the smoked tails...i was going to convert my 95 to a 97-99 rear end but i just smoked out my amber and clear top part on my 95 tail lights and now i think their awesome
...its dark out now but ill post pics of them tomorrow morning
...its dark out now but ill post pics of them tomorrow morning
09-29-2009, 10:38 AM
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