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2k-2k1 vs. 2k2-2k3 taillights. Which are better on Silver? Photoshop for comparo

Old Feb 3, 2004 | 11:30 PM
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2k-2k1 vs. 2k2-2k3 taillights. Which look better on Silver? Photoshop for comparo

What do you guys think of 2k-2k1 tails on Silver? Which do you prefer? I have my preference, but I'm curious if most agree...

Here is a photoshopped pic for comparison:

Old Feb 3, 2004 | 11:36 PM
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They both look good on silver... consider yourself lucky, but the 2k-2k1 SE tails are definately more aggressive...
Old Feb 3, 2004 | 11:43 PM
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On a light-colored Maxima, the clear housing looks better. On a dark-colored Maxima, the smoked tail lights look better.


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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 11:44 PM
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What about Polished Titanium? Can someone Photochop some 2K1 tails onto this pic?

Old Feb 4, 2004 | 01:57 AM
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I know I'm in the minority, but I like the 02-03 tails better. Only part I don't like is the amber lens. The only time I like the 00-01 better is on superblack...
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by limsandy
On a light-colored Maxima, the clear housing looks better. On a dark-colored Maxima, the smoked tail lights look better.


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You are correct.
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Triple8Sol
I know I'm in the minority, but I like the 02-03 tails better. Only part I don't like is the amber lens. The only time I like the 00-01 better is on superblack...
I agree with Triple8Sol. I swapped 00's for 03's on my grey lustre and love the new look.

I think it has to do with what look you are going for black for speed, clear for luxury. Just my .02.
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 05:28 AM
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Personally, I love the 2k-2k1 tails. It looks more aggressive than the clear ones. IMO, the clears on 2k2-2k3 almost look rice. they should have kept them black. but that's just me.
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 05:47 AM
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First thing I did on my sterling mist was to get the 2k2-2k3 tails, I think it looks great on the lighter colors as well....
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by limsandy
On a light-colored Maxima, the clear housing looks better. On a dark-colored Maxima, the smoked tail lights look better.


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this is what i used to believe...until this thread -- the 00/01 SE tails look really sharp on the 02/03's...i just hate the amber (that is why I redded it out but it's okay)

i am really split between them (maybe because i have 2k2 tails)
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by limsandy
On a light-colored Maxima, the clear housing looks better. On a dark-colored Maxima, the smoked tail lights look better.


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couldn't agree more...i swapped mine last night
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 08:31 AM
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really depends on the color, the lighter colored cars the 02/03's tails look better and the darker colors the black. The only color they both look good on is on the Glacier Pearl/ and the white they used on the 00-01's.
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by limsandy
On a light-colored Maxima, the clear housing looks better. On a dark-colored Maxima, the smoked tail lights look better.


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I agree
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 09:41 AM
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Has anyone tried to paint the inside of the 2k2/2k3 tails with darker colors?
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 10:25 AM
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Clear tail lights looks so ghey on my black Maxima.


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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Triple8Sol
I know I'm in the minority, but I like the 02-03 tails better. Only part I don't like is the amber lens. The only time I like the 00-01 better is on superblack...
I agree with that, I actually like the clears on all applications, but I do love the black tails on a black Max.
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 11:27 AM
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I like both tails, I think on my car tho I like the 2k2 tails better than the 2k1...
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 02:51 PM
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2k1 Tails on a 2k3 PolishedTitanium
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 03:18 PM
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This is on the image of lithiumax
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 03:28 PM
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Hmm.. I think without the orange, they will look better. Not really digging the Photoshop...
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by LithiuMax
Hmm.. I think without the orange, they will look better. Not really digging the Photoshop...


BTW, I think the 02-03 tails give a nice clean look compared to the 01 SE tails.
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 04:59 PM
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I like the black tails, but then again, I have a black 2k, so I'm not really impartial.
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 05:04 PM
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On a light-colored Maxima, the clear housing looks better. On a dark-colored Maxima, the smoked tail lights look better


It would even best w/o the amber falsher!!!
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Maxpat82


It would even best w/o the amber falsher!!!
Yeah...I agree. They should've made it all red.
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 05:48 PM
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I think the 02-03 lights look more expensive (luxury), the 00-01 lights more sporty. It would be nice if they came out with a black (or body color) cover for the 02-03 lights.
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 06:14 PM
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How bout this?

Alright, judging by the responses so far, it looks like the 2k3's are preferred on Silver - So, what do you guys think of this idea?? Which looks better? I have a guess...

Old Feb 4, 2004 | 06:24 PM
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I just bought a pair of 2k2 tails. I need the 2k2 bulb harness to put them in.
If anyone has an extra pair PM me. Thanks

I think they should have made the 2k2s without the amber lense.

Here are my stock 2k taillights
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 06:25 PM
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Lith - Here's a couple shots on your car:

Old Feb 4, 2004 | 06:34 PM
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2k-2k1 smoked tails only look good if you have the smoked emblems also imho
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 10:34 PM
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Thanks.. those look good, housecor.
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 10:44 PM
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Does anyone like the red tails like the 00 AND 01 gxe's came with LOL........ I didn't think so.
Old Feb 4, 2004 | 11:12 PM
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The best looking lights on the silver are the red clear photoshopped by Housecor. I'd get those if I had a silver or lighter colored car.
Old Feb 5, 2004 | 12:13 AM
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I think the smoked 2K-2K1 tails look good on the Glacier Pearls, black, and of course, Sunlit Sand (since I have one). As for the 2K2-2K3 tails, I think they look good on the silver and Titanium and Merlo's, but definitely not the black!
Old Feb 5, 2004 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by housecor
Lith - Here's a couple shots on your car:

Man that White lens 02/03 photoshop looks good, thats how they should have been!
Old Feb 5, 2004 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by MONTE 01&97 SE
Man that White lens 02/03 photoshop looks good, thats how they should have been!
Yeah, that's my favorite thus far too. I remember seeing someone on the org cleared out their blinker like my photoshop, but I can't seem to hunt it down. I know it's a very difficult project...
Old Feb 5, 2004 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by housecor
Yeah, that's my favorite thus far too. I remember seeing someone on the org cleared out their blinker like my photoshop, but I can't seem to hunt it down. I know it's a very difficult project...
Here's the thread
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ght=taillights
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