Tail Lights for MY98 RS - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

U53D · 2004-07-31, 01:43 PM

I got some clear JDM tail lights for my car ( i dont really like the carbon fiber ones... reason being is that my car is red... ) so im kinda excited.. here is what they look like:

tysonK · 2004-07-31, 02:10 PM

uh oh.

U53D · 2004-07-31, 02:11 PM

do you say that cuz its "ricer"?

Kevin M · 2004-07-31, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by U53D

do you say that cuz its "ricer"?

Ricer. And Fugly. And probably not much cheaper than REAL JDM tails, which you can get for just under $200 shipped.

sybir · 2004-07-31, 04:39 PM

Nate *has* a set of JDM taillights at the shop, for sale.

Those tailights above are the furthest thing from JDM. You are ruining a very, very unique car with common, Pep Boys-level accesories

sperry · 2004-07-31, 04:44 PM

APC called, they wanna sponsor you.

Kostamojen · 2004-07-31, 06:03 PM

Boooooooooooooooo hiss

Libila · 2004-08-01, 01:20 AM

I'm sorry to say, but if there was a thumbs down icon like on dsmtuners, I would insert it here.

Nick Koan · 2004-08-01, 01:25 AM

don't listen to these people, those lights are hot. led, well chromed, you can't go wrong there.

anyone know if I could get these to fit a Legacy?

MikeSTI · 2004-08-01, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by nKoan

don't listen to these people, those lights are hot. led, well chromed, you can't go wrong there.

anyone know if I could get these to fit a Legacy?

This would be a quick leason in - "if you like somthing buy it and forget what others think".

cant wait to see how they look on the car

MattR · 2004-08-01, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by nKoan

don't listen to these people, those lights are hot. led, well chromed, you can't go wrong there.

anyone know if I could get these to fit a Legacy?

Don;t encourage him..

U53D · 2004-08-01, 01:45 PM

i just like it cuz they are completely clear. I haven't seen anyone else with somethin' like this... thats what makes me different.

U53D · 2004-08-01, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

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Originally Posted by U53D

do you say that cuz its "ricer"?

Ricer. And Fugly. And probably not much cheaper than REAL JDM tails, which you can get for just under $200 shipped.

Just so you know kevin, i got this for ~$100 shipped

sperry · 2004-08-01, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by U53D

i just like it cuz they are completely clear. I haven't seen anyone else with somethin' like this... thats what makes me different.

The problem is, everyone else has seen somethin' like this before. On about a million Civics, Accords, Integras, Cavaliers, Sunfires, etc, and even the occational Subaru. You may think you're being unique, but you're actually being just like every one of those ricers out there that buy these things. Altezzas are basically the entry level mod into the world of rice... all you need now are washer-nozzle lights, and an unpainted body-kit.

I'm not trying to be harsh, I'm just calling it the way it is. The reason you don't see lights like that on Subarus is because the Subaru community in general is more about rally than the street racing "scene". That's why Morette style projectors are common on Subarus, but Altezza's aren't... that's why you rarely see a Subaru "slammed" on huge rims... that's why Subaru's get away w/ gold rims and hood scoops, but other cars are clowned on... etc.

Now, I don't wanna sound like someone that's trying to tell you what to do with your car. If you really love the way those things look, then throw 'em on there, and enjoy 'em! Modifiying a car should be a personal thing, and you should do things the way you want. Just remember that when you take a rare red '98 2.5RS and put Altezzas on the back, you'll be insulting a lot of the old-school Subaru fans.

IMO, the stock tails on your car are fine, and if you really want to change them, the only option is a set of JDM tails... but liek I said that's just my opinion.

U53D · 2004-08-01, 02:11 PM

I totally agree... i wasn't generalizing with like every 'ricer' type of car. i was just simply stating that the tail lights on the subaru will look "unique", becuase i doubt anyone has seen something like these here in reno.

sperry · 2004-08-01, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by U53D

becuase i doubt anyone has seen something like these here in reno.

I'm telling you, I, personally, me, with my own eyes, have seen those lights (Altezzas, "euro", "JDM", whatever it is you want to call them) on at least 1000 vehicles, here, in Reno, ranging from beat-ass Civics, to Ford F-150's, to Mustangs, to Lexus' that come from the factory with them... In all cases, I think the car looks much worse because of them... unique or not, on a Subaru or not... those are ugly taillights.

U53D · 2004-08-01, 02:21 PM

well... ill just have to get some better ones now ... but until then, i will call them: "Scott's Sacrifice"

sperry · 2004-08-01, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by U53D

well... ill just have to get some better ones now ... but until then, i will call them: "Scott's Sacrifice"

Don't get new ones because I don't like 'em... I'm just trying to get you to understand why so many people will see them on your car and shake their head in disgust.

I propose we take up a collection to buy you the real JDMs that Nate's got at the shop (I'd hate for you to have to spend more money)... then take the Altezzas out and film them getting blown up by shotguns in the desert. I've got $20 on the tail-light fund!

U53D · 2004-08-01, 02:27 PM

hahah... i wouldnt mind blowin them up

... but yea, totally understand. I got payed yesterday, ( weesly $300 ) so, who knows :wink:

U53D · 2004-08-01, 02:28 PM

and my fund is directed towards the car so really, im just another kid with money to blow... its not life threatining yet

tysonK · 2004-08-01, 02:41 PM

took this picture leaving MattR's house the other day...

note: the truck.

MattR · 2004-08-01, 05:15 PM

Hahaha! Good job Tyson/./

JC · 2004-08-01, 05:19 PM

Just wait til I get the STi.

Kostamojen · 2004-08-01, 05:23 PM

I save this pic for apropriate posts...

Kevin M · 2004-08-01, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

Just wait til I get the STi.

Altezzas are for pussies.

2004-07-31, 01:43 PM	#1
U53D EJ22 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 482 Car: '05 Aspen White STI Class: n00b Im "that one kid"	Tail Lights for MY98 RS I got some clear JDM tail lights for my car ( i dont really like the carbon fiber ones... reason being is that my car is red... ) so im kinda excited.. here is what they look like: Attached Images __________________ What the fuck does WTF mean?

2004-07-31, 02:10 PM	#2
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	uh oh. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2004-07-31, 02:11 PM	#3
U53D EJ22 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 482 Car: '05 Aspen White STI Class: n00b Im "that one kid"	do you say that cuz its "ricer"? __________________ What the fuck does WTF mean?

2004-07-31, 04:39 PM	#5
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Nate has a set of JDM taillights at the shop, for sale. Those tailights above are the furthest thing from JDM. You are ruining a very, very unique car with common, Pep Boys-level accesories __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2004-07-31, 04:44 PM	#6
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	APC called, they wanna sponsor you. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2004-07-31, 06:03 PM	#7
Kostamojen EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 380	Boooooooooooooooo hiss __________________ K-man

2004-08-01, 01:20 AM	#8
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	I'm sorry to say, but if there was a thumbs down icon like on dsmtuners, I would insert it here.

2004-08-01, 01:25 AM	#9
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	don't listen to these people, those lights are hot. led, well chromed, you can't go wrong there. anyone know if I could get these to fit a Legacy? __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2004-08-01, 01:45 PM	#12
U53D EJ22 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 482 Car: '05 Aspen White STI Class: n00b Im "that one kid"	i just like it cuz they are completely clear. I haven't seen anyone else with somethin' like this... thats what makes me different. __________________ What the fuck does WTF mean?

2004-08-01, 02:11 PM	#15
U53D EJ22 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 482 Car: '05 Aspen White STI Class: n00b Im "that one kid"	I totally agree... i wasn't generalizing with like every 'ricer' type of car. i was just simply stating that the tail lights on the subaru will look "unique", becuase i doubt anyone has seen something like these here in reno. __________________ What the fuck does WTF mean?

2004-08-01, 02:21 PM	#17
U53D EJ22 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 482 Car: '05 Aspen White STI Class: n00b Im "that one kid"	well... ill just have to get some better ones now ... but until then, i will call them: "Scott's Sacrifice" __________________ What the fuck does WTF mean?

2004-08-01, 02:27 PM	#19
U53D EJ22 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 482 Car: '05 Aspen White STI Class: n00b Im "that one kid"	hahah... i wouldnt mind blowin them up ... but yea, totally understand. I got payed yesterday, ( weesly $300 ) so, who knows :wink: __________________ What the fuck does WTF mean?

2004-08-01, 02:28 PM	#20
U53D EJ22 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 482 Car: '05 Aspen White STI Class: n00b Im "that one kid"	and my fund is directed towards the car so really, im just another kid with money to blow... its not life threatining yet __________________ What the fuck does WTF mean?

2004-08-01, 02:41 PM	#21
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	took this picture leaving MattR's house the other day... note: the truck. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2004-08-01, 05:15 PM	#22
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Hahaha! Good job Tyson/./ __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-08-01, 05:19 PM	#23
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	Just wait til I get the STi. __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2004-08-01, 05:23 PM	#24
Kostamojen EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 380	I save this pic for apropriate posts... Attached Images __________________ K-man

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