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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 03:19 PM
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I was rear ended last week and need new tail lights. I would like to get ones better looking then stock and ones that do not leak (water in to them) and perform better plus are legal on the street. I see sevral on the web but do not know which ones other then looks are the better to get that will keep me happy with what I want from them for years to come. I have a 1997 Integra 2dr GSR tricked out (many extras) I have been off this list for about a year (since I purchased a Honda VFR) and don't know what is good for my GSR any more. Please list web sites, part #'s, best prices.
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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 03:34 PM
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I think you will be happiest with the 98+ all red OEM tail lights.

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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 03:36 PM
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Default Re: Which tail lights are the best? (Joe Foe)

IMO 98+ oem looks the best. you can get a used one for fairly cheap price.
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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 03:38 PM
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Default Re: Which tail lights are the best? (dustin)

i want some 98+ tail lights as well...anybody know of someone selling them or any cheap junkyard that can get a hold of em???
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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 03:39 PM
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Thank you.... Do you know the cheapest place to get them? Are the 98's the all red lights? And will the fit my 97 with any modifications? Please if anyone else has info on which ones to get or a good pleace to get the 98's if they are teh best to get. Please post web sites, prices, part numbers...
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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 03:50 PM
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Default Re: Which tail lights are the best? (Joe Foe)

definately grab some 98+ OEM taillights.. if you REALLY need an alternative and couldnt live with OEM, buy crystal red tails (APC sells them i think?)... they're altezzas but painted all red so it looks like stock but no reverse light.

but i still say go with 98+
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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 03:51 PM
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depends on how trick and JDM you want to go. The JDM lights are like the older lights with the amber, but the OEM 98+ reds look best IMO
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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 04:51 PM
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I have a pair in a box, 1999 oem all red tail for 2 door, very good condition. I didn't use them cause when I got them they were sanded down a little. Meaning that it's lost the gloss, looks dull in a way, but you could clear coat it and it will look new again. i'm using the eurospec tails now, no need for them. they're stored away.
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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 05:17 PM
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Default Re: Which tail lights are the best? (VTssblueEC)

Will 99 lights fit on my 97? Are they differnt then 98's?
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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 05:24 PM
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yes they'll fit. all 94-01 tail-lights are interchangeable. the 98-01s are exactly the same (all red with white reverse).
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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 06:14 PM
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At risk of being called a squid (as we call guys that try to make or act like thier motorcycle is cool) are these lights any good? http://abacus.sj.ipixmedia.com/abc/M...e68756/i-1.JPG http://www.tradesonic.com/light/alte...ntegra2DG2.jpg http://abacus.sj.ipixmedia.com/abc/M...455a22/i-1.JPG
I'm still not sure (with out seeing them one a car) if they look nice. Are they quality lights and will they pass the test of time and not leak or look like crap (which they may look like all ready on a car). Please post what you know/think. Let the spam begin (be kind)
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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 06:18 PM
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Default Re: Which tail lights are the best? (Joe Foe)

All those altezza looking lights are cheap. They will leak and crack.

Get OEM pieces.

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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 07:14 PM
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Yah, the quality is VERY bad. They are really popular though. I always felt that the OEM ones were best quality. Cleanest look too.


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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 10:10 PM
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Default Re: Which tail lights are the best? (Joe Foe)

go with the old school amber from 94-97, they look cool, depending on which color car you have...if ya got black...then the red ones from 98+...white looks good with amber, thats what i got on my 99...
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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 11:30 PM
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98+ all red ones
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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 11:52 PM
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Default Re: Which tail lights are the best? (Joe Foe)

The OEM ones in my mind are the best. They will fit perfectly. So don't worry.
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Old Oct 19, 2001 | 08:42 AM
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Default Re: Which tail lights are the best? (ITR 2K)

If you seal the altezza before you put them in they will be fine. Everyone is now going with the JDM stuff. I thinks its getting old. They look stock just like every else. I like the altezza look because it looks different. Some altezza look gay but the the integra ones are the koolest looking. Be different...
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Old Oct 19, 2001 | 11:14 AM
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Default Re: Which tail lights are the best? (Joe Foe)

98+ oem red
I was planning on getting a white 95 GSR before getting this car and getting these lights
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Old Oct 19, 2001 | 12:13 PM
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Default Re: Which tail lights are the best? (Mike95lude)

Get the Australian Integra rear tailights. They look OEM, but some of the colors are switched around slightly. I'm not sure how much of a difference, but they look pretty sick. Do a search and I'm sure you could find someone with an Aussie Integra on the board.
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