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02-14-2013, 04:08 PM
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damn they look SICK....
and not bad for that price...
and not bad for that price...
02-14-2013, 05:14 PM
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Mine arrived two days ago. Ordered them for shits and giggles. The quality is real good. Remember when these CDM tails were "$495"? 
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/2004-2008-acura-tl-chinese-domestic-market-tail-lights-727824/
I do have a question on the bulb size. Is it not 7440/7443? The prong holes look different IIRC.
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/2004-2008-acura-tl-chinese-domestic-market-tail-lights-727824/
I do have a question on the bulb size. Is it not 7440/7443? The prong holes look different IIRC.
02-14-2013, 05:20 PM
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^^^ its 7440 for the rears...the 7440 has single filament and hence different prong...
02-14-2013, 09:38 PM
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CDM tails are suppposed to have a potrusion, as confirmed by KB1 [originator of the CDM tails].
7440 have the same socket as a 7443. Everything is the same, even... the only difference is in the bulb. A 7443 will have 4 contacts while a 7440 will only have 2. I can confirm this as I have burned switchback 7443s in my rear tails as my rear-turn-signal-bulbs.
7440 have the same socket as a 7443. Everything is the same, even... the only difference is in the bulb. A 7443 will have 4 contacts while a 7440 will only have 2. I can confirm this as I have burned switchback 7443s in my rear tails as my rear-turn-signal-bulbs.
02-16-2013, 11:03 AM
#54
I was right! The prongs holes for these CDM tails are different than those of our standard tails (base, type-s, etc). The prong holes for our standard tails have 4 prongs evenly spread apart. The prong holes for the CDM tails also have 4, but 2 of them are closer together. I'll need a different socket...
Does anyone know the size?
Does anyone know the size?
02-16-2013, 11:19 AM
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I was right! The prongs holes for these CDM tails are different than those of our standard tails (base, type-s, etc). The prong holes for our standard tails have 4 prongs evenly spread apart. The prong holes for the CDM tails also have 4, but 2 of them are closer together. I'll need a different socket...
Does anyone know the size?
Does anyone know the size?
02-16-2013, 07:29 PM
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I just did a search of every single one of KB1Specs threads regarding the CDM tails and not a single one address the difference in bulb size. What's funny is that he mentioned it was a 'direct fit'. It is definitely not 7440 and ciroqboy can attest to the difference in bulb size.
03-13-2013, 05:38 PM
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someone has done a write up on how to do so.. either justn, swoosh or jayvee. I think jayvee. from what i can recall, you will need a dremel tool to remove a small knuckle on the housing that allows you to change tails in like 10 minutes.. but, i'm probably wrong..
03-13-2013, 06:36 PM
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I just loosened the wheel well, and pulled back enough to reach the tail light bolts
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03-13-2013, 08:31 PM
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Wow these are cheap! I've wanted to mod tails for a while but never wanted to go with DEPO. But $130 for OEM parts...
I think I like everything but the vertical reflector.
NBP the bezels. Smoke the turn signals. Remove clear diffuser. Hmmmm!
I think I like everything but the vertical reflector.
NBP the bezels. Smoke the turn signals. Remove clear diffuser. Hmmmm!
03-13-2013, 10:35 PM
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to be honest I don't really see what the big deal is, yea they are rarer but nothing special, JNC and Bruce basically made the CDM tails and any other OEM or Depo setup obsolete since they can make anything u want basically. I still feel that the '07-'08 stock or type-s tails are the best looking of the OEMs, I'm really not feeling the clear turn signals but that's just my opinion
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03-13-2013, 11:12 PM
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The pinkies from the 07-08 base are the worst of the three! Get outta here!
03-17-2013, 11:10 AM
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i just saw that too, they are only a 2 hr drive from me and ill be going up that way in a cpl weeks, i may have to stop by there shop (if they have one) and check them out and see if I can get a pair for a cheaper price. They don't look to bad, but yea i don't know if i like them on a SSM (which i have) maybe they have to grow on me, but im still set on the type S oem if i can find a pair that isn't outrageously priced
03-17-2013, 11:40 AM
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I'm sporting the Type-S tails, but I love clear turn signals so you can use an amber bulb. For whatever reason I've never like red turn signals.
I do think the all clear Depo tails would look good on a SSM from here:
http://www.uniquestyleracing.com/20actlty3smr.html
I do think the all clear Depo tails would look good on a SSM from here:
http://www.uniquestyleracing.com/20actlty3smr.html
03-17-2013, 11:50 AM
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Wow, from $85 to $300.00 
03-18-2013, 06:29 PM
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Why don't you want to use your stock boards?
03-18-2013, 08:34 PM
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from $85 to $300 + shipping
03-18-2013, 08:36 PM
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I believe an acura dealer in NY sell em for $215 no led board. So I'd guess 300 is high used, but I'm no expert
03-18-2013, 09:37 PM
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Well led units run around $120 a piece. A pair of type s taillights are $215. So for $450 you can get brand new taillights and led boards. Depending on the condition of the taillights he's selling, I'd almost rather spend an extra $150 for brand new stuff, but that's just me.
03-19-2013, 08:43 PM
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I remember I used to mod these for an handful of members here. I do believe buying it as is on ebay is better than having someone modding it for you. I remember I charge members here $400 JUST on labor. The member have to buy 2 set of the TL tail lamp. 1 set for the 04-06 and 1 set for the 07-08. The member have the option to have all clear tail or smoke tail or signal is clear and brake is red.
It added up to be like a $600 to $700 modded tail lamp. Trust me the deals on the CDM is worth the price if someone likes to have that look.
It added up to be like a $600 to $700 modded tail lamp. Trust me the deals on the CDM is worth the price if someone likes to have that look.