BobbyC

fuck trash day!

was in a hurry to get to work.
backed in to my neighbors trash can

no other damage but of course, the damn tail light is busted.

i think for now, ill just patch it up with some left over red vinyl since its all vinyled anyway.

on average, they seem to be around $120-$140
09-10 seem to be cheaper.

whats the difference in 09-10 tails and 11-12 tails?

anybody got a tail light for sale?
know any good sources?

justnspace

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i thought one was pink and the other is clear???
im not sure. just throwing in useless info

kostantinos

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9/10 is clear 11/12/13 is pink

I sold my 11's and bought 09's didn't like the pink

julius071

I believe the 09-10 are clear and 11-13 are pink.

BobbyC

oh thats right!

11-12 have a pinkish hue to them.

ive had mine wrapped in red for a while and completely forgot about that. lol

looks like im out $100 bucks.

anyone know if tail lights are easy to take out?
DIY link? anyone?

kostantinos

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the trunk mounted ones are easy the corner pieces are not, bumper has to come off

BobbyC

so you can swap em out?
hrmm..

i think i can get a pair of 10's for around $160 or a single 12 for $120..
maybe ill just toss in a few extra bucks and get the clear

BobbyC

ya.. unfortunately, its the corner one...
is there a DIY around?

kostantinos

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there's like 6 bolts, 2 screws, and 2 clips I think
it's relatively easy but if you need help just let me know and I can clarify

then remove the taillight

opboarding

I think theres just 4 bolts holding in the corner tail lights. Bumper needs to be removed, and theres a bolt or two inside the trunk area where you replace the bulb.

BobbyC

found this.


to remove to the tail light, id just basically need to be able to reach the bolts right?
in theory, i should be able to just pull that side out a bit and unscrew whats holding the tail light in place?

bagwell

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here's a right one for $75

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ACURA-TSX-RH...43ac9f&vxp=mtr

left for $77

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Acura-Tsx-09...b56ea6&vxp=mtr

kostantinos

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you can try it if you dont have enough room, you'll just have to remove the other side as well

BobbyC

i saw that. almost hit buy but then i read

"ACURA TSX RH TAIL LIGHT 09-10. FACTORY OEM ASY USED. PART HAS CONDENSATION SPOT, OTHERWISE IN GOOD CONDITION. MAY COME WITH BULBS, IF NEEDED PLEASE ASK."



thanks though

bagwell

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$77

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Acura-Tsx-09...item43b594d8a9

BobbyC

hrmm.. sounds off.
09-11?

11 + is the one i need.
ill hit em up for a pic.

thanks!

mrstak

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i want the 09-10 ones! i've checked out some junkyard pieces and they want a buttload of money for them.

ttk5

good opportunity to do a 09-10 tail light conversion!

kostantinos

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i spent like 400+ to get mine, and got less than 300 for the pink ones

opboarding

I was this close |-----| to trading my 11+ for 09-10 with a guy from here. Then he disappeared.

PyroDave

i busted my right tail too, the outside piece, not on the trunk. ordered a new one from a guy around here, $140 shipped straight from the dealer, curry acura. comes with all the bulbs inside. i can do a DIY for you if you'd like when i replace it. probably tonight

BobbyC

please do!

seems most of them do come with the bulbs already installed which is awesome.

i may put it off a bit longer.
i think it will look no different if i just re-cover it in red vinyl. its a very small piece that just broke off nowhere near the lights but a DIY for later down the road would be awesome!

PyroDave

alrighty so i just did it, took me about an 2 hours due to some difficulties and the car was grimy, as way the ambulance bay, and the fact that we had a call part of the way through... lmfao. oh drunks... you have the best timing

anyways, its not that bad. should take under 30-40 min if properly prepped. you'll need a phillips head screwdriver, a 10mm socket wrench, preferably with extension, and a 6mm socket wrench, likely with an extension. also whatever you use to pop out clips. i did it with only pulling half the bumper off. i'll put up more details/pics tom. if you decide you wanna do it before i post, just shoot me a PM and i'll put it up or tell you to call me lol

BobbyC

nice!
im putting it off for now
i re-vinyled that light and covered the hole.
it actually looks like nothing is wrong with em so thats extra money in my pocket for a few months. lol