Feeler: Chinese Tails/Modded Tails
12-07-2006, 10:57 AM
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wow...so many options! Good work!
I'd be interested in a set of clear lenses with all smoked components and amber bulbs in the turn signals pending final price and looks.
I'd be interested in a set of clear lenses with all smoked components and amber bulbs in the turn signals pending final price and looks.
12-07-2006, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Jotas
Wow, this looks great. I'm interested. When can we get an idea of ordering and pricing info?
12-07-2006, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by johnny--2k
wow...so many options! Good work!
I'd be interested in a set of clear lenses with all smoked components and amber bulbs in the turn signals pending final price and looks.
I'd be interested in a set of clear lenses with all smoked components and amber bulbs in the turn signals pending final price and looks.
12-07-2006, 05:16 PM
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Yes, all tinted, amber turn signal bulb (ala Mercedes, VW, etc...) and black chrome or body color (in my case NBP) frame.
What would the price be roughly and how long would it take? I am a broke college student, so I do have priorities with $$. If the price is reasonable and I can budget it in, I'd be down!
What would the price be roughly and how long would it take? I am a broke college student, so I do have priorities with $$. If the price is reasonable and I can budget it in, I'd be down!
12-08-2006, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by johnny--2k
Yes, all tinted, amber turn signal bulb (ala Mercedes, VW, etc...) and black chrome or body color (in my case NBP) frame.
What would the price be roughly and how long would it take? I am a broke college student, so I do have priorities with $$. If the price is reasonable and I can budget it in, I'd be down!
What would the price be roughly and how long would it take? I am a broke college student, so I do have priorities with $$. If the price is reasonable and I can budget it in, I'd be down!
12-08-2006, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MichaelBenz
What did you do to finish the current project; buy those TL-s tails on ebay that were there earlier in the week? I know you still needed a set of TL-s tails to finish it and Tim hasnt gotten his in yet I dont think has he?
12-11-2006, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
See the picture, the inner clear lens from the stock tails is red on the TL-S versions.
This will be a lot easirt to understand when 06WDP get a couple os the various sets of tails taken apart.
Thank you
12-11-2006, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ua6spec
On this tail lamp (TL-S), you took out the red lens? Is that correct? So essentially the red len covers both the brake and signal light correct?
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Thank you
See my post above about the different available lenses.
To create a chrome on clear look like thise, all you have to do is replace the outer red lens with a 07 TL OR TL-S outer clear lens.
I'll be so glad when 06WDP gets the other lights in can take pictures of the different parts to better describe this.
12-11-2006, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
UA6spec... See the picture you posted... that is what a stock 04-06 tail looks like when you take the outer red lens off.
See my post above about the different available lenses.
To create a chrome on clear look like thise, all you have to do is replace the outer red lens with a 07 TL OR TL-S outer clear lens.
I'll be so glad when 06WDP gets the other lights in can take pictures of the different parts to better describe this.
See my post above about the different available lenses.
To create a chrome on clear look like thise, all you have to do is replace the outer red lens with a 07 TL OR TL-S outer clear lens.
I'll be so glad when 06WDP gets the other lights in can take pictures of the different parts to better describe this.
Thank you
12-11-2006, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by skyy406
I'd like some black ones... ones that are really dark, and only the red leds can bee seen showing red... is that possible?
Stockers tinted by Rockblocker
or lese you'd need:
TL-S outer lens (clear
TL-S inner frame
Stocker 04-06 "clear lens" custom tinted.
I think that would look extra sharp, but you're looking at $300 at a minimum.
12-13-2006, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
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Stockers tinted by Rockblocker
or lese you'd need:
TL-S outer lens (clear
TL-S inner frame
Stocker 04-06 "clear lens" custom tinted.
I think that would look extra sharp, but you're looking at $300 at a minimum.
Stockers tinted by Rockblocker
or lese you'd need:
TL-S outer lens (clear
TL-S inner frame
Stocker 04-06 "clear lens" custom tinted.
I think that would look extra sharp, but you're looking at $300 at a minimum.
If I pop out the red signal len on the TL S and just leave as it is, I don't think it would look nice.
So deciding...if I should get another base TL tail lamp >_<
12-13-2006, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ua6spec
On the tail lamp. I assume you pop it in the oven right? I brought the TL S tail lamp and took a closer look. Yes I think I need the base TL tail lamp too since the base tail lamp on the signal have a clear len.
If I pop out the red signal len on the TL S and just leave as it is, I don't think it would look nice.
So deciding...if I should get another base TL tail lamp >_<
If I pop out the red signal len on the TL S and just leave as it is, I don't think it would look nice.
So deciding...if I should get another base TL tail lamp >_<
Yes. Now you see what I'm saying. If all you want to do is change the TL-S turn signals from red to clear, you would need to remove the red TL-S inner lens and replace it with a stock 04/06 inner lens... and buy yellow LEDs/bulbs.
12-13-2006, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
If it was as easy as popping in the oven, 06WDP wouldn't need to be in business. It's more complicated that that, and requires precision trimming to reperate the pieces. Feel free to try on your own... but a slip of the wrist = $100 down the drain.
Yes. Now you see what I'm saying. If all you want to do is change the TL-S turn signals from red to clear, you would need to remove the red TL-S inner lens and replace it with a stock 04/06 inner lens... and buy yellow LEDs/bulbs.
Yes. Now you see what I'm saying. If all you want to do is change the TL-S turn signals from red to clear, you would need to remove the red TL-S inner lens and replace it with a stock 04/06 inner lens... and buy yellow LEDs/bulbs.
I thought it was easy as pop into the oven. fuck shit damn >_<
12-13-2006, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ua6spec
So...you need like a dremel to trim it or some kind of hack saw? >_<
I thought it was easy as pop into the oven. fuck shit damn >_<
I thought it was easy as pop into the oven. fuck shit damn >_<
I disagree with the fact that clearing the healights is a more involved process. I cleared my headlights so I am not speculating or guessing. I have done both and the tails are a much more difficult process due to the fact that you cannot separate the lens by baking. They must be cut open without damaging the inner pieces or the outer lens and housing. Then they must be resealed completely so they dont leak.
I leave this one to the experts.
12-14-2006, 05:34 PM
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Yes kennedy is right. I will have the 07 tails tommarrow and I am hoping to get them done this weekend (I have a few vehicles I have to work on first). I have to install a K40 and V1 in a 07 Range Rover Sport S/C tommarrow, if I get it done early enough I may start in the evening. If not I will get them done this weekend.
12-15-2006, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 06WDPTL
Price is not finalized yet.
Seriously, don't seal them up until you snap photos of the possible combinations to folks an Idea of what will be available
I think swapping the clear lens from a TL-S tail with a red lens from an 04/06 will give a neat "blacked out inner frame" look, that would look super hot a dark car.
12-15-2006, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
No more posting from you until you get that project finished!.
Seriously, don't seal them up until you snap photos of the possible combinations to folks an Idea of what will be available
I think swapping the clear lens from a TL-S tail with a red lens from an 04/06 will give a neat "blacked out inner frame" look, that would look super hot a dark car.
Seriously, don't seal them up until you snap photos of the possible combinations to folks an Idea of what will be available
I think swapping the clear lens from a TL-S tail with a red lens from an 04/06 will give a neat "blacked out inner frame" look, that would look super hot a dark car.
12-15-2006, 05:35 PM
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I didn't get the type s tails. I got the base tails so I dont have the black chrome or red lenses. type s tails weren't available so I ordered the base tails to finish the chrome on clear
12-22-2006, 10:21 AM
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I appologize immensely for the delay. I have responded to kennedy's PM, I was sick for the past week. Flu or something. Couldnt work on the project or any of my customers vehicles so the past couple days I pushed myself to get back on track with my clients and fulfill my schedule. As I told Kennedy, I am going to work on the tails between today and tommarrow. I was also waiting for the 07 tails which I have recieved and I was awaiting a base tail (04-06) Because I had to cut one of mine up for R&D to see how it was built so I needed the replacement to make a pair. That showed up yesterday, so I now have all the pieces to do it. Again I am very sorry for the delay but I havent forgotten or dissappeared.
12-23-2006, 01:46 PM
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OK. News update. Just opened the 2007 Base tails I ordered and I was sent two Drivers side, not one of each. So I wont be able to finish a set today.
12-23-2006, 05:00 PM
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Well, A Chrome on Clear Drivers side taillight is complete. Silicone is curing right now then it will be tested for leaks. It looks awesome! They are going to compliment the TL very nicely in the right application. As soon as silicone cures, I will take and post pictures of the final product.
