Hey guys, I'm considering doing Type S tails on my base TL because I think they will match the finish on my wheels pretty close. If you have a CGP with Type S tails, please post as many pix as you can.

My car, for reference.

 

I think the type s wheels are by far the best looking tails I would go for it! But don't have any pics per your request haha

 

I agree, I only think that maybe they're a bit flashy. I'm considering buying a new set of Type S headlights and tails, $1250! *gulp

 

yikes haha ok maybe they aren't that great. why not go depo? (i think that's what they're called)

 

I hate most aftermarket crap, even it it fits well, something is always wrong, it'll either leak, fade, etc. Better to get OEM for sure. I mean, my car is over 8 years old and the tails look like new, and the fit is fantastic . I wonder how much I can sell them for? Hmmm... lol

 

Type S headlights and tails would look good on CBP.

 

I did find one pic that was decent, just thought there might be some members here that would have some better ones.

 

you wont get much for your stock tails thats for sure. You should be able to get type s tails fairly cheap unless you want them brand new. I got a set from Bruce for a great price.

 

I don't mind buying used OEM, but I can't find any. Same with the headlights.

 

Google is an amazing thing

 

Thanks, I've seen most of those, I was hoping there was someone on the board that could take pix for me. Cars/colors look different in different lighting, and from different angles.

 

those bottom 3 shots are from @DatDereTL lol...sadly he no longer has that car, he did upgrade to a 4th-gen 6-speed though

 

I have some others - Photo credit goes to Eric Sanfilippo, Owner Raghdan (DatDereTL)

 

Fixed

 

sorry for the derail, but anyone got specs on those polished wheels? they look like varrstoens in palladium finish.



As for headlights, probably a WHOLE lot cheaper to mod your stock ones to look like type-s!

 

XXR 531

 

hahaha - i see what you did there

Agreed - and the specs - 18x9.5 +20 squared fitment

 

 

OP I have Depo Type-S tails. They don't have any leaks or condensation build up after washing and the LEDs in them are the exact same brightness as OEM tails. HOWEVER, my 1 complaint is that the chrome bezel on them is brighter than OEM Type-S tails. You can clearly see a difference in a side by side comparison. The dark chrome in the OEM Type-S tails looks better than the brighter chrome in the Depo's.

Also if you are going to put Type-S tails on, regardless of OEM or not, you might as well do the smoked rear side markers too. As Type-S tails with the base red side markers look out of place.

 

Good info, I thought the Depo's were darker. I want darker really, so OEM it is. I like the red rear markers, but will probably go with the smoked ones as well. Then I just need to get my headlight sorted. Thanks again for the info.

 

I just ordered the OEM's. I was going to get them from Bruce @ Endless, but I got them cheaper at DelRay. Who would have thought?

 

I prefer the look of the smoked sidemarkers - couldn't stand the red lol - one of my front markers was going out, so I took the opportunity to by a new set and went smoked all around. Can't wait to see more pics after you get the lights installed

 

Don't get me wrong, I like the smoke much better than the red, but they match too closely to the color of my car, so they're basically gone, leaving the ass looking larger, and less detailed. If my car was a brighter color, or white, they would have been my first mod!

 

New 2007 base CGP owner here and I don't want to hijack your thread but are those AG wheels? Love the look on your CGP and I do believe the type s tails and lights will look amazing. Make sure you share some pics when ur done as we would all love to see them.

 

The wheels are Miro 111 i believe

 

I guess i didn't really think about in that perspective...

 

The wheels are indeed Miro 112's purchased from NextLevelMotoring (if you get them, wait for the buy-3-get-1-free deal that they run every once in a while). They were originally silver, but I wanted hyper silver, so I had them refinished. The thread detailing this is here:

https://acurazine.com/forums/tires-w...l-tire-942367/

My gallery showing when the wheels were silver is here:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/visual...57657995549346

 

Mmmm, OEM goodness.


TL-S Tails by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr

 

She's a beaut Clark!!!! Can't wait to see some pics installed.

 

I'd say they were a success .


Tail Happy. by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr

 

Those look gorgeous, beautiful shot Andrew.

 

awesome turn out Andrew - it looks good

 

Thanks guys. I think they really set the car off. But I think I need to do something about the bright strip over the plate, it's a bit strong now. Flat black maybe?


Tail Happy II by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr

 

Looking good. If I were you I'd leave the silver trim, and remove the "Acura" and "TL" badging. Such a clean look.

 

Wow awesome shot man. What camera are you using?

 

Type S Tails for the win man, I've never even slightly considered modding mine.

And just fantastic photography, as usual. Some of the cleanest pictures on the forum. As above, also interested in your gear.

 

Thanks for the compliments guys .

Gear is Nikon D800 w/Nikkor 200 ƒ2.

However, it would be a mistake to think the pictures were mostly a product of the gear and not photography technique, and post processing, which are ultimately more important than the gear. I'm not suggesting that you guys are saying the gear made the photos, I'm just letting you both know that if you had the same gear your shots would not look like this SOOC.

You can get this look for a lot less too, it's just a lot more work. I shoot natural, with some witchcraft, but this look can be obtained with a reasonable lens and using the Brenizer Method. Just look it up .

Anyway, if you have any questions, just let me know.

 

Oh yeah, I've definitely learned it's so much more than the gear that makes a photo. The amount there is to learn about a photography is damn near overwhelming, and I admittedly haven't taken the time to learn nearly enough yet. However, I will read up on that method for fun

 

I vote flat black, I did that on my Type S

 

It is, but it's a fun process. If there is enough interest I may start a photography tips thread, just as an "ask me any question" sort of thing.