BigInALegacy Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 do you have to change the taillights? I actually like the new bumper, but not the tails. Well the 2008 (smaller) taillights are inherent with 08 bumper design. That's one of the things that make it different from the 05-07 MY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hops Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 do you have to change the taillights? I actually like the new bumper, but not the tails. Must change tails as the bumper is taller and '08 tails are shorter. It is possible to cut bumper to fit '05-'07 tails, though. I love both rear ends and I had a hard time doing this and thought about it for probably a year or longer. Finally decided to do it because I haven't seen it done yet... That and I needed a new rear bumper and I hate bodykits that don't fit perfectly like OEM shit. Buy my cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPU1 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I personally prefer the 08 tails (ala orange turnsignals) to the earlier model years' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERIC THOMPSON Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 paint those ugly chrome spacers under the tail lights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hops Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 I was thinking about that, too. Body matched or black? Buy my cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigInALegacy Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 if you're going to do it go body matched... however I personally like the chrome strips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 interesting concept.. I'd say if you were going with the whole white on black look to do the strips in black, white may make them "disappear".. maybe someone can pshop that idea? I would but.. my computer died long ago.. and my work laptop lacks sufficient resources to do such a thing. "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baruGT Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 looks good..i'm a big fan of the 08+ tails... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I'll PS it tonight when I get home for you if you guys want. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hops Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 Got painted today! I am very impressed with the front bumper splitter removal. I will post pics in a couple days when the car is put back together. Buy my cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 post pics now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigInALegacy Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Got painted today! I am very impressed with the front bumper splitter removal. I will post pics in a couple days when the car is put back together. Can't wait... What'd you do with the chrome strip?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERIC THOMPSON Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 black if there are other black accents on the car, otherwise paint matched. i like the marker lights/reflectors on the new rear bumpers they resemble brake duct outlets or undercarriage turbulent air exits........ a little far fetched, i know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hops Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 Keeping the chrome strip for now... I should have her back tomorrow for some pics! Buy my cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jster Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Nice Job!! How much is the bumper & tail lights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 +1, if you could please detail the full list of parts and part #s if available for this swap.. it'd really be cool. "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hops Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 I get her back tomorrow and I will post it. The only parts are the bumper, tail lights, bumper brackets, and reflectors. Buy my cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 In for photos too. Can't wait to see what a rear 08 bumper conversion for the 05-07 wagon would look like. Oh wait, they don't make an 08+ wagon - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarussian Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 the conversion will look like an 08, what's the surprise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigInALegacy Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 seeing it on an 05-07! seeing it with the 05-07 front fascia. just something different. first one on these boards to do the swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 whats the surprise? the confirmation that it can be done, that it looks totally stock, and how it will look on a different front fascia with what looked like an awesome set of rims from the pre-paint pictures. "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih8vtec13 Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Donde esta los pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hops Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 ¡Yo lo consigo hoy! ¡Las imágenes luego! Buy my cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 IOW - he's getting to it. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hops Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 Got my car back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pics coming. I will post the prices and shit later. Buy my cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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