Dharris89 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Out of the tail light options for the 80's firebirds, I have always liked the 91-92 trans am tail lights the best. But since they were only made for 2 years they are hard to find and expensive. About a year ago I picked up a set relatively cheap but they were delaminating inside. I polished and tinted them and I think they look good. Before and after photos are below. The reflection is lights in the back ground as it was getting dark. The before are the 85-90 trans am tail lights that I have had in for the last few years. (I never liked the stock firebird lights.) Is this too much black or what does CR think? Before: http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo225/ceharrisnanny/taillight1_zps26d91c05.jpg After: http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo225/ceharrisnanny/taillight2_zps27e1e366.jpg Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 I liked those tail lights back in the day. A tasteful and unique upgrade. Me rikey. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadz89GTA Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Needs sequential lights now to be 10/10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Needs sequential lights now to be 10/10 +1. ...and LED's. C'mon, man...it's 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 I like the tails, but I like the 'chute more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharris89 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 +1. ...and LED's. C'mon, man...it's 2014. I just got rid of my cassette deck last year. Bon Jovi's Young Guns 2 sound track was still in it. I'm easing into the 21st century. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 I think thats cool, never too much black on a Trans Am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 I like the upgrade. I would've also like some bigger pics to enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 The other thing I think would make it look much better is a single exhaust, or hidden exhaust tip. The lines are so clean and the twin exhausts (which come from a single 2.5-3" pipe from the cat anyway) look asymmetrical and mar the straight bumper lines...my $0.02. Still lub it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharris89 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 I like the upgrade. I would've also like some bigger pics to enjoy. Thanks. It should be out a lot this summer. Hopefully you can see it in person. The other thing I think would make it look much better is a single exhaust, or hidden exhaust tip. The lines are so clean and the twin exhausts (which come from a single 2.5-3" pipe from the cat anyway) look asymmetrical and mar the straight bumper lines...my $0.02. Still lub it. When I decided on my exhaust I looked at a bunch of options included hidden and single. I've even seen side pipes of a third gen. The factory tips are more hidden. In the end, I just liked the big chrome tips sticking out. However from your previous comment I started looking at led bulbs that fit in the factory sockets. They look cool and will definitely be an upgrade in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 When I decided on my exhaust I looked at a bunch of options included hidden and single. I've even seen side pipes of a third gen. The factory tips are more hidden. In the end, I just liked the big chrome tips sticking out. However from your previous comment I started looking at led bulbs that fit in the factory sockets. They look cool and will definitely be an upgrade in the future. Cool! If you do go that route, make sure you have an electronic blinker relay. Replacing even 1-2 incandescent bulbs may make the old-style relay not blink properly. If you get a kit (eBay for example), good retailers will just supply you with a new relay. Otherwise they are only a few bucks. Glad you weren't offended by the exhaust comment. You know I love your 'Bird...just noticing stuff I'D do differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIEF Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Thanks. It should be out a lot this summer. Hopefully you can see it in person. When I decided on my exhaust I looked at a bunch of options included hidden and single. I've even seen side pipes of a third gen. The factory tips are more hidden. In the end, I just liked the big chrome tips sticking out. However from your previous comment I started looking at led bulbs that fit in the factory sockets. They look cool and will definitely be an upgrade in the future. You have a link to those bulbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharris89 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 I was just looking on ebay and put in "firebird tail lights". A bunch of bulb listings come up. Some of the listings identified the factory bulb it replaced. I am hoping someplace local sells them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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