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Old 07-31-2003, 09:08 AM
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Has anyone put R32 Skyline taillights on a Camaro, or at least done a photoshop i could see? I wanna do somethin like that, and I figured that finding some like the R32s would be easier than tryin to cut my own stuff and puttin in old Vette lights or something.
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No one has ever done it with the Skyline Tails. Why the R32 tails? I always liked the R34 lights. Are you talking about using the entire assembly from the R32, or just the lights from it? I'm not sure if I have any R32 pics, but I will see if I can photoshop something later.
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I think the R23s are a lil calmer and less flashy than the R34s. And I plan on using the entire assembly..
Im lookin for a pic. for you, I can also take one of the rear of my car, if you need it. Thanx
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You know what tail lights I think look great on Camaros? Camaro lights.
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You know what tail lights I think look great on Camaros? Camaro lights.
so true
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Originally posted by Jim85IROC
You know what tail lights I think look great on Camaros? Camaro lights.
You know what looks really cool.....a camaro that doesn't look like everyone else's.

I am still considering the ZR-1 style lights from Baldwin Motion for my 91' RS.
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Here are the R32 Lights,
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Here are the R32 Lights,

Doesn't look like a Camaro to me. No mention of Firebird what so ever, just kidd'n around there. The reason I questioned the R32 lights was because they have that square reverse light in between the brak brake/turnsignals, which always seemed odd to me.
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I'm assumming thats photoshopped because i didn't see those on your car on your web site. IT's different but i kinda like it.
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lol those lights have no business on the back of a thirdgen, they dont fit in at all.
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I'm assumming thats photoshopped because i didn't see those on your car on your web site. IT's different but i kinda like it.
My site hasn't been updated, but yeah, those were photoshopped by myself and a member here.


EDIT since the system won't let me add a reply.:
You may have to cut your trunk backing plate a bit to get the lights to fit though since I believe they are a little too deep.
I got those pics from a guy locally that was selling them and he told me the dimensions but I forgot the sizes.
I was also looking into Ferrari F-40 tail lights and called up Ferrari and they gave me the price and dimensions as well. $990 for the complete four round lights.
I settled for the 91-92 style GTA Lights since it was a bolt on and affordable.

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You know Zepher, as much as I agree with Jim's comment, that photoshop looks pretty darn cool. The only thing I'm not sure about is the "trans am" in between the tails. I think it would look better all black imo.
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Heres's an Iroc with with the R32 lights but black. I think it would look good if managed to make it smooth and seemless like one peice.
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and put them on a black camaro or color match that black area
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nice idea....

the car is square in design, throwing round tail lights really throws off the look of it. i like to see new and different things but it doesn't flow very well. i think they are more suited for the skyline, but it's an interesting take.
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That looks nice, thanx guys! As soon as I get some $$..

I think it looks good almost cause it doesnt quite fit..
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It looks friggin terrible.
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