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R4PT0R-X 09-20-2013 05:58 PM

Flushed Taillights
 
I did some searching, and waited for some time for an OEM styled tail light that doesn't protrude outwards. I'm sorry I don't have an illustration nor the photoshop to visually show what I'm talking about. I don't mind the OEM, but can't stand the bug eyed look from a side angle.

Not sure if its just me or if anyone else feels the same way..

edit

Before
http://imageshack.com/a/img534/7268/w680.jpg
After
http://imageshack.com/a/img69/3292/v8sk.jpg

whaap 09-20-2013 06:07 PM

Yes. I think the tail lights are the biggest design flaw in our cars followed by the location of the third brake light.

antlers 09-20-2013 11:29 PM

The panel gaps would look weird as you'd have to make a filler panel that connects to the bumper.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ps0e034f07.jpg

Wes 09-20-2013 11:43 PM

The way that the back was designed I dont think something flat will look very good at all. I actually dont mind the design, but would've been great if the tails came in red instead of having to paint them

TheseColorsDontRun 09-20-2013 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antlers (Post 1225266)
The panel gaps would look weird as you'd have to make a filler panel that connects to the bumper.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ps0e034f07.jpg

Nope. :barf:

antlers 09-21-2013 12:19 AM

Mhmm. The car just isn't designed for it.

Hardrock4445 09-21-2013 01:11 AM

I would love flushed tails, I could be done using the stock shape just have them with a concave lens to match the rear body curves.

soundman98 09-21-2013 12:24 PM

the STi concept tails look a little more flush.. but the chances of those making it to production are probably close to zero...

hanabie 09-21-2013 12:51 PM

I just want the sti front bumper lol. take my money!

R4PT0R-X 09-21-2013 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antlers (Post 1225266)
The panel gaps would look weird as you'd have to make a filler panel that connects to the bumper.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ps0e034f07.jpg

omg, Nope. Hahaha

Could you make one where you keep the original style but with the clear light housing contouring/flat against the car? The lights don't bother me at all, it's just the fact that its sticking out too much. :sigh:
@Hardrock4445 has got it spot on.

Thanks!

Enraged21 09-21-2013 01:37 PM

I think they tail lights are gorgeous. +1 just wished they came in all red

R4PT0R-X 09-21-2013 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enraged21 (Post 1226101)
I think they tail lights are gorgeous. +1 just wished they came in all red

I do too! It's just the clear housing that is bothering me. It would still be the same tail light but more "flush" with the rest of the car.

I also have the same gripe with the front headlight but that's for another topic, and it doesn't bother me as much.

Enraged21 09-21-2013 02:32 PM

plus I hope you know the tail lights were designed like that with aerodynamics in mind

bestwheelbase 09-21-2013 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enraged21 (Post 1226173)
the tail lights were designed like that with aerodynamics in mind

Yeah, same with the side mirrors. Visibility is not the only consideration, they're crafted with regard to aero, noise, etc.


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