Flushed Taillights - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

R4PT0R-X · 09-20-2013, 04:58 PM

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..

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whaap · 09-20-2013, 05:07 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, 10:29 PM

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

Wes · 09-20-2013, 10:43 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, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by antlers

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

Nope.

antlers · 09-20-2013, 11:19 PM

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

Hardrock4445 · 09-21-2013, 12:11 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, 11:24 AM

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, 11:51 AM

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

R4PT0R-X · 09-21-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by antlers

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

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.

@Hardrock4445 has got it spot on.

Thanks!

Enraged21 · 09-21-2013, 12:37 PM

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

R4PT0R-X · 09-21-2013, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Enraged21

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, 01:32 PM

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

bestwheelbase · 09-21-2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Enraged21

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.

09-20-2013, 04:58 PM	#1
R4PT0R-X Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: #899 FR-S '10S Location: SEATTLE Posts: 17 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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 After Last edited by R4PT0R-X; 09-23-2013 at 03:00 PM.

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