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gtaqv · 01-23-2012, 03:59 PM

Only recently I noticed the red side (reflector I presume) on the rear lights. I assumed that this was an esthetical option, but now i also noticed that this seems to be an attribute of the US spec models, which kind of sucks because I live in Europe and, for a black car i was liking more of this redder rear lights...

BRZ:

FRS - GT86:

jdmEGO · 01-23-2012, 04:29 PM

wow good eyes!!

merlin2111 · 01-23-2012, 04:38 PM

I like the redder versions also. Glad I am in the US : )

Rampage · 01-23-2012, 04:39 PM

Yep, clear side marker lights for that front fender are going to be a hot commodity in the US. I would imaging getting the JDM rears would be cost prohibitive for many (but not all, I am sure).

Dillano609 · 01-23-2012, 04:41 PM

I'm PRETTY sure this has been pointed out and largely discussed. The extra red reflectors for the US models are to adhere to DOT regulations.

RRnold · 01-23-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dillano609

I'm PRETTY sure this has been pointed out and largely discussed. The extra red reflectors for the US models are to adhere to DOT regulations.

Front-amber reflectors

Rear-red reflectors

Dragonitti · 01-23-2012, 04:53 PM

Bit old in the news department...lol

Argent6978 · 01-23-2012, 09:08 PM

I'm definitely going to get clear front reflectors for my front fenders.

FRSfan111 · 01-23-2012, 09:42 PM

I'm gonna smoke mine I want to black out my car with bronze or gold gram lights.

rL-gT · 01-23-2012, 10:40 PM

Lol old news.

*Waits for Toyota to release JDM Dark Chrome Tails*

Argent6978 · 01-23-2012, 10:59 PM

What I want for my FR-S is to have the headlight assemblies off of the Toyota 86. I think those headlights look smexy!

Argent6978 · 01-24-2012, 01:51 AM

Okay, so the color of the side markers is to adhere to US DOT standards. But I have a question. Look closely at these markers in the pictures below. It appears to me they have lights under them. Wouldn't it be reasonable to believe you could change the color of the lens and have a colored bulb underneath so that the marker is still the right color in the dark? Sorry if that sounds dumb or something, but I was just curious.

Hanzo · 01-24-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Argent6978

Okay, so the color of the side markers is to adhere to US DOT standards. But I have a question. Look closely at these markers in the pictures below. It appears to me they have lights under them. Wouldn't it be reasonable to believe you could change the color of the lens and have a colored bulb underneath so that the marker is still the right color in the dark? Sorry if that sounds dumb or something, but I was just curious.

I personally like amber side markers, I'm glad they are not "euro" clear markers.

gtaqv · 01-24-2012, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Argent6978

Okay, so the color of the side markers is to adhere to US DOT standards. But I have a question. Look closely at these markers in the pictures below. It appears to me they have lights under them. Wouldn't it be reasonable to believe you could change the color of the lens and have a colored bulb underneath so that the marker is still the right color in the dark? Sorry if that sounds dumb or something, but I was just curious.

I might do something like that, or buy usdm tails… However I would prefer that the car would come from the dealership looking like I want. I’m not much into the car modification scene, anyway I still haven’t decided about the car color, so if I go for a light one i might actually be satisfied with the clear tails… I think I’ve to see it in the metal to figure this out.

01-23-2012, 03:59 PM	#1
gtaqv Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Alfa Romeo Location: Portugal Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Rear lights difference… Only recently I noticed the red side (reflector I presume) on the rear lights. I assumed that this was an esthetical option, but now i also noticed that this seems to be an attribute of the US spec models, which kind of sucks because I live in Europe and, for a black car i was liking more of this redder rear lights... BRZ: FRS - GT86:

01-23-2012, 04:41 PM	#5
Dillano609 Teh O1d 5oul Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 97' Nissan Maxima SE, 04' BMW 330ci Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 91 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm PRETTY sure this has been pointed out and largely discussed. The extra red reflectors for the US models are to adhere to DOT regulations. __________________ Proud owner of a 2004 BMW 330ci 6-speed

01-23-2012, 10:40 PM	#10
rL-gT Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Drives: Lexus IS300 / Lexus IS250 AWD Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 163 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Lol old news. Waits for Toyota to release JDM Dark Chrome Tails __________________

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01-24-2012, 01:51 AM	#12
Argent6978 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: '05 Focus ZX3, soon '13 Scion FR-S Location: Missouri Posts: 179 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Okay, so the color of the side markers is to adhere to US DOT standards. But I have a question. Look closely at these markers in the pictures below. It appears to me they have lights under them. Wouldn't it be reasonable to believe you could change the color of the lens and have a colored bulb underneath so that the marker is still the right color in the dark? Sorry if that sounds dumb or something, but I was just curious.

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