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Old Apr 1, 2006
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Anybody Have Pics W/ Altezza LED Taillights?

I tried searching the forum, but I don't think anybody has pictures of these posted. If there are, please link them!

Any comments on the fit/finish/quality of these lights are appreciated. It also looks like you could install an amber colored bulb for the turn signal...


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they look pretty terrible, and i bet the leds will start burning out one by one like those stupid scion tails. yea you would need an amber bulb (or red) to make it legal.
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they look pretty terrible, and i bet the leds will start burning out one by one like those stupid scion tails. yea you would need an amber bulb (or red) to make it legal.
I never thought about that (LEDs burning out). Does that happen often? I was under the impression that they had a longer average life than conventional halogens. I was considering getting a set because I hate rear, red turn signals. IMHO, amber is safer.

That and this assembly looks more stylish than the Honda factory ones...
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i think it would look good if you can retrofit better LEDs into it.


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they look good, but i doubt they last long
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Hey there probably the best looking aftermarket tail out there for our Honda's. I mean the next best thing is the 04-05 tails right? I like them, and if you dont really care for the red and chrome look, you could always paint them in candy red and make them all one color. i dunno something to consider.. Does anyone know who produces them, that will help determinging the quality..
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ya if you retrofit all new leds (including amber for the signal like the M3), and do it right so they don't burn out fast, it would be nice.
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Originally Posted by infinite012
i think it would look good if you can retrofit better LEDs into it.
Thanks for the pic!
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those look tite...
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That looks sweet...
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I think I'll end up experimenting with a pair after I install my fogs and tint the windows.
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I have these lights and I love em. I will take some pics tonight and post em
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finally yay^
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Sorry about the delay on the pics i am workin on my 15 posts so i can put pics up

here they are I will take some in the dark tonight











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Brake light


No Brake light


Turn Signal

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man that looks sick on a black car. i take back what i said. just hope the leds were wired right so they dont start burning out.
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As far as the quality of the lights, I have had no moisture on the inside, very solid, and fits snug like stock ones. I am very pleased with the lights. And I believe the maker is a company called Sonar.
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Im impressed...they look at lot better than I thought they would. Im still not paying that much for a pair of altezzas though
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wow those are actually really sexy tails... i ALMOST want a coupe just to have those hehe
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they should not have made the reverse light round cause it makes it a bit like tezzas. but its a minor thing anyway
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am i the only one who thinks those are ugly as ****, especially on a black car? that horizontal like doesn't flow with ANYTHING
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now will the 04-05 led tail lights fit an 03?
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the shape is the same, you might hve to do some wire splice tho to switch around the harness
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taillight conversion DIY thread
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=158488
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man, it makes me want to do a LED retro on my 04 taillights. I think that would awesome.
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too bad they dont open. i broke a pair trying. the sealant is basically hard and melted to both sides.
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Would it be possible to cut it along the edges with a dremel?
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damn that sux. I wanted to a retro similar to the new accord tail lights.
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you could try the tezzas on ebay, they have been pulled apart fairly easily. there are some nice looking ones there too. but yea stock you cant dremel either, the stuff is actually visible in back of the tail. so you can see the sealant through the light. therefore cutting it open and putting together if you somehow manage this, it will look like crap when you put it back together.
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people have cut taillights open, but it is hard to make it look even slightly decent after you are MAYBE* able to put them back together, like gearbox said.
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i think it would look hot on a red or black carr
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