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Old 01-14-08 | 10:13 AM
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S8 tail lights

Hey guys im just wondering if the S8 JDM tail lights fit on the American model FDs? Someone said i might need to change a harness or something. But doesnt the globe just slip in?



Old 01-14-08 | 10:16 AM
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no same harness w/bulbs just swap and go! (i need a set)
Old 01-14-08 | 10:37 AM
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Just swap it in.
Old 01-14-08 | 11:40 AM
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just swaped mine this weekend. standart "bolt-on"
Old 01-14-08 | 12:44 PM
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They won't fit without some seriously expensive fabrication. That being said, your best bet at this point is to box them up and ship them to me. I'll PM you my mailing address
Old 01-14-08 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by BigWillieStyles
Hey guys im just wondering if the S8 JDM tail lights fit on the American model FDs? Someone said i might need to change a harness or something. But doesnt the globe just slip in?
they were most likely refering to the 99 front blinkers/combo lights.
Old 01-16-08 | 07:32 AM
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Thanks everyone for the very helpful replies.

Originally Posted by MAZDASPEED08
no same harness w/bulbs just swap and go! (i need a set)
how much you offering
Old 01-16-08 | 07:53 AM
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do you guys think this can be fixed? the price of these is so cheap so im thinking about buying them and then painting over them.
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Old 01-16-08 | 08:05 AM
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do you guys think this can be fixed? the price of these is so cheap so im thinking about buying them and then painting over them.
been told that can easily be buffed out
Old 01-16-08 | 09:38 AM
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yup........those can easily be buffed out.
try a little polishing compound. i think there is some specifically made by mothers for plastics, that can be used with the mothers power ball.
if that doesnt work, a little wet sanding and a coat of clear will definetly do it
Old 01-16-08 | 06:18 PM
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nice, thanks!!
Old 01-16-08 | 06:23 PM
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yup, those will smooth right out. use some 2000 grit sandpaper and water, then 2500 untill any deep grooves are gone. then buff with a polishing compound. They will look as good as new.

I did this with a CLEAR lexan windshield on my motorcycle and it worked like a champ.

If the scratches are deeper, then start with a lower grit sandpaper. I don't rec. starting with 320 unless you have gravel grooves like the windshield I worked on did.




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