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Old 08-09-2010, 04:55 PM
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Series 1 to Series 2 tail light swap?...
I already posted this question before but not much info was given. I did do a search before you jump my ***... What needs to happen to swap tail lights? Would I need to swap rear bumpers as well?
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Old 08-09-2010, 05:05 PM
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yes.

there were several threads about this topic.
If you just swap the lights without the bumper, it won't look right. Also, swapping the lights requires cutting the sheetmetal, so it is not just a straightforward thing.
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Not this **** again.
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Old 08-09-2010, 05:19 PM
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okay thank you...sorry 9k! I haven't had a chance to look at a 09 and up to see the difference. As a matter of fact there isn't too many people around here that have 8's. I know of 3 people and they are series 1.
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Geesh, searched real hard I see . Looks like shat IMO.



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Here is the best fitment I have seen but with quite a bit of custom modification.


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Originally Posted by BJP
I already posted this question before but not much info was given. I did do a search before you jump my ***... What needs to happen to swap tail lights? Would I need to swap rear bumpers as well?
lol if you posted this question before why didn't you just bump that thread and ask for more info? silly rabbit
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Old 08-09-2010, 07:38 PM
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I heard Mazda has a new engine in development called the 16X. Is it true?
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
I heard Mazda has a new engine in development called the 16X. Is it true?
Yup, its actually a trade up program. Trade in your motor and they give you the 16x.
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Old 08-09-2010, 09:13 PM
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I don't get doing a mod like this. series 2 lights aren't even that nice.. + intense labour and modification... not worth it. or crappy fitment.

but seriously... maybe a honda civic 2000 ebay light would fit? might need to bust open the jigsaw tho.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-00...Q5fAccessories

yaaa dig?!
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I wish it were an even swap. I hate the tails on my '10.
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Old 08-09-2010, 11:18 PM
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I'm sure it would work much better if you swapped both the taillights and the rear bumper.
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Old 08-09-2010, 11:36 PM
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tails, bumper & trunk
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Trunk, hood and doors the same on S1 and S2 right?
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Old 08-10-2010, 12:21 AM
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dont think so ,yes ,yes
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Trunk is the same.
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get some of these instead

http://www.clearcorners.com/products/mazda/se/r_full1/
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Old 08-10-2010, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
those do look really nice
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Originally Posted by BJP
those do look really nice
They do but seeing all the little LED's in it make them look off in a way?? And wtf 2100 dollars thats ridiculous for tailights
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