94+ Tails With 91+ Centre Panel: Reverse Light Location

So I've got myself a pair of Kouki tails and I'm going to fit them with the Zenki centre panel. This will require a little cutting to fit and some glassing to get a flush OEM look, but its really not too complicated.
 
Obviously there is no provision for reverse lights in the Zenki centre panel, and I've come across two options to fix this so far. The first is to cut the centre panel and fit reverse lights in a similar position as they would be in the Kouki panel which you can see here - Reverse Lights in Panel
 
 The second option is to extend the wiring and relocate the reverse lights under the bumper as in the attached image. Check out the light blue car for the look and fitment I'm going for.
 
So which solution do you all prefer? (I'd do a poll but I've got no idea how haha)
 
 
 

The reflectors are required by law so unfortunately its not an option. Your probably right about them not looking as good close up, and I'm thinking the less cutting I have to do to the panel the better.

Slim line LED's are definitely the way to go if I decide to mount them on the grille. I think moulding/glassing the centre panel is a must, the hacked up look is what I want to avoid! When I have the time I'm going to have a chat with my bodyworks guy and see what needs to be done to get it looking good.

Where the eff did you get one of those MadPSI ducktails.