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Gen 3 lights with gen 2 centre panel.
Guys what involved in doing the gen 3 tail lights with the gen 2 centre panel combo.
I'm interested obviously in the location/wiring of reverse lights and how to blend the rev 2 centre panel to have the curves so that they fit properly without gaps
if anyone has pics of this conversion please post them.
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Re:Gen 3 lights with gen 2 centre panel.
2011/08/30 16:30:06
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i thought u just replaced the centre panel aswell, that way you still actually have reverse lights
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Re:Gen 3 lights with gen 2 centre panel.
2011/08/30 16:38:53
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Yep, replacing the centre panel would be the best and easiest option. Also, i think one of the main benefits and modern look of the gen3 setup is the flush centre panel, I think it would looks strange with the old one in the middle (regardless of how well you blend it at the lights), just my opinion.
I would sooner make the earlier centre panel flush than swap lights and keep early panel.
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Re:Gen 3 lights with gen 2 centre panel.
2011/08/30 16:44:40
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ok, just so that you guys know i have the entire gen 3 tails, centre panel, boot lock and key......
im wanting to do something different thats all.
ive seen it done before and thought it looked ok. just cant seem to find any info on how it was done.
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Re:Gen 3 lights with gen 2 centre panel.
2011/08/30 17:00:38
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Looks pretty good except for the no reverse lights? (FAIL)
IMHO I think the Kouki lights are a bit overrated anyway
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Re:Gen 3 lights with gen 2 centre panel.
2011/08/30 17:03:44
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i'm with you one the dentre panel, i think the rev3 one is bland. but anyhow it's all personal preference.
if it was me i'd use the gen3 one to make a template out of mdf then trace and cut with a fine saw blade over size then use my router and template to tirm it perfect. but that's cuase i'm a cabinet maker by trade.......
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Re:Gen 3 lights with gen 2 centre panel.
2011/08/30 17:50:34
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so what your saying is use mdf panel to fill in the edges????
wont that get destroyed due to the elemnts being exposed etc...
i like the idea though.
im just also wonderign how to fit the reverse lights??
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Re:Gen 3 lights with gen 2 centre panel.
2011/08/30 18:29:28
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Always liked the idea and look. Main reason I am sticking with a black centre panel on gen 3 lights.
It also saves me buying a gen 3 boot lock
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Re:Gen 3 lights with gen 2 centre panel.
2011/08/30 19:46:24
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no make a template of the gen3 panel and use it as a guide for the router cutter when trimming the gen2 panel.
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Re:Gen 3 lights with gen 2 centre panel.
2011/08/30 20:26:50
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defeats the purpose and looks crummy. Unless your using tha space as a giant vent for a boot mount cooler or something it just looks cheap.
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Re:Gen 3 lights with gen 2 centre panel.
2011/08/30 21:02:59
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Each to their own, but i prefer the more modern look of the gen3 setup, must admit though it does look a bit bare without the mr2 sticker though that some poeple leave off.
I believe my current car didnt get its lock changed when it got changed to the gen3 lights, it all works ok.
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Re:Gen 3 lights with gen 2 centre panel.
2011/08/30 21:21:47
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Well I've got both sets of lights so might give it a crack.m not a fan of the gen3 centre panel which looks pretty bare without the mr2 sticker
Just ace thats a good idea with the router makes sense now ill give it a go and see what hsppens
Trav just trying something different see how it turns out I guess its not everyones cup of tea
Now can someone tell me where to place the reverse lights? The writing I guess I can just extend to new location
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Re:Gen 3 lights with gen 2 centre panel.
2011/08/30 21:52:14
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Re:Gen 3 lights with gen 2 centre panel.
2011/08/30 21:58:44
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you could get the mr2 "badge" done in vinyl if origiinal is pricey or not available.
but you might as well have a play and see what you like.
just remembered, the other pet hate of the early setup for me was cleaning the honeycomb impressions and black fading.
for reverse lights you could do what the the guy in the link did, but find slimline led strips that you could fit neatly into the strips.
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