Alternative Way To Clear Tails?

JohnnyB4439 · 03-20-2004, 09:28 PM

I kind of had an idea surfacing my mind today. And i was wondering if possibly it could be done. Now we all know what a PITA it is to achieve clear taillights. Now what i thought of when you take out the taillight and you look on the backside, the sockets that the lightbulbs go in. I wonder if theres a way to stick something through that hole and maybe break down those plastic pieces enough to where they can fit through those holes. Now if it is possible it would elimdate alot of the hassle, but at this point it seems a little hard but i wanted to get everyones opionions on this. Just a thought.

Dr_Kyle · 03-20-2004, 10:11 PM

hmm.. that would be possible. I actually can't believe nobody has ever thought of that.

I don't know how easy it would be to break the pieces after the initial break is made.. it would be hard to get those little pieces broken without eff'ing up the lense. Good idea though... I am still thinking it over as I type this.

JohnnyB4439 · 03-21-2004, 11:04 AM

yeah i was thinking that to, i dont want to screw up the lens at all, but maybe there is a way....

rabbitt1100 · 03-21-2004, 03:31 PM

Is there a way to break the seal on the stock tails so the whole lens comes off in one peice? If that would be possible without breaking it you could clear it out and then reseal the faceing back on... anyone ever try that route? (wishing i had an extra tail light around) hehe.

Rabbitt

Dr_Kyle · 03-21-2004, 03:47 PM

^^ that's how everyone has been doing it.

rabbitt1100 · 03-21-2004, 03:52 PM

Is there anywhere on here that gives a good HOW-TO for that process so I dont screw it up to badly?

JohnnyB4439 · 03-21-2004, 07:38 PM

http://www.n-body.net/tech/index.php

JawnyRico · 03-22-2004, 10:40 AM

Why don't you just spend the $465 and get the real good looking ones. They are so worth the money once on.

CruzinGT33 · 03-22-2004, 10:45 AM

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Originally posted by JawnyRico
Why don't you just spend the $465 and get the real good looking ones. They are so worth the money once on.

Cause I'm gonna pull $465 out of my *** for taillights...

I like the idea though, I already went through a set of tails cause I didn't seal them properly and I lost a lens at 80 on the interstate.

PACE · 03-22-2004, 10:47 AM

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Originally posted by JawnyRico
Why don't you just spend the $465 and get the real good looking ones. They are so worth the money once on.

hmmmmm.....Headers or Tail lights.........hard decision

JawnyRico · 03-22-2004, 11:10 AM

Tail lights............well maybe headers........... or maybe the ............. I DON'T KNOW!

JawnyRico · 03-22-2004, 11:17 AM

Yeah but when the look this good.... You gotta buy em.....

rabbitt1100 · 03-22-2004, 11:18 AM

I'm going for my headers, exhaust, BOV, clutch kit, intercooler, FMU & body kit first... then tail lights

Besides, you can drop $265.00 after S&H instead of $465.00 but I wont stop you from paying $200.00 more than me for euro tails!

Rabbitt

JawnyRico · 03-22-2004, 11:23 AM

yeah but i got a 98 grand am not a 2000+ so the only place i know to get them are $465

PACE · 03-22-2004, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JawnyRico
Yeah but when the look this good.... You gotta buy em.....

Spoken like a true ricer..

Performance > Looks

03-22-2004, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PACE
Spoken like a true ricer..

Performance > Looks

Aww comon.....those tails will give you at least 15 more HP at the wheels

I would just clear them myself. Is there maybe a dremel adapter that could get into there to kinda break up the lens stuff?

When I get around to it (sometime) I'll clear my lenses....for now, I need to finish the interior, touch up the car, and wax that baby

JohnnyB4439 · 03-22-2004, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Yeah but when the look this good.... You gotta buy em.....

naw im not really a fan of those at all, thats why i just want to stick with the clear GT tails.

02andahalfgt · 03-22-2004, 06:48 PM

Just clear them the old fasioned way (the N-body.net how-to). It's really pretty easy, I had them apart and resealed in half a day, dried over night and back on the car the next day. Haven't had a weak seal problem yet (knock on wood). Personally I think the cleared stock tails look better than the Euro options that are out there.

Psi · 03-23-2004, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PACE
Spoken like a true ricer..

Performance > Looks

But is taking .2-3 off your 1/4 mile time really THAT important to you?

JohnnyB4439 · 03-23-2004, 04:23 PM

i think it could be possible with teh reverse and turn signal lens but its just the huge brake light lens im scared of...

03-20-2004, 09:28 PM	#1
JohnnyB4439 Live For This! AKA: Johnny Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: St.Louis, Missouri Age: 36 Posts: 1,217 Vehicle: 2004 GTO A4	Alternative Way To Clear Tails? I kind of had an idea surfacing my mind today. And i was wondering if possibly it could be done. Now we all know what a PITA it is to achieve clear taillights. Now what i thought of when you take out the taillight and you look on the backside, the sockets that the lightbulbs go in. I wonder if theres a way to stick something through that hole and maybe break down those plastic pieces enough to where they can fit through those holes. Now if it is possible it would elimdate alot of the hassle, but at this point it seems a little hard but i wanted to get everyones opionions on this. Just a thought. __________________ http://www.jbdvds.com

03-20-2004, 10:11 PM	#2
Dr_Kyle Better Than Ever AKA: Doctor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 40 Posts: 2,116 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1	hmm.. that would be possible. I actually can't believe nobody has ever thought of that. I don't know how easy it would be to break the pieces after the initial break is made.. it would be hard to get those little pieces broken without eff'ing up the lense. Good idea though... I am still thinking it over as I type this. __________________ Looking for Performance Parts? Click Here to check out Doctor Speed! Best ET: 14.664 @ 94.82 MPH Doctor Speed - Grand Am Performance Parts My Cardomain Page

03-21-2004, 11:04 AM	#3
JohnnyB4439 Live For This! AKA: Johnny Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: St.Louis, Missouri Age: 36 Posts: 1,217 Vehicle: 2004 GTO A4	yeah i was thinking that to, i dont want to screw up the lens at all, but maybe there is a way.... __________________ http://www.jbdvds.com

03-21-2004, 03:31 PM	#4
rabbitt1100 Isnt that illegal? AKA: Jim Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Braunfels, TX. Age: 38 Posts: 269 Vehicle: 2002 Pontiac GA	Is there a way to break the seal on the stock tails so the whole lens comes off in one peice? If that would be possible without breaking it you could clear it out and then reseal the faceing back on... anyone ever try that route? (wishing i had an extra tail light around) hehe. Rabbitt __________________ WARNING: This vehicle will exceed speeds in excess of 100mph. To avoid blackout, all females are advised to remove all tight fitting or constrictive clothing.

03-21-2004, 03:47 PM	#5
Dr_Kyle Better Than Ever AKA: Doctor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 40 Posts: 2,116 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1	^^ that's how everyone has been doing it. __________________ Looking for Performance Parts? Click Here to check out Doctor Speed! Best ET: 14.664 @ 94.82 MPH Doctor Speed - Grand Am Performance Parts My Cardomain Page

03-21-2004, 03:52 PM	#6
rabbitt1100 Isnt that illegal? AKA: Jim Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Braunfels, TX. Age: 38 Posts: 269 Vehicle: 2002 Pontiac GA	Is there anywhere on here that gives a good HOW-TO for that process so I dont screw it up to badly? __________________ WARNING: This vehicle will exceed speeds in excess of 100mph. To avoid blackout, all females are advised to remove all tight fitting or constrictive clothing.

03-21-2004, 07:38 PM	#7
JohnnyB4439 Live For This! AKA: Johnny Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: St.Louis, Missouri Age: 36 Posts: 1,217 Vehicle: 2004 GTO A4	http://www.n-body.net/tech/index.php __________________ http://www.jbdvds.com

03-22-2004, 10:40 AM	#8
JawnyRico 4 Doors Rock 2 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, Ohio Age: 40 Posts: 45 Vehicle: 1998 Grand Am Gt	Why don't you just spend the $465 and get the real good looking ones. They are so worth the money once on. __________________ JAWNYRICO!!! You kill bugs good...

03-22-2004, 11:10 AM	#11
JawnyRico 4 Doors Rock 2 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, Ohio Age: 40 Posts: 45 Vehicle: 1998 Grand Am Gt	Tail lights............well maybe headers........... or maybe the ............. I DON'T KNOW! __________________ JAWNYRICO!!! You kill bugs good...

03-22-2004, 11:17 AM	#12
JawnyRico 4 Doors Rock 2 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, Ohio Age: 40 Posts: 45 Vehicle: 1998 Grand Am Gt	Yeah but when the look this good.... You gotta buy em..... Attached Thumbnails __________________ JAWNYRICO!!! You kill bugs good...

03-22-2004, 11:18 AM	#13
rabbitt1100 Isnt that illegal? AKA: Jim Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Braunfels, TX. Age: 38 Posts: 269 Vehicle: 2002 Pontiac GA	I'm going for my headers, exhaust, BOV, clutch kit, intercooler, FMU & body kit first... then tail lights Besides, you can drop $265.00 after S&H instead of $465.00 but I wont stop you from paying $200.00 more than me for euro tails! Rabbitt __________________ WARNING: This vehicle will exceed speeds in excess of 100mph. To avoid blackout, all females are advised to remove all tight fitting or constrictive clothing. Last edited by rabbitt1100; 03-22-2004 at 11:20 AM.

03-22-2004, 11:23 AM	#14
JawnyRico 4 Doors Rock 2 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, Ohio Age: 40 Posts: 45 Vehicle: 1998 Grand Am Gt	yeah but i got a 98 grand am not a 2000+ so the only place i know to get them are $465 __________________ JAWNYRICO!!! You kill bugs good...

03-22-2004, 06:48 PM	#18
02andahalfgt Camaro Junkie AKA: Jon Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orefield, PA Age: 39 Posts: 3,638 Vehicle: 06 Jeep/10 Camaro SSRS	Just clear them the old fasioned way (the N-body.net how-to). It's really pretty easy, I had them apart and resealed in half a day, dried over night and back on the car the next day. Haven't had a weak seal problem yet (knock on wood). Personally I think the cleared stock tails look better than the Euro options that are out there.

03-23-2004, 04:23 PM	#20
JohnnyB4439 Live For This! AKA: Johnny Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: St.Louis, Missouri Age: 36 Posts: 1,217 Vehicle: 2004 GTO A4	i think it could be possible with teh reverse and turn signal lens but its just the huge brake light lens im scared of... __________________ http://www.jbdvds.com

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