RE: SD> Clearing out Daytona tail lights
Well, I wouldn't do any modifications to the stock taillights because I feel most people that do end up with an unsafe condition (I've almost hit plenty of people with clear taillights because the red bulbs aren't bright enough by themselves) To each their own though, just don't expect me to be too happy when I have to pay for an accident because I couldn't see your taillights (and yes it would be my fault since I ran into the back of you, not cool) Anyway, the later model taillights will bolt up to the older Daytona's. Just nab the support piece they are bolted to and go to town. I would only urge you to make sure it all seals properly before calling it good since a leak there would just be plain annoying :) Good luck, Stefan Mullikin Portland, OR Co-Founder PNW-SDAC http://www.pnw-sdac.org 1980 Fiat X-1/9 1984 Dodge Rampage 2.2 1987 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z 1987 Shelby CSX #106 1988 Shelby CSX-T #3 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jason Arroyo Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 5:41 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: SD> Clearing out Daytona tail lights Ralph Scott just sent me pics of his 92 Daytona IROC. It has the more rounded tail lights on it, and he removed something inside to basically make them "clear outs" with just a red strip at bottom. I had seen something similar done to 88-90 tail lights (like mine), where they removes some kind of red lens inside them, leaving the lightly tinted/clear outer piece there, then they placed some small red light domes over each bulb to make the "altezza" look. Does anyone have info on these or pics they can email me? ALSO... are the 92-93 more rounded rear tails adaptable to my 89, and if so, how and what other pieces are needed? I think those are awesome. Thanks, -J Southern California Forced Induction 1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby Turbo II 1986 Chrysler Laser Turbo 1990 Plymouth Laser Turbo 1991 Mitsu Eclispe GSX Turbo (for sale) 1990 VW Corrado G60 Supercharged 1985 Nissan 200SX Turbo 1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo ---REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING Questions? Visit http://www.sdml.org/ To be removed, visit http://www.sdml.org/pages/leave.html
RE: SD> Clearing out Daytona tail lights
The one I saw once before (88-90 tails), the guy had went out and bought 3" round red lenses and glued them in the reflector cups OVER the bulbs so I imagine they were quite red when they lit up. And yes I share your concern too. I was thinking of doing that afte removing the bigger lens piece inside. -J Southern California Forced Induction 1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby Turbo II 1986 Chrysler Laser Turbo 1990 Plymouth Laser Turbo 1991 Mitsu Eclispe GSX Turbo (for sale) 1990 VW Corrado G60 Supercharged 1985 Nissan 200SX Turbo 1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo -Original Message- Well, I wouldn't do any modifications to the stock taillights because I feel most people that do end up with an unsafe condition (I've almost hit plenty of people with clear taillights because the red bulbs aren't bright enough by themselves) To each their own though, just don't expect me to be too happy when I have to pay for an accident because I couldn't see your taillights (and yes it would be my fault since I ran into the back of you, not cool) Anyway, the later model taillights will bolt up to the older Daytona's. Just nab the support piece they are bolted to and go to town. I would only urge you to make sure it all seals properly before calling it good since a leak there would just be plain annoying :) Good luck, Stefan Mullikin ---REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING Questions? Visit http://www.sdml.org/ To be removed, visit http://www.sdml.org/pages/leave.html
RE: SD> Clearing out Daytona tail lights
Ah, yeah that might work. -Original Message- From: Jason Arroyo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 5:54 PM To: Mullikin, Stefan P; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: SD> Clearing out Daytona tail lights The one I saw once before (88-90 tails), the guy had went out and bought 3" round red lenses and glued them in the reflector cups OVER the bulbs so I imagine they were quite red when they lit up. And yes I share your concern too. I was thinking of doing that afte removing the bigger lens piece inside. -J Southern California Forced Induction 1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby Turbo II 1986 Chrysler Laser Turbo 1990 Plymouth Laser Turbo 1991 Mitsu Eclispe GSX Turbo (for sale) 1990 VW Corrado G60 Supercharged 1985 Nissan 200SX Turbo 1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo -Original Message- Well, I wouldn't do any modifications to the stock taillights because I feel most people that do end up with an unsafe condition (I've almost hit plenty of people with clear taillights because the red bulbs aren't bright enough by themselves) To each their own though, just don't expect me to be too happy when I have to pay for an accident because I couldn't see your taillights (and yes it would be my fault since I ran into the back of you, not cool) Anyway, the later model taillights will bolt up to the older Daytona's. Just nab the support piece they are bolted to and go to town. I would only urge you to make sure it all seals properly before calling it good since a leak there would just be plain annoying :) Good luck, Stefan Mullikin ---REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING Questions? Visit http://www.sdml.org/ To be removed, visit http://www.sdml.org/pages/leave.html
Re: SD> Clearing out Daytona tail lights
Red bulbs, LED bulbs, ect..All arent visable.. Seems as tho everyone and their mother has these on their vehicles like this. Even thos Altezza tailights are hard to see.. I wouldnt want to drive that around and have to clench everytime I slow down when somebodys behind me while thinkin (hope he see's em)at sunset.. thats gonna be scary.. If you truely like or love your car, this would be a silly thing to do to it because of the greater possibility of gettin nailed.. sometimes stock and clean will get ya noticed more than cheapening the look out to be like the import cars.. keep it real.. Chris Pauluk - Modesto CA - NorCalTurboDodge 84 Rampage - www.cardomain.com/id/pentastarturbo (or) www.cardomain.com/id/solo2rampage 5x100mm/SC brakes, 4 wheel Koni's, eibach springs, polybushing.com's rear anti sway bar, solid front mont. awaiting 2.2T2SMEC setup using 85 Daytona T1~Z for doner, late model in/ex manafolds. (*I need parts*) 2.5" garrett swing valve ^^^lemme know whatcha got^^^ ---REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING Questions? Visit http://www.sdml.org/ To be removed, visit http://www.sdml.org/pages/leave.html
RE: SD> Clearing out Daytona tail lights
Support piece? Where, behind the light units on the inside? Also I notice the corners of the thing are rounded, mine aren't, will I have a tiny gap at the right and left corner? ALSO... The area over the license plate is different do I need that center piece or is it integrated with the bumper on the 92-93 cars? Literally what do I need to get and need to do. -J Southern California Forced Induction 1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby Turbo II 1986 Chrysler Laser Turbo 1990 Plymouth Laser Turbo 1991 Mitsu Eclispe GSX Turbo (for sale) 1990 VW Corrado G60 Supercharged 1985 Nissan 200SX Turbo 1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo -Original Message- Anyway, the later model taillights will bolt up to the older Daytona's. Just nab the support piece they are bolted to and go to town. I would only urge you to make sure it all seals properly before calling it good since a leak there would just be plain annoying :) Stefan ---REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING Questions? Visit http://www.sdml.org/ To be removed, visit http://www.sdml.org/pages/leave.html
RE: SD> Clearing out Daytona tail lights
I found when I did mine, I used those red lens covers that are in a cone shape and just glued them over the bulb... Clear tail lights while still using clear bulbs Garret Werstiuk http://shelbyz.cjb.net From: "Mullikin, Stefan P" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Jason Arroyo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: SD> Clearing out Daytona tail lights Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 00:56:27 - Ah, yeah that might work. -Original Message- From: Jason Arroyo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 5:54 PM To: Mullikin, Stefan P; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: SD> Clearing out Daytona tail lights The one I saw once before (88-90 tails), the guy had went out and bought 3" round red lenses and glued them in the reflector cups OVER the bulbs so I imagine they were quite red when they lit up. And yes I share your concern too. I was thinking of doing that afte removing the bigger lens piece inside. -J Southern California Forced Induction 1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby Turbo II 1986 Chrysler Laser Turbo 1990 Plymouth Laser Turbo 1991 Mitsu Eclispe GSX Turbo (for sale) 1990 VW Corrado G60 Supercharged 1985 Nissan 200SX Turbo 1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo -Original Message- Well, I wouldn't do any modifications to the stock taillights because I feel most people that do end up with an unsafe condition (I've almost hit plenty of people with clear taillights because the red bulbs aren't bright enough by themselves) To each their own though, just don't expect me to be too happy when I have to pay for an accident because I couldn't see your taillights (and yes it would be my fault since I ran into the back of you, not cool) Anyway, the later model taillights will bolt up to the older Daytona's. Just nab the support piece they are bolted to and go to town. I would only urge you to make sure it all seals properly before calling it good since a leak there would just be plain annoying :) Good luck, Stefan Mullikin ---REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING Questions? Visit http://www.sdml.org/ To be removed, visit http://www.sdml.org/pages/leave.html _ Take charge with a pop-up guard built on patented Microsoft. SmartScreen Technology. http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem&xAPID=1994&DI=1034&SU=http://hotmail.com/enca&HL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines Start enjoying all the benefits of MSN. Premium right now and get the first two months FREE*. ---REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING Questions? Visit http://www.sdml.org/ To be removed, visit http://www.sdml.org/pages/leave.html
Re: SD> Clearing out Daytona tail lights
In a message dated 8/26/2004 8:59:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: sometimes stock and clean will get ya noticed more than cheapening the look out to be like the import cars.. keep it real.. Those clear tails are just plain ugly.They don`t match anything on the cars,but people do it anyway.IMO they just make the car cheaper and the resale value worse. Most dealers at auction consider a car with these as being dogged out with teenage drivers so the prices are lower.If you`re wanting a change do something custom like putting in a set of compl;etely different lights from a 300z or something. TRAVIS FOSTER,GREENVILLE,S.C. 89 daytona shelby,black t2 ,[EMAIL PROTECTED] with 2.45 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ]FS 8k , 71 `Cuda 383 stock [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) FS 22k, 98 GC 5.9 limited [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) [EMAIL PROTECTED] <4725lbs race weight[FS 12.5K], 2000 YUKON XL ---REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING Questions? Visit http://www.sdml.org/ To be removed, visit http://www.sdml.org/pages/leave.html
RE SD> Clearing out Daytona tail lights
i personally think the alteza look that people do to the daytona taillights cheapens the look of their cars. i think it would also be a cop magnet since you are modifying a DOT legal tail lens from its original DOT approved intent. but to each their own. i am not into the import look and all the vinyl tape and poser performance parts stickers that goes with it, and dont forget the prerequisite 4 sets of driving lamps for the front and fart can on the back. our cars looked pretty hot when they were new. i really dont think there can be much style improvement over a stock shelby. mebbe wheels and small things, or a different color of paint. i think looking like a nice clean stock turbo car including stock alloy wheels, and doing all your mods under the hood and to the suspension and braking is where it all counts. in the end being able to smoke a winged honduh , or a Z28 with equal ease is what its all about. better to do it with stealth. just my .02 mat ---REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING Questions? Visit http://www.sdml.org/ To be removed, visit http://www.sdml.org/pages/leave.html
RE: SD> Clearing out Daytona tail lights
The piece the taillights bolts to, basically it's the entire piece that forms the corners of the rear of the car, including the license plate area. I don't know if its different between the two styles. Stefan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jason Arroyo Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 5:59 PM To: Mullikin, Stefan P; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: SD> Clearing out Daytona tail lights Support piece? Where, behind the light units on the inside? Also I notice the corners of the thing are rounded, mine aren't, will I have a tiny gap at the right and left corner? ALSO... The area over the license plate is different do I need that center piece or is it integrated with the bumper on the 92-93 cars? Literally what do I need to get and need to do. -J Southern California Forced Induction 1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby Turbo II 1986 Chrysler Laser Turbo 1990 Plymouth Laser Turbo 1991 Mitsu Eclispe GSX Turbo (for sale) 1990 VW Corrado G60 Supercharged 1985 Nissan 200SX Turbo 1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo -Original Message- Anyway, the later model taillights will bolt up to the older Daytona's. Just nab the support piece they are bolted to and go to town. I would only urge you to make sure it all seals properly before calling it good since a leak there would just be plain annoying :) Stefan ---REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING Questions? Visit http://www.sdml.org/ To be removed, visit http://www.sdml.org/pages/leave.html
RE: SD> Clearing out Daytona tail lights
Ah the trouble would be proving it since many times in a rear end collision, the evidence would be destroyed or damaged beyond use. Basically, in my state it seems, if you hit someone from behind its your fault. One of the few common sense "laws" we have. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rob P Sent: Friday, August 27, 2004 7:13 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: SD> Clearing out Daytona tail lights Rearending somebody with poor (or no) tailights would certainly shift the percentage of blame. Depending on the state they could consider clear tailights a violation of the vehicle code which could cause problems in collecting in a straight rear-end collision. >Well, I wouldn't do any modifications to the stock taillights because I >feel most people that do end up with an unsafe condition (I've almost >hit plenty of people with clear taillights because the red bulbs aren't >bright enough by themselves) To each their own though, just don't >expect me to be too happy when I have to pay for an accident because I >couldn't see your taillights (and yes it would be my fault since I ran >into the back of you, not cool) ---REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING Questions? Visit http://www.sdml.org/ To be removed, visit http://www.sdml.org/pages/leave.html
RE: SD> Clearing out Daytona tail lights
Okay, okay, you all are right, turning a Daytona into a Honduh is wrong, but I'm telling you guys I've seen this done once before, they don't look like ricey altezzas, they kinda look like the same theme the Chevy berlinetta had in its tails, those were clear but smoked slightly too. Look, if I don't like them and they come out ghetto, the 88-89 tails are so very easy to come by out here for cheap. IN fact I have a set on a junker car. I promise you all I won't go ghetto-tastic uban rice with my Tona LOL. -J Southern California Forced Induction 1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby Turbo II 1986 Chrysler Laser Turbo 1990 Plymouth Laser Turbo 1991 Mitsu Eclispe GSX Turbo(for sale) 1990 VW Corrado G60 Supercharged 1985 Nissan 200SX Turbo 1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo ---REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING Questions? Visit http://www.sdml.org/ To be removed, visit http://www.sdml.org/pages/leave.html
