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91-01 vs 2002+ Tail Lights - What do you prefer?
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The 2002+ front and rear updates were done as after thoughts to extend the dismal sales life of the NSX. The original designers never intended for the bugeyes or the gimmicky ovals in the rear lenses. It spoils the design of the car.
What Honda should have done is update the performance every year to keep the car relevant.
What Honda should have done is update the performance every year to keep the car relevant.
No. I had both 91-01 and 02+ tail lights taken apart due to a damaged rear case on my 02+ lights. I ended up using the back base of my 92 tail lights with the 02+ front lens. Aside from the diffuser in the 02+ having the oval cutout, its identical.
I did all cycles:
91-01 Style
02+ Style
02+ Custom Style, yes, I HATE the orange! lol
IMHO 02+ is the way to go, then make the Orange red, so is subtle, I used TESTORS Clear Apple candy red, 2 smooth layers, easy and can be removed
Oscar
91-01 Style
02+ Style
02+ Custom Style, yes, I HATE the orange! lol
IMHO 02+ is the way to go, then make the Orange red, so is subtle, I used TESTORS Clear Apple candy red, 2 smooth layers, easy and can be removed
Oscar
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if anybody wants to trade their 02+ tails for my 91-01 im your guy lol.
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Oscar I freaking love it paint them red I like the circle but the yellow was UGGGG
gat any other pics of the rear like a close up of the oval lens
I have a simple new project now damn it man something else I have to do to my car RRGGGG
gat any other pics of the rear like a close up of the oval lens
I have a simple new project now damn it man something else I have to do to my car RRGGGG
I must agree though... It would be nicer if those circles/ovals in the rear tail were painted red.... Hmmm something to consider for my 03...already painted the valence so it's completely body color.... Maybe paint it red then smoke the whole thing... The front end however is imo a definite improvement... I would have likely bought an 06 Exige S in place of my 03 if my only option was pop up lights. It was listed in the same price range with 45K miles. As much as I love what they represent as cars, and the 90s to 01 look a bit too dated for me.
I did all cycles:
91-01 Style
02+ Style
02+ Custom Style, yes, I HATE the orange! lol
IMHO 02+ is the way to go, then make the Orange red, so is subtle, I used TESTORS Clear Apple candy red, 2 smooth layers, easy and can be removed
Oscar
Am I the only one that liked the OEM yellow ovals better? The car looks more modern. I'm not feeling the painted oval, you did it, bluebatmobile did it, I didn't like either better.
I too prefer the OEM yellow ovals.
JDM NA1-R (factory smoked, factory blacked-out H):
No, you are not the only one. The 02 update was far from an afterthought. It improved downforce, and brought the look up to date from the late 80's. As far as the yellow ovals breaking up the "lines" of the rear of the car, that was the point. Many may not agree but I believe both looks of the car have their place, and both look great.
I love both, but having seen the two side by side recently, i agree that the 02+ style lights look alot more modern and newer.
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Have mounted the 2002+ taillights about two years ago now and am very happy with it. This was done with the updated 2002+ lower valence as well.
It somehow gives the NSX a much updated look from the rear. Perhaps, in my case, also because the standard OEM 1991-2001 taillights are also quite dark in the standard European version.
It somehow gives the NSX a much updated look from the rear. Perhaps, in my case, also because the standard OEM 1991-2001 taillights are also quite dark in the standard European version.
Your poll results are going to be skewed because not everyone is aware that you have the "JDM" darker taillights stock. They are more sought after then the 02+ style IMO. Also keep in mind you will need to change the 3rd break light to match the taillights if you choose to go with the newer 02+ style taillights. You could sell those used taillights "JDM style" stateside and get about what it would cost to buy your 02+ style providing they are in good condition. I would keep them.
Just use a red overlay vinyl, do not paint them.
I love the '02 version better, especially on a black NSX
I agree.... Somehow the unique ovals give it an updated look. I do think the original is cleaner... Just like I think pop ups are cleaner than 02 bugeyes.... But they look more dated. Both fixed headlamps and the yellow ovals breaking up the long rear lights going all the way across the back make things more modern. Same with the factory wing light bar... Although it is cleaner and flows better, it looks dated. The shorter third brake light in the R wing, the ovals, the fixed lamps, these all modernize the car.
JDM NA1-R (factory smoked, factory blacked-out H):
Looks good but need to tint those side markers to complete the look ...
Don't mean to thread-jack - but what are the WHEELS on this red beauty??.... WOW, JUST GORGEOUS!!
I bought an 03 specifically cause I liked the more updated front/rear look. It looks in place when compared to the modern cars while retaining the lines and engineering that made the car so special to begin with
Thanks! Enkei RP03 18x9.5 +38 rear and 17x8 +40 front.
I have a 96-T and got one tail light damaged - I want to convert to to 02+ tail lights - are you saying that the conversion requires more than just swapping out the lens housings? (part 33501-SL0-A03 and 33551-SL0-A03)
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