DIY: G35 Coupe Taillight Removal

Old Jul 7, 2010 | 03:13 PM
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I have the cf strafe speed rear trunk.
I got it from a sponsor on here his name is Dustin@strafeautomotive

Here's a pic of my G with the trunk

 
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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here's another before/after shot of these jdm tails..



Are the LEDs different in the jdm ones?? They look so much nicer!! I get mine on Friday!! Can't wait to use this diy lol
 
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 11:18 PM
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@jlp87 I want a molded trunk..I was looking at the doriluxe one but I see people are having trouble fitting it and the quality evidently isn't all that great..anyone else know of any molded ones?


oh..ok..hope you find one...
but anyway nice upgrade; the best 1st update for an 03-05 G35 coupe is 06 tail and headlights
 
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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Frankie the o6 jdm tail LEDs are not only brighter then the 03-05 tails but if u look closely the jdm 06 tails has 3 LEDs at top,4 LEDs in the middle, and 5 LEDs in the bottom. The 03-05 tails just have 4 LEDs in all 3 rows
 
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 10:09 AM
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lol you beat me to it hella..and I believe the JDM lights seem to have slightly darker housings than the US ones too.

but Hella that looks just like the doriluxe! I knew there was another one but I didnt know the name..does it come in fiberglass or a non cf? I dont have any cf on my car so itd look out of place if i didnt paint it lol
 
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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Frankie the o6 jdm tail LEDs are not only brighter then the 03-05 tails but if u look closely the jdm 06 tails has 3 LEDs at top,4 LEDs in the middle, and 5 LEDs in the bottom. The 03-05 tails just have 4 LEDs in all 3 rows
Yeah I noticed that with the different number of LEDs.. Looks so much better!! I can't wait till tomorrow!!
 
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 12:51 PM
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Tbrillz, the strafe speed trunk comes in fg or cf.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by tbrillz35
@jlp87 I want a molded trunk..I was looking at the doriluxe one but I see people are having trouble fitting it and the quality evidently isn't all that great..anyone else know of any molded ones?
With any type of exterior mod that you do, fitment will NEVER be completely perfect without any type of adjusting or additional work. Its basically whatever you're willing to put up with when you do an exterior mod.

I have the Strafe trunk as well and although fitment is great, I can still do some additional adjusting to make it fit better. Part of the gamble my friend.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 02:23 PM
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Just put my jdm tails in!!! So sick!! Thanks o hella for the writeup took me about 30 minutes.. Will take pics after work
 
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 12:28 AM
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^^thanks for the insight compodres, I'll keep that in mind..

@Frankie pics NOW!!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 12:57 AM
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Nice DIY! Cool of you to take the time to post. Props!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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^^thanks for the insight compodres, I'll keep that in mind..

@Frankie pics NOW!!
Will get pics it's raining out for the first time in months lol
 
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 12:39 AM
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any1 know how to wire up the trunk release?
 
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 06:31 AM
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any1 know how to wire up the trunk release?
I think it's a couple pages back on this thread there was a guy that got really close to getting it figured out..
 
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by O HELLA OEM
I have the cf strafe speed rear trunk.
I got it from a sponsor on here his name is Dustin@strafeautomotive

Here's a pic of my G with the trunk

sik freakin trunk bro!!! car is clean!!! good DIY - I'm gonna change my backup lights throw some new LED's in there - just don't know what color I should do - suggestions anyone?
 
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