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08-26-2007, 11:29 AM
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Potential tail light mod
I have noticed that many of the newer cars have gone over to solid red lenses on the rear of their cars, including red turn signals, and away from the red/amber combination.
I am working on a modified taillight treatment. using red lens material, I am planning to cover the rear turn signals so that they blend in with the rest of the lens. When they flash, they should still be amber. backup lights wil remain as they are. Option 2: Same as above, except the backup lights are also covered, making the entire panel transparent red. The backup lights will then be wired to become additional brake lights only (coming on only with brakes, not as tail lights) I like the symmetry of solid clear across the front and solid red across the rear From what I can tell, it is legal in MD. The law doesn't require backup lights, but states of you have them, they must be operational. In this mod it will look like they were never there. If it bacame absolutely necessary, I would re-route my exhaust tips and put the backup lights in the bumper opening (as svxfiles did with his brake lights). It will not look modded or ricey. In true svxcess fashion, if it doesn't look factory and like it came that way, I won't do it. I'll know in about a week. My camera/computer issue is now resolved so "before and after" photos will be up quickly if I am successful. .
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016  2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback  2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields.  4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . . Last edited by svxcess; 08-26-2007 at 01:37 PM. 
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08-26-2007, 11:04 PM
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I am waiting with baited breath!!!
  
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08-27-2007, 06:22 AM
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cant wait 2 see how it turns out
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1992 NZDM SVX Maroonish Red  /Black ( 1st car ive owned with an cd player  ) Has been retired1989 Vortex 6 Maroon 1983 RX Silver Grey 1973 1400 GSR Yelo 2 Door Coupe awaiting Restoration
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08-27-2007, 08:36 AM
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I was daydreaming about this the other day
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08-27-2007, 10:58 AM
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I love this idea and can't wait to see how it turns out.
But what's this about re-routing the exhaust tips?!? To where? How? I've always been intrigued by the idea of moving the tips closer to the center with the rear bumper to match as it was on the original prototype SVX. Of course custom exhaust is easy, having a new rear bumper made is the hard part. 
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09-06-2007, 03:07 PM
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One down, one to go
Turned out okayish with the red film. Im sure it'll come oput better next time. Seems I have some dust under the film, and I made alot of light scratches in the film while trying to shape it.(Im sure a coat of wax may help) All in all, lookes pretty good from 4 feet away
What makes it suck: the red is a little too dark...has a bit of texture, and looks hazey at extream side angles. I'll likely be trying to spray them red from the inside out. for now though, this gives me an idea of what it'll look like 
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09-06-2007, 03:13 PM
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I've been waiting for pics.
Looks pretty good. I love the idea of an all red taillight band to offset the all clear headlight band.
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#9
09-06-2007, 03:15 PM
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Eric,
Where did you get your film? I ordered from DecalFX almost 3 weeks ago and haven't heard anything. Their email is unavailable and they have no phone number. If you heat the film with a heat gun, it stretches very easily to conform to compound shapes. This also makes it somewhat thinner, less hazy at different angles and less dark. .
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . . Last edited by svxcess; 09-06-2007 at 03:17 PM.
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09-06-2007, 03:39 PM
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Got mine from the same place. It took a few days for my payment to clear, but they ended up shipping out on labor day, arrived at my doorstep today.
Yeah, the heat gun would help. I had a ghetto way of heating and stretching that worked, but I dont think it was hot enough. at least I have a good idea of how to go about getting it perfected on the other side..and I can re-do this one. The good news is, no more condensation 
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R.I.P Cool Signature. You're gone but not forgotten. I mean, sure, I kindof don't remember some of the finer details..but I remember you were funny, and at one point you said spaghetti in Dutch....but definantly not forgotten
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09-06-2007, 11:15 PM
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By the way, In the first photo I like the look of the Polo Green without the spoiler. Looks rather sleek. hmmmmmmmmmmmmm...................
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . . Last edited by svxcess; 09-08-2007 at 08:40 PM.
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09-10-2007, 01:42 PM
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By request of Mr. Hoffman....A red ass ;)
Well, here ya go. all done.
   you can still see where the white and amber were, but they are at least red.
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R.I.P Cool Signature. You're gone but not forgotten. I mean, sure, I kindof don't remember some of the finer details..but I remember you were funny, and at one point you said spaghetti in Dutch....but definantly not forgotten Last edited by It's Just Eric; 09-10-2007 at 02:10 PM.
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09-10-2007, 01:52 PM
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They look awsome....you can do mine next
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09-10-2007, 01:53 PM
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Woooooooowww!! I was a bit skeptical at first, but seeing the finished product...That's pretty nice.
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#15
09-10-2007, 01:59 PM
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I saw it in person and I think it looks wayyy better than in pictures.
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