Tailbar! Subaru, Alcyone switch? No, not THAT one.

[Freeman]

Originally Posted by redlightningsvx

Wow that was a long time ago. As far as dimensions I remember that the height is 3 3/8in. but I can't remember the length.

That's all I really needed to know as far as that went, thanks!

[redlightningsvx]

No problem.

[SubaruSVXCrazy]

Some guy on SVXWorldFourms had a great idea. I don't have the thread though. There's more pictures, but I lost 'em.

[michael]

There is no need to replace the plastic piece. The factory logos are silk screened on and can be removed with rubbing alcohol. You can have a local sign shop cut viny lettering of your choice as a replacement.

[Johnybeas]

Originally Posted by SubaruSVXCrazy

Some guy on SVXWorldFourms had a great idea. I don't have the thread though. There's more pictures, but I lost 'em.

I already talked to him about how he did it this is litterally a 6 dollar mod, all he did was get some replacement mirror sheet from wallyworld (aka walmart) and dremel out the shape(it's a big sheet so you can make mistakes or try it a few times or make multiple), they are self adhesive and I think it looks awesome!
here's his black SVX with it on.


I'm personally going to be doing this to my svx, I already talked to him about it he's cool with other people copying his idea. I'm probably going to clear my tail lights remove the logo, smoke my tail lights(except the reverse) then add this on the top in the middle.

I think he has the same rims as me too lol...

[subbieatnz]

That looks pretty cool

[Green1995SVX]

Originally Posted by Johnybeas

I already talked to him about how he did it this is litterally a 6 dollar mod, all he did was get some replacement mirror sheet from wallyworld (aka walmart) and dremel out the shape(it's a big sheet so you can make mistakes or try it a few times or make multiple), they are self adhesive and I think it looks awesome!
here's his black SVX with it on.


I'm personally going to be doing this to my svx, I already talked to him about it he's cool with other people copying his idea. I'm probably going to clear my tail lights remove the logo, smoke my tail lights(except the reverse) then add this on the top in the middle.

I think he has the same rims as me too lol...

Do not like.

[crazyhorse]

Originally Posted by Johnybeas

I think this is classy. It follows the SVX design ethic of minimal badging.

A couple things about using inkjet transparencies. First you'd need to clearcoat the printing. If the tailbar draws ANY dampness the ink will run. Testors makes a clear specifically for inkjet ink (on decals) It's available at your local hobby shop. Second, to attach the transparency, you could use the clear 5min epoxy. Careful application of it would be invisible.

[VICSVX]

ive thought about puttin my SN in myn "VICSVX"....that'll be cool!

i also thought it might look cool if sumone came up with a way to light up the letters too...just a thought tho

[crazyhorse]

Lighting up just the letters would be fairly easy. Add a silver mask with open areas for the lettering. Then add in a couple of the small dashboard illumination bulbs behind it. During the day, the bar would be bright, the letters dark, at night the letters bright, the bar dark.

[VICSVX]

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

Lighting up just the letters would be fairly easy. Add a silver mask with open areas for the lettering. Then add in a couple of the small dashboard illumination bulbs behind it. During the day, the bar would be bright, the letters dark, at night the letters bright, the bar dark.

that does sound easy......i mighht give it a whirl when i get the time and change the what the bar says

has anyone done it? im curious to what it'll look like

[Johnybeas]

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

Lighting up just the letters would be fairly easy. Add a silver mask with open areas for the lettering. Then add in a couple of the small dashboard illumination bulbs behind it. During the day, the bar would be bright, the letters dark, at night the letters bright, the bar dark.

interesting idea, not my style but sounds kinda cool

[WestCoastSVX]

Originally Posted by Johnybeas

I'm probably going to clear my tail lights remove the logo, smoke my tail lights(except the reverse) then add this on the top in the middle.

I was wondering if he had his tail lights smoked as the corners don't look yellow from this picture at least. How do you do that? I saw one in person once where they were smoked black and it looked okay from a distance, if a little too dark. But up close it was just some spray on the outside of the lens and looked/felt "cheap".

[crazyhorse]

If you wanted to tone down the turn signals in the rear, you could paint them with a clear red from inside. Duplicolor makes a system meant to replicate an anodized finish. The red in that system would work well. Also, from the hobby shop one could get either Testors, or Tamiya's clear red. The signal would still light up orangeish. Using an amber bulb would enhance this.
If you want to "smoke" your tails, this is the way to go as well....from the inside.

[Johnybeas]

Originally Posted by MacGyver

I was wondering if he had his tail lights smoked as the corners don't look yellow from this picture at least. How do you do that? I saw one in person once where they were smoked black and it looked okay from a distance, if a little too dark. But up close it was just some spray on the outside of the lens and looked/felt "cheap".

If you smoke the lights they look cheap if you don't clear coat them and buff them, I've noticed that too, I've seen some that look really cheap and gross and others that look really clean and nice.