I Donated broknindarkagain Posted August 23, 2011 I Donated Share Posted August 23, 2011 I like the center section of the JDM tail lights much more...but I know they will not fit our US cars.... The trunk lids will swap over right? That way I could use the full JDM tail set -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdMan Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I guess to each his own, i personally prefer the USDM style, as do most of my Japanese friends, lol. I suppose the trunks should swap, unless the shape of the opening is different for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdMan Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 though it might be cheaper to put the JDM center flourish on and fill in the gap left in the USDM trunk with either some sheet-metal or some kind of filler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasLegacy2.5GT Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Pics!!! How are they diff exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyfvholla Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 the jdm center section says "legacy" instead of "subaru" and the reverse lamp lens is not as wide as the usdm center.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TbirdMan Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Also, high mount brake light is integrated into trunk instead of back window/wing and the license plate depression is smaller. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3352/4595279443_83cc8d23e5_b.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasLegacy2.5GT Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I like that! Plus the Legacy name looks very nice on back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Yeah. I've been looking for a JDM BD/BD5 trunk lid F-O-R-E-V-E-R... My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted August 29, 2011 Author I Donated Share Posted August 29, 2011 When you find one let me know so I can buy it! lmao -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasLegacy2.5GT Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Shipping on that bad boy would be stellar for sure.... JDM or the Australlian design as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Haha. I have a few people/companies looking around for me. I'm sure the shipping will be rugged but I have no doubt it'll be totally worth it. I have yet to see a Gen2 BD with a JDM trunk lid... My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdMan Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I dunno, I guess it is neat to be different, but as i said, I prefer the look of the USDM lid. one thing i have considered if i could somehow find a cheap JDM center flourish was seeing if i can graft either the JDM "LEGACY" red part onto a USDM piece, or graft the USDM backup lights onto the JDM unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 If I could remove either one completely, I would be happy. I've considered doing this using the baking method but, of course, I have no oven large enough to house the center garnish. If I find one, I'm certainly going to give it a shot. My guess is that the lettering might still be there after I remove them though... Sort of "ghost letters" or something. I suppose I'll find out eventually. I've also thought about completely removing the entire center garnish and fabbing something up for the reverses. I just haven't come up with any decent ideas for the location of them. *shrug* My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jab83 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 a heat gun works just as well as the oven. thats what i used when i did my lights.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I've thought about it. I'm just not sure I can keep that much area hot enough at once to pull it all apart... I suppose I could attempt to heat the entire thing, then work my way around if it isn't hot enough in some places. It can't hurt, really. Unless that damn sealant ends up melting, stringing and sticking to something. That's always a P.I.T.A. My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdMan Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 that is assuming it is glued together not ultrasonically welded or w/e. I was envisioning cutting it apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 From the looks of it, it has pop-in tabs and screws all the way around which leads me to believe that it shouldn't be all that difficult to get apart. Only time will tell! My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 The garnishes aren't black btw, they aren't even remotely tinted, that pic was just poorly exposed... Seriously though guy's, I live in a world of these things, and I can tell you the USDM boot lid looks far nicer... Not because the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, but because it matches the BG boot lid nicely, and I think BG's are just sex on wheels - end of story... The JDM BD boot just looks to flat square and booring to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I kind of like the flat look. Probably because it's different that what I see every day. Hell, I would even mind removing the center brake light. Have it totally bare and simple. I like simple. My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Oh yeah... @Reuben I'm going to get a new rear spoiler/wing on my BG5/BK and I was wondering which version/type yours was. I can't seem to find any pictures of them ANYWHERE so I have no idea what the difference is. Everything on my car is V/Type-2 (Kouki) but I'm curious how a V/Type-1 (Zenki) might look... My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2699yahoo.com Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Yeah, I'm goin to take mine apart too. I think you have to heat it up too. I have sum plans for it. Never seen it done. Sure it has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jab83 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 for real. if its the same stuff that was in the headlights if you use a good heat gun it'll stay nice and melted for a got 20 to 30 minutes. if not. do a corner at a time . and pull it open and put somthing in to hold it open. I may try this soon my self. my front end looks good now. but now the rear looks blah. Btw I think the spoiler is A 98 GT-B JDM its what it looks like anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Could be. I thought it was a lot longer than that in previous times... I thought for sure it was a Chargespeed V2. *shrug* My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jab83 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Idk for sure but thats what it looks like. Plus that is what his car is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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