Sequential tailights - rice or nice ?
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Le Mans Master
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Sequential tailights - rice or nice ?
Title says it all - but C3 pertinent, as I am now considering the bubble lens as
a temporary taillight solution. With the 2 red taillights on each side, I though
this might be nice. Then I thought it may be rice. I really liked them on the
old Cougars. Hmmm. You guys decide.
If I get a majority of 'undecided', then I may repost the poll again w/2 choices.
EDIT - the flashers and turn signals cyle constantly - like the picture.
Brakes will cycle one time and stay lit solid.
EDIT2 - I saw a 73 at the NH Spring Fling last weekend, and it had 3 red taillights
on each side. I would definitely sequence that - but I'm sticking with 2 each side.
[Modified by NHvette, 10:40 PM 6/18/2003]
[Modified by NHvette, 10:42 PM 6/18/2003]
a temporary taillight solution. With the 2 red taillights on each side, I though
this might be nice. Then I thought it may be rice. I really liked them on the
old Cougars. Hmmm. You guys decide.
If I get a majority of 'undecided', then I may repost the poll again w/2 choices.
EDIT - the flashers and turn signals cyle constantly - like the picture.
Brakes will cycle one time and stay lit solid.
EDIT2 - I saw a 73 at the NH Spring Fling last weekend, and it had 3 red taillights
on each side. I would definitely sequence that - but I'm sticking with 2 each side.
[Modified by NHvette, 10:40 PM 6/18/2003]
[Modified by NHvette, 10:42 PM 6/18/2003]
Safety Car
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Re: Sequential tailights - rice or nice ? (NHvette)
I have bubble lights on my 71, love em.
All four light up on brake, the outers blink on turn.
I wouldn't go with sequential, but I don't think it looks rice. :thumbs:
All four light up on brake, the outers blink on turn.
I wouldn't go with sequential, but I don't think it looks rice. :thumbs:
Le Mans Master
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Re: Sequential tailights - rice or nice ? (NHvette)
Rice or nice.......Niether in my opinion. It isnt rice, it existed on the Mercury cougar long before the first honda hit these shores, Nice....IMO with only two it wouldnt look right, with three you could at least discren a direction - with two it will look like you are waffeling back and forth.
Have them both light up solid - that would look good.
Have them both light up solid - that would look good.
Le Mans Master
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From: I blame my Dyslexia MD
Re: Sequential tailights - rice or nice ? (NHvette)
i wouldnt put them on my car but i think they are ok. Im gonna put on the bubble tail lights soon on my 76.
also i know the 6 lighted C3 you speak of, i havent seen it in person but i belive it has sold, or is for sale now. it might have been http://www.cars-on-line.com that i saw it, ive seen it a few other places too.
MAtt
also i know the 6 lighted C3 you speak of, i havent seen it in person but i belive it has sold, or is for sale now. it might have been http://www.cars-on-line.com that i saw it, ive seen it a few other places too.
MAtt
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Re: Sequential tailights - rice or nice ? (NHvette)
Sounds like something Ford did with their T bird. Or something Cadilac would do!
But to each their own. Choices ... I love this country! :flag
But to each their own. Choices ... I love this country! :flag
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Re: Sequential tailights - rice or nice ? (NHvette)
It's obvious you're quite a few moves ahead of me......I'm not trying to get fancy, I'm just trying to get my stock system to work properly.....
What I want is: when I hit the brakes, the brake lights come on.......what I get is: when I hit the brakes.....the car overheats :crazy:
Once I get the stock system working, I'll be looking to get "sequential" :thumbs:
BTW, I don't think it's rice......'cause you're driving a Vette :)
What I want is: when I hit the brakes, the brake lights come on.......what I get is: when I hit the brakes.....the car overheats :crazy:
Once I get the stock system working, I'll be looking to get "sequential" :thumbs:
BTW, I don't think it's rice......'cause you're driving a Vette :)
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Re: Sequential tailights - rice or nice ? (NHvette)
How about the backup lights? Where are they gonna be? Having them not working is already an invitation to draw attention and get a ticket. But having them non-existant is even worse in my opinion. It would be obvious to any officer who might be looking for a reason to get you. They could easily see that there arent any white lenses on the back. When im driving in a parking lot, im constantly looking for those white backup lights. They really help other drivers notice your intentions and help to prevent fender benders.
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Re: Sequential tailights - rice or nice ? (Jvette73)
Well, I checked with the Dept. of Public Safety and the Dept. of Motor Vehicles here in TX. I was informed that "clear back up lights" were not part of the required lights for state inspections! I was really surprised and had that statement repeated to me. Due to the fact that I am thinking of going with bubble tail lights..want to cover my ****! But, it is a thought..would call and check out the local jurisdiction and see what is required.
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Re: Sequential tailights - rice or nice ? (NHvette)
I like the way the C5's blinkers work. If I was going to get rid of my backup lights, I would put in dual-element bezels and wire all of them in identically. :cool:
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Le Mans Master
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Re: Sequential tailights - rice or nice ? (Jvette73)
How about the backup lights? Where are they gonna be? Having them not working is already an invitation to draw attention and get a ticket. But having them non-existant is even worse in my opinion. They really help other drivers notice your intentions and help to prevent fender benders.
You can go with something like a 68 backup light assembly. Perhaps a couple
driving lights mounted up under the rear valence (works at night). maybe a
backup alarm like trucks have to augment the hidden lights. I've considered
many options, and I still want original lens (ultimately). They are just so
damn expensive for a little piece of plastic. $30 a set = no prob $200 a set = ouch.
It's a pretty close heat for nice v rice.
BTW - everyone - I didn't mean they look like an import, but rather
something you might find on a 'tricked out' import. Maybe I shoulda said nicey versus ricey.
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Re: Sequential tailights - rice or nice ? (NHvette)
Not for me :leaving:
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Re: Sequential tailights - rice or nice ? (fauxrs)
Rice or nice.......Niether in my opinion. It isnt rice, it existed on the Mercury cougar long before the first honda hit these shores, Nice....IMO with only two it wouldnt look right, with three you could at least discren a direction - with two it will look like you are waffeling back and forth.
Have them both light up solid - that would look good.
Have them both light up solid - that would look good.
I believe the Cougars from the late 60's had them, but they had at least five segmants in each tail light.
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Re: Sequential tailights - rice or nice ? (6t9l4t6)
I'm in the same boat the '73 I have has the bubble lights and I want to go back to stock tailights but the price ouch :eek:
Steve :steering:
Steve :steering:
