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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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im going to be buying two euro lights from a member on the forum, it doesnt come with the harness, just the two lights, now will it look weird when i hit the brakes or use the turn signals? and i havent seen a corvette wit just two red and clear euro lights, wat do u guys think?
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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Do it right, or don't do it at all. The wiring harness is what makes the amber vs. red work apart from each other. Each euro tail light requires two bulbs. The original tail lights require only one bulb. You cannot get the euro lights to work properly with only one bulb. The LEO's will love you if you do what you want...

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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 06:02 PM
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i know there are two bulbs but would it look weird if i dont use the clear part as functional?
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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IMO yes
Like ClovisFox said, Do it right, or don't do it at all.
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 02:42 AM
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HI MATE
HERE IN THE UK EVERYONES GOT EURO LIGHTS.
WANTED SOMETHING DIFFERENT.SO MADE SOME.DO WHAT THE OTHER GUYS HAVE SAID







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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 09:34 AM
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nitro, do you have a pic with the lights on. Im curious to see what this setup looks like when lit.
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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HI YEP I DO
THEY JUST DONT DO JUSTICE TO HOW BRIGHT THEY ARE.YOU NEED SHADE ON WHEN TESTING THE BULBS






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nitro thats a very slick idea you have there. I like them good job bro
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Originally Posted by NITRO UK
HI MATE
HERE IN THE UK EVERYONES GOT EURO LIGHTS.
WANTED SOMETHING DIFFERENT.SO MADE SOME.DO WHAT THE OTHER GUYS HAVE SAID







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Interesting lights!

I like your art collection.
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IT`S A WONDER HOW I GET ANYTHING DONE GUYS
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Originally Posted by M6 Vetter
IMO yes
Like ClovisFox said, Do it right, or don't do it at all.
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Damn if those are home-made you need to start a business....
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Originally Posted by ClovisFox
Do it right, or don't do it at all. The wiring harness is what makes the amber vs. red work apart from each other. Each euro tail light requires two bulbs. The original tail lights require only one bulb.
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Good job Nitro!
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Nitro's tail lights look awesome.

Back to the original topic, I bought a set of used Euro tails from a CF member. He did not include a wiring harness. I bought a wiring harness and amber bulbs from a auction site vendor for $89 including shipping.

PM me if you need more info.
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IMO, don't think it would look very good with just two euro lights. Plus, you will need the new harness to make it work properly.
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