Back to rev 1/2 rear lights

[gazrev1tubby]

I've gone back to the earlier style rear lights as I quite like the retro look.

I managed to get an el glo centre panel a little while ago, and got it all swapped over today.

What are your thoughts, have I done the right thing?





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I'm considering tinting the orange parts in red, to make it more uniform as I really don't like the amber parts.

[craig]

Looks good mate, I like both types, and have changed a few times, but gone back to my stock rev3 lights.

Was it you who bought that panel off me through ebay? (ebay seller 90redmr2)

Also, what happened to the Nur spec?

[KarlBristol]

Looks far better with the rev1 lights. I prefer loads more

Have a look at my lights - I think that's the best option for the Rev1 setup personally. A lot more uniform and without any amber

http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic. ... &start=360

[gazrev1tubby]

It certainly was me red

I sold the nur spec about a year ago. Although it looked great, it was just far too loud for me!

I had a japspeed after it, but that was brain damaging, so I swapped it out for a fujitsubo super ti which I've recently removed as I wanted to go back to twin exit.

The mongoose is a stop gap until I find either a berk, or the pipework for a legalis

[craig]

It certainly was me red

I sold the nur spec about a year ago. Although it looked great, it was just far too loud for me!

I had a japspeed after it, but that was brain damaging, so I swapped it out for a fujitsubo super ti which I've recently removed as I wanted to go back to twin exit

The mongoose is a stop gap until I find either a berk, or the pipework for a legalis

Where's my bloody feedback?!

Yeah, think I'll be getting rid of the Nur, and going with a Mongoose. Great exhaust.

Nur spec with a decat and no bung = "Holllllllllllleeeeeeeeeee shheeeeeeeeeeeeeet"

[gazrev1tubby]

Yours look great Karl, I had thought of doing the same thing. Usdm corners, and clear indicators

I did the full amber delete from wolfie and they looked miles better. How much did he charge you to do yours?

[gazrev1tubby]

It certainly was me red

I sold the nur spec about a year ago. Although it looked great, it was just far too loud for me!

I had a japspeed after it, but that was brain damaging, so I swapped it out for a fujitsubo super ti which I've recently removed as I wanted to go back to twin exit

The mongoose is a stop gap until I find either a berk, or the pipework for a legalis

Where's my bloody feedback?!

Yeah, think I'll be getting rid of the Nur, and going with a Mongoose. Great exhaust.

Nur spec with a decat and no bung = "Holllllllllllleeeeeeeeeee shheeeeeeeeeeeeeet"

I've got so much feedback to leave, I keep putting it off. Besides, I didn't know that the el part actually worked until today

Ill do it this evening for you bud

[craig]

Only messing dude

If the El Glo part didn't work, it would have said so in the ad.

Looks good though, you got a bargain there too!

[gazrev1tubby]

The mongoose sounds great, although it resonates quite badly, so it cancels out the bass of my subs which is kinda annoying. I'd like to go with a legalis, although they're ultra rare to find a good one.

I was thinking of dynamic matting the interior, but I'm not sure it'd make much of a difference

[gazrev1tubby]

Only messing dude

If the El Glo part didn't work, it would have said so in the ad.

Looks good though, you got a bargain there too!

Sorry mate, the roll eyes smiley was supposed to be a !!!!

I did indeed get a bargain, and delivery was ultra quick - very much appreciated

[craig]

The mongoose sounds great, although it resonates quite badly, so it cancels out the bass of my subs which is kinda annoying. I'd like to go with a legalis, although they're ultra rare to find a good one.

I was thinking of dynamic matting the interior, but I'm not sure it'd make much of a difference

All I have in my car is door speakers. I was going to get a bung for the Nur spec, but don't think it'll make much difference

Would love a Mongoose to tone it down a bit. Maybe I'm just getting old

Foooooking loud though, Nur+decat-bung

[craig]

Only messing dude

If the El Glo part didn't work, it would have said so in the ad.

Looks good though, you got a bargain there too!

Sorry mate, the roll eyes smiley was supposed to be a !!!!

I did indeed get a bargain, and delivery was ultra quick - very much appreciated

No bother, I aim to please

[gazrev1tubby]

I think the japspeed was the loudest, it makes the whole car vibrate through resonance!

The nur is very loud, but more of a "get out of my f*cking way" loud!

The goose is lovely around town, but boomy at around 65-70 mph. Fine north of 70 though

[DAN_REV1_TURBO]

Nothing wrong with either set, I think on your car the rev3 looks best with the nicer rev3 center panel, I think if you had that and the red U.S reflectors it would be a good look rather than the clear. Or if keeping the rev1`s on I would get a smooth center panel in there. I`ve never really liked the stock rev1/2 center myself but I do like the light clusters themselves.

[toxo]

Your car's confusing Gaz. What the hell rev is it?! All signs point to early rev except the number plate!

Oh and in answer to your question stock rev3s would IMO look the best

[craig]

I would tend to agree there John. I like both sets, but think rev3 lights clinch it, especially with 4 tail/brake

[gazrev1tubby]

Think I'm gonna live with the early ones for the time being, and mull it over. I really can't decide at the moment

John, my car is a rev 1 mate, but I've bastardised it over the years with the combination of parts that I think give it a better look

The number plate is a private one obviously, my birthday and initials. By chance, because it was imported in '98, the dvla said that I could have up to a' 98 prefix as it was the date of first registration in the UK - despite it being a '91 model

[TheBaker]

Should have stuck with Rev3+ lights, much nicer than Rev 1/2 lights on all accounts.

I was actually gonna mention tinting the orange parts as you mentioned... On MR2.com I've seen some people red the whole section out, they look decent then.

There's a reason Rev3+ lights cost about 3 times more than the older ones.


(And if anyone wants to swap Rev 3 for my Rev 2 lights, let me know. )

[gazrev1tubby]

I still have my rev3 lights, and won't be parting with them straight away. They owe me a fortune through doing the clear conversion and carbon centre panel.

I'm loving the old school look at the moment, and will be deleting the amber by tinting those parts red.

I've never understood why rev3 lights demand such a high price tag. Iirc, they're only £65 per side brand new from Toyota!

I also think the el glo panel, especially the gold logo, adds a touch of class to the back end

[rover19376]

I once had rev 3 lights but gone back to rev 1 lights and grill.



Like them more now , since i cut middle bits out and fitted mesh and sprayed candy apple red.