RE Amemiya LED Tail lights
#1
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RE Amemiya LED Tail lights
Found these tail lights, and while they are quite expensive, I think they look fantastic. I'm just unsure of the difference between the "CF" and "GF" versions. I'm assuming CF means carbon fiber and GF means glass fiber? An odd way of saying fiberglass.
Here are the links, but the pictures are identical and there's a $220 price difference.
GF
CF
If anyone could shed some light on this I'd appreciate it.
Here are the links, but the pictures are identical and there's a $220 price difference.
GF
CF
If anyone could shed some light on this I'd appreciate it.
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my favorite tail lights for the RX-8.
Honestly I think the listing is just wrong because if you look at japanparts.com they list two versions but it's CF and FRP .
the Carbon ones are great, I have a set but like most Japanese (or any) CF aftermarket part be aware that they usually only have a gel coating on them that will eventually fade or yellow over time when exposed to the elements. I had my shop remove the gel coating and clear coat the CF.
They're not cheap but they do look awfully nice and you'll never have to worry about these filling up with water like the OEM taillights.
Honestly I think the listing is just wrong because if you look at japanparts.com they list two versions but it's CF and FRP .
the Carbon ones are great, I have a set but like most Japanese (or any) CF aftermarket part be aware that they usually only have a gel coating on them that will eventually fade or yellow over time when exposed to the elements. I had my shop remove the gel coating and clear coat the CF.
They're not cheap but they do look awfully nice and you'll never have to worry about these filling up with water like the OEM taillights.
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Let's see if anyone gets the reference
pardon the crappy cell phone picture, I didn't actually take it, just snagged it off IG when I saw my car
pardon the crappy cell phone picture, I didn't actually take it, just snagged it off IG when I saw my car
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spent so much money
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my favorite tail lights for the RX-8.
Honestly I think the listing is just wrong because if you look at japanparts.com they list two versions but it's CF and FRP .
the Carbon ones are great, I have a set but like most Japanese (or any) CF aftermarket part be aware that they usually only have a gel coating on them that will eventually fade or yellow over time when exposed to the elements. I had my shop remove the gel coating and clear coat the CF.
They're not cheap but they do look awfully nice and you'll never have to worry about these filling up with water like the OEM taillights.
Honestly I think the listing is just wrong because if you look at japanparts.com they list two versions but it's CF and FRP .
the Carbon ones are great, I have a set but like most Japanese (or any) CF aftermarket part be aware that they usually only have a gel coating on them that will eventually fade or yellow over time when exposed to the elements. I had my shop remove the gel coating and clear coat the CF.
They're not cheap but they do look awfully nice and you'll never have to worry about these filling up with water like the OEM taillights.
Thanks
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FRP = fiberglass.
Nah, it's just a crappy picture that I posted makes them look lighter. The description on the japanparts listing even states the picture is of a CF version. I'll see if I can find a better picture of mine
Best I could do on short notice
Nah, it's just a crappy picture that I posted makes them look lighter. The description on the japanparts listing even states the picture is of a CF version. I'll see if I can find a better picture of mine
Best I could do on short notice
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#7
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Oh wow, gonna have to find a shop I can trust with clear coating those lights. I bounce back between AZ and CA, would you recommend a shop? I'm near Edwards AFB, but am willing to travel, would not want to risk the lights getting ruined.
Those look soooo amazing, thank you. I'll definitely get the carbon fiber version.
Those look soooo amazing, thank you. I'll definitely get the carbon fiber version.
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Thanks
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I'm terrible about remembering to take pictures of my own car but I probably have something with the lights on. Let me see if I can find anything...
okay, I caved and looked.
found them in the Purely partout group. $1200, located in MA.
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