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Old 06-27-2009 | 07:31 PM
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Do 2009 tails fit older models?
I have a broken tail light and was wondering if the 09s fit older models either by direct bolt on or with modification such as drilling.
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Old 07-08-2009 | 11:52 AM
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I'm wondering this too. Just for the appearance value. Been searching about it but haven't found a definite answer yet. They probably bolt in but may have some wiring differences. Anyone know?
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Old 07-08-2009 | 12:01 PM
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this has been asked 1000 times. yes they fit. but they will not sit flush. they will stick out too far because the rear bumper was redesigned for 09.
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Old 07-08-2009 | 12:10 PM
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1000 times is an understatement..
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Old 07-08-2009 | 12:30 PM
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yes they fit.
yes they will look like ***.


I would post a picture but I've posted that thing sooooooo many times.
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Old 07-08-2009 | 08:16 PM
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1001.

Oh well. Worth a shot.

I seriously need to figure out to use the forum search more efficiently.
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Old 07-08-2009 | 08:48 PM
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where do you get the 09 tail light.? dealer?
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Old 07-08-2009 | 09:09 PM
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where do you get the 09 tail light.? dealer?
Goodwill.

What kind of lame question is that? Of course the dealer or someone who sells Mazda parts or an owner getting rid of them.

100000x
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Old 07-08-2009 | 09:14 PM
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here's some photo of the 09 taillight on first gen rx8
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Old 07-08-2009 | 09:15 PM
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My goodness. Is it that time of the month for everybody?




Sorry I couldn't resist. lol
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Old 07-08-2009 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Psychofox
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here's some photo of the 09 taillight on first gen rx8
eww that looks terrible
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Old 07-08-2009 | 10:49 PM
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here's some photo of the 09 taillight on first gen rx8
Wow that looks like crap.
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Old 07-13-2009 | 08:32 PM
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looks like some gental minipulation of the sheet metal would solve it. This is definatly a closer fit than i expected it to be. Has anyone tried to make them fit flush yet?
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