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Old May 19, 2007 | 10:54 PM
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has anyone done this? im iterested in seeing pics with the orange removed completely and maybe throw a red bulb in there. my original idea was to fab a clear corner but i want to see it without the amber piece first.
Old May 19, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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interested in an overlay? =P

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=175174

Old May 19, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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The RS3 tails are pretty much TYCs with no amber.

But ya, you could do an overlay... there are tons of people offering them.
Old May 20, 2007 | 04:51 AM
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i said no orange, not PINK that doesnt match the red already. I HATE OVERLAY CRAP!
Old May 20, 2007 | 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by jdg1605
i said no orange, not PINK that doesnt match the red already. I HATE OVERLAY CRAP!
ya know....it's replies like this that get you nowhere and no help
Old May 20, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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i just think overlays are very tacky and very cheap looking. if i am going to attempt this, i want to do it right, like i did my headlights. no overlays, i baked and painted.
Old May 20, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by vvtC
Those look great! Always liked the led's & b/u lights on TYC's but never cared for the striped reflectors & the orange lenses and this covers them both up nicely.

If I had TYC's I would def. get your overlays!
Old May 20, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jdg1605
i just think overlays are very tacky and very cheap looking. if i am going to attempt this, i want to do it right, like i did my headlights. no overlays, i baked and painted.
i want to see a picture of your head lights
Old May 20, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by jdg1605
i said no orange, not PINK that doesnt match the red already. I HATE OVERLAY CRAP!
first of all its not pink...its almost like smoked red to me

and 2nd, your original post did not specifically say no overlays...so im sorry that i offended you by suggesting an overlay
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Originally Posted by vvtC
Originally Posted by jdg1605
i said no orange, not PINK that doesnt match the red already. I HATE OVERLAY CRAP!
first of all its not pink...its almost like smoked red to me

and 2nd, your original post did not specifically say no overlays...so im sorry that i offended you by suggesting an overlay
i think the overlays look awesome
Old May 20, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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well since you wanna do it the "right" way. Buy an RS3 and take the tails off it. Or find somone who has an RS3 and ask them very nicely to buy you a pair.
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Originally Posted by vvtC
Originally Posted by jdg1605
i said no orange, not PINK that doesnt match the red already. I HATE OVERLAY CRAP!
first of all its not pink...its almost like smoked red to me

and 2nd, your original post did not specifically say no overlays...so im sorry that i offended you by suggesting an overlay
Please, you did not offend me. I am sorry if i offended you. i do actual think yours look good. what else is on there besides the red overlay?
Old May 21, 2007 | 04:17 AM
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I offer several Overlays for the tyc lamps. I believe I have 5 different kits now

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Old May 21, 2007 | 04:34 AM
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Old May 21, 2007 | 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by jdg1605
Please, you did not offend me. I am sorry if i offended you. i do actual think yours look good. what else is on there besides the red overlay?
nothing, just the red overlay...the black outline and the gray areas on the sides of the TYCs make it look like smokish red...but of course its still more red than smoke
Old May 21, 2007 | 04:49 AM
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whats the blinker look like going through amber and red? amber in the rear is teh uber suckness.

i havent seen them up close, but will a dremel wheel get in there? or just dremel them apart and cut it out and get custom w/ it
Old May 21, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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its actually red...maybe a very tiny hint of red-orange but red enough for me =P
Old May 22, 2007 | 02:13 AM
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if you swapped for a red bulb im sure you would be good
Old May 22, 2007 | 02:24 AM
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probably will be a little darker red if i did...but the red now looks good to me...plus the orange lense will still be there, so it might not make that much of a difference
Old May 22, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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i had my tails completely smoked and i had some custom painted headlights put in this morning...pics on their way.



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