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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 04:35 AM
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Default I want reflectors on my bumpers (example pic)



The reflectors on the lower part of the bumper. Lexus has them too.
Our tC already have the place to put them, we just need the reflectors.
Anybody makes them for tCs?
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 04:43 AM
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Try some reflective tape. . .

Your application would be purely cosmetic. . . it's only necessary for tail lights that do not have an integrated relfector and/or altezza (clear) tails. Many people assume that clear tails are legal, but they are only if there is a set of red reflectors present.

But it's not a luxury item nor is it really functional. . . do you just like the look?
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 04:49 AM
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would u want a fender reflector as well?
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 05:13 AM
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heres a quick photo chop i did ..............

Old Dec 14, 2006 | 05:18 AM
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umm... no
i would just keep it clean
you already have reflectors in your taillights
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 05:22 AM
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exactly
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 06:53 AM
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Someone should try photoshoping a the view of the new acura TL on our cars.
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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I'd have to see a better chop. I really can't say since I have no idea what it would look like. My best guess is that it would look sissy.

But that chop isn't very accurate; you just cut the bumper off the Mazda, so the tC's rear bumer is now lower, wider, and has dual exhaust. A big part of the visual improvement is from the appearance of having a body kit!
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 09:38 PM
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And if somebody made a kit like that, I would totally buy it! that's the best looking rear to a tC I have ever seen. I'm not a fan of overdone bumpers, unnecessary bents, etc.
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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I haven't looked at the area, but possibly get some bicycle reflectors that are larger than the area and trim them down? You could just fasten them with double sided tape. Should be pretty cheap if you can find large enough reflectors.
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 09:44 PM
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the chop doesn't give it justice and I think it'd be a great cheap mod and make your tc look unique.

I'm going to keep watching this one.
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Tito_Cruz
the chop doesn't give it justice and I think it'd be a great cheap mod and make your tc look unique.

I'm going to keep watching this one.
agreed.
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 11:12 PM
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that was the best chop i could do after i saved the mazda pic, it lost resolution and cam out real blochy
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 11:24 PM
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ohhhhhhh NO! NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

You kow it's funny, if the tC came with those we would want to smooth them away....ahhhh the grass alwys looks greener or in this casemore reflective
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Andrew1782
ohhhhhhh NO! NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

You kow it's funny, if the tC came with those we would want to smooth them away....ahhhh the grass alwys looks greener or in this casemore reflective
I agree...we probably would want to shave it...make it look cleaner.

That's how it pretty much is though. I remember the import scene, post fast and furious, everyone wanted clear tails, corners, etc. The tc comes with clear lenses on pretty much everything other than the tails and heads...but we're smoking them and overlaying them amber.

It's mostly because we want it to look different...don't you agree?
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 11:43 PM
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Yup agreed
Old Dec 15, 2006 | 12:01 AM
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Don't like it. I don't care how you chop it. It's FUGLY!
Old Dec 15, 2006 | 12:04 AM
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ill go with the dual exhaust, but the reflectors...
Old Dec 15, 2006 | 12:28 AM
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lol ok guys i was gonna do another chop with a stock tc bumper and those reflectors ...but my dad called that some one ran him off the road, so ill see if ill do it later cuz the car is pretty bad
Old Dec 15, 2006 | 01:29 AM
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Well, I do want them but I don't want it to look "homemade". I'm gonna go to the Lexus and Mazda dealer and measure them, then buy it off the dealer parts dep.
I'll keep you guys posted.



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