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Old 07-07-2009, 06:20 PM
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Real or fake, how can you tell? (tails)

now that im working, i will be buying tail lights. but ive heard around the forum "is it real or fake" "replica" "real (thing)", how do i know if it is real or not? and whats the difference? or is it jut a pride thing?

heres the link of what im looking to buy if you need to see

06-08 Honda Fit Smoke LED Tail Lights|Free Shipping

P.S. try not to buy it, trying to keep it unique :P lool somewhat
 
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Old 07-07-2009, 08:25 PM
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well, after looking at all they have to offer for the fit, the price says not real. additionally, this says it's not real
DOT/SAE Approved taillights, made by approved and Certified Manufacturer to ensure quality and fitment.

Am I proud I have JDM tails, yeah. Does it make me have more pride, nope.
 
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Old 07-07-2009, 08:26 PM
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I'm pretty sure the real JDM tails have LED turn signals as well, maybe reverse lights too
 
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Old 07-07-2009, 09:18 PM
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Well as far as I know there was no OEM taillight offered like that so they would just be aftermarket. Also looking at them form just the pics they look illegal, there is no red reflector in them.
 
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Old 07-07-2009, 09:58 PM
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Please don't get those all chrome pieces of shit. So ugly.
 
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Old 07-07-2009, 10:07 PM
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i noticed the no reflector, but is a cop gunna pull me over for that? nah

and i know the chrome shit is fugly, but i was thinking of tinting it down so the reflection is limited

i honestly dont care if its real or not, its just for looks. it doesnt affect performance wise des it?
 
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Old 07-08-2009, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Rubba Burna
i noticed the no reflector, but is a cop gunna pull me over for that? nah

and i know the chrome shit is fugly, but i was thinking of tinting it down so the reflection is limited

i honestly dont care if its real or not, its just for looks. it doesnt affect performance wise des it?
Well, everyone knows the more JDM stuff you have on your car the more horsepower and vice versa for replicas... that stuff drains power...LOL

But, yeah they don't look to be JDM or anything
 
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Old 07-08-2009, 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Rubba Burna
i noticed the no reflector, but is a cop gunna pull me over for that? nah

and i know the chrome shit is fugly, but i was thinking of tinting it down so the reflection is limited

i honestly dont care if its real or not, its just for looks. it doesnt affect performance wise des it?
I say don't tint it down either. If you don't care, get fake GOOD looking ones at least.

And for your last statement:
These are not as bright, and after you beat some crappy ricer fool in a civic, he won't be able to see your hazards on, so you can't show him that you won..
 
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Old 07-08-2009, 01:00 AM
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I tinted my fakes and it looks shitty up close. I'm going to get real smoked JDM tails and leave them the hell alone.
 
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Old 07-08-2009, 01:03 AM
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legally you are supposed to have red reflectors in the rear...
keep an eye out for that to avoid any troubles down the road,
most will have that little corner as a red (or white) reflector
 
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Old 07-08-2009, 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Rubba Burna
i noticed the no reflector, but is a cop gunna pull me over for that? nah
you wouldn't know if a cop is gonna pull you over for it, it's up to the cop
 
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Old 07-08-2009, 03:59 AM
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get these and tint them red cept the middle part, so you got LED OEM style tailights!
 
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Old 07-08-2009, 06:38 AM
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damn =\ "not as bright" >.< makes me wanna look for others =\

and no there not jdm, there actually euro...

"I tinted my fakes and it looks shitty up close. I'm going to get real smoked JDM tails and leave them the hell alone." -sigh- even if i did get this, it woudnt be an easy sell to get reals, dammit -.-
 

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Old 07-08-2009, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Rubba Burna
i noticed the no reflector, but is a cop gunna pull me over for that? nah
You might never get pulled over or you might get pulled over afte 20 mins of having them, there realy is no way of telling. You will also have to live with that little bit of fear when ever a cop is behind you as to whether or not he will pull you over.
 
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Old 07-08-2009, 02:50 PM
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get real parts not because they are jdm but because they usually work/look/fit better. end of story.
 
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Old 07-08-2009, 03:16 PM
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id get real if i nothing else to spend my money on :P
 
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