RichardS 4,466 Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Orange. I agree.... …..Normally, I'd pick clear - but the OEM orange rear lights really suit the car. So you need orange side repeaters to match..:cool: Quote I have something to say............ It's better to burn out than to fade away..... :tt2: Link to post Share on other sites
Richie K 2,168 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Your car paint really does catch the light well, I agree, if you’re keeping the back lights orange, the sides should match :thumbup1: Quote When you build a car... any car... you have 3 choices Cheap, Fast, or Reliable ... now you can only pick 2 of the 3.... If you pick Cheap and Fast it will not be Reliable If you pick Cheap and Reliable it will not be Fast If you pick Fast and Reliable it will not be Cheap Pick your 2 and build your own car. Club member no. 779:thumbup1: Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo67 65 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 I like clear side indicators and the crystal corner indicators and the 99 spec rear lights, but this time i tend to agree that the orange back lights go with the orange side repeaters. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris300 610 Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 Orange is back one. I’ve also changed the pin stripes from reflective white to a metallic black. Picture to follow next week. :wink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris300 610 Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 I finally got my Christmas present today. Really looking forward to fitting it, along with my 3rd break light, as I think it will look great against my refurbed “89 spec lights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Funkysi 4,649 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 I finally got my Christmas present today. Really looking forward to fitting it, along with my 3rd break light, as I think it will look great against my refurbed “89 spec lights. [ATTACH=CONFIG]115724[/ATTACH] Maybe I'm missing something here but are you putting a 99 spec rear panel on with original rear lights!? Quote Sold 10/10/19 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to post Share on other sites
Chris300 610 Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 Maybe I'm missing something here but are you putting a 99 spec rear panel on with original rear lights!? Yes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Funkysi 4,649 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Why would you do that? You have chrome bezels around the reverse lights on the 99-spec centre panel and none on original, it will look completely miss-matched. :confused: Quote Sold 10/10/19 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to post Share on other sites
Chris300 610 Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 Why would you do that? You have chrome bezels around the reverse lights on the 99-spec centre panel and none on original, it will look completely miss-matched. :confused: Maybe. Let’s see how it goes. :wink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Funkysi 4,649 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 No really, they're different and will look different. Very odd decision, but each to their own. Quote Sold 10/10/19 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to post Share on other sites
Chris300 610 Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 (edited) Orange is back one. I’ve also changed the pin stripes from reflective white to a metallic black. Picture to follow next week. :wink: I forgot to post the picture of the metallic black stripe so here it is... You can’t really see it in the picture but it’s less offensive than the old stripe. Edited January 14, 2019 by Chris300 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewG 3,838 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Much better Chris - so much more courteous! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardS 4,466 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I forgot to post the picture of the metallic black stripe so here it is... You can’t really see it in the picture but it’s less offensive than the old stripe. Very nice Chris - much better IMO....:thumbup: Quote I have something to say............ It's better to burn out than to fade away..... :tt2: Link to post Share on other sites
Chris300 610 Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 I had a few hour today on the car. The first job was very easy and very satisfying. New left hand radio surround screw cover got fitted. Second job was to fit the new passenger side window switch surround as the old one didn’t fit flush to the door card as a result of missing it two front locators. And the third job was to remove the scratched passenger door glass and replace with good used glass. I haven’t tinted the new glass and think the car looks better for it. What do you guys think? Old with the scratches... New without tint... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Funkysi 4,649 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I'm not a lover of tinted windows on these, I'd say remove the tint altogether. :) Quote Sold 10/10/19 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewG 3,838 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I haven’t tinted the new glass and think the car looks better for it. What do you guys think? I think what you think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joely P 3,676 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I removed all of my tint when I had my car painted (I swapped all the glass out for blue tint) and it feels so much nicer, fresher and a lot more airy inside. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardS 4,466 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I think what you think. So do I...… Much better without the tint...:thumbup: Quote I have something to say............ It's better to burn out than to fade away..... :tt2: Link to post Share on other sites
Chris300 610 Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Well looks like that’s my job for tomorrow, all the tints coming off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris300 610 Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 All off, there’s not too much difference seen in the pictures but the ambience within the car has dramatically chanced. :thumbup: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewG 3,838 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Much better! How's the rear spoiler paint match? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pebkau 315 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Looks really good Chris you are absolutely right to take the tints off. I do think, and my opinion only, clear repeaters would look good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris300 610 Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 Thanks Andrew. I’ve still not pulled the trigger on that. I was going to ask if you fancy a jolly up to the paint shop when your car is getting worked on and I can get their opinion on the job. Thanks Martin. I did try clear side repeaters but because I prefer the orange rear lights clear repeaters just didn’t look right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joely P 3,676 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Thanks Andrew. I’ve still not pulled the trigger on that. I was going to ask if you fancy a jolly up to the paint shop when your car is getting worked on and I can get their opinion on the job. Thanks Martin. I did try clear side repeaters but because I prefer the orange rear lights clear repeaters just didn’t look right. Much better, it really does lift the feel inside the cabin doesn’t it? If you do venture up to Kraftwork, let me know and I’ll pop up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris300 610 Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 Much better, it really does lift the feel inside the cabin doesn’t it? If you do venture up to Kraftwork, let me know and I’ll pop up. Sounds like a mini meet at Kraftworks to ogle your car Andrew.:thumbup: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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