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benc · 05-08-2010, 02:24 PM

Hey,
i've tried searching but couldn't find a good answer

anyways, i'm thinking about buying a set of 180sx kouki tails for the s13
now it comes with the 2 tails and center piece. but not the lower piece under the tails.

now im wondering is it absolutely necessary to have the lower piece? or will the stock one work?

let me know!

thanks in advance

SHINCHU · 05-08-2010, 02:28 PM

that depends.
do you want it to look like shit? then yeah it will work. (might need to cut a bit)
if you want it to look nice then you need it.
the way i see things: if its different, its for a reason.
kouki lights have more of a rounded slope down to the bottom of the lights form the center garnish.
zenki/chuki lights is a straight diagonal line.
look at some pics.

benc · 05-08-2010, 02:38 PM

Just wondering if anyone has some pics with them installed using the stock bottom piece.

i'm getting a good price compared to what i've been seeing online for the tails, so i'm just wondering if they're worth my time

***CrimsonRockett*** · 05-09-2010, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHINCHU

that depends.
do you want it to look like shit? then yeah it will work. (might need to cut a bit)
if you want it to look nice then you need it.
the way i see things: if its different, its for a reason.
kouki lights have more of a rounded slope down to the bottom of the lights form the center garnish.
zenki/chuki lights is a straight diagonal line.
look at some pics.

Unless you're speaking from experience, I wouldn't say things like that.

No, you do not need to "cut a bit" at all.

No, it doesn't line up 100%, but it still works.

Here's how "shitty" it looks.

Honestly, if you're not too picky, it's not that big of a deal.

Teddy · 05-09-2010, 12:57 AM

Just make sure you have the non-sunroof model S13. If your S13 has a sunroof then your taillights won't fit.

slim_240 · 05-09-2010, 05:49 AM

just curious, but what difference is there between a sunroof and a non-sunroof s13?

Mister.E · 05-09-2010, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slim_240

just curious, but what difference is there between a sunroof and a non-sunroof s13?

one has a sunroof and the other doesnt

g6civcx · 05-09-2010, 11:38 AM

I can't tell the difference. Is the 180 piece raised up flushed with the lenses?

Sileighty_85 · 05-09-2010, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g6civcx

I can't tell the difference. Is the 180 piece raised up flushed with the lenses?

The lower metal garnish is thinner on the Zenki-Chuki lights

slim_240 · 05-09-2010, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E Double

one has a sunroof and the other doesnt

thanks you da bomb

Mister.E · 05-09-2010, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slim_240

thanks you da bomb

you're welcome

***CrimsonRockett*** · 05-09-2010, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g6civcx

I can't tell the difference. Is the 180 piece raised up flushed with the lenses?

As said above, stock 240sx lower panels are thinner.

180sx panels stick out further, sit flush with the center garnish, and line up perfectly.

g6civcx · 05-09-2010, 06:53 PM

Thanks.

I personally wouldn't give a crap for such a small difference. S13s probably have 100 other issues that need fixing before this.

Mister.E · 05-09-2010, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g6civcx

S13s probably have 100 other issues that need fixing before this.

so true.

i didn't know that there was a difference between the non-kouki panels on the 180SX and the 240SX. Why did they even bother to make such a small change with the thickness? they should have just left it alone.

benc · 05-09-2010, 08:07 PM

thanks for the responses,
anyways, what's the diff between sunroof vs non sunroof?

Sileighty_85 · 05-09-2010, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benc

thanks for the responses,
anyways, what's the diff between sunroof vs non sunroof?

I think he was joking At least i hope he was.

Tail lights will fit on any FB S13 chasssis.

I have them on my S13 and it has a sunroof

CleanAndLegit · 05-09-2010, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teddy

Just make sure you have the non-sunroof model S13. If your S13 has a sunroof then your taillights won't fit.

LMFAO!

05-08-2010, 02:24 PM	#1
benc Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, AB, CA Age: 33 Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Installing kouki tails Hey, i've tried searching but couldn't find a good answer anyways, i'm thinking about buying a set of 180sx kouki tails for the s13 now it comes with the 2 tails and center piece. but not the lower piece under the tails. now im wondering is it absolutely necessary to have the lower piece? or will the stock one work? let me know! thanks in advance

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Teddy Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: AutoFactory REALIZE Posts: 5,213 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	Just make sure you have the non-sunroof model S13. If your S13 has a sunroof then your taillights won't fit. __________________ www.realize-jp.net

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05-08-2010, 02:28 PM	#2
SHINCHU Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Temecula, CA Age: 42 Posts: 244 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SHINCHU Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that depends. do you want it to look like shit? then yeah it will work. (might need to cut a bit) if you want it to look nice then you need it. the way i see things: if its different, its for a reason. kouki lights have more of a rounded slope down to the bottom of the lights form the center garnish. zenki/chuki lights is a straight diagonal line. look at some pics.

05-08-2010, 02:38 PM	#3
benc Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, AB, CA Age: 33 Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just wondering if anyone has some pics with them installed using the stock bottom piece. i'm getting a good price compared to what i've been seeing online for the tails, so i'm just wondering if they're worth my time

05-09-2010, 11:38 AM	#8
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I can't tell the difference. Is the 180 piece raised up flushed with the lenses?

05-09-2010, 06:53 PM	#13
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Thanks. I personally wouldn't give a crap for such a small difference. S13s probably have 100 other issues that need fixing before this.

05-09-2010, 08:07 PM	#15
benc Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, AB, CA Age: 33 Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks for the responses, anyways, what's the diff between sunroof vs non sunroof?