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Old 04-26-2012, 01:37 PM
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Default 2013 Tail lights or 2012 Smoked Tail lights?

So I just saw the 2013 and Im not sure if I like the tail lights or not. I was going to smoke mine over but then I saw the new ones. I like them from the side and when off but Im sure about the actual lights when there on.

What do you guys think?
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Old 04-26-2012, 02:32 PM
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I need to get used to them. It's like they used two different kinds of lights. The front is the same only it's like the used 3 different kinds of lights...the LED bar, the HID projectors and the marker lights.
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Old 04-26-2012, 02:32 PM
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i like both tail and head lamps(projector lights). they really look cool. planning to get them in few weeks for my 2012 mustang. wht u say?
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Old 04-26-2012, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by MustangRaceRider
i like both tail and head lamps(projector lights). they really look cool. planning to get them in few weeks for my 2012 mustang. wht u say?

Spending $1300 on LED tail-lights, really? Or did you find someone that's doing affordable knock-offs?

I'd like em, but the pricetag for lighting isn't in my budget.
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Old 04-26-2012, 02:54 PM
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I'm waiting to see what some aftermarket guys can do. I think the 2013 lights are sick! But not worth going to ford and buying them stand alone for like $1300. $300-$400 definitely.
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Smoked headlights and tail lights always makes a car look old and beat up.
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Old 04-26-2012, 07:21 PM
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Only part of the front I like is that the blinkers are white and the LED's. Im hoping to find one in junkyard and jump on it lol.. Not wishing bad luck on anyone but that trash will be treasure Not a fan of the new deep impact blue, i love my kona better but i really wish they had the painted side skirts prior to 2013. Not a big fan of the new hood or rear bumper either. The pony projectors on the side mirrors are cool though.

Are these new LED's brighter then white HID's? (35w)

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Old 04-27-2012, 07:16 AM
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I like the Raxiom Aero tails. They were $225 vs $1300. Nice style to them without being too "aftermarket" looking. I was going to smoke the stockers, but liked these better.

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Originally Posted by JayyVee
Spending $1300 on LED tail-lights, really? Or did you find someone that's doing affordable knock-offs?

I'd like em, but the pricetag for lighting isn't in my budget.
I am not going to spend $1300 either. i am looking aftermarket. i found "Raxiom Smoked Projector Headlights - CCFL Halo" in americanmuscle.com. and looking for some cool tail lamps(like 2013 but not a must) to make my pony look better.
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Old 04-27-2012, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by MustangRaceRider
I am not going to spend $1300 either. i am looking aftermarket. i found "Raxiom Smoked Projector Headlights - CCFL Halo" in americanmuscle.com. and looking for some cool tail lamps(like 2013 but not a must) to make my pony look better.
Before you drop $325 on smoked headlights, read some of the reviews on AM and here. Output sucks, even with 4300k HIDs. Cool during the day, but what's the point if you can't see at night?

Just my .02. Inform yourself before you wreck yourself (literally...cuz you can't see)
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