Lx Tail Light Swap On A Gt

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Hey guys, I've been thinking this over for a couple of weeks now. (I know, a long time to think about something so trivial). I really favor the look of the LX tail lights over the factory ones on my GT, referred to as "cheese grater" I think.

I just wanted to see what others opinions might be before I do it. I don't mind mods, especially when I think it looks and/or performs better. However, I also respect the purist side of things about originality.

Just wanted to hear some thoughts.

Thanks in advance for taking the time to respond to something as simple as this. :)
 
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It's personal preference. Unfortunately most persons prefer to use the LX tail lights, so the demand is high and getting a good set is expensive. The first thing we used to do back in the day upon buying a GT Fox was to immediately find a set of LX tail lights. I think the LX lights look way better than the Cheese graters.

Kurt
 
Up to you really. These cars are usually modified, so finding a true purist is hard as not too many 100% stock cars left these days.

LX tails are popular, but so are the 83-86 taillights, with pinstripes added to look like 93 Cobra tails
 
I like the cheese graters just purely for the reason that EVERYONE has LX lights. I might even be willing to trade my LX tail lights for a god set of GT ones for the race car once I decide what color I am going to paint the car.
 
I think it depends on the color somewhat. Dark colors on the cheese graters look good, but I don't really care for them on lighter colors like white or silver.

My GT
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I do like Cobra tails though...

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LX Tails are okay if they are nice and shiny. I guess I just see to many faded ratty ones. Edit: There was a nice example but can't link them from AFM
 
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I happen to like the stock GT lenses. The only thing id change them for would be some 83-86 with the amber turn signal. Maybe paint the part thats usually flat black to a gloss black to match the car, but if that were my car I wouldnt change a damn thing.
 
Mine came with the clear LX's. If i could find GT lights that matched my car i would get them. Bought the LX lenses for 80 and bought the housings for 30 at a pick n pull repainted them all that.

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I swapped to LX lights on my old hatch, liked it a lot better personally :shrug: just change the bulbs so your turn signals aren't white. Cops don't like that