Taillight conversion

klipseracer · 10-05-2009, 07:07 PM

I originally posted this in the cosmetic forum but I think this picture warrants a new thread in a better section.
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If someone could do a better job with photoshop let me know. This is 3 minutes with just regular paint. Thread + poll is here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=1#post5979517

fdsasdasdf · 10-05-2009, 07:12 PM

The lights look either a little to squished or like...elongated height-wise compared to how they really are (can't really describe it very well), but good job nonetheless

I thought you actually did it to your car for a second there. Good job!

I think the current E-90 LCI lights look great and the E92 lights on an E90 look a little odd for some reason. It's not as aggressive looking.

jopa489 · 10-05-2009, 07:12 PM

I know that's a quick chop, but my initial reaction was "B7 A4". Not so sure yet, curious to see what others think.

nhhiep · 10-05-2009, 07:13 PM

very nice. but the LCI taillights look great, the one before that is terrible though

VTECaddict · 10-05-2009, 07:32 PM

The E90's rear is too tall to pull that off...

klipseracer · 10-05-2009, 08:00 PM

Again, this is regular paint.exe and I literally spent 3-4 mins. Just trying to help you all visualize it. More thoughts?

KentW · 10-05-2009, 08:12 PM

My first impression was "Toyota."

klipseracer · 10-05-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KentW

My first impression was "Toyota."

Explain.

jpsum · 10-05-2009, 08:24 PM

there's a lot more work than you think to pull this one off for real.

blue2fire · 10-05-2009, 08:25 PM

Looks like an A4.

KentW · 10-05-2009, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klipseracer

Explain.

It's not exactly the same, of course, just the "gestalt" (IMHO).

klipseracer · 10-05-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpsum

there's a lot more work than you think to pull this one off for real.

I love how people like to tell me that I'm naive. Maybe I should rename this thread, "do you think I'm smart enough to do this"

Again all your input is appreciated. I'm merely asking what you think of the look of it. I'm not asking anyone to prove how much more they know than me about the involved process.

blue2fire · 10-05-2009, 08:41 PM

Since you probably need to repair your car anyway, go for it. We need some variety in this place, always M Tech kits and huge wheels with chrome linings.

KentW · 10-05-2009, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue2fire

Looks like an A4.

Actually, you're right.

DestreJC · 10-05-2009, 08:43 PM

ditto

Quote:

Originally Posted by jopa489

I know that's a quick chop, but my initial reaction was "B7 A4". Not so sure yet, curious to see what others think.

hhkim · 10-05-2009, 08:46 PM

Definitely was thinking a4

blue2fire · 10-05-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KentW

Actually, you're right.

MCMLXXXIX · 10-05-2009, 08:54 PM

that^

seems like a great idea, one thatll be tough to do...but i dont think itll look too good (based off your image)

maybe if someone can photoshop it properly we can get a better feel for it

klipseracer · 10-05-2009, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue2fire

Since you probably need to repair your car anyway, go for it. We need some variety in this place, always M Tech kits and huge wheels with chrome linings.

Actually the rear isn't in need of repairs. I am just curious.

KentW · 10-05-2009, 09:08 PM

Wait a sec...isn't that basically the '09 coupe tail light?

MWcoupe · 10-05-2009, 09:11 PM

blacklines ftw!

MCMLXXXIX · 10-05-2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KentW

Wait a sec...isn't that basically the '09 coupe tail light?

just realized that? haha. yea they are

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10-05-2009, 07:12 PM	#2
fdsasdasdf Captain 125 Rep 778 Posts Drives: 330Ci ZHP 6sp Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	The lights look either a little to squished or like...elongated height-wise compared to how they really are (can't really describe it very well), but good job nonetheless I thought you actually did it to your car for a second there. Good job! I think the current E-90 LCI lights look great and the E92 lights on an E90 look a little odd for some reason. It's not as aggressive looking.
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jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	I know that's a quick chop, but my initial reaction was "B7 A4". Not so sure yet, curious to see what others think. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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klipseracer Banned 219 Rep 3,012 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i, 05 E46 330i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona iTrader: (27) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00] 2005 330i [0.00]	Again, this is regular paint.exe and I literally spent 3-4 mins. Just trying to help you all visualize it. More thoughts?
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10-05-2009, 08:12 PM	#7
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MCMLXXXIX wat 238 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	that^ seems like a great idea, one thatll be tough to do...but i dont think itll look too good (based off your image) maybe if someone can photoshop it properly we can get a better feel for it
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10-05-2009, 09:11 PM	#21
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