[Subie 2003]

 

[toddlamp]

Hmmmm... I would have to say I like the later model tail lights. That surprising cause I never liked the chrome.

 

[-RC-]

I prefer the chrome ones...

 

[Woody '04]

i thought about doing that to mine. i have a friend with a newer forester so i get to see them up close regularly. i believe i like mine better, though. if i was going to change i would go for the newer "black" ones over the "chrome" ones, though.

 

[Papa_D]

I like the newer ones, especially since you have wheels that compliment them.

 

[damu0703]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ditto, especially with the chromed wheels.

 

[funkymonkey1002]

Honestly the chrome wheel covers and chrome tail lights look terrible. Looks like what people do to early 90's hondas. I prefer the all red 03-05 tails.

 

[Subie 2003]

Honestly the chrome wheel covers and chrome tail lights look terrible. Looks like what people do to early 90's hondas.

I kept thinking that too while staring at it for a few minutes which prompted me to post this thread. The wheel skins on steelies are only for Winter use. I have RSV's for Summer. If that doesn't look well I am going to pull them and mod them to "blacks" I guess

 

[Woody '04]

I kept thinking that too while staring at it for a few minutes which prompted me to post this thread. The wheel skins on steelies are only for Winter use. I have RSV's for Summer. If that doesn't look well I am going to pull them and mod them to "blacks" I guess

if you like the newer look taillights the reason i would recommend black over chrome is that you have tinted windows and the black bumpers (as i do).

 

[2.5x_sleeper]

On your Forester color, the chrome tail lights work! From the rear, the chrome brightens up the back & from the side, it works well with the 2 tone & light wheels.

Put them on & let them grow on you. You can always switch back if you want the stock look. :wink:

I still have the stock ones off my '03 X... :smile:

Bobby...

'07 FSXT MODding Journal
'03 X MODding Journal

 

[Subie 2003]

How about the profile look? Thanks again guys, your opinions are valued:rock:

 

[2.5x_sleeper]

Hmmmm... not bad, but from that angle, the bright chrome on the tail light draws your eyes to it & might takes away from the overall look. IMO it looked good from the back, but perhaps a bit too bright from the side. :icon_eek:

Now I have to say the '08 Sports black tail light would be the way to go. Sorry... :frown:

Bobby...

'07 FSXT MODding Journal
'03 X MODding Journal

 

[Subie 2003]

Hmmmm... not bad, but from that angle, the bright chrome on the tail light draws your eyes to it & might takes away from the overall look.

I think you may be right. Time to plan a "Black Tail Light Mod" thread:biggrin:

 

[vicali]

Time to plan a "Black Tail Light Mod" thread:biggrin:

Yes please. :rock:

actually after a search, has anyone done a tail light oven mod?

 

[Woody '04]

the '08 sports already look black ... see bobby's pix:
http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f115/bobbys-wrb-07-fsxt-55893/index14.html#post641512

 

[vicali]

the '08 sports already look black ...

yes but <any colour> is the new black... :biggrin:
nevermind, I see the nasioc kids have it figured out.

 

[Subie 2003]

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[Snoshado]

I think you either need the sport rear lights or paint them black yourself and it would solve all your problems!