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Old 12-09-2017, 07:54 PM
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Hi all, new owner of 2005 s2k!

Unfortunately, this car I just bought didn't see a lot of love, and was never garaged for 10 years in Hawaii Therefore, paint is trashed and things are brittle. This morning I came to the car to find that the 3rd tail light was cracked open! Looking for a replacement, but considering an alternative to OEM, maybe LED, and looking for recommendations. I searched around a little here but couldn't find any reviews or recommendations. Has anyone here used these ebay ones? The price is right! TIA!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Smoke-Rear-....c100033.m2042
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The OEM light is LED already. For this price (vs $250+ for a genuine Honda part) I'd take a chance.

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Originally Posted by Chuck S
The OEM light is LED already. For this price (vs $250+ for a genuine Honda part) I'd take a chance.

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Bought it from eBay, will post up pics and quick review after I install it!
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So finally got around to installing this LED light, I am pretty happy with it, especially for the price! The fit is not 100%, but is it ever 100% with eBay stuff? As you can see, the shape doesn't conform perfectly to the trunk, it is not curved enough and there is no way to fix it that I can think of. I just installed as is, and since it doesn't rain much where I live, I'm OK with it. The main difference is that the new light, the LEDs are spaced quite a bit apart, not clustered together like OEM. It's a different look, and for the price, I'm OK with it. It does look alot better just sitting there over the OEM, which was red. The black is a lot nicer in my opinion. Check out the pics.








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It may be that it was designed for the MY00+MY01 fitment. Those two years are different from the balance of the production years.
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I wouldn't be happy with that, but if the price was right and you like it then it works. I've got a mint oem light for sale leftover from my car with low miles, if anyone needs one hit me up.
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^^^PIMP.

You have a great price Joey but shipping to Hawaii might kill the deal?
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Originally Posted by Hfreak
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You have a great price Joey but shipping to Hawaii might kill the deal?
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Maybe this could be carefully heated with a heat gun, and molded by gloved hand to a more curved shape?


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