Rear BX smoked lights

Muiruri · Post by **Muiruri** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 2:27 pm

Probably not an intelligent question but does anyone know if rear smoked lights will fit a 1988 Bx 1.9 GTI hatchback which has ordinary lights?

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 2:28 pm

In a word, yes

Muiruri · Post by **Muiruri** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 2:32 pm

Thanks Philip.
I'm sure they are going to look great on the old girl.

kiwi · Post by **kiwi** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:59 pm

Philip Chidlow wrote:In a word, yes

Actually No not necesssarily.

As I found out a few years back that there are a few makes of Taillights that have differant connections

You need to match the make of tail light to the smaked version before getting a clear answer.

Muiruri · Post by **Muiruri** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 6:09 pm

can I just use my old bulb holders on the new lights?

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 6:22 pm

Learn something new every day! I am still pretty sure they are a straight swap.... but as Kiwi points out, maybe the make of light is a factor? I will try it out tomorrow; I have lots of rear lights to play with here.

Matt H · Post by **Matt H** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 7:05 pm

The actual lenses are a straight swap though... so yes, you can use your existing bulb holders.

On an '88 BX GTi though, I'd be amazed if it had the earlier connection, so you should be fine.

johnbird · Post by **johnbird** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 10:38 pm

you can always try a can of tint on them.easy to do,comes off with thinners no problem if you get it wrong.very cheap too.

Muiruri · Post by **Muiruri** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 5:29 am

That is a nice short cut and easy on the pocket too!. however companies down here produce such poor quality paint that you would not be sure what the results may be. Besides, my lenses are cracked. They look like they have been nibbled by rats on the edges.

Matt H · Post by **Matt H** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 9:02 am

johnbird wrote:you can always try a can of tint on them.easy to do,comes off with thinners no problem if you get it wrong.very cheap too.

I want that spoiler!!

johnbird · Post by **johnbird** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 5:41 pm

that very spoiler is currently in my loft along with some other parts for my next c900. the louvre i sold to a chap with a white c900 just like that.the white 99 i have has its own design louvre and a much smaller spoiler on the boot. passed its mot today too!