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Busted Tail Light!!

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Old March-27th-2002 | 07:34 PM
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Busted Tail Light!!

Came out of the office today only to notice that I have a busted driver side tail light. There is about a quarter size hole and it looks like it was hit by something pretty hard, kinda like a hammer. No other damage at all . Has this happened to anyone else? How much did it cost? Where did you get the replacement from?
Old March-27th-2002 | 08:08 PM
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Maybe its time to get those Altezzas-

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Old March-27th-2002 | 08:17 PM
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I hate it when people have to mess up someone else's stuff. Maybe it was a big truck that pulled too close and hit the tail light. But you would have noticed damage in other places. No clue how much it might cost you. At least the body isn't scratched or dented. Good luck with it.
Old March-27th-2002 | 08:23 PM
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"Altezza's." Anyway, been there. I was at a show once, and my car was in the pits.. came back to find one of my CF tail lights cracked all the way up the side. :[
Old March-27th-2002 | 08:37 PM
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Originally posted by Protégé Ménacé



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dear lord thats bad advice

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sorry to hear that man.......will insurance cover it ???
Old March-27th-2002 | 08:38 PM
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Old March-27th-2002 | 09:12 PM
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As much as Altezzas are never the most preferred way to go, I think I'd still rather spend $190 for a pair of carbon fibres, instead of paying $300+ for a single stock tail from the dealer.
Old March-27th-2002 | 09:17 PM
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Originally posted by Deceptipro
As much as Altezzas are never the most preferred way to go, I think I'd still rather spend $190 for a pair of carbon fibres, instead of paying $300+ for a single stock tail from the dealer.
exactly
Old March-27th-2002 | 11:27 PM
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What web site can you find Altezzas for the P5?
Old March-27th-2002 | 11:56 PM
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Originally posted by Toolin
What web site can you find Altezzas for the P5?
I don't think they're available yet. Note that the Altezzas for the sedan are NOT compatible with the P5.
Old March-28th-2002 | 12:29 AM
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I had to replace my tail light. Got it from the dealer for about $200 ($191.43) it comes with the bulbs and wires u just cant get the housing. BTW make sure they give u the correct side. The guy in the parts department handed me the box and i checked it b4 i drove away and he gave me the wrong side, what a dumbass.
Old March-28th-2002 | 03:37 PM
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I didn't think that there were carbon fibers available for the Protege5 yet.. Am I mistaken?
Old March-28th-2002 | 06:50 PM
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Can't get that new at junkyard. Unless you live where those P5s are wrecking. I didn't think about maybe the sedans didn't fit the p5
Old March-29th-2002 | 12:37 AM
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No altezzas yet for the Pro5. APC said they are working on it, look for it summer. Hopefully sooner. But, youre best bet would be live with it & keep an eye out on the junkyards or wait for someone to do Altezzas. Or spend the money from the dealer (always an expensive choice!) But, APC did say they are working on it, it could be sooner.
Old March-29th-2002 | 01:48 AM
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The Altezza are out for the P5 i know that cuz i go 2 a speed shop around my house and they have them plus they keep tryin 2 convince me 2 buy them but i keep sayin no i love the stock ones



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