90-91 Taillight Differences! (56k = suicide)

[Identity_X]

Upon request, here are a few pictures of the difference between the 90-91 style USDM and JDM tails. Design wise, they are absolutely the same, but the actual lens on the JDM pieces is a bit darker. Colorwise, it is a perfect match for my 323 garnish. On to the pics:

USDM top, JDM bottom:


USDM left, JDM right:




Not a drastic difference between the two, but I definately like the darker lenses more!

[mike_moss]

I agree. Darker lense looks better.

Question: Is the amber part of the light actually defined with a border, or is that just photos?

Also, do you think the difference could be sun fading? (Just curious.)

/EDIT: Do they have part numbers on them you could possibly list?

[Identity_X]

I agree. Darker lense looks better.

Question: Is the amber part of the light actually defined with a border, or is that just photos?

Also, do you think the difference could be sun fading? (Just curious.)

/EDIT: Do they have part numbers on them you could possibly list?

Both of the taillights have the amber part defined by a border. The difference is that its darker for the JDM tails and it shows more because of that.
I highly doubt that the difference is from sun fading. They are just different, but I couldn't find any part #'s on the back. The numbers on the front of the lens are identical.

[Marc93lx]

Interesting. That would explain why my garnish is darker in color than my taillights.

[mike_moss]

Very interesting indeed. Thanks alot for this find Martin, I don't like promoting incorrect information.

[Marc93lx]

I remember Edwin saying something about the part #'s being different and that he suspected the JDM's were tinted. Look's like he was correct again. lol

I've had a theory for some time that it maybe smoked compared to the lesser models (such as the clair and interplay)... I think so because the factory part numbers are not the same

[Identity_X]

No problem, that's what we are here for

If anyone knows where the part number of the taillights is located, please share!
It's also possible that they are the same part #, but were produced in different parts of the world and thus the little difference in color?

[Identity_X]

I remember Edwin saying something about the part #'s being different and that he suspected the JDM's were tinted. Look's like he was correct again. lol

I have both pairs in front of me so if Edwin can shed some light on where the part #'s are located, I'd be more than happy to check them and post the info

[Gro Harlem]

funny stuff...the garnish on the 2nd gens is brigther in color on the jdm models

i <3 my jdm tails

blingAr111

[Identity_X]

Thanks for the insight on the matter. I'll take a look at the actual bulbs tomorrow to see if they are different in any way.

[mike_moss]

Is this difference limited to the '90-'91 lights or also applicable to the '92-'94 style as well?

[Identity_X]

Is this difference limited to the '90-'91 lights or also applicable to the '92-'94 style as well?

I have no idea. However, I do have a set of '92-'94 USDM tails that I could compare to the '90-'91 JDM ones. Not sure how accurate that will be though.

[Identity_X]

I just examined every centimeter of the tails and was not able to find a part #, except for the same one that was on the lens itself. I did look at the bulbs and they are in fact different. Both taillights have bulbs made by Koito as expected. Here are the wattage differences. For backup/turnsignal: USDM (27W), JDM (21W). For taillight bulb: USDM (27/8W), JDM (21/5W)
Just thought I'd share