Dru99SS

I really like the look of the export style taillights. I have no idea where to get them though, I have tried a couple of sponsors sites with no luck. I figured it would be easier to ask.

Blu Beast

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Good luck........I had to get my right hander from Yokohama, Japan....direct!........I don't think they are any left in the states, the last set I saw on Ebay went for $910 for the set and he was happy to get them.....

ratio411

Save up a grand and then hit ebay.
There are folks here with contacts in Japan getting them from salvage yards so they can auction them in the US.
Good luck
Dave

blackls1maro

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they're extremely hard to find... not even the JDM parts dealers have them.

onyxxtreme

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and to think, i was too uptight to shell out $300 for them a year ago

Xsta Z 28

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I have a spare drivers side. You'd be halfway there.

Dru99SS

How hard are they to get in Japan, my father is over there on business right now? Does it take diplomatic immunity or something crazy to get a set? I have taillight covers now and was looking to change to something different, but wouldn't think of putting clear tails on my car (clear corners maybe).

Steve1969LS1

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I imagine that if you had a picture and were in Japan you could find some at wrecking yards..

Andy has 50% of your quest

I paid $250 for mine.. best investment ive ever made.. wish I would have bought all 7 sets the guy had..

JonSS

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As an alternative, I don't know if you'd want to go this route, but I'll throw it out there as an option. I went with the 93-97 tail lights. Rids the car of that amber color, and follows the lines of the hatch and rear panel.

Just a thought

nc z28

i know of a guy in nc who had a few sets for sale. he was asking $600.00. email me if you want his number

jaywoo

Ebay is your best bet. There aren't any on now, but just do a search for "Camaro Export" every once in a while.

Dru99SS

Thanks for the replies guys, I have my dad on the lookout with some pictures in Tokyo as my first try. I will let you know how it works out.

Dragaholic

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Im not sure that I follow you guy. What are yall talking about? Got any pics? What are they and how come they are so expensive? How come they can only be found over seas? Thanks

Dru99SS

They are the ones in Xsta Z 28s sig. Notice they have the amber on the outside then red then white. By the way guys, do any of you have a part number for this taillight assembly? I know someone said GM doesn't make them any more, but they still have to have a part number.

willis 00

i got mine a few months ago while fishing around. i drove down to meet a guy in n.c. around the durham area.i paid 650.might be who your talking about nc Z . if it is hes not selling for under 900 now.he told me he was gettin 1000+ at swap meets.now i need to get new pics in my profile.

Thomas jr

I have 4 sets of the Export Tail lights. I am located in Cincinnati, but can ship anywhere. you pay shipping! They are awesome I have them on mine!

Email me @ tjbedacht@gci-digital.com

Dirty 30

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I was thinking. I know the plastics industry a bit and I was wondering. To make some tail lights you need a mold and a company who will make them. Molds can come out really, really expensive so the product would have to be great and expensive. We could either make the same ones or make a better design. Remember the more products made the cheaper the part. Or you could always buy the mold or technique the other company is using to make these. Or steal it.

Dragaholic

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Im new to this tailight thing...when did GM start making these? What did they come on? When did they stop making them? How come they are so expensive? Thanks

WhiteDeathLS1

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As far as price goes... well that goes back to the market mechanism. Vertical supply line + huge demand = Crazy high price. GM stopped making them because it was cheaper to stick with one style light for the change to amber.

Xsta Z 28

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They came on the 1993 to 1997 Camaros that were exported to Japan. In 93 to 97 Cmaros were built by GM with ALL red tail lights. Japan required amber turn signals - so there were two kinds of tail lights. in 1998 GM redesigned the Camaro tail light to what is on your car, so the Japan specific lenses were no longer required. GM has thus stopped making them so the lights are in high demand for uniqueness. A pair sells for $600 tp $1,000.