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mcandrewsr · 04-05-2005, 10:33 AM

so I started installing my tail lights... but the center panel isn't going so well. In this pic, http://mr2.noegruts.com/t-lights/photo24.jpg
it shows that theres some kind of bracket to mount it on the car. Cant say my taillights/panel came with that. Anyone else go through this?

Piddy · 04-05-2005, 01:02 PM

Mine center panel is held in by two screws on the top.

mcandrewsr · 04-05-2005, 02:16 PM

how is it help on the bottom?
does it just sit on the track?

***MRQtwinturbo*** · 04-05-2005, 03:16 PM

did u get the lock cylinder too?...that also helps the center panel stay in place....

mcandrewsr · 04-05-2005, 09:49 PM

no, i dind't get the lock cylinder. I can get that at the toyota dealer right?

carcatz · 04-06-2005, 11:20 AM

mine fit like that it has four studs that just used the old panel holes, you might have to hammer the rear panel too get the backup lights to fit they need a little extra clearence, wrap the hammer in a sweatshirt first!

mcandrewsr · 04-06-2005, 02:42 PM

i'm not seeing where everyone is getting the studs on the new panel. Mine doesn't have squat. Just the actual panel with the "MR2" on one side and the two giant reverse lights on the other.

Also, would anyone know the part number on whatever the bracket is that connects the top corners of the center panel to the tail lights? IE, on the left tail light, there is a hole on the top inside corner, that connects to the center panel. I dont have those either..

***MRQtwinturbo*** · 04-06-2005, 03:20 PM

can u get a pic of your center panel...did u get the set used??....maybe the previous owner broke the tabs off already....

carcatz · 04-06-2005, 04:42 PM

to me it looks like the studs are there?? from the photo

mcandrewsr · 04-06-2005, 10:38 PM

yea I got them used
I'll post a pic tomorrow afternoon

fallingsux · 04-07-2005, 01:31 PM

is 425 shipped a bad price for the taillights and center peice?

fallingsux · 04-07-2005, 01:31 PM

its a brand new set

carcatz · 04-07-2005, 03:11 PM

thats pretty much what I paid brand new!

***MRQtwinturbo*** · 04-07-2005, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fallingsux

is 425 shipped a bad price for the taillights and center peice?

if it includes the lock cylinder then that price is the going rate for them...u may save a few bucks here and there depending on where u order them from....price difference is so minimal and even used sets always cost around 300-350 if u can find someone selling them.....

fallingsux · 04-07-2005, 09:45 PM

no lock cylinder

...but its all good...i was planing on filling in the hole and making it flush with the rest of the panel so its cleaner looking. dont think ill mind opeing the door to get to the trunk that much