Favored Taillights (Firebird)
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
From: Austin,TX
Car: 1985 IROC-Z28
Engine: 305 HO (L69)
Transmission: Rebuilt T5 (updated T5 parts)
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Favored Taillights (Firebird)
I was just wondering, but what style Bird taillights are the most popular? I like the 91 GTA taillights the best.
Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 287
Likes: 1
From: Indiana
Car: 1991 Firebird
Engine: n/a
Transmission: n/a
Axle/Gears: 3.27, I think
Re: Favored Taillights (Firebird)
I like the 85-92 base Firebird taillights, but have them blacked out. Then I would say 91-92 TA taillights. Then 85-90 TA taillights, but I would like them better than the 91-92 taillights if it wasn't for the reflective red strip on the bottom.
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,288
Likes: 526
From: Rochester NY
Car: 1984 TA (1 stock / 1 custom)
Engine: LG4 / turbo LQ4
Transmission: 700R4 / 4L80E
Axle/Gears: Stock / 3:50 Moser 9"
Re: Favored Taillights (Firebird)
i like the 82-84 smoked tail lights and the checkered GTA ones.
Senior Member
iTrader: (5)
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,212
Likes: 0
From: Augusta, Ga
Car: 1987 Trans Am
Engine: 355ci L98 soon to be turbo'd
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 posi
Re: Favored Taillights (Firebird)
blacked out 87-90 grid taillights, what I have now!
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
From: Austin,TX
Car: 1985 IROC-Z28
Engine: 305 HO (L69)
Transmission: Rebuilt T5 (updated T5 parts)
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: Favored Taillights (Firebird)
Anyone else? I was expecting this to take off like the Camaro taillights thread.
Banned
iTrader: (12)
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 12,212
Likes: 13
From: Bertram (outside Austin), TX
Car: 87 GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Dana M78 3.27 posi
Re: Favored Taillights (Firebird)
87-90 GTAs/TAs, no doubt there.
I ended up with 2 spare perfect sets, which are no for sale, due to bills.
PM me for pics & info, if anybody is interested in them.
I ended up with 2 spare perfect sets, which are no for sale, due to bills.
PM me for pics & info, if anybody is interested in them.
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 88
Likes: 0
From: Pennsylvania
Car: 92 firebird
Engine: Sbc 357
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 4th Gen 3.42 Zexel Torsen
Supreme Member
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 1,374
Likes: 2
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Car: 06 SRM M6 GTO, 98 Grand Prix GTP
Re: Favored Taillights (Firebird)
I'm on the fence. When I see a nice set of 87-90 TA's I think, oooh those are nice. Then when I see a set of 91-92's, I think oooh those are nice too.
Banned
iTrader: (12)
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 12,212
Likes: 13
From: Bertram (outside Austin), TX
Car: 87 GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Dana M78 3.27 posi
Re: Favored Taillights (Firebird)
It's the amber of the 85-90 TA & 91/91 TA tail lights.
I love the 85-90 GTA lights, with no amber.
I love the 85-90 GTA lights, with no amber.
Supreme Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,002
Likes: 12
From: Bastrop, TX
Car: 1988 SC Convertible
Engine: LT-1
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 posi w/PBR's
Re: Favored Taillights (Firebird)
Banned
iTrader: (12)
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 12,212
Likes: 13
From: Bertram (outside Austin), TX
Car: 87 GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Dana M78 3.27 posi
Re: Favored Taillights (Firebird)
I just never liked the dark gap between the red lights of each side, so I "fixed" that.
Since my need to back up at night, is VERY limited. And even then, in a decently lit area, I turned my Reverse lights into red tail lights, just like the Camaro guys do, to turn their amber turn signal lenses to red.
And no....Reverse lights are not required by law or for inspections.
STS 2 Video Link
Since my need to back up at night, is VERY limited. And even then, in a decently lit area, I turned my Reverse lights into red tail lights, just like the Camaro guys do, to turn their amber turn signal lenses to red.
And no....Reverse lights are not required by law or for inspections.
STS 2 Video Link
Last edited by Stephen; Oct 6, 2009 at 02:18 PM.
Member

Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 279
Likes: 0
From: Pennsyltucky
Car: '91 Firebird (blown apart)
Engine: *cough*BOAT ANCHOR*cough*
Transmission: Slushbox
Re: Favored Taillights (Firebird)
'85-'90 T/A lights. The ridiculous going price for '91-'92 T/A's is what kills it for me.
Supreme Member
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 3,109
Likes: 25
From: Tacoma, Wa
Car: '91 TA vert
Engine: turboLSx
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Re: Favored Taillights (Firebird)
Yeah, I was going to say the 91-92s are awesome until you have to pay for a set....
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 523
Likes: 103
From: Morgantown, WV
Car: 1990 Trans Am
Engine: 5.7 350 HSR afr195 xfi268
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.08 posi
Re: Favored Taillights (Firebird)
Im supprised no one has smoked out any tails with VHT? Im with the GTA's or the modified which looks killer by the way
Banned
iTrader: (12)
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 12,212
Likes: 13
From: Bertram (outside Austin), TX
Car: 87 GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Dana M78 3.27 posi
Re: Favored Taillights (Firebird)
Bu I have seen 1 on here, that was darkened. I think with a darj tinted clear cloat paint though.
Supreme Member
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 1,374
Likes: 2
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Car: 06 SRM M6 GTO, 98 Grand Prix GTP
Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 728
Likes: 0
From: Traverse City, MI
Car: 91' Firebird
Engine: 3.1 LH0 V6
Transmission: Auto 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 limited slip
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
1Aauto
Sponsored Vendors
0
Sep 2, 2015 01:35 PM




I think the GTA lights do look best, but I also like the 82-84 tailights too. 







