Kouki Tail lights??

[Winger]

How can I tail if the tail lights off of my 1990 toyota supra are the kouki type of lights? Also are there different shades of red or are they all the dark cherry color?

 

[woodytsi]

they are darker than the ones that u get here in the us.i have some on mine,the blinker might be more yellow or something, i'll take some pics
woodytsi

 

[7M-KDL]

JDM are darker red than USDM. also, if you have the bulb holders, JDM do not come with rear side markers wired in.

 

[TurboStreetCar]

Unsure what you mean by "Kouki" But USDM taillights are different then JDM taillights, the JDM tails are darker.

Only difference in taillights that i know of.

 

[ERA]

kouki means 2nd or later generation of parts for cars.

 

[Winger]

Okay, so how do I tell the difference between JDM and USDM?

 

[ERA]

lol, the major difference has been pointed out in this thread already.

i wouldnt know if theres anything else beyond it, but yes, JDM tails are darker in color.

 

[Winger]

Obvioulsy the difference would be clear if i could compare the colors. I know that the JDM's are darker, but when I have nothing to compare them too ( I obviously don't have two sets of tail-lights), it is hard for me to tell. So i am asking if there are any part numbers on the casing or other differences that would confirm which set I have...besides the color difference.

yeah yeah?

 

[Winger]

pics

 

[92nsx]

Only 2 types out there. JDM and other

Look at the pic, and you tell us what you have, JDM's are on the bottom

EDIT: by the pics you just posted, you do not have JDM's

 

[Winger]

Good call, thanks for posting up the photos. There is a big difference.

 

[Winger]

Which type are worth more money if I am selling them?

 

[Cz.]

The kouki tail lights are the ones that come on the 89-92. Zenki tail lights would be on the 86-88 models.
As it has already been mentioned, the JDM kouki lights are shaded darker than the USDM ones.

 

[RazoE]

Zenki means first, kouki means last, chuki is middle...

1986.5-1988 = Zenki
1989/1990 = Chuki
1991/1992 = Kouki

JDM 1989-1992 tails are darker and all 3 pieces match, USDM tails are two different shades of red and are lighter...

Euro Supras only got the zenki taillights due to the long license plates, but received pretty much every other update and some things we never got (rear fogs, headlight levels, etc)

 

[Jayhall]

tails off an 91 TT-R:

Stock:

both taken around the same time of day as I recall

 

[TurboStreetCar]

Jdm tyte terminology huh. Isn't MK3 easier to say/understand?

 

[Poodles]

JDM 1989-1992 tails are darker and all 3 pieces match, USDM tails are two different shades of red and are lighter...

Nah, even the JDM ones don't match perfectly out in the sun, it's the nature of how the center section is (back is painted).

The JDM and USDM lenses are the exact same, it's the diffusers inside that are tinted on the JDM to make them darker. The center section is painted a more gunmetal color on the back instead of bright silver like on the USDM version.

Easily rectified as well... (these aren't JDM tails)

 

[RazoE]

yup, in the sun JDM's don't match, but they're definitely noticeable when next to USDMs, which are different color, even in the shade..


heres a pic of my 86.5 with USDM's and my 89 with JDM's (old pic)...

and here's my 89 again..

 

[92nsx]

Razoe, your trim on the center piece is the wrong color

 

[IJ.]

So this is where the ricers hang out.... :nono: