VE SS-V tail lights for SV6

[tomholzy]

Hey guys, I've just bought a brand new SV6 and I get it within the next month.

I'm looking at doing the tail light swap and was wondering how hard it is to do the swap myself? Is it pretty straight forward and simple?

Its so easy, you open the boot, undo a few clips on the boot lining, peel it back to get to the inside of the tail light then just 3 nuts hold the tail lights in place

 

[Jarp]

On this topic what looks better the SSV or stock SV6 rear lights? I'd love to swap to the SSV ones but my trouble&strife reckons the crap look'n Korean red ones look better...might have to fix one up so I have to replace them

 

[TinSnips]

On this topic what looks better the SSV or stock SV6 rear lights? I'd love to swap to the SSV ones but my trouble&strife reckons the crap look'n Korean red ones look better...might have to fix one up so I have to replace them

A hammer is good for that. SSV lights are definitely the goods.

 

[Jarp]

...indeed

 

[pjdm1980]

Got to love the SSV tail lights all the rest (excluding the HSV line up) they look like $2 shop items compared to SSV!

 

[Jarp]

All right...took a few days but talked her around...will put that order in for some SSv taillights before Fathers Day....goodonya kids

 

[SV666]

Regarding the taillights, I was going to make up a thread for this but seeing that this thread is in swing may as well post it up here for some comparison and debate.

HOLDEN VE HSV OMEGA SS SSV TAIL LIGHTS BRAND NEW CUSTOM - eBay Tail Lights, Lights, Indicators, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 29-Aug-10 15:09:54 AEST)

Have a look at these still use's the stockies but tinted. I dunno still like the SSV's...

 

[Jarp]

Just trying to change my taillights...have undone the 3 nuts on the lights but it seems to be held lower down on the lights...surely I don't have to remove the bumper area? Help?

 

[Jarp]

....it's allright was just being a softcock

 

[TinSnips]

Not sure how much help this will be... It's been a long time since I pulled the lights off a sedan... But in older models, there was also a plastic clip or two holding the lights in place. Used to just give it a nudge on the inside edge to pop the light housing loose. Certainly never had to remove the rear bar. But double check all the screws are out before you go smacking it around... And please don't take this as gospel. The last one I did was my sister's VT.

Good luck!