Replacement Lenses

[Axle]

Has anyone had their hands on the Grote rear lenses?

re loose chrome trim, are the aftermarket not like the oem? if they are, pliers and squeeze the retainer tabs tight...

Alex.

[Shifty One]

Originally Posted by Axle

Has anyone had their hands on the Grote rear lenses?

re loose chrome trim, are the aftermarket not like the oem? if they are, pliers and squeeze the retainer tabs tight...

Alex.

I sell the Grote ones, and have used them on my last 87 (4dr R30), and they fit just fine with no loose retainers. I'll be buying a set tomorrow for my "new" 87 (V20), as well as their side markers.

[SCOTI]

To follow-up..... I purchased all my lenses through board vendor GMC Pauls. Prompt follow-up. Excellent communication about shipping after the sale & they arrived within days. I've had previous dealings w/them & will continue to bring them my business and/or refer them. All pcs indicate Made in USA....

That being said, the lenses lack OE details but should work fine. The trim isn't quite as 'bright' as OE, but very close. The side markers lack the black boarder behind the polished trim but some satin black w/a brush can fix that. The tail-light lenses don't seem to seat as close to the body as the OE units. They don't look bad per say, but the amount they 'poke' out doesn't sit well w/me. I'll go check out the 'Grotes' brand @ my local Advanced to see how well they compare since I know they're close by.