oh...i'm in the slow lane today

I think the problem is that the shape of the trunk lid is different over the outer part of the corner tail lights. The 96-99 seem to slope down quickly then level off across the back while the 92-95 stay level then drop at the end. Also, the vertical seam between the middle section and outer tails hits the trunk lid in a different spot. The length between the trunk'* vertical seam on the tail light looks to be at least 4 times as long on the 92-95 as the placement of the vertical gap on the 96-99s. (Drawn in red) See what I'm looking at?

Why not just look for some clear plastic that you can use for a lens, and make some lenses that you can glue in with clear epoxy?

Awful lotta work.

Finding the right plastic with the right curve would be a challenge for sure. I don't know if I trust myself enough with a dremel either...could be a costly mistake. Maybe others would have better luck.

you would need clear plastic and then heat it so that it bends to conform to the TL piece.

to get around the need for the fresnel (sp?) lense effect needed on the plastic, you could use LEDs. i've experimented alot with them. i could probably cut a circuit board to the general shape of the turn signal...but small enough to fit inside...and pack it with bright LEDs. not too far-fetched of an idea.

That would be interesting to see no doubt

shhhhh dont ruin my project

The reflector design for the turn signal is actually very good, and would not require you to use a textured lense, IMO.

also, what do you consider "bright" LEDs ? can you get circuit boards cut for cheap? do you have PCB available to you for cheap?

You can get a way with a smooth lens. The reflector behind it should be able to produce a flood of light that'll meet photometric requirements.

My concern with just a smooth lense is matching the reverse light lense next to it. I'm trying to stay hopeful here