personally hate altezza tails. i hate what toyota created. but if you like it, its your car, so do what you want!
i'm planning on trying to take apart 94/95 tail lights too, so i can remove the orange reflector easier. i also want to add another light in the top... the upper red stripe. i got a spare set, in case i destroy anything beyond repair...
what i wonder is if they'll melt. headlights can endure extreme heat because they need to be able to handle it under normal driving conditions anyway. corners will melt if you put them in an oven (a friend of mine tried). i'm guessing tail lights aren't made to withstand extreme heat either. oh well, we'll see! thats what the extra pair is for..