DIY: Side-marker "Clear Corner Lights" Installation
10-26-2003, 03:28 PM
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Originally posted by strong bad
Does anybody know about Florida laws? I'm pretty sure there's no yearly inspection, so I'm good with that. But, I actually didn't know that it was against the law to have white lights....how is that?
I like the clear sides, but not when you can see an orange bulb behind it. So, what I'm asking is, if I install the clears, BUT KEEP the white bulbs, what kind of potential "trouble" will I be getting myself into?
I'd like to add that I'm not into ricey stuff...I just prefer the look of "clear" lights. Because the only aesthetic gain with the clears is during the day, with the lights off. I figure why not get the look at night (lights on) as well?
Does anybody know about Florida laws? I'm pretty sure there's no yearly inspection, so I'm good with that. But, I actually didn't know that it was against the law to have white lights....how is that?
I like the clear sides, but not when you can see an orange bulb behind it. So, what I'm asking is, if I install the clears, BUT KEEP the white bulbs, what kind of potential "trouble" will I be getting myself into?
I'd like to add that I'm not into ricey stuff...I just prefer the look of "clear" lights. Because the only aesthetic gain with the clears is during the day, with the lights off. I figure why not get the look at night (lights on) as well?
10-30-2003, 08:32 AM
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Ok... Just how hard is it to remove the reflectors in the oem turn signal? I will be receiving my CSM's soon and want to know if I should go with removing the reflectors? Anyone have any pics on removing the reflectors? Just wondering...
10-30-2003, 09:42 AM
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Originally posted by my10ae
Ok... Just how hard is it to remove the reflectors in the oem turn signal? I will be receiving my CSM's soon and want to know if I should go with removing the reflectors? Anyone have any pics on removing the reflectors? Just wondering...
Ok... Just how hard is it to remove the reflectors in the oem turn signal? I will be receiving my CSM's soon and want to know if I should go with removing the reflectors? Anyone have any pics on removing the reflectors? Just wondering...
Below is a rough diagram of the right-side side marker, looking down from the top. The reflector is located inside the side marker at the top of the opening where the bulb-assembly plugs in, and is angled to reflect the bulb's light towards the back of the side marker.
To remove the reflector:
1. The reflector is a single piece of soft metal, about 3/8 inch wide, roughly in the shape of a reverse "L". It is held in place by the flat bottom-portion of the reflector sliding in between two plastic slots rising from the back of the side marker housing. The bottom portion of the reflector has a tooth-edge to secure it between the two plastic slots. Note that the reflector is made of a soft metal that is easily deformed.
2. Entering through the bulb-assembly hole, place a small flat-blade screwdriver between the back of the side marker and the bottom of the reflector. Gently rotate the screwdriver side to side to loosen the reflector. Repeat using progressively larger flat-blade screw drivers until the base of the reflector has been deformed enough that the reflector falls free from the back of the side marker.
3. The reflector is now free within the side marker but it is too wide to simply come out the bulb-assembly hole. Shake the side marker until the reflector rests against the bulb-assembly hole. Reach in the hole with a pair of needle-nose pliers and attempt to bend each side of the reflector towards the center of the reflector. Eventually the reflector will become narrow enough to slip through the bulb-assembly hole.
Be gentle to avoid scratching or cracking the interrior of the side marker. If you are familiar with doing it, the process takes about 3-5 minutes.
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10-31-2003, 07:03 PM
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Originally posted by mikeb
I want those stealth bulbs for my blinkers next to headlight
anyone change those
I want those stealth bulbs for my blinkers next to headlight
anyone change those
the problem is that they are WY21W's.
They are NOT W21W's, nor are they 7004's.
Google turns up squat.
I just emailed a few vendors of lights about it.
11-01-2003, 11:33 AM
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Originally posted by spdspappy
Can someone w/ winning blue who put these on the car post pics so I can see how they will look on mine? Thanks!
Can someone w/ winning blue who put these on the car post pics so I can see how they will look on mine? Thanks!
11-01-2003, 03:42 PM
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Originally posted by brothervoodoo
What's with all the rust on the rotor. Humid environment?
What's with all the rust on the rotor. Humid environment?
j/k It didn't take long, did it? Just got the car mid-August.
EDIT By the way, I'm planning on working on those rotors tomorrow. I think I can get most, if not all, of the rust off with some of that Eagle One Nevr Dull stuff that was recommended for the tailpipes in another part of the forum. Maybe I'll post "before and after" pics.
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11-02-2003, 09:05 AM
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Originally posted by spdspappy
Won't hard braking take it off? Try going to an autocross, that should take care of it (a lot more fun than some chemical method )
Won't hard braking take it off? Try going to an autocross, that should take care of it (a lot more fun than some chemical method
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11-02-2003, 11:57 PM
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I replaced my winning blue GT with clear sidemarkers (sans reflectors) a week ago, and then immediately replaced the bulbs with ultra-white bulbs. Also replaced the front running lights with the ultra-whites, but the lens for those is still slightly yellowish. All in all, a much cleaner look for the front end during the night and day. Love to see all the winning blues, still haven't seen another one on the road here in Atlanta. They must all be in garages!!!
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11-03-2003, 06:53 PM
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Just wanna yell out a big TY to msrecant. I'm a car noob and with your detail instructions, all took me about 20 min to take out the reflectors AND installed them.
11-04-2003, 04:06 AM
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Looks good, Winning Blues. Admittedly not as good looking as on other colors, but what can I do? The blue is what I drive, and therefore what I will install my clears on.
BTW loco, exactly how close were you to hitting that brick wall??
BTW loco, exactly how close were you to hitting that brick wall??
12-06-2003, 07:49 PM
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Installed my clear corners today. Very easy install, except for the removal of the reflective metal inside the new markers. That took about an hour pushing and pulling. I was very concerned about breaking the plastic, which is very thin and fragile. Pushing is easy, but finding the right tool to pull was tough. In the end, I used the metal from a paper clamp and a pair of needle nosed pliers.
12-31-2003, 08:45 AM
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Texas Residents
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer.
It appears that Texas law allows those side marker lights to be white:
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statu...#tr028.547.324
instead of amber.
FWIW.
It appears that Texas law allows those side marker lights to be white:
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statu...#tr028.547.324
instead of amber.
FWIW.
