Tripwire, can you read off the part number code on the american spec bulb please, thanks.

 

Sure. On the glass of the bulb it says this in a light silver color:


KOITO 3M
194

 

Sorry for the questions Tripwire, I guess I will find out myself when I get my clears, but is installing the bulb harness necessary? Will the clear markers fit over the existing bulb harness, Yes or No? Or is the bulb harness necessary because the japanese 'yellow' bulb does not fit in the US spec harness.

 

Just got mine today, will be installing later this afternoon...

 

Same here! I was pleasantly surprised at how fast they got here!

Hopefully, the postal carrier will leave them on my porch today (or tomorrow). The post office is WAY out of my way.

 

I ordered mine 8/4 Monday, havent got em yet.. I'm hoping it's a Hawaii thing..

 

Please don't feel sorry for asking questions, I hope I was able to help you out a bit and I certainly don't mind helping someone out if I can. And I hope I gave you the correct numbers you were concerned about. This is how it works though: You shoudn't have to worry about bulb replacements.

The "orange" markers that are already in the car contain a clear light bulb.

The "clear" markers that we're getting from JT come with the connector and bulb already affixed to the marker with an amber bulb.

It's all included, but I see what you're saying, and had I been as insightful as you I would have saved myself a lot of pain by trying to get the electrical connector off -- it took a while the first time -- when I could have just removed the bulb holder from the marker and swapped out the bulbs. I'm a moron - I should have though of that earlier. oh well.

The bulb assembly looks exactly the same. The only differences are the color, and the clear markers are more aerodynamically shaped.

 

My son called and told me he just signed for mine! Even included stickers, and you KNOW how us SCCA boys LOVE stickers...........

 

Thanks Tripwire,

Now to go one step further if you guys want to replace the yellow bulb with one of these clear one's at www.stealthauto.com . This is just an aesthetic choice but will make the car look cleaner since it will be totally white instead of seeing a yellow bulb showing through the clear side marker. Go to to the webpage to understand what I am trying to say.

The part number is 194 according to Trip's post above.

 

ordered jt 080403 got them today. those stealthbulbs are nice. I'm changing all the front lights exept the HID of course to hyper white

 

i just got mine today. how do i install?

 

no help?

 

Unscrew the black screws from the wheel wells. when you're doing the front right tire, turn your steering wheel to the left. peel back the black plastic a bit, there should be a single screw, get a philips head and unscrew it, push out the parking light. you can leave it connected - as it was a nightmare for me to get off - then you unscrew the lamp from the parking light.

extract the bulb and swap it with the amber bulb, pop in the clear marker, screw it down, and twist-lock the bulb holder into place.

and yer done.

hope that helps.

 

Good to hear it guys.

I wish I had a RX8, or Mazda gave instructions then I would hook you guys up.

I really surprised SF guys, and hawaii guys dont have it yet. SF is where the Main Post Office is hummm Hawaii is so close, but hummm...

 

god damn thats some complicated ****. thx, ima go try it right now

 

Installation was a breeze, less than 5 min and it looks so much better!

 

wooooooow that's sweet!

It doesnt look like it needs the Stealth Bulb.. waaaah where's mine..

 

Thanks to JT Imports, I am 'in the clear!'

Arrived today, (with no typhoon damage!)

Now the calipers are red and the markers are clear!

Looks great, the bulb is a 194 for those interested...
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Ditto! Install is a snap. I replaced the bulbs instead of undoing the light harness. Make sure to not directly touch the bulb with your fingers to avoid putting oil/prints on the bulb. Between the mp3 player and strakes this one was quick and easy!

 

Mine arrived Tuesday, as well. Here's a composite of the clear in place and the before and after shots.

 

Picked mine up from post office today. Ordered 080503 from jt. Cant wait to put them in

 

Does anyone know the part numbers for the "amber" bulbs in the front and rear of the vehicle - the turn signals? I'd like to put in the "stealth" bulbs there, but I don't know the part numbers.

 

THE BULB IS A #194 FOR THE SIDE MARKERS.
I GOT THEM FROM A DUDE NAMED RICK, trustz@hotmail.com -GOOD $ ASK FOR THE CHROME FINISHED, AMBER.


OOPS... #7440 FOR THE FRONT/REAR SIGNALS :o

 

here they are...easy install thanks to forum instructions

 

I did mine yesterday, took about 15 minutes total. BUT, 5 minutes of that was trying to find the connector release to undo the harness! Once I figured it out (mine was on the side facing the bodywork), it unclipped with no issue. The other side took less than 5 minutes.

You'll love the new look.

By the way, the clip is released from the very back of the connector receptacle (a small grooved pad that pushes down to release). Finding this first will save you a lot of time and trouble.