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2hrs and 2 band-aids later: CLEAR CORNERS

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Old 07-09-05, 09:09 PM
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Exclamation CLEAR CORNERS: pics and helpful hits inside!

******PICS AT THE BOTTOM********

LOL! thanks for all the great posts about modifying the headlights to make clear corners possible. It took some time. but i got it finished. If i can find a working camera i'll snap some pics. Im really impressed though how they are still orange when lit....but clear when off. nice look. very classy. not as ricey as i thought it was going to be.



******PICS AT THE BOTTOM********

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Old 07-09-05, 10:25 PM
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Make sure you get the silver foiled bulbs. It's ricy, or ghetto (take your pic) to have pretty matching clear headlights, but then a nasty orange / black blob in it!


cgts on getting it done!
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it looks perfectly clear until i turn on a blinker then it looks orange like it has to in colorado to be legal. So im really happy with the outcome.
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congrats on the DIY
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Originally Posted by 3rdelement
it looks perfectly clear until i turn on a blinker then it looks orange like it has to in colorado to be legal. So im really happy with the outcome.
I also live in CO! I have seen ricers with clear blinkers before...so your telling me that is not legal? I wasn't aware of any laws. I still plan on doing it because I don't listen to authorita anyway.
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colorado state law specifically outlines the color of "illumination and location" on your car


the front is only allowed white for main illumination(headlamps)
HID only if factory installed(they dont want you blinding people)
amber to orange for hazard and turn signal(parking lights included)

for the rear
you are allowed amber and orange for brake and turn signal
you are allowed white for backup indicators
and you are allowed only white incondescent(sp?) for license plate illumination


i R Smert! i diD my homewerk!
lol! well if you ever see a white and silver es300 with enkei wheels, dark tint and clear corners with clublexus decals on the windows. thats me.
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Ah the clear corner bug has bitten again
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yup! starts with tint.....then audio....then bulbs go out so you retrofit LED.....then time for new tires and you upgrade to pirelli on 18's....then headlight goes out and you put silverstars....then you notice.....hey i have a free weekend, lets try that clear corner thing....next will be suspension....then turbo.....then i realize i could have just bought the gs i want. lol!
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find that camera yet?post picture of your mod headlights.
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here is something helpful info. The plugs shown below.


push the middle pin down 1mm...very slight you will feel it click


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well here are the pics.....got my club lexus stickers on as well. Still need 1 silver to finish it off.










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