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Old 01-28-04, 05:21 PM
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I'm looking for a replacement bulb for my front side markers. After clearing the headlights, I'd prefer one that is visually white or silver when it's off, and orange whenever it's on or blinking.

If anyone knows of any reputable brands, i'd appreciate it if you could post them. Thanks.
Old 01-29-04, 10:27 AM
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get the Sylvania Silverstars... they look kinda chrome but light up a real bright amber color. They look good, and they're from an OE manufacturer.
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After clearing my corners, I went to Pepboys to get some white/clear bulbs but instead I found these. I think the brand name is "Titanium". I know there are some complaints about these but I thought I'd give it a try (since I was already there). It's been about a year now and no problems yet.

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Philips SilverVision as well, though they're hard to find in North America (I guess they're primarily marketed in Europe).
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I appreciate everyone's responses.

I'm going to go look around, and I guess whichever one of the ones recommended I find first will go on.

I do have silverstars in my low beams, but I didn't think silverstars could be used as a side marker.
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Yeah, definately gives the car a cleaner look.
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Very nice Kt_gs3!!!!

TouringGS,

Keep me informed as I want to replace my stock orange bulbs too.

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Originally posted by LexAristo
Very nice Kt_gs3!!!!

Thanks, Lex!

I'll probably switch to better quality ones, like the Silverstars, for my next set.
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Well, I found the philips silvervision bulbs.

Seems as though you were right Squarehat, they are hard to find in the us. No local places had them (some had never even heard of them). I then looked for the other mentioned brands to no avail. A local pepboys that I checked at said they had clear bulbs that light amber (most likely the ones kts has on his car), but they were out of stock.

Found them online.

http://www.powerbulbs.com/products/p...offer&type=IND

Free shipping, too. These should make the headlights look even better.

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Old 01-30-04, 01:01 PM
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mine does not blink orange at all....it shows a light of a lime color, combination of little green and very bright yellow....but i not for a fact it does not blink pure orange.......

i use MTEC 1157 bulbs...........thy're aftermarket by the way.
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