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*****Official JDM Style Turn Signal Cover Thread*****

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Old 01-04-09, 09:51 AM
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Exclamation *****Official JDM Style Turn Signal Cover Thread*****

Its official

I have placed the order with the MFG directly and will have a full blown thread on DIY instructions with pictures on how to install. They "look" the same as what I have seen from vendors on here and I assume they are all coming from the same place For the deal I couldnt pass up the offer for providing them pics of the IS and GS and the instructions that I will also post and share with CL.

I believe that Nigel is going to be getting these also as a CL vendor

This will take some time as I will paint them with a few other parts that will also go on the car and its pretty cold here so I have to get into the dealer after hours to get all this done

Hope this is good news for the 3gen GS owners that have considered doing this.
Old 01-04-09, 10:45 AM
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you're talking about the side mirror winkers?
Old 01-04-09, 10:58 AM
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You will need to ask Nigel if they are the same. I think the 08 is a different shape and it has the OEM signal on the side. To the best of my knowledge this is for the 07 and 08 3 gen GS. The 2 gen has a different shape.

dunnojack, yes its the side winkers

here is a pic of the product they scanned for me so its not the greatest pic, I will take a pic of he actual product once I have it in my possession.

Old 01-04-09, 12:50 PM
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oh. meh.

those may be cheap in price, but after seeing the 2008 factory winkers, i think all the aftermarket ones are ugly.

besides the gs factory winker, i also like the merc ones:


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Man I kinda like the JDM on the fender.

But yes do let us know how it looks, thanks.
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Originally Posted by dunnojack
oh. meh.

those may be cheap in price, but after seeing the 2008 factory winkers, i think all the aftermarket ones are ugly.

besides the gs factory winker, i also like the merc ones:


I like those as well.
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benz ones are nicer but I wont spend that and I like the look of these If I had the OEM then I wouldnt do this
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I think I'll pass on this fanboy stuff, it looks good on the 2IS but not on the 3GS. I prefer the simple 06-07 mirrors. Sometimes, too many lights are... ricey.
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Originally Posted by ek9vboi
I think I'll pass on this fanboy stuff, it looks good on the 2IS but not on the 3GS. I prefer the simple 06-07 mirrors. Sometimes, too many lights are... ricey.


This is what everyone said on the 2IS till I got them installed and went through the same process. I agree the 2IS needed and I mean NEEDED them But I personally like the look of these and it will flow nicely with the stuff I am doing to the car...I dont think they are "ricey" or then the newer GS models are "ricey"

If there is no interest I wont post the DIY and stuff then. Had a few PM me in the past asking if I was going to do it so just offering to help out
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Originally Posted by passnu2


This is what everyone said on the 2IS till I got them installed and went through the same process. I agree the 2IS needed and I mean NEEDED them But I personally like the look of these and it will flow nicely with the stuff I am doing to the car...I dont think they are "ricey" or then the newer GS models are "ricey"

If there is no interest I wont post the DIY and stuff then. Had a few PM me in the past asking if I was going to do it so just offering to help out

post the DIY. any tutorial is good here.
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One thing good about the 08 oem side mirror is that it matchs the grill on the GS.
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I'm not a fan of the 08 mirrors or front bumper change either. The mirrors are big and bulky. I rather add on the JDM side marker before the mirrors.
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I ordered a set of these as well and will post some pics as well, so where is the best place to tap into the tirn signal? I assume it is got to be in the floor board since the signal has to get to the rear end....
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^ Post a pic of the covers so we can compare them please. Did you get any info on the wires to tap yet? I plan to take the covers to get painted then I will go to the dealer after hours to install. They have the tools to find the wires if need be. I will see if I can find someone with the PDF like I was able to on the IS350. I missed mine somehow being home today so I will pick them up on Monday and take a quick pic and then call the guy to pick up my stuff that needs to be painted. Finally get to install all this stuff


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