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Old 05-17-04, 05:48 PM
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When you guys stick in the bulb.. doesn't it hit the lens? did you guys do something to extend or push the lens out? I made mine out of a cd case.. it looks okay.. but the bulb hits it.. it melted the lens (cd case) and now theres a bump in the middle of both side.....
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Old 05-17-04, 09:52 PM
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That's odd, mine didn't hit or melt. Where in CA are you? I can have the polycarbonate ones made for you if the case-plastic ones are ruined. Just paypal me $10 and I'll ship them to you with receipt. Offer stands for anyone else
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Originally posted by lex400sc
That's odd, mine didn't hit or melt. Where in CA are you? I can have the polycarbonate ones made for you if the case-plastic ones are ruined. Just paypal me $10 and I'll ship them to you with receipt. Offer stands for anyone else
Lex400sc:

I want a set, but before I order them from you, can you post a high quality pic looking directly at the clear sidemarker, please? I could not see them as well from the angle of your pic.

Thansk,

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Old 05-18-04, 12:56 AM
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Heh, I was trying to do that actually a few hours ago. I realize the pics I gave you make it look like light bleeds through to one side, which is strange because they don't do that in real life. Earlier today, I was trying to take pics head on and up-close in the dark of night, but of course some jackass dropped my camera over the weekend and now the shutter doesn't open. I'll have to wait until I can borrow someone's or replace this one

* I will also post pics with the chrome-orange bulbs, which I think will seal the deal on the whole clear sidemarker look. I think they will be pimp...

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Thanks, please be sure to take some pics of them in broad daylight as well.

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Old 05-18-04, 05:47 AM
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Add me to the list of those that have made their own clears. I installed mine this weekend along with the turbo install. I'll try to post some pics within the next few days
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Old 05-18-04, 09:29 AM
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LEX400SC: add me to that list as well. i want to get the clear lens frm you.

tks!!

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Old 05-18-04, 02:27 PM
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lex400sc where can these chrome orange bulbs be bought and what type do we need?
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Old 05-18-04, 02:55 PM
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for 10 bucks, who cares if they dont fit your preferences. I think I'll take a set if your going to have a batch made. How do we go about this, do we pm you with address and discuss paypal? Im liking this idea compared to the clearcorners that cost so much. Same principle, different price!
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Old 05-18-04, 03:22 PM
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Originally posted by lex400sc
That's odd, mine didn't hit or melt. Where in CA are you? I can have the polycarbonate ones made for you if the case-plastic ones are ruined. Just paypal me $10 and I'll ship them to you with receipt. Offer stands for anyone else
I'm VERY interested as well, the price of this mod is unbelievable...only one problem though, I PREFER the textured transluent plastic over the clear version. Can TAP make me a set (or a couple of sets) using the textured translucent plastic? If not I guess I'll just go with purchasing the '94 Maxima bumper lenses and cut them to size. The 2 main things that are a MUST are 1. that the plastic be able to withstand the heat and not melt (being that the Maxima lens is an actual automotive lens it WILL withstand the heat) and 2. that the plastic be honeycombed or textured translucent as to look more OEM, I don't really like the clear plastic look, seems as if it's just waiting for it's first nasty scratch. So, what can you do lex400sc?

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Old 05-18-04, 05:02 PM
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Originally posted by lex400sc
That's odd, mine didn't hit or melt. Where in CA are you? I can have the polycarbonate ones made for you if the case-plastic ones are ruined. Just paypal me $10 and I'll ship them to you with receipt. Offer stands for anyone else
I'm in West Covina.. and you? I'll Paypal you $20. Take the extra 10 for a pack a beer or something. THANKS!! Whats your paypal addy?
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Old 05-18-04, 05:49 PM
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My paypal is acronimbus@hotmail, just PM me your mailing address. I'll have them make five sets for now. Hopefully the shipping will be under $2.00. I was thinking of making a trim design or textured one, but I have no idea what kind of design I'd want (maybe just a border and horizontal stripes??), but I really don't care all that much. These are good enough. I'm going to pick up the chrome-orange bulbs at a local ricer shop here. They should have them at your area ricer stop too .
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Old 05-18-04, 06:14 PM
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hey lex4...just wondering if you are just selling the lense part? so we would have to glue it to our existing housing?

just wondering cause i would be interested in getting some for the gs3...if you have the template for that...
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its bulb type 194 right? would it be ok to get LED lights for sidemarkers?
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Old 05-24-04, 03:03 PM
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Just had ten pair made. I got a bulk discount so the new price is a mere $4.50 plus $.50 s/h for a total of $5 a pair. If anyone else wants a pair of clear corner covers, I still have nine sets left as only one person has paid me with their shipping address. If you want a pair then PM or email me your address and $5 to acronimbus@hotmail. These are made from Makrolon polycarbonate plastic in ~1.5mm sheets.

Khang, yours was sent out today.

If you want one for the GS, you have to draw out a *perfect* template, mail it to me, and I'll take it to TAP for you.
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