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Old 06-28-2009, 12:20 PM   #1
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Mirrored Turn Signal Bulbs

I want to put mirrored turn signal bulbs in the front grill to get rid of the ugly amber in the reflector housing. The bulbs emit an amber color when on but they are coated with the same material used for one way mirrors so that the housing doesn't show amber when the bulb isn't on.




Anyone know the what the L&R turn signal bulb type is. I tried looking in the Wiki and the search but couldn't find anything?
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Old 06-28-2009, 06:58 PM   #2
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I want to put mirrored turn signal bulbs in the front grill to get rid of the ugly amber in the reflector housing. The bulbs emit an amber color when on but they are coated with the same material used for one way mirrors so that the housing doesn't show amber when the bulb isn't on.




Anyone know the what the L&R turn signal bulb type is. I tried looking in the Wiki and the search but couldn't find anything?
i like the amber color but those look cool
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Old 06-29-2009, 12:56 PM   #3
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I had these before. They give it a clean look.
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Old 06-29-2009, 01:41 PM   #4
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Thats cool, I've used something like this before.
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Old 06-29-2009, 07:39 PM   #5
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will the coating come off ??
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Old 06-29-2009, 08:22 PM   #6
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I had the bulbs for almost two years on my last car and they never did. Pretty sure its a form of electroplating to glass to do this so I think the coating is there for good.
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Old 06-29-2009, 09:24 PM   #7
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I had the bulbs for almost two years on my last car and they never did. Pretty sure its a form of electroplating to glass to do this so I think the coating is there for good.
Or at least for longer than the filament lasts.

Or are these LED based?
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Old 06-29-2009, 09:58 PM   #8
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everyone I have ever seen is filament based.
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Old 07-06-2009, 01:58 AM   #9
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Where can I get those?
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Old 07-06-2009, 02:10 AM   #10
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Daddy wants.

On my "to do" list.

Even more important.....clear side front markers.
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Old 07-06-2009, 02:40 AM   #11
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Old 07-06-2009, 02:49 AM   #12
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I can't figure out how to remove the bulb. I removed the disconnect but I can't get the bulb out. I tried turning clockwise and counter clockwise and even while pushing it in but nothing.

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Old 07-06-2009, 06:01 PM   #13
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I can't figure out how to remove the bulb. I removed the disconnect but I can't get the bulb out. I tried turning clockwise and counter clockwise and even while pushing it in but nothing.

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Forgive me if you read the manual - there are directions on pages 9-37 for the base vehicle and 9-38 for "Up-level" RS with HID.
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Old 07-06-2009, 09:37 PM   #14
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Forgive me if you read the manual - there are directions on pages 9-37 for the base vehicle and 9-38 for "Up-level" RS with HID.
Good call
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Old 07-06-2009, 10:02 PM   #15
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Already looking into getting some =) love these things.
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Old 07-06-2009, 11:05 PM   #16
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Good call
Thanks - glad to help - post a pic with the new bulbs installed if you can.
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Old 07-07-2009, 12:01 PM   #17
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You getting them from here?

http://www.stealthauto.com/Products/...SBCA-3357.aspx
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Old 07-07-2009, 04:56 PM   #18
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I took the plunge and ordered from stealth auto - $34.17 with shipping.

I googled "mirrored turn signal light bulbs" and saw their site and the other brand PIAA at Amazon (shows unavailable) and another site Auto Barn for $39.95 - packaging had Japanese or Chinese characters on it - no bias but Stealth Auto appears to be the way to go price wise and made in USA...
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Old 07-10-2009, 04:06 PM   #19
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I drove up to Stealth Auto today to pick up the blubs. They took a video of my car to show the before and after. I'll post the video once they give me the youtube link. Here are pictures I took that compares the stock bulb to the stealth bulb:
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Old 07-10-2009, 04:25 PM   #20
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Old 07-10-2009, 04:43 PM   #21
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oh yes that's what im talking about, looks great.
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Old 07-10-2009, 11:07 PM   #22
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love them, nice work! Another things to wait for along with the car!
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Old 07-10-2009, 11:22 PM   #23
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That looks great! Neat idea!
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Old 07-10-2009, 11:58 PM   #24
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slick rick, can you post the part number, so we order the right one
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