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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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I finally got this all wrapped up.

Took the passenger side out because I had a crack from a fender bender. Cleaned out the water , sealed it up and was looking better without the constant fogging.

I had heard about people pulling the amber diffuser out but decided against it because I didn't have time to pull the other side out.

A month later I pulled both lights out, removed the amber strips, put everything back in and no problems. Not terribly fond of the hole where the light comes through but I thought it still looked better.

About a day later I discovered that clear and smoked diffusers are available... doh!

I order the diffusers and they arrived a week later. While I was waiting I picked up a set of the clear side markers (these ones don't light up).

Can still see the hole but overall, I'm happy with the cleaner look.

Now I'm thinking, blue bulbs to replace the amber ones. Would that be illegal?



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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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get sylvania silverstar turn signal bulbs when there not lit they have a bluish prismatic color. when lit however they still blink orange so there 100% legal.
any automotive chain retail chain store should carry them.
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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how much for the clear strips and where?

they look good!
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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get the evostyle bulbs they are chrome covered, the other ones have the rainbow effect
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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btw blue bulbs will be illegal, they resemple the same color cops use. Red and Blue
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Iconoclast1
how much for the clear strips and where?

they look good!
I got them from Rick's Signature Accessories for $55 + shipping.

http://www.ricks2k.com/products/350zdiffusers.php
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Asian Invasian
btw blue bulbs will be illegal, they resemple the same color cops use. Red and Blue
yeah, that's what I was thinking about when I asked the question. First reponse directed me to the Sylvania Silverstar bulbs which look blue but only when not lit. When they light up they are amber. perfect. Will check two stores on the way home.
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 04:59 PM
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here's a pic i found of my old car with em installed in my headlights not the best pic but only one i could find. and ive got this video to i made a while back that shows the color when lit pretty well.



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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 09:59 AM
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I looked around at a couple of automotive stores and cruised the web yesterday but could not find the SilverStar signal bulbs for the Z. One store had signal bulbs but I didn't know which part number to use.

I'll call around today. If anyone knows which part number and a vendor, please post it up.

WTF happened to my pics???
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 10:13 AM
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Found 'em on E-Bay. Style is 7440A. Chromed, not blue like the Silverstar.
$12.99 including shipping.
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