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Old 10-31-2012 | 02:16 PM
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Something that has been on my wish list for a long time was to upgrade to the euro fog & driving lights and switch to clear turn signal lenses. I finally did it and really like how it looks!
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Old 10-31-2012 | 02:56 PM
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looks great! I need to do that on my S2 cabrio, looks so much cleaner!
Did you buy off ebay? Which manufacturer?
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I assume the slight orange tint is the amber bulbs?
I used LED bulbs and a LED compatible flasher unit to avoid that
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Yes, the amber tint is from the amber bulbs.

I got the euro light kit from Paragon and the clear lenses from Hooked on Cars.
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That looks great! I agree that you should consider installing LEDs that are clear when off - or at least chromed bulbs. I have a kit that includes the right flasher relay.

Eventually, you might want to replace the amber side markers as well, to get a consistent, understated, and more modern look. Given the color of your car, you could go with either clear or smoked side markers.
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Given the cost of the euro fog/driving lenses and how prone they are to stone damage, you might consider some clear Lexan stone shields. I got mine from a place in the UK - saved me a couple lenses already.
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I kinda like the amber tint from the bulbs.
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Originally Posted by Slayer952
Given the cost of the euro fog/driving lenses and how prone they are to stone damage, you might consider some clear Lexan stone shields. I got mine from a place in the UK - saved me a couple lenses already.
That's on the plan next but not because of potential breaking but to prolong their life by protecting them from the "sandblasting" these things take everyday. Just having clear, unpitted lenses made a world of difference in night driving.



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