Clear side marker lenses
09-07-2004, 11:25 PM
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Jarhead
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Clear side marker lenses
What do you guys think about putting marker lenses on a US car? To be honest, I'm really not excited about putting holes in my car that aren't supposed to be there, but I think those little Euro lights just look so sharp! Oh, and uh, they're safer. I mean, little blinkers on the side so other people know you're turning, that's safer, right?... (I'm trying any way I can to justify this. I really like the look.) Okay, I know this is a purely aesthetic thing, but it's not going to affect my airflow or anything so doesn't that mean I can overlook the fact that it's a mod solely for the sake of "cool looks". I don't think it'll affect my auto-x times any...
Brian
P.S. Does anybody know anything about this car? I found the pic on Pelican's BBS. Love those white door handles.
Brian
P.S. Does anybody know anything about this car? I found the pic on Pelican's BBS. Love those white door handles.
09-07-2004, 11:59 PM
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Brian,
I'm not crazy about "drilling" the car and personally I don't do irreversible cosmetic upgrades. However, I do like the look of Euro side markers and especially fond of Euro rear bumpers.
I'm not crazy about "drilling" the car and personally I don't do irreversible cosmetic upgrades. However, I do like the look of Euro side markers and especially fond of Euro rear bumpers.
09-08-2004, 12:11 AM
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I'll second PC2's comments...lived in the UK for a while and I was quite fond of the European rear bumpers...oh wait, you're still talking about Porsches. Yea..they're nice too.
09-08-2004, 02:45 AM
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Three Wheelin'
Brian,
I'd agree on the safety issue - I guess that's why European law requires them. However, I would be careful on the fitting since the lights only clip into the hole there are no screws - so the size and shape of the hole is ABSOLUTELY critical - and I'm not sure that it's a round hole either!! I'd strongly recommend getting some accurate info before you go drilling holes in your pride and joy.
Best regards
Dave (with side markers)
I'd agree on the safety issue - I guess that's why European law requires them. However, I would be careful on the fitting since the lights only clip into the hole there are no screws - so the size and shape of the hole is ABSOLUTELY critical - and I'm not sure that it's a round hole either!! I'd strongly recommend getting some accurate info before you go drilling holes in your pride and joy.
Best regards
Dave (with side markers)
09-08-2004, 08:37 AM
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Drifting
Blimey, I would do without these if I could as I think they spoil the lines.........
Anyays the holes in my are round, two of them...one for the light/lense unit wiring, and the other for the tang on the lens to be sprung into for location.
kevin
Anyays the holes in my are round, two of them...one for the light/lense unit wiring, and the other for the tang on the lens to be sprung into for location.
kevin
