Need help from clear indicator user
08-24-2005, 10:52 AM
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Need help from clear indicator user
I have looked in the search and there is so much mail on this I thought I would ask a quik question......I have just purchased clear front indicators and want to fit them this w/e.....what bulbs do I use ...... I am assuming I cannot use the current ones as they are white and will not show up in daylight and where do I purchase....thanks
08-24-2005, 11:03 AM
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A few states allow you to use white front indicator lights (they will still light up during daylight), but if in doubt best to go with amber lights. I don't have the answer to your question, but it's pretty easy to check...IIRC just one screw hold the lens on and if IIRC it is just a standard double filament bulb (although I decided to use some extreme white ricer-type bulbs 
). I'm also assuming that you have purchased clear indicators that have been cut down to fit?
). I'm also assuming that you have purchased clear indicators that have been cut down to fit?
08-24-2005, 11:08 AM
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David, thanks, yes I have purchased ones for use with bumperettes as I have not yet converted into the smoother look....that is YET....maybe next year I will do Euro front bumber etc if finace allows
08-24-2005, 11:38 AM
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The bulb type is 1157 (dual filament).
Normally, the clear lenses come from Europe with a single filament bulb (1156?).
Throw that away. You need to use the bulb holder from the old amber lenses (has the dual filament connector).
Now, if you've gone clear and don't want the "fried egg" look, with the amber bulb visible, then there are a number of "diadem" type bulbs that usually look silver (or a silvery bluish), but actually light up amber.
IIRC the part number of this bulb type is usually 1157A. I have these as a Silverstar bulb myself, but I think there are a number of other manufacturers. Try your local autoparts store, I'm sure they'll have em.
Clive.
Normally, the clear lenses come from Europe with a single filament bulb (1156?).
Throw that away. You need to use the bulb holder from the old amber lenses (has the dual filament connector).
Now, if you've gone clear and don't want the "fried egg" look, with the amber bulb visible, then there are a number of "diadem" type bulbs that usually look silver (or a silvery bluish), but actually light up amber.
IIRC the part number of this bulb type is usually 1157A. I have these as a Silverstar bulb myself, but I think there are a number of other manufacturers. Try your local autoparts store, I'm sure they'll have em.
Clive.
08-24-2005, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by grmnxtc
Now, if you've gone clear and don't want the "fried egg" look, with the amber bulb visible, then there are a number of "diadem" type bulbs that usually look silver (or a silvery bluish), but actually light up amber.
08-24-2005, 02:19 PM
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I bought the 1157A Silver Stars at the local auto parts store for less than $20 for the pair... they look great behind the clear corners and it was worth it to me to not hassle the paint.
They have a subtle blue hue behind the lens during the day, but are amber when lit/blinking... look awesome.
They have a subtle blue hue behind the lens during the day, but are amber when lit/blinking... look awesome.
