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Old 01-21-2009, 11:08 PM
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They are yellow on these tail lights....uh hum...with a slight rose tint.

I guess we should look at this option through rose coplored glasses.
Old 01-21-2009, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Leader
In the USA - isn't it the law that turn signals have to illuminate "amber?"
Evidently not, since my '05 Acura TL's rear lens cluster is all red, with the turn signal bulb red as well.

Jetpilot, red taillights sure look hot on arctic silver!
Old 01-22-2009, 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Ucube
Evidently not, since my '05 Acura TL's rear lens cluster is all red, with the turn signal bulb red as well.

Jetpilot, red taillights sure look hot on arctic silver!
Looks good. Jetpilot, any more pics in the daylight?
Old 01-22-2009, 01:21 AM
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USA DOT rules simply require a turn signal,--but does not specify amber or red. In general, domestic US cars (e.g., Fords, Chevys, etc.) feature red turn signals on the rear. European cars generally have amber yet for many years the Euro cars were delivered to the USA with red turn lights. (A good example is the 1985 Carrera 3.2 car which was delivered to America with red turn signal lenses, yet were swapped out by many owners to "European lenses" which featured amber lenses on the turn signal area. There was a very active secondary market for Euro taillight lenses for 911s during that period.

An intresting car to take a look at is the Porsche 968. It has all red rear lenses,--at first look. But they are designed in such a way as to give an amber color for the turn signals. That same holds true for the next car to have such a red lens,--The Carrera GT.

These latest lenses (retrofits or ordered prior to MY09) give off an amber turn signal despite looking red in daylight.
Old 01-22-2009, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Leader
In the USA - isn't it the law that turn signals have to illuminate "amber?"
i believe that is correct for the fronts
Old 01-22-2009, 10:11 AM
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Our '06 Cayenne S's tail-lights appear "all red," but the turn-signals illuminate amber from inside the all red lens (through thin clear lines in the lens). Neat design trick.
Old 11-01-2009, 09:18 PM
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How do I get my '10 C2S turn signals to blink amber? The car is equipped with LED and can they be "reprogramed" to blink amber instead of red?? Thanks.



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