Clear Corners - Rear (Altima Lens Swap) [Archive]

stick_1NZ

03-01-2005, 02:53 AM

Here's the write up - DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK. I'm not responsible if you make a mistake on the install.

Tools Needed:

194 bulb wire socket

93-97 Nissan Altima Rear Bumper Lens
(You can get the clear lens from www.infinitemotorsport.com or call Pujan at 817 545 4444)

Phillip Screw Driver

Electrical Tape

Molding Tape

6-pack Heineken

1. First buy the rear clear lens for the 93-97 Nissan Altima. Go to autozone/pep boys and buy the 194 bulb wire socket.

2. Unmount your rear bumper....there is one on each side.

3. Reach inside behind the stock red lens and unscrew it from the bumper.

4. Once you unscrew it, pull out the stock lens and cut the wire (cut it as close as you can to the connectors.

5. Then you connect your 194 bulb wire socket. Pop it in inside the clear lens and test it first before you mount everything back to the bumper.

6. Get your molding tape and put strips around the backside of the lens so it will stick to the bumper.

7. Voila!!! then you can drink to that.

HOPE THIS HELPS

http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/clearlense_xb/01.jpg
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/clearlense_xb/02.jpg
http://www.scionlife.com/tech/images/clearlense_xb/03.jpg

What do you guys think????

X_Box

03-01-2005, 03:04 AM

iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii like it !!!

stick_1NZ

03-01-2005, 04:07 AM

The first in DFW.....I hope.

eov32885

03-01-2005, 07:05 AM

very nice!

PIMP

03-01-2005, 12:10 PM

It is the first I have seen. It looks great.

TexasIceBox

03-01-2005, 12:41 PM

lookin good

wyldkard

03-01-2005, 01:38 PM

Probably the first in Texas. Niiiiiiiiiiiiice! It's a replacement correct?

-Z

stick_1NZ

03-01-2005, 02:19 PM

Probably the first in Texas. Niiiiiiiiiiiiice! It's a replacement correct?

-Z

Z,

it's not a replacement, but i don't know if you would say "conversion" since the clear lens was for another car and it fitted right in.

Thanks for the feedbacks!!!

Streetcandy

03-01-2005, 02:32 PM

LOOKS GOOD .. NED

duey

03-01-2005, 04:01 PM

spill your guts man!! which car is it from? :)

stick_1NZ

03-01-2005, 04:26 PM

LOOKS GOOD .. NED

Thanks Wil & Jaz.

Joehnn

03-01-2005, 04:35 PM

I was too busy looking at your nice wheels. :wink:

J_A_Trevino

03-01-2005, 04:35 PM

looks very nice, i had been comtemplating doing the same thing but was unable to find a direct fit replacement, what vehicle is that of off.

squirrel

03-01-2005, 04:37 PM

Very nice! I'm jealous!

iNFEktEd

03-01-2005, 04:39 PM

sweeeeeeeeeeet!! :bow: :clap: :bow: :clap: :bow: :clap:

FrankenScion

03-01-2005, 04:51 PM

Type of vehicle it came off of?

firesquare

03-01-2005, 04:52 PM

spill your guts man!! which car is it from? :)

what color does it light up? is it reflective

and where did you get that TOM'S sticker?

nice lookin camo

VanillaRice

03-01-2005, 04:59 PM

Come on man! You tell us this stuff and show us pics and you don't even try to help us out by telling us what car it came off of? What's the deal?

squarepants

03-01-2005, 05:03 PM

looks great the parts store down the street from my house sells them think i'll check them out..

stick_1NZ

03-01-2005, 05:05 PM

spill your guts man!! which car is it from? :)

what color does it light up? is it reflective

and where did you get that TOM'S sticker?

nice lookin camo

the lens i used was for the NISSAN ALTIMA, you can also try using the clear rear lens for the 95-97 honda accords but it needs modding.....the bulb i used was (JDM) yellow and it's no illegal since it's on the side. I got my tom's sticker when i bought my tom's springs. thanks for the compliments.

......AND THE SEARCH FOR THE LENS IS ON........LOL :silly: :silly:

J_A_Trevino

03-01-2005, 07:01 PM

what year altima? any?

stick_1NZ

03-01-2005, 07:12 PM

what year altima? any?

I posted the write up at the beginning of this thread.

Scott17

03-01-2005, 07:13 PM

J_A_Trevino

03-01-2005, 07:21 PM

thanks for the awsome write up!

stick_1NZ

03-01-2005, 07:24 PM

93-97 Altima. These lenses are available wherever crash-parts are sold. You guys better keep an eye on ol' Ned! He was over at my house the other day and I could see the gears turning in his head! Ned is a MODDING FOOL! He's got a bag of tricks thats getting very full. I can't reveal his next project, but if all goes well you will go :shock: :shock: :shock: :eyes: :eyes: :eyes: !!!!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: I hope all will go well as plan Scott. Watch out for him also, he's got some ideas in his sleeves, but I can't say them yet...just got see them when it's done.

dfwaltima

03-03-2005, 06:57 PM

Hey man, just to correct something.. the altimas dont have rear bumper lenses.. they only have front bumper... and also i know of peeps also using the integra lenses as well.

mikochu

03-03-2005, 11:31 PM

Added to the Tech and moved to the FAQ section!

Dasiee

03-08-2005, 04:03 PM

Looks nice...

higgins0060

03-10-2005, 02:19 AM

Anyone else done this with the Nissan Altima Rear Euro Lenses?
I'd love to see some more pics... possibly a few in relation to the install. Was there any wiring necessary?

higgins0060

03-24-2005, 05:01 AM

Finally attempted it.
Took a while to get behind the bumper and to get the molding tape to keep the lense flush but it seems to work just fine.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/higg0060/clear01copy.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/higg0060/clear_lit01copy.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y28/higg0060/clear02copy.jpg

hotbox05

03-25-2005, 12:28 AM

Why go to all the hassle? I hate to sound like a naysayer , but any light back there at all is godawful , I'd much ratehr spend that same amount of time working , save up a lil bit of money and hit the body shop to fill it in.

higgins0060

03-25-2005, 12:54 AM

To each his own, I like working on my car myself. It wasn't just a mod it was a learning experience for me considering I've never done anything or knew anything about my previous cars. If I did have the money though I would have bought a body kit and not worry about it at all, but it was a fun little project, if you don't mind the hassle.

trigga

04-02-2005, 05:30 AM

yeah i would fill it in too, but for ppl that dont have the time or money to do that this is a good idea, i dont like the red and i dont have alot of money so ill end up doing this too, looks sweet

higgins0060

04-02-2005, 10:57 PM

Thanks for the props, trigga.

windowtint

04-08-2005, 04:38 PM

ProjectFusion

04-08-2005, 04:51 PM

Looks nice, I've been waiting for this to complete my all clear light look.

stick_1NZ

04-09-2005, 03:53 AM

looks good. never noticed this tech thread (then again I never look in the tech section....). Thanks for telling me it was here STICK.

I still prefer a more flush mount light. Or no light at all - which I may end up removing my own clears from that spot and just filling it in.

All the same. Good job. Good find on the part. It's a little less involved than having to fit in the Accord lights that a few of us have.

I actually thought about doing the Accord marker conversion but I know you have already done it, so I just went with the Altima marker lens. I'm just workin' on my LED tails for now.

windowtint

04-09-2005, 04:27 AM

LED tails... now there's a route not many will be following you on (but wished they could ... you'll be getting begged for sets though). One of those "ONLY I GOT IT!" mods until someone starts selling them on eBay .. way to much tech. for most folks. *thubs up*

---BTW - I doubt I coulda been the 'first' on accord lights ... aint no one copying 'me' if they do it ... I already copied someone else (just don't know who yet) for them. - And I woulda used YOUR style had I noticed it before. Looked at 1000 different cars, never noticed that one. (damnit)

Lonely_Raven

05-06-2005, 07:59 PM

I got my clear side tails installed this week. I started to take
lots of photos, but got sidetracked by the fact that it either
started raining on me, or dropped to 35 degrees and I froze
my arse off!

I'll post a photo of the finished results after I was the box
either later today or tomorrow!

stick_1NZ

05-06-2005, 09:18 PM

Big_Bird

05-06-2005, 09:33 PM

hot stuff man

Buebie

07-19-2005, 05:12 PM

Looks good, great write up. Johnny Law will enjoy ticketing you for no red reflector too. Its a win win lol. but a wine lose if you get a ticket...thats what cleavage is for.

2tone_xB

07-20-2005, 11:44 PM

I'm feeling the stock red, but this is pretty tight. :clap:
Galing.

stick_1NZ

07-21-2005, 05:54 AM

Salamat pare ko.

windowtint

08-21-2005, 01:57 AM

bblhed

09-12-2005, 03:33 AM

Cool Mod, I really wish we had "Pick and Pull" junk yards neer where I live, but the F*$#&^g Insurance companies have ruined that for us. You can find a lot of stuff when you have no idea what you are looking for.

I did a lot of work on my cars when I lived in FL and was free to roam the junkyard on a Saturday. Wait, roaming the Junkyard looking for ideas and parts isn't acceptable social behavor? Those were great days!

stick_1NZ

10-20-2005, 02:09 AM

good point there windowtint.

tieccDOTnet

10-22-2005, 08:30 PM

lol i have a 95 altima that i drive and my wife drives the xb... i was looking to see if they would fit but mine are yellow... anyone done this and have the red light still? if so email me admin@tiecc.net.

Boxer_Rebellion

11-04-2005, 05:50 PM

I just won these on Ebay...

http://www.gtxdesign.com/images/long_rectangular_side_marker_ch.jpg

-slightly smaller than stock (3.5"x1") but looks like a nice match to the front sidemarkers,,, do you think they'll work?

magicmanjk808

11-08-2005, 10:15 AM

no idea, but please keep us posted.

Boxer_Rebellion

11-08-2005, 06:20 PM

I have red led 194's on the way for these, will try and get them on tomorrow to see how they'll look.

Iculook34

11-08-2005, 06:42 PM

Could you not just use the same side markers as what is on the front of the xB? I haven't taken off the rear markers yet so I don't know if there is a big hole or not back there? Any one know? If not I wonder how much the fronts would cost?
Just my .2$

kewlbox

02-28-2006, 08:46 PM

Hey boxer what car are those off of?

streetdemon13

08-21-2006, 04:17 PM

HOTNESS..IM DOING IT

rogcjms

09-03-2006, 07:39 PM

i found those same sidemarkers boxer had bought off ebay. i forgot how i found them but i was curious too as if they would work. I kinda wish we didnt have to cut the stock wiring but until they make a replacement I guess we have too...

peteski

09-04-2006, 09:49 AM

Looks good, great write up. Johnny Law will enjoy ticketing you for no red reflector too. Its a win win lol. but a wine lose if you get a ticket...thats what cleavage is for.

Red REFLECTOR only applies to the REAR. It's a federal (FMVSS statute) law. Lights to the SIDE must ILLUMINATE (in the rear) either red or amber - lens color is unimportant. Side illumination to the front must ILLUMINATE either white (clear) or amber - again, lens color is unimportant.

Sure, you may GET a ticket, but GETTING a citation doesn't mean you actually are in the wrong - gee - go figure - a cop could be wrong - (it's the courts job, not the officers to determine guilt). If you get a ticket, fight it, it's not illegal. No big deal.

That is a nice and simple mod and I hate to poop on the parade, but: it is illegal.

Check out
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1850984#1850984

Side marker lights (and reflex reflectors) at the rear sides have to be both red.

must_tang50

09-04-2006, 09:56 AM

this looks awsome??? has anybody done the replacement??? how long did it take you?

scyon

09-04-2006, 03:24 PM

They look hot.. I like it alot "Thanks" Now I have to go out and do it.but I'm going to use a red bulb... Great job on the install... When I have some time off it will be done...

Eddie

ScionSemper

10-02-2006, 05:24 AM

bBlover

10-02-2006, 06:12 AM

Nice!!!

peteski

10-02-2006, 09:36 AM

I think you are trying to read between the lines when there is nothing there to read. The law says the color of the LIGHT (!!), not the color of the lens. You should probably know that there are several OEM models that come equipped with clear LENS side markers, but illuminate in either red or amber - which is perfectly legal under federal law.

Ok, I'll bite. Which cars? Do you have any photos of them?

If that was true then why would Toyota bother to install separate amber reflectors on the sides of the clear headlight housing when there is already an amber bulb in there.

Also, side markers aren't just lenses. They have to be reflex reflectors by law. And the reflectors need to be colored (amber front side, red rear side).

Iculook34

10-18-2006, 05:02 AM

:clap: Looks great Nice Job Overall!!

drviolin

12-23-2006, 02:57 PM

Great! Just what I need. Thanks for posting. But why does one need a bulb socket? Doesn't the lens have a bulb already? And if it fits the opening, why use tape?

jsa3mm

02-12-2007, 05:21 PM

Are the 89-94 240sx side markers the same as the 93-97 Altima side markers?

ShadowB0X

02-18-2007, 02:58 PM

Just did mine yesterday and am pleased with the results. The only thing I did different was fab up a small bracket for the other side of the light to help hold it in place. I also used some black silicone to keep it from sliding but the additional bracket holds it so tight that I don't think it was really necessary. I guess it is just extra assurance.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g166/cyclman68/IMGA0006.jpg

I know, its dirty, but I can't afford to wash it after every snow storm.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g166/cyclman68/IMGA0005.jpg

This is view of bracket after I reinstalled bumper. It is the sheet metal finger on the right side. I should have taken a pic before reassembly but I was in a hurry to finish last night, since it was so cold.

drviolin

02-20-2007, 02:41 PM

Just installed mine yesterday with hardly any modifications by simply snapping the lights into place. The only thing I had to do was cut off the sides of the Nissan plug so that it would easily plug into the car's socket. I then secured the connection with lots of electrical tape. The whole thing took about 30 minutes, and the result is at least as good as the original, in my opinion.

drviolin

02-20-2007, 03:00 PM

Does one have to be a Premium Member to paste photos into a message? If not, how do you do it?

stick_1NZ

02-20-2007, 05:19 PM

Does one have to be a Premium Member to paste photos into a message? If not, how do you do it?

No need to. Just simply type pic link. Photobucket is your friend.

drviolin

02-20-2007, 06:37 PM

Does one have to be a Premium Member to paste photos into a message? If not, how do you do it?

No need to. Just simply type pic link. Photobucket is your friend.

Ned, you have been most helpful. It is thanks to you that I have solved the sidemarker problem quite easily. Thanks again!

drviolin

02-20-2007, 06:47 PM

Here is what my Nissan amber lights look like (I know, the car is very dirty, but there has been a lot of snow here every day):

drviolin

02-20-2007, 06:51 PM

Sorry, I am still a novice at forum format. Hope this works now. Here are the pics:

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s254/drviolin/IMG_4735.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s254/drviolin/IMG_4736.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s254/drviolin/IMG_4737.jpg[/img]

ShadowB0X

02-22-2007, 02:45 AM

Here is mine all cleaned up

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g166/cyclman68/P1010192-2.jpg

drviolin

02-22-2007, 02:33 PM

[quote="cyclman68"]Here is mine all cleaned up

Looks great. I don't know when if mine will ever be this clean. Where did you manage to find the clear lenses? I had a difficult time finding them and thus opted for the amber. But the clear ones look more in tune with the rest of the car. BTW, I did not have to remove the bumber, use tape, silicone, hot glue or any additional parts. The lights snapped right in and seem to be pretty secure.

ShadowB0X

02-22-2007, 11:07 PM

[quote=cyclman68]Here is mine all cleaned up

Looks great. I don't know when if mine will ever be this clean. Where did you manage to find the clear lenses? I had a difficult time finding them and thus opted for the amber. But the clear ones look more in tune with the rest of the car. BTW, I did not have to remove the bumber, use tape, silicone, hot glue or any additional parts. The lights snapped right in and seem to be pretty secure.

Thanks man. I got these, and as I said earlier, the fit was not that good right out of the box but rest of quality was good (from what I can tell so far).

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=130054943740

stick_1NZ

02-22-2007, 11:12 PM

:clap: :clap: good job on the rear markers drviolin. looks awesome!!!

bB2NER

02-23-2007, 12:11 AM

Why amber tho?

peteski

02-23-2007, 12:22 AM

Here is mine all cleaned up

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g166/cyclman68/P1010192-2.jpg

Looks clean!! from the way your taillights look I would say that you've used my clear taillight mod. It looks really good on a dark car.

ShadowB0X

02-23-2007, 12:39 AM

Looks clean!! from the way your taillights look I would say that you've used my clear taillight mod. It looks really good on a dark car.

Yes I did! I did both mods on the same evening.

drviolin

03-13-2007, 05:43 PM

:clap: :clap: good job on the rear markers drviolin. looks awesome!!!

All thanks to your tips.:)

drviolin

03-13-2007, 05:48 PM

Why amber tho?

I took the car to Europe when I moved here last summer. Local regulations do not allow red sidemarkers, but they can be amber. Kind of stupid, you would think. Just the opposite of DOT regulations requiring red sidemarkers. Go figure...

drviolin

03-13-2007, 05:55 PM

[quote="drviolin"][quote=cyclman68]Here is mine all cleaned up

Thanks man. I got these, and as I said earlier, the fit was not that good right out of the box but rest of quality was good (from what I can tell so far).

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=130054943740

I see now that yours cost a little more than mine. I was tempted to get those but in the photo they did not look like a perfect match. However, they look just fine in your photos. It seems the store is using generic pictures on its website. Anyway, great look! :clap: