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Old 05-16-2005, 01:11 AM
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Hi,

Has anyone replaced the yellow sidemarker in the headlights, or does anyone know if its possible?

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Old 05-16-2005, 01:13 AM
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Sidemarker?

The reflector, or the bulb behind the reflector?
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i think hes talking about the turn signal?
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lol..... no

im sry, im not sure if its even called a sidemarker..


Its on the opposite end of the headlights from the turn signals... the amber reflector thingy that ights up with your parking lights.. i was wondering if clear ones are available or anything that can be done to truely make the headlights clear lookin..

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Old 05-16-2005, 03:24 AM
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Is this what your talking about?

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Old 05-16-2005, 07:26 AM
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http://www.kaeon.net/cpg/albums/user...0001/hood3.jpg

got it from kaeon but i think its a chop. and kaeon didnt answer me in that thread
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Old 05-16-2005, 01:15 PM
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which rims are those? (up above)
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Old 05-16-2005, 01:48 PM
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I heard if you stick a screw driver in there you can crack the orange part and then just try to take it all out.
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Old 05-16-2005, 02:30 PM
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kaeon baked his headlights and took out the orange piece, its not a photochop. he said it kinda sucks tho cuz there is no defuser and the bulb is really bright and it looks dumb, he just probly has no bulb in it right now
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I don't mind the orange in there. It's the only orange left since I got different front turn bulbs. So the head-on view is clean, I don't mind the little orange on the side.
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Old 05-16-2005, 04:30 PM
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Duma, Im sorry I must of missed it, The Photo listed is a chop. I had my diffuser out and it looked like pure crap so They are back in. Ive contacted Clear Corners about three times all three times they said they could not just sell the diffuser( Witch I think is stupid on their part because Ive yet to see anyone with their $1,300 headlight set ) I think i posted this info once before somewhere. Im still on the look for a company to get us the clear diffuser don't worry!
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If you want these please visit this link

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...asc&highlight=

Maybe we can get them!
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Originally Posted by | Greg2385 |
Is this what your talking about?

no it wasnt.. hott car tho.. i wanted a more silver color than a tinted look which u have there..


Anyone know If I could take the reflector out and just paint it silver/chrome ????


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BUMP
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Hey you ever think of maybe just cutting a piece of florecent light defuser to shape, you know the kind they use in drop ceilings... there is probably no way anyone would ever know it was made of that and it would be dirt cheap.

Just an Idea...

I'd try it but there is NO WAY my headlight assembly is going anywhere near an Oven!!!
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