DIY - cleared tail signals

***Celcius*** · 05-06-2006, 09:30 PM

I bought chrome turn signal bulbs from eBay, and I have to say, I'm pretty satisfied. Didn't come with instructions, but it was pretty easy to do.

I started by removing the two plastic screws
in the back of the trunk nearest the tail lights.
Next, I carefully removed the carpetting, leaving
the bulb connectors exposed.

The bulbs pop out by twisting and pulling on
the socket. Simple, no?

Always wear protection when touching the
intimate parts of your baby. Took out the
yellow bulb and replaced it with new bulb.

Put the socket back in place, twisted it and made
sure it was secure. Put the carpetting back into
place, and put the plastic screws back into place.

The finished product.

Before (driver side)

After (passenger side)

One last before and after shot.

Not really a DIY, but I just had to show off my inexpensive mod. Ended up being 14.95 all together. 10 bucks for the bulbs, and 5 for shipping and insurance. So post up some feedback already! Cool? Rice? What?

**Silver8th** · 05-06-2006, 09:32 PM

AWESOME! Thanks for the DIY.

***Tim*** · 05-06-2006, 11:01 PM

I've considered this. I like the cleared out look. I'm ambivalent as to whether I'll do the same.

skittleslegend · 05-08-2006, 01:20 PM

Me likey

***twistedframe*** · 05-08-2006, 01:26 PM

they look great!! Deff. not rice. I'll be doing the same in the near future!!

FujiBlueSi · 05-08-2006, 02:03 PM

What bulb number is it? Looks like a 912 or a 906.

Skyline · 05-08-2006, 02:10 PM

Nice

Are they noticable enough when flashing?

***Celcius*** · 05-08-2006, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyline

Nice

Are they noticable enough when flashing?

At night you can't even tell they aren't OEM.

Here's the guy I bought from: rjcalnan
Quick shipping, and he offers a 60 day warranty if anything goes wrong. (knock on wood)

06blaksi · 05-08-2006, 02:40 PM

I like it! Looks good....I smoked mine though

Cornflake79 · 05-08-2006, 03:53 PM

I just ordered a set from the same guy. Thanks for the directions!!! will make the install easier. Looks awesome

wrnchspnr · 05-08-2006, 04:39 PM

that was my first mod - love the clean look

FujiBlueSi · 05-09-2006, 08:43 AM

Just ordered my set from the same guy too. Thanks Celcius.

I hope I get them in time for my meet on Saturday!

cojaro · 05-09-2006, 09:43 AM

I'm getting mine from autolumination.com. I love the look!

For me, not so much modding as it is getting rid of an annoyance. Mmm can't wait.

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PoLiShPrInCe · 05-10-2006, 02:01 AM

those overlays are hot... did you get precut ones or did you buy the film and cut em yourself?

06blaksi · 05-10-2006, 03:16 PM

I didn't use overlays. I painted them using Tamiya smoke color model spray paint found at any hobby store.....Been on for 2 weeks and 6 washes with no fading or peeling

spunkin82 · 05-10-2006, 05:31 PM

I love the clean look, i wish i could do the same mod on my head light but dont have the guts to cook it in the oven. thanks for the info, i'll be doing the same mod.

negativezeroz · 05-10-2006, 06:15 PM

So what bulb size are the rear turns? When I took mine out it said W21Y or something along those lines (not at my car at the moment) and I am disappointed cuz I was at Advance Auto Parts to get silverstar turns but nooo...

I guess that W21--- is the bulb size but where do I find one?

cojaro · 05-10-2006, 06:30 PM

Did you have trouble putting the new bulbs in?

Because I just got mine in today, and I'm having one helluva time trying to get the new bulbs to fit in completely.

8thgenuser · 05-10-2006, 07:35 PM

That was crazy easy and the result is crazy fantastic! Great post, Celcius! Definitely a +1!

Does the signal now blink clear or is it still yellow?

05-06-2006, 09:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
*Celcius* www.yospeed.com Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Age: 24 Posts: 6,011 David Yonehara iTrader: 47 / 100%	DIY - cleared tail signals I bought chrome turn signal bulbs from eBay, and I have to say, I'm pretty satisfied. Didn't come with instructions, but it was pretty easy to do. I started by removing the two plastic screws in the back of the trunk nearest the tail lights. Next, I carefully removed the carpetting, leaving the bulb connectors exposed. The bulbs pop out by twisting and pulling on the socket. Simple, no? Always wear protection when touching the intimate parts of your baby. Took out the yellow bulb and replaced it with new bulb. Put the socket back in place, twisted it and made sure it was secure. Put the carpetting back into place, and put the plastic screws back into place. The finished product. Before (driver side) After (passenger side) One last before and after shot. Not really a DIY, but I just had to show off my inexpensive mod. Ended up being 14.95 all together. 10 bucks for the bulbs, and 5 for shipping and insurance. So post up some feedback already! Cool? Rice? What? __________________ Coupe Door Sills \| Sedan Door Sills \| Battery Straps \| Rear Tow Hooks \| Frames

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05-06-2006, 11:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Tim* VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 30 Posts: 5,369 iTrader: 12 / 100%	I've considered this. I like the cleared out look. I'm ambivalent as to whether I'll do the same.

05-08-2006, 01:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
skittleslegend Senior Member Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stowe, Vermont Age: 25 Posts: 7,824 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Me likey

05-08-2006, 02:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
FujiBlueSi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queens, NY Age: 31 Posts: 2,867 Tim iTrader: 2 / 100%	What bulb number is it? Looks like a 912 or a 906.

05-08-2006, 02:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Skyline Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hermitage, TN Age: 28 Posts: 407 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Nice Are they noticable enough when flashing?

05-08-2006, 02:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
06blaksi Senior Member Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: in teh basement Age: 42 Posts: 49,420 iTrader: 23 / 100%	I like it! Looks good....I smoked mine though

05-08-2006, 03:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cornflake79 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 179 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I just ordered a set from the same guy. Thanks for the directions!!! will make the install easier. Looks awesome

05-08-2006, 04:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
wrnchspnr Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Huntsville AL Age: 34 Posts: 41 iTrader: 0 / 0%	that was my first mod - love the clean look

05-09-2006, 08:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
FujiBlueSi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queens, NY Age: 31 Posts: 2,867 Tim iTrader: 2 / 100%	Just ordered my set from the same guy too. Thanks Celcius. I hope I get them in time for my meet on Saturday!

05-09-2006, 09:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
cojaro Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Memphis Age: 22 Posts: 1,206 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I'm getting mine from autolumination.com. I love the look! For me, not so much modding as it is getting rid of an annoyance. Mmm can't wait.

05-10-2006, 02:01 AM	#15 (permalink)
PoLiShPrInCe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: GTA, Canada Age: 27 Posts: 3,141 iTrader: 0 / 0%	those overlays are hot... did you get precut ones or did you buy the film and cut em yourself?

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05-10-2006, 03:16 PM	#16 (permalink)
06blaksi Senior Member Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: in teh basement Age: 42 Posts: 49,420 iTrader: 23 / 100%	I didn't use overlays. I painted them using Tamiya smoke color model spray paint found at any hobby store.....Been on for 2 weeks and 6 washes with no fading or peeling

05-10-2006, 05:31 PM	#17 (permalink)
spunkin82 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 107 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I love the clean look, i wish i could do the same mod on my head light but dont have the guts to cook it in the oven. thanks for the info, i'll be doing the same mod.

05-10-2006, 06:15 PM	#18 (permalink)
negativezeroz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 1,932 iTrader: 2 / 100%	So what bulb size are the rear turns? When I took mine out it said W21Y or something along those lines (not at my car at the moment) and I am disappointed cuz I was at Advance Auto Parts to get silverstar turns but nooo... I guess that W21--- is the bulb size but where do I find one?

05-10-2006, 06:30 PM	#19 (permalink)
cojaro Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Memphis Age: 22 Posts: 1,206 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Did you have trouble putting the new bulbs in? Because I just got mine in today, and I'm having one helluva time trying to get the new bulbs to fit in completely.

05-10-2006, 07:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
8thgenuser Webby's Minion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,062 Nikon Squad Member #8 iTrader: 1 / 100%	That was crazy easy and the result is crazy fantastic! Great post, Celcius! Definitely a +1! Does the signal now blink clear or is it still yellow?

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