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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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I went with black and clear, no amber.

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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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Are non amber signals legal or is that a state to state thing?
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by coop875
idk how well clear would go with my color, some it looks great but not sure about maroon
I think those would look best. I'll have some later next week you can check out. I'll get back with you tomorrow.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 10:54 PM
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I went with clear with amber led bulbs in the sides and clear/amber switchbacks in the front..
I like them a lot.
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by $$$frumnuttin'
clear for me...then you can do this:

That looks great. What parts did you use.
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by CBZZZC5
That looks great. What parts did you use.
I got the bulbs from JW...he posted in this thread as well...just PM him.
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by NorCalVette Kid
I went with black and clear, no amber.

Looks really good, but I am not sure that is DOT legal. My 2 cents.
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 05:46 PM
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Looks really good, but I am not sure that is DOT legal. My 2 cents.
I agree, That is why I went clear corners with amber bulbs in the side.
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Originally Posted by $$$frumnuttin'
I got the bulbs from JW...he posted in this thread as well...just PM him.
those are the 60 led ambers. I don't even have those in my inventory yet. They will replace the 39 led version we offer at the moment.
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Originally Posted by $$$frumnuttin'
I got the bulbs from JW...he posted in this thread as well...just PM him.
Are the new corners hard to install. I'm not a super mechanic like some of you guys on here
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Not too bad. I have directions on my site

http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...4&categoryId=4
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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i went with the black with clear..and looks amazing
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by CBZZZC5
Are the new corners hard to install. I'm not a super mechanic like some of you guys on here
Not hard. If you're only changing the corners, go in from underneath the car. If you're performing and HID swap with the headlights, go in from the top since you will have the headlights out.
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by corvettezman
Looks really good, but I am not sure that is DOT legal. My 2 cents.
When I switched to LED's I ordered amber but got whites so I just used them and kinda liked the look. So I kept them on. Been on for 3+ years now and so far no problems with 5-0. Of course I probably jinxed myself now.
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Originally Posted by CBZZZC5
Are the new corners hard to install. I'm not a super mechanic like some of you guys on here
use JW's info from above...

it's ez...7 mm wrench will do the small screws that need to come out...i think it was 3 at each side...be careful not to scratch the new clear lenses when putting them in...it's a tight squeeze, but anyone can do it....easier to do it from above, but i did it the hard way with my 4 post lift....the ramps were always in my way.
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Originally Posted by JW@JWMotoring.com
those are the 60 led ambers. I don't even have those in my inventory yet. They will replace the 39 led version we offer at the moment.
interesting...wasn't aware you gave me the newest ones...i really like the look when they light up...thanks!
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 12:21 PM
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JWM I know you have been out of stock for awhile, are they back and available now?
If so please PM and count me in for set of corners as well, thanks!
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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Are non amber signals legal or is that a state to state thing?
All states have different rules, Offroad lights, foglights, accessory lights aren't legal in all states...

in Minnesota, side markers have to be amber reflector in front, red reflector in rear, front turn signals need an amber reflector....

there are minimum and maximum headlight height requirements, bumper height requirements etc...
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Originally Posted by Orig Ante M
Are non amber signals legal or is that a state to state thing?
I think the same law covers all 50 states, however I know the Florida statute indicates that the front corner reflector has to be amber and the rear corner reflector has to be red. I believe switchbacks are DOT compliant because the turning portion switches to amber.

Technically though, the Florida state statute reads that any type of modification to factory lighting is illegal.
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Kman1971
Black/Clear. They look great with the MSG and I am sure with the Black too. I went with the super bright White LED's, look great as DRL's and flash white when used as blinker's, or you can get the switchback's which are white when DRL but switch to amber when you use your blinkers. I think they look better than stock. JMHO Here are some pics, the first one is a before pic with the stock lights. You be the judge.











love the headlights ,what are they and where can I get them ,they are by far the best to my eye
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