Euro Lite: Update
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From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004
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Euro Lite: Update .. DIAL UP BEWARE!
For those wanting to get rid of the "egg yolk" ...
Look what I did. PLEASE USE CAUTION. Here's the comparison -
Chrome coated amber bulbs, 2-2 packs = $50.00
Can of VHT paint (Aluminum)+ 4 amber, long life bulbs+ 1 hr. = $15
Sprayed the mist, just enough to coat the bulbs ... I took off just the top of the bulb to allow the light shine thru .. Looks fine!
Here you can see thru (looking at the sun) ... 
Mounted and activated ... 
Compared to reg. amber ... 
All sealed up and done! 
Look what I did. PLEASE USE CAUTION. Here's the comparison -
Chrome coated amber bulbs, 2-2 packs = $50.00
Can of VHT paint (Aluminum)+ 4 amber, long life bulbs+ 1 hr. = $15
Sprayed the mist, just enough to coat the bulbs ... I took off just the top of the bulb to allow the light shine thru .. Looks fine! Here you can see thru (looking at the sun) ... Mounted and activated ... Compared to reg. amber ... All sealed up and done!
Last edited by MyVetteDream; Oct 11, 2004 at 07:30 PM.
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From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by Zilla
Do you happen to have a picture with the bulb on?
Here you go sir.(Activated) I'll take one when it gets dark.
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YO-EL (Ellis) came up with another alternative a couple of years ago. He found that using a clear bulb that is amber when in use looked much better than the amber bulbs. Unfortunately, the new bulbs cost $24.99 a pair. 
The Bulbs are Sylvania 3057A (SilverStar high performance lighting) purchased at Pep Boys.
Here's a shot of what they look like. The left are the clear bulbs mentioned above and the rights are the original.
The Bulbs are Sylvania 3057A (SilverStar high performance lighting) purchased at Pep Boys.
Here's a shot of what they look like. The left are the clear bulbs mentioned above and the rights are the original.
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as for the above mentioned silverstar bulbs, thats the same thing (sylvania silverstars) for my front clear turn signals and they actually look blue when off but a bright amber when lit. this is a pic of them off. when i think i can spring the 50+ to do the rear ill change them as well, but they are expensive, for bulbs anyway.
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Autobarn has them for $19.99 a pair, plus a $5.00 rebate from Sylvania. Reliable place, I have ordered from them before.
http://store.yahoo.com/rodi/30hipesili.html
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Thanks for the tip. Looks cool.
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From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Zilla ... here's the night shot ... one with headlights and one without.
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Maybe I just don't get it...you spend $50,000 on a C5 but feel the need to skimp on purchasing titanium bulbs for a set of clear euro lenses? 
This is like my manager that spends $10.00 on gas driving to WallyWorld or CostCO just to save $1.20 on toilet paper and maybe another .30 on tampons. 
This is like my manager that spends $10.00 on gas driving to WallyWorld or CostCO just to save $1.20 on toilet paper and maybe another .30 on tampons.
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From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by Vettlldo
Maybe I just don't get it...you spend $50,000 on a C5 but feel the need to skimp on purchasing titanium bulbs for a set of clear euro lenses? This is like my manager that spends $10.00 on gas driving to WallyWorld or CostCO just to save $1.20 on toilet paper and maybe another .30 on tampons.
This is like my manager that spends $10.00 on gas driving to WallyWorld or CostCO just to save $1.20 on toilet paper and maybe another .30 on tampons. 
I have more important things than light bulbs to spend my money on! Go out and buy whatever you want ... sounds like gas consumption concerns are your focus 
Besides, I'm 31 and semi-retired ... lots of time.
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