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Show us your clear front indicators please, mk3 in particular

searching for mk3 indicators and it seems there are 2 types available

the super clear ones:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200496503248&viewitem=&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D2&category=33717

the more oem frosted ones:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus-LS400-Clear-Signal-Bumper-Lights-1995-1996-1997-/110523881138?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories

are there any other types out there? I prefer the OEM/frosted looking ones, but cant seem to find a picture of these actually on a car, anyone help here? (I can find super clear ones on a car)

They shall be travelling back with a few other lexus goodies in a suitcase at the end of the month, so need to order soon :whistling:

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Show us your clear front indicators please, mk3 in particular

searching for mk3 indicators and it seems there are 2 types available

the super clear ones:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200496503248&viewitem=&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D2&category=33717

the more oem frosted ones:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus-LS400-Clear-Signal-Bumper-Lights-1995-1996-1997-/110523881138?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories

are there any other types out there? I prefer the OEM/frosted looking ones, but cant seem to find a picture of these actually on a car, anyone help here? (I can find super clear ones on a car)

They shall be travelling back with a few other lexus goodies in a suitcase at the end of the month, so need to order soon :whistling:

Hi

I have the super clear ones. The frosted one's weren't available when I was searching earlier in the year. I am very happy with mine and can recommend them. I have to say I haven't seen any frosted ones on a car. Suggests a degree of exclusivity so I would probably go for them, if I were you, on that basis alone.

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Hi, Thanks for the reply, I think you're right I'll go for the frosted style.

being new to Lexus, is there anything that I need to look for when buying them? ie: are the USA bumper lights exactly the same size as the UK/Euro bumpers, from searching it seems they are ...

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Hi, Thanks for the reply, I think you're right I'll go for the frosted style.

being new to Lexus, is there anything that I need to look for when buying them? ie: are the USA bumper lights exactly the same size as the UK/Euro bumpers, from searching it seems they are ...

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The main difference is that the outer part, which is a blank reflector on yours, has a bulb and connector. There is no wiring for this extra bulb on the car, so I cut into the cabling for the inner part and wired the new outer part to it. Its rather like carrying out a gynacological operation as the gap in the bumbper is rather small.

The new inner and outer parts are a direct replacement in all other respects. You have to ease out the outer to reveal the screw for the inner. Be prepared to have to drill the screw out. I had to replace the screws with bolts and washers; this is fiddly because of the limited room to get your hand to the nut/washer. When you come to fit the new outer, it is a very tight fit so check the lights all work to avoid having to prise it out again. Not a long job, just fiddly.

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i have (or rather had) a mk1 ls400, and fitted the clear indicators. I also added the extra bulbs by splicing in a connection like steve did. FWIW.... you need a bulb holder, i used the one from the small indicators on the side of the car (which i replaced with clear indicators that have 3 small LEDs in them)

guess i should get on and sell all the custom bits on my old mk1 before i scrap it

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i have (or rather had) a mk1 ls400, and fitted the clear indicators. I also added the extra bulbs by splicing in a connection like steve did. FWIW.... you need a bulb holder, i used the one from the small indicators on the side of the car (which i replaced with clear indicators that have 3 small LEDs in them)

guess i should get on and sell all the custom bits on my old mk1 before i scrap it

My clear lights came with a bulb and holder and the links to both sets that dale provided in his opening post, both showed a bulb in the relevant place.

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Thanks for the warning TeamDax, if they dont come with holders, ill find some in the garage no doubt... (Broke 3 MR2's this year so plenty of odds and ends lol)

As for side repeaters, what do you think to these... http://www.dcp-shop.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1_90_118&products_id=1765

similar shape to the OEM lexus? they have a good oem frosted style anyway, unless there is a tried and tested alternative?

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Thanks for the warning TeamDax, if they dont come with holders, ill find some in the garage no doubt... (Broke 3 MR2's this year so plenty of odds and ends lol)

As for side repeaters, what do you think to these... http://www.dcp-shop.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1_90_118&products_id=1765

similar shape to the OEM lexus? they have a good oem frosted style anyway, unless there is a tried and tested alternative?

MKIII are the same as early MR2's so no problem. Go for them.

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would it be easier to get behind the bump to do the wiring if you remove the headlights? i had to take out my front left the other day to attack my wing support with a hammer to get it back into the right shape after my mate stalled and rolled forwards into my car :rolleyes: wasn't anywhere near as hard as i was expecting.

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would it be easier to get behind the bump to do the wiring if you remove the headlights? i had to take out my front left the other day to attack my wing support with a hammer to get it back into the right shape after my mate stalled and rolled forwards into my car :rolleyes: wasn't anywhere near as hard as i was expecting.

If you need to remove the headlight then yes, otherwise whilst its fiddly, it doesn't warrant the extra work.

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