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Old 08-14-2003, 12:13 AM
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Polargs on Corner Lamp..

Hi, I just purchased a pair of Polarg M-14 Bulbs for the corner lamps (the ones next to the headlight assemply), and I was wondering if anyone knows how to install it ?? Do I have to pop the lamp assembly out i.e, flathead, or is there some lamp assembly on the back I'm not seeing ?? Any ideas ?? (Newbie here)
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you can either pop it out or do it the hard way without removing it by taking out the turn signal lights and reach your hand up there. the bulb harnesss is on the bottom of the light thats why you cant see it.
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Old 08-14-2003, 07:20 PM
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The only thing that makes me nervous is that by "popping" it out, I might crack or damage it. Plus, I notice some sort of rubber or foam insulation in and around the edges, presumabley to keep rain and moisture out.
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when you pop it off, after you take off the screw on top you have to start by popping out the side closest to the headlight. what I did was get a huge flathead screwdriver and stick it in the crack between the headlight and corner light and slowly pry it out until it comes loose. its held by a ball-in-socket type deal so you have to pull hard to pop it out. you'll see how it is once you get started
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Originally posted by Nismo
when you pop it off, after you take off the screw on top you have to start by popping out the side closest to the headlight. what I did was get a huge flathead screwdriver and stick it in the crack between the headlight and corner light and slowly pry it out until it comes loose. its held by a ball-in-socket type deal so you have to pull hard to pop it out. you'll see how it is once you get started
Ohhh.....so you have to unscrew it FIRST before you start popping it out..I see...so it's ok then with the foam rubber insulation and it won't leack or cloud up afterwards ?
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Old 08-14-2003, 08:46 PM
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yea have the hood open and you will see a screw holding the corner lamp onto the headlight. no it wont leak since the only opening to the corner light is a tiny hole on the back of the housing
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The foam is not for sealing the lamp ... it's just a rubber strip that runs alongside the lamp itself.

I have comparison pics of Polargs & Silverstars vs regular on my homepage, page 2.

By the way, if you're popping the lamp out with a flathead screwdriver, I would recommend using a rag or something to avoid chipping or scratching the paint around the clearance lamp housing.
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Old 08-14-2003, 10:47 PM
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Thanks for the tips guys ! I'll definately get on the project ASAP !
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Old 08-14-2003, 11:14 PM
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i thought the polarg bulbs aren't the correct wattage for the corner lamp. Will they burn out quicker since their wattage is lower? 21w instead of 27w?
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Is this true ?
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Old 08-15-2003, 12:39 AM
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I and alot of ppl use polargs in there with no problems
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Yeah ... I'm with Nismo on this.

Polarg bulbs are rated at automotive voltage, so they will not burn out quicker or last longer. The power consumption (wattage) of bulbs are controlled by the bulb itself based on the resistivity of the filament.
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Originally posted by pocketrocket
Yeah ... I'm with Nismo on this.

Polarg bulbs are rated at automotive voltage, so they will not burn out quicker or last longer. The power consumption (wattage) of bulbs are controlled by the bulb itself based on the resistivity of the filament.
"resistivity" - interesting

I have polargs in my clearance (with the clip off the nub mod) but don't like the look. A little too blue for me. I have Blue Visions in my sides and Cool Blue 9004's and they match up nicely. IMO I think the whiter looks better and my Cool Blue's light up the road pretty nicely. Def worked well in the pitch black roads last night!
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Originally posted by simbany1


"resistivity" - interesting

mah English ain't zo good.
Oh well, hopefully it gets the point across. Resistance sounded funny in the sentence. Too Star Trekky.
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Originally posted by pocketrocket


mah English ain't zo good.
Oh well, hopefully it gets the point across. Resistance sounded funny in the sentence. Too Star Trekky.
Just playin'. I got the point...
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*sigh*...well.....I got the corner lamps off....However, I'm afraid i broke the bracket that attaches to the "ball & socket". I have no idea how that thing just pops out. My questions is, will it affect anything in the car during hard rain and winter snow ? Is it ok ? I mean, personally, I saw to need to attach it that ball & socket. THe screw on top should have been suffice.
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the screw will be fine. we actually took off the plastic socket that holds the ball in because it just makes it easier to remove and it holds on good without it anyways. dont worry about water and all that since it wont get back there
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So your saying that even without the that ball joint in place, the lamp assembly should be fine ?
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just as long as you have that screw on the top you should be fine
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Old 08-17-2003, 01:32 PM
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COO ! Thanks Nismo !
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