Yeah they are saying it will be fixed so it probably will. But yeah all you have to do is dremel about 3MM off of one stud.

 

Nice find. But is anyone sure that the new tails use the same bulbs as stock? And is this the correct bulb, because I see 1156 AND 1157 listed for the tails (below). Are 1156 and 1157 interchangeable?

Tail: 1157
Stop: 1157
High Mount Stop: 1156
Backup Cornering: 1156,1157

 

??? What are you trying to say? You need NO amber glow when the turn signal is off. Chrome plated amber bulbs glow amber when lit so what is your point?

 

Can someone who has gotten the tails confirm the bulb-type on the ambers? 1156, 1157, completely different bulb included?

 

Yeah the amber is 1156 the others are 1157

 

Thanks!!! 1156 it is! I'll be on ebay as soon as mine show up today in the mail. I'll also report on the fitment.

 

So if there is a state law requiring that when you look at the taillights you have to see amber regardless of whether or not they are lit or not, does that mean then that the Lexus RX330 (I believe that's the SUV model) which has completely clear taillights-(when not lit) is an illegal car in your state?

 

...good point!

 

Actually about the link i listed earlier...go to their site, the 1156's we want are about 3/4 down the page. Buy from there and you only pay shipping cost for one no matter how many you get. On ebay, you gotta pay separate shipping cost for each i think.

 

Thanks for the extra info! I'll go to their site instead then.

 

And lemme just stop and go way off subject and say MaximaPWR you have the funniest video clip on your signature i think ive ever seen. The reaction of the dude in the background is just classic.

Ok sorry continue the CE tails conversation...

 

Yea, I feel the same way about everything you just said! HAHAHA

 

lol...what do you know, she's blond

 

hahaha tru...where did u find that clip anyway?

 

I just googled it. Type in "animated gif" or something alike and you can find thousands that way.

 

OK guys. Just for fun, I painted a set of amber 1156 bulbs to put in my new tails. I'll let you know tomorrow how it turns out. The bulbs aren't on all of the time so heat is not the issue. It's wether you can get the paint on thin enough to cover the amber but not to thick to eliminate the light output. I'll let you know how it goes.

 

Can someone please post the light output of the new tails? I'm very interested to see how they look lit up.

 

Cool. Let us know. And be specific about which paint you used if it works out.

But honestly, for the $3 each online, I'd just buy the silvered bulbs to save the messy trouble of trying to paint these things. Plus there's the slight risk of overheating (yes I know they only blink on and off) or melting the paint - or worse.)

 

...exactly what I'm saying. Why go through all that, waste time, and still not have it look as good as the $1.99 eBay ones?

 

Because the bulbs were free, i have the paint, and i'll have them today.

Total cost $0

 

TMK the law in most of the USA is you have to have red relectors on the rear and on the rear side of the car. Your tail lights must illuminate red, reverse must be white, and rear blinkers can be amber or red. Amber stands out more than red, but you could use red bulbs too. You may want to look up the laws in your area, but I sincerely doubt anyone would give you any grief about it. I also think white blinkers look stupid.

In Japan and Europe I think the blinkers may have to illuminate amber even in the rear. That is why red/clears are so popular there. Many american cars just have red in the rear but most Japanese and European cars I have seen have some form of an amber blinker.

 

APC sells there "Titanium" line of bulbs that are silver on the outside but light up amber. Hit a local APC retailer. Not that expensive either.

 

i hate to step on feet, but if you look in the national handbook of traffic safety, it clearly states that turn signals of amber, red, and/or WHITE are acceptable.

 

ahhhh... you pre 97'ers should be glad you got ride of those ugly orange and red tails... Just enjoy the fact that someone accually produced those tail lights for you guys.... goosh

congrads on the new (wayyy better than stock) lights...

 

It really depends on your state's laws. In CA, rear blinkers must be amber or red.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc24953.htm

 

the rear needs a red reflector, red marker light, red brake lights and a red to amber (or any color in between) blinker.

the front needs an amber reflector, amber/yellow/orange marker light, and a white to amber (or any color in between). any forward facing bulb can be white.

A blinker does not have to be colored when not in use, meaning the lense can be clear.

most lights need to be seen from about 200 feet away.

1156 is single filament for blinker light
1157 is dual filament for park and brake lights

 

You guys have been waiting long enough.... too bad CE has a limited supply (thus far).

 

I forgot but what bulb type is the one in the bumper lenses? I know that the front pieces are 1156. There's a smaller bulb that goes on the side pieces, what type are they?

 

I'm just wondering, how do u guys debadge the emblem

 

the original all clears look better imo

 

been on the org for well over 4yrs and hes finally got them!! WOW

....too bad i sold my '96 for an S4.

Ant

 

Please, read the how to's before you pirate a thread with such a dumb question.

 

Just put mine in a few hours ago. Took NO time at all to ship, ordered them at 6:00 last night and they were here around 6:00 today. The install was ok, i had to cut one of the threaded peices where you secure the nut and the bolt, on each side. Other than that they fit well and didn't take long to do. They look pretty good, I'll take pics next time i wash/wax my baby.

 

Yeah... too bad Those things are beasts once you chip them up.

 

Well, back to the turn signal bulbs. I painted 2 1156 amber bulbs with a light coat of spray chrome. Then I removed the supplied turnsignal bulbs and found out there not 1156 bulbs but they're close. The 2 locking tabs on the bulb are not 180 degrees apart, they're offset. I snipped one of the locking tabs off of the 2 bulbs I painted and installed them. It's a thing of beauty. No amber at all when they're off and plenty of light when they are. Hopefully I'll have pics tomorrow and also have looked up the correct, new turn signal bulb size.

 

The small bulbs are:

Sidemarker - Front 194
Sidemarker - Rear 194


ALSO: What brand and kind of paint did you use on the lights!? Was it high temp paint?

 

I thought only the rear one is 194. Like this photo:
http://www.symmicauto.com/images/auto/4187.jpg

 

I think they are both 194. Just take the bulb into the store with you! Problem solved. But yeah, it should be 194. I looked it up for myself b/c I got clear bumpers w\ my red/clear order. 95% sure. Was 100% before Dr. Max...

 

How about these? I may order the red led

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...784730171&rd=1

Did anybody cleaned the taillight area and applied some sort of water sealant grease?

I got mines pretty quick too, so I can't wait to put them on. Weather this week sux though.

Also, if I ordered the 1157 corner bulb in led white, will it have high and low wattag too? In the 95-96 the corner bulb gets brighter with the turn signal.

- ßaller

 

Just curious, what does LED do for you that the $3 regular bulbs don't? It's just a turn signal and it works very well as is. Unless you want your blinking turn signal to blind other drivers with it's brilliance

As for a sealer, yeah, that's a good idea. It seemed like mine already had lots of sticky-black sealer on there fron the previous tails. Hopefully enough of it stayed in place to water-proof the new tails... I don't think the outside weather-strip really does much. Fitment is not perfect enough to completely seal out water from there. So the inner seal becomes more important I think.