What's happening to the amber turn signal?
10-08-2004, 08:13 AM
#1
What's happening to the amber turn signal?
It seems that Nissan (and others) is phasing out the amber turn signal.
This is most evident on the rears of the 2004 Maxima & 2005 Altima; previous generations have maintained the amber signal.
Personally, I prefer the amber signal since it easier to differentiate from the regular taillight or brakelight when in traffic.
This is most evident on the rears of the 2004 Maxima & 2005 Altima; previous generations have maintained the amber signal.
Personally, I prefer the amber signal since it easier to differentiate from the regular taillight or brakelight when in traffic.
10-08-2004, 08:38 AM
#2
Pizda Boy
Join Date: May 2003
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yeah what's up with it...
the rest of the world uses amber but us has to be different with all them buicks & gm models ....no nissan?
it sucks for people like me that like to take the car overseas because amber is a requirement there & you have to make it custom (basically it looks crappy) ... especially on corvettes and stuff....
well, at least my generation maxima has amber
the rest of the world uses amber but us has to be different with all them buicks & gm models ....no nissan?
it sucks for people like me that like to take the car overseas because amber is a requirement there & you have to make it custom (basically it looks crappy) ... especially on corvettes and stuff....
well, at least my generation maxima has amber
10-08-2004, 09:24 AM
#4
I'm happy, I hate amber lights. Looks more clean with just red. I even set my fronts to only show amber when using turn signal. As far as differentiating, you should slow down, already be back far enough anyway, no matter if they are breaking or turning ahead.
10-08-2004, 09:56 AM
#6
Originally Posted by MaxedOutOfCash
yeah what's up with it...
the rest of the world uses amber but us has to be different with all them buicks & gm models ....no nissan?
it sucks for people like me that like to take the car overseas because amber is a requirement there & you have to make it custom (basically it looks crappy) ... especially on corvettes and stuff....
well, at least my generation maxima has amber
the rest of the world uses amber but us has to be different with all them buicks & gm models ....no nissan?
it sucks for people like me that like to take the car overseas because amber is a requirement there & you have to make it custom (basically it looks crappy) ... especially on corvettes and stuff....
well, at least my generation maxima has amber
Well, least the top dogs (BMW, Benz, Porsche, Audi?) still use amber...
Anyone try amber bulbs in a red lens?
sorry I disagreed with u by sharing my opinion.
10-08-2004, 10:29 AM
#9
Originally Posted by CoolMax
You assume I drive too fast and follow too closely. 
10-08-2004, 10:50 AM
#10
Originally Posted by NismoMax80
naw man, I didn't assume. It's cool. just arguing against people that prefer amber. I agree it stands out more, and yes probably safer, but I just don't like them. Maybe on some cars, but I like the Onyx with red and chrome accents on my ride, and amber just doesn't belong.
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10-08-2004, 11:20 AM
#12
Originally Posted by 1FSTMAX
I like my amber turn signals... But the all red looks cool too..
But the all red looks cool too..
The way I drive I want to WARN people before I change lanes. If I could install a truck horn on em I would. 
10-08-2004, 11:36 AM
#13
Pizda Boy
Join Date: May 2003
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Originally Posted by CoolMax
Lack of amber maybe the wave now, but it's always been a mainstay on foreign autos. The new Altima, maxima, G35, TL, Civic all use red.
Well, least the top dogs (BMW, Benz, Porsche, Audi?) still use amber...
Anyone try amber bulbs in a red lens?
Well, least the top dogs (BMW, Benz, Porsche, Audi?) still use amber...
Anyone try amber bulbs in a red lens?
BTW: Even though some Audi's might use red here, over in Europe they have Amber....(different taillights)
10-08-2004, 11:37 AM
#15
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Originally Posted by NismoMax80
naw man, I didn't assume. It's cool. just arguing against people that prefer amber. I agree it stands out more, and yes probably safer, but I just don't like them. Maybe on some cars, but I like the Onyx with red and chrome accents on my ride, and amber just doesn't belong.
Why can't we just follow the rest of the world?
Have Km/h not Mph . . have celcius instead of Fahrenheit, have amber instead of red, etc....
It'd be much easier to just make it universal....but no....we must be different...
BTW: this is not intended at you... just venting
10-08-2004, 11:42 AM
#16
i am all about amber blinkers these days.
1) for legal reasons
2) safety reasons
3) for that JDM look
I hate the stock red/amber/clear tail lights so i (as many others) modded them. Red clears with an amber bulb is classy and nice. But I like the racey DTM style. My car came with DC clears but I went ahead and paid for the OEM amber lights. 1FSTMAX made me do it to me i swear! And not to mention almost everyone has clear bumper lights.
I should have never touched the tails on the 96....painting tails is
But they still blink amber
1) for legal reasons
2) safety reasons
3) for that JDM look
I hate the stock red/amber/clear tail lights so i (as many others) modded them. Red clears with an amber bulb is classy and nice. But I like the racey DTM style. My car came with DC clears but I went ahead and paid for the OEM amber lights. 1FSTMAX made me do it to me i swear! And not to mention almost everyone has clear bumper lights.
I should have never touched the tails on the 96....painting tails is
But they still blink amber
10-08-2004, 11:57 AM
#17
Originally Posted by MaxedOutOfCash
and red does?
Why can't we just follow the rest of the world?
Have Km/h not Mph . . have celcius instead of Fahrenheit, have amber instead of red, etc....
It'd be much easier to just make it universal....but no....we must be different...
BTW: this is not intended at you... just venting
Why can't we just follow the rest of the world?
Have Km/h not Mph . . have celcius instead of Fahrenheit, have amber instead of red, etc....
It'd be much easier to just make it universal....but no....we must be different...
BTW: this is not intended at you... just venting
10-08-2004, 12:23 PM
#18
Jeff, you have clear lens but amber bulb, unless you've put those green bulbs in like a classy riceboy. 
It's not so much the color of the lens that concerns me, it's the color of the blinking light....it should be AMBER!
It's not so much the color of the lens that concerns me, it's the color of the blinking light....it should be AMBER!
10-08-2004, 11:15 PM
#21
Originally Posted by CoolMax
Lack of amber maybe the wave now, but it's always been a mainstay on foreign autos. The new Altima, maxima, G35, TL, Civic all use red.
Well, least the top dogs (BMW, Benz, Porsche, Audi?) still use amber...
Anyone try amber bulbs in a red lens?
Well, least the top dogs (BMW, Benz, Porsche, Audi?) still use amber...
Anyone try amber bulbs in a red lens?
I think youve got that backwards. BMW, Benz, Porsche, and Audi all use no amber in their tails now and Im pretty sure they havent for awhile.
10-09-2004, 03:48 PM
#22
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I was behind a brand-new BMW today. The signal was amber, and an LED. I didn't notice what the lense was, but probably white.
Personally, it's not very important to me what Japan does as far as "styling" goes. When you want substance, it will always be German. The only possible, and it's a stretch, exception to the rule is Lexus.
I drove a 2k4 SL500 last weekend, and yes, it barely has more HP than a STi. But as you can imagine, it's way different. Too bad we couldn't keep the top down on Sat.
Personally, it's not very important to me what Japan does as far as "styling" goes. When you want substance, it will always be German. The only possible, and it's a stretch, exception to the rule is Lexus.
I drove a 2k4 SL500 last weekend, and yes, it barely has more HP than a STi. But as you can imagine, it's way different. Too bad we couldn't keep the top down on Sat.
................ crazy inside joke
10-12-2004, 07:28 AM
#27
Originally Posted by rsly33
I think youve got that backwards. BMW, Benz, Porsche, and Audi all use no amber in their tails now and Im pretty sure they havent for awhile.
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