drexappeal

Actually, the law is for an Orange reflector. It's not required to have orange sidemarker lights. At least, that's what I've been told by both LAPD (cousin) and Sheriff (Uncle).

That being said, I've never been questioned about them ever! Even when I got pulled over for no front plate a LONG time ago, the Cop actually complimented me on how clean looking my car was and looked directly at the front sidemarkers and didn't say anything about them.

nlpamg

yup, just an orange reflector...

the w203's reflector/sidemarker is smoked and the M3's reflector has been changed to one that's colormatched black. never gotten a ticket for those items even though I've been pulled over quite a few times with them on or unrelated matters.

MiKeSSw203

Never got a ticket for mine. I think the cop must be having a really bad day to write you up for no orange reflecter. I'm sure they don't know the CVC code for that off the top of thier head and wouldn't want to look it up. Anyways its a simple DIY fix if you ever did get a ticket. Maybe you should keep the orange ones in the car so you could swap them in before he finishes writing up the ticket.

DiceCedes

I like that one. Gonna do it. Thanks for the input and MikeSSw203 your picture on your sig was the final say. Looks great.

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C230 Sport Coup

Yeh, it is a nice cheap mod.
That and the clear fogs.
Awesome.

I put amber bulbs in as well.
Don't want to attract undue attention...
If they wanted to get real technical they could sit and write
me up for 10 different things.

kevblah

I just read through this whole thing, but the posts are so outdated...so, I was wondering if anyone knows a place that still sells white bulbs that will fit in the sidemarkers...

T.O_c240

Woah u did better than me, lol I stopped after the first 3 pages but im thinking of ordering a pair for myself off this site
http://www.stealthauto.com/Store/Pro...uctid=MBE-1000
I havent heard anyone else who has bought them so i cannot guarantee what kinda quality etc. they are

kevblah

That's the best way to stay legal, but I personally like the white bulbs in the sidemarkers.

drexappeal

Anywhere. The sidemarker bulbs are 194/168 wedge bulbs.

outaurleague

Yeah they look alot cleaner.

TNblkc230wz

Had a minor acident and I need to replace the right front side marker light, light socket and harness. Are the coupe and sedan side marker lights the same? The bumper cover is repairable, but if I found a good, used magma red cover for a coupe, I would buy it.

TNblkc230wz

Bump. Trying to get an answere so I can order today.

nickgailloux

I broke my driver side one so I replaced them both with clear sidemarkers. I have my passenger side marker and light bulb still, its of no use to me. If interested, PM me. Doesnt include wiring harness or light socket, just the light cover and bulb.

TNblkc230wz

PM Sent

TNblkc230wz

Stoped by the stealer and the parking light was only $15 and he had it in stock. So I went a head and bought it. So after having my bumper 3/4 ripped off in a minor accident, the parts are $40, bumper body filler $18, and paint $30.

Nick, thanks for the help, but it would have cost more to mail it than buy it, to have it by Friday.

sim_benz

on the subject...anyone know where I can get clear sidemarkers?

AndySays

Would I get a ticket for not having those orange reflectors when I change to euro impact strips?

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Saprissa

Only if the Officer who pulls you over 1) knows the Violation exists
2) notices that they are not there and 3) is in a pissy mood.

Otherwise NO.

Neither of my Benzo's have orange side markers. Euro impact stips on both.
Of the times I've been stopped never once did it even come up as a discussion point. Totally oblivious.
They don't draw attention, like the CLEAR side markers do.


Next time you're on the freeway, notice how many different makes & models of cars do not have an equivalent orange side marker. You will be surprised. If I were ever stopped on the side of the road specifically for a missing orange marker violation, I would stand there and call the officer's attention to every single car that drove by without orange side markers.


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05C230sport

hey kevblah there is a place in dorchester on dorchester ave called Car Alarm Systems inc they have the 168 wedge bulbs in stock...i was just there buying them for my 05 w203...i got the piaa 168 super white for $15...very easy to get to store....hope this helps..

LuxuryC240

Do they have the extreme whites there also??? I use the extreme, I'm near there a lot, although they are cheaper from cardomain.com.

05C230sport

yes they have them in there....that is actually what i bought there....yeah u can get them online cheaper but i like too buy and have them in hand instead of waiting near my front door for delivery...

LuxuryC240

Yeah I'm the same exact way with instant satisfaction, at least I know if I need some, I can get them, so thanks.

TA-9FF

I know this has been discussed a million times, but sorry, I've STFF, and big surprise, I found nothing after spending an hour scrolling page after page for this information.

I want to get clear side markers for my 203; I know there are the eBay ones, but a few friends of mine that have them have fitting issues. Though they "fit", it's a very loose fit. Is there anyone here that have a good set that fits snug?

Thanks!

j_belll

they're not loose like u may think. they're pretty snug tight, they're just not ascompletely tight as OEM. they're decent and they'll last is all i can say.