View Poll Results: Which one should I keep?
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Sidemarkers
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From: West Los Angeles
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
No, I never really stressed about CHP or local PD...but I didn't like the look of the stock yellow-ish bulb anyways...and I wasn't going to go for the "ultra white" or blue-ish bulbs since those just aren't my style when it comes to sidemarkers (but I have those kind of bulbs on my city lights)...so what I did was I put in amber bulbs with the clear side markers...I THINK the law is that if it's night...you have to have side markers...and they have to be orange...I'm not too sure...but I think the amber bulbs with clear side markers look nice at night...
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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From: South Coast Metro/Cerritos/Yorba Linda California
'05 C230K '10 GLK350 '13 SMART
Looking for a cheap mod to do next. I am thinking of putting clear corners on the front bumper but do not want to be harassed by the CHP and getting pulled over for some stupid reason. I have light tint on my front windows but do have a front license plate. Anyone ever get a ticket for the corners?
Last edited by MiKeSSw203; Mar 23, 2007 at 10:41 PM.
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From: NorCal
21 AMG GT Stealth Edition
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 my orange ones in the car so you could swap them in before he finishes writing up the ticket.
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C230 Sport Coup + 2006 W164 ML350 + 99 Ford Escort RIP
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.
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.
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From: Toronto, Ontario
'15 C400, 03' C240, '79 240D
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I havent heard anyone else who has bought them so i cannot guarantee what kinda quality etc. they are
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
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w211 e500
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C320 Coupe
Front Side Marker Lights
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.
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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.
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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.
Nick, thanks for the help, but it would have cost more to mail it than buy it, to have it by Friday.
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From: San Diego, CA & San Jose, Costa Rica & Stuttgart, Germany
1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart
on the subject...anyone know where I can get clear sidemarkers?
ALL TOGETHER NOW...................................
eBay
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1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart
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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Last edited by Saprissa; May 2, 2007 at 08:51 PM.
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From: boston
05 C230 Sport
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..
Last edited by 05C230sport; May 3, 2007 at 01:09 PM.
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From: Boston
2003 C240
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.
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From: boston
05 C230 Sport
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...
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2003 C240
Yeah I'm the same exact way with instant satisfaction, at least I know if I need some, I can get them, so thanks.
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Clear Side Markers Help
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!
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!
