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Sidemarkers
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From: San Francisco
2005 C230K, Lexus GS400
[B]Clear sidemarker @ SF J-Town Auto Freak[/B]
Did anyone buy their clear sidemarker at SF Japan Town's auto accessory store before? Just wondering if the quality is better from this store than ebay and autodynamic.com since many people said the sidemarkers from ebay and autodynamic are not fitting perfectly. Any suggestions on places to buy good quality ones? 
Last edited by LWL; Jul 15, 2004 at 12:46 PM.
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2005 C230K, Lexus GS400
I KOMPRZ,
Which ebay seller did you purchase your clear sidemarkers from? There are quite a few of them, and people were saying that the ones from ebay didn't fit good. SO just wanna know who did you buy it from. Thanks
Which ebay seller did you purchase your clear sidemarkers from? There are quite a few of them, and people were saying that the ones from ebay didn't fit good. SO just wanna know who did you buy it from. Thanks
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I bought some off from eBay, the total with shipping was $36. The seller that I got them from was f1sports. He doesn't seem to have any listed right now though. They fit pretty well, they are not quite as tight as the stock ones but I think they'll be fine. I'm still trying to decide how much I like them, they are better then stock but I think the euro strips would look better. Then again, they are 4 times as much...
Oh, and I put amber bulbs in them. During the day with the bright sun you can barely tell they are amber but at night they are pretty bright.
Oh, and I put amber bulbs in them. During the day with the bright sun you can barely tell they are amber but at night they are pretty bright.
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From: West Covina, CA
2004 C230k (SOLD), 2005 C230k (Lease ended), 2004 Carrera 4 Cab, 2007 530i
I really wish I can tell you, but it was beginning of the yr, I cant track that transaction back on Ebay..too many feedbacks I forgot who is who. Really sorry. Good luck tho.
Originally Posted by LWL
I KOMPRZ,
Which ebay seller did you purchase your clear sidemarkers from? There are quite a few of them, and people were saying that the ones from ebay didn't fit good. SO just wanna know who did you buy it from. Thanks
Which ebay seller did you purchase your clear sidemarkers from? There are quite a few of them, and people were saying that the ones from ebay didn't fit good. SO just wanna know who did you buy it from. Thanks
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I bought mine from ProCarParts.com in El Monte, CA.
They also sell on eBay. I think it was around the neighborhood of $35 like everyone else. One fits perfect (passenger side), the other is not quite as tight as the stock one but still pretty well fitted. It's not coming off anytime soon, and you can't notice it unless you try to pop it out. I kept the amber lights on them, because I didn't want to risk the Fix-It ticket at night. During the day, you can't tell the bulb is amber and the lights look great. At night, they are super bright !! Love 'em when I
They also sell on eBay. I think it was around the neighborhood of $35 like everyone else. One fits perfect (passenger side), the other is not quite as tight as the stock one but still pretty well fitted. It's not coming off anytime soon, and you can't notice it unless you try to pop it out. I kept the amber lights on them, because I didn't want to risk the Fix-It ticket at night. During the day, you can't tell the bulb is amber and the lights look great. At night, they are super bright !! Love 'em when I
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From: San Francisco
2005 C230K, Lexus GS400
Saprissa,
Can you tell me which brand and model number is your amber lights? I was thinking to use either PIAA's xetreme white wedge bulbs or PIAA's new white LED wedge bulbs that just came out. Do you have a pic of your car at night with the sidemarker?
Can you tell me which brand and model number is your amber lights? I was thinking to use either PIAA's xetreme white wedge bulbs or PIAA's new white LED wedge bulbs that just came out. Do you have a pic of your car at night with the sidemarker?
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bone stock E55 AMG
when u buy from ebay, they also give u set of amber bulbs.
they are not as bright as stock bulbs which i like IMO...
they are not as bright as stock bulbs which i like IMO...
Originally Posted by LWL
Saprissa,
Can you tell me which brand and model number is your amber lights? I was thinking to use either PIAA's xetreme white wedge bulbs or PIAA's new white LED wedge bulbs that just came out. Do you have a pic of your car at night with the sidemarker?
Can you tell me which brand and model number is your amber lights? I was thinking to use either PIAA's xetreme white wedge bulbs or PIAA's new white LED wedge bulbs that just came out. Do you have a pic of your car at night with the sidemarker?
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From: Louisiana
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What's up with all those "crooks" on ebay? They will sell you a set of clear sidemarkers for say $30, then charge $12 for shipping!? I contacted one vendor local to me and told him I would go pick it up. He said there will be a $10 handling fee.
They all sound very fishy to me. Don't think you only got your sidemarkers for $30. After adding in shipping you probably paid close to $50! Realistic shipping charges to them probably cost $2.
They all sound very fishy to me. Don't think you only got your sidemarkers for $30. After adding in shipping you probably paid close to $50! Realistic shipping charges to them probably cost $2.
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Pr0carparts.com ain't any better either. $10 to ship 2 sidemarkers. What a rippoff.
Grand total comes to a whopping $55.55, for 2 pieces of plastic that probably cost them less than $5 to buy from China.
Grand total comes to a whopping $55.55, for 2 pieces of plastic that probably cost them less than $5 to buy from China.
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Originally Posted by oggle
What's up with all those "crooks" on ebay? They will sell you a set of clear sidemarkers for say $30, then charge $12 for shipping!? I contacted one vendor local to me and told him I would go pick it up. He said there will be a $10 handling fee.
They all sound very fishy to me. Don't think you only got your sidemarkers for $30. After adding in shipping you probably paid close to $50! Realistic shipping charges to them probably cost $2.
They all sound very fishy to me. Don't think you only got your sidemarkers for $30. After adding in shipping you probably paid close to $50! Realistic shipping charges to them probably cost $2.
If you go with eBay, make sure not to use buy it now from the sellers. Bid and wait for the auction to end. It will take a couple of extra days but you'll save some money. There is usually not a high enough demand for these that there will be multiple bidders. I bought my pair from a seller then had it starting at $25 with buy it now for about $33. I bid the $25 then paid the $11 shipping he wanted. He did not include any free amber bulbs though. Maybe he was pissed I didn't use buy it now? Anyways, those cost me an additional $4 at a local auto parts store.
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From: Arcadia/Irvine
05 C230K
Where can i find silver sidemarkers for my 05 C230K?
I've been looking around, only found clear sidemarkers at a local store which costs 50 bucks!! If theres no silver sidemarkers around then what kind of paint am I suppose to use to paint it? please help. thanks
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From: Diamond Bar, CA
W206 PHEV AMG
Originally Posted by xxbenzc230kxx
what kind of paint should i use to paint the markers? how many coats?
depends on the paint, spray accordingly
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From: The OC
2003 Brilliant Silver C230 Sedan
most likely
Originally Posted by xxbenzc230kxx
thanks.. i think i might DIY with the factory paint.. and clear coat them...if i paint them...will there still be the light showing... ? thanx
