clear side markers
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clear side markers
Hello everyone, i'm getting ready to buy clear side markers for my C300. There seems to be 2 different types of clear side markers. picture 1 is with a black trim inside of the lens around it and picture 2 is all clear from the inside. Look at the pictures below. I wanted to ask if you would to pick one, which one would you go with. Thanks
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I ordered both and decided to use the marker in the lower photograph. They just look and feel like a quality part compared to the other. The lens is more "crystal like" and the bulbs are also included.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...spagenameZWDVW
In the eBay link above, the car in the picture belongs to a member of this forum, Derspeed. I believe the manufacturer worked with him in developing the part. He seems to be very happy with his. This unit is the lower, second picture of the two you posted.
Others who've installed the top, first unit have reported much satisfaction.
I personally would go for the bottom one. It looks nicer IMO. I think people are reporting that the top unit's glass is more opaque, or at least it diffracts (am I using this term correctly?) more light. The bottom's glass seems to be more clear.
In the eBay link above, the car in the picture belongs to a member of this forum, Derspeed. I believe the manufacturer worked with him in developing the part. He seems to be very happy with his. This unit is the lower, second picture of the two you posted.
Others who've installed the top, first unit have reported much satisfaction.
I personally would go for the bottom one. It looks nicer IMO. I think people are reporting that the top unit's glass is more opaque, or at least it diffracts (am I using this term correctly?) more light. The bottom's glass seems to be more clear.
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I've received a few IMs from people who purchased the version pictured in the 1st photo and said they are cheap looking. I really like mine. They also come with the chrome bulbs. Either one beats the amber version.
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I bought #1 and should arrive today. The reason is because they are $10 cheaper (including shipping) that's 20% difference. There is actually a 3rd one now. Which i think may be the same quality as the 2nd guy, but with the same price as the 1st guy.
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here is the link to the 3rd one i saw on Ebay. much cheaper and based on the pictures, it's the same one as the DERSPEED guy's.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/08-Me...3286.m14.l1318
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/08-Me...3286.m14.l1318
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I'm just ordering one now from derspeed's guy as the quality on those look alot better. If anything I can always order the smoked later on from the other guy and try them when I get bored of these after a while.
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Nobody order clear markers yet!!!!!!!!!!!
I just finally got a Group Buy approved by a mod.
If you guy'll remember, I started a group buy organizing thread a while back, but it was deleted by a mod. Apparently, we have to go through the mods first before we can start one.
Well, now it's been finally approved (after a month or more................), so I'll get in contact with the manufacturer and get pricing on that. Hopefully we can at least save money on shipping or something. A dollar saved is better than none, right?
I'm gonna talk to Derspeed's clear marker guy. I think he even offered a group buy previously, in an email to Derspeed. Hang tight for details!
I just finally got a Group Buy approved by a mod.
If you guy'll remember, I started a group buy organizing thread a while back, but it was deleted by a mod. Apparently, we have to go through the mods first before we can start one.
Well, now it's been finally approved (after a month or more................), so I'll get in contact with the manufacturer and get pricing on that. Hopefully we can at least save money on shipping or something. A dollar saved is better than none, right?
I'm gonna talk to Derspeed's clear marker guy. I think he even offered a group buy previously, in an email to Derspeed. Hang tight for details!
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Nobody order clear markers yet!!!!!!!!!!!
I just finally got a Group Buy approved by a mod.
If you guy'll remember, I started a group buy organizing thread a while back, but it was deleted by a mod. Apparently, we have to go through the mods first before we can start one.
Well, now it's been finally approved (after a month or more................), so I'll get in contact with the manufacturer and get pricing on that. Hopefully we can at least save money on shipping or something. A dollar saved is better than none, right?
I'm gonna talk to Derspeed's clear marker guy. I think he even offered a group buy previously, in an email to Derspeed. Hang tight for details!
I just finally got a Group Buy approved by a mod.
If you guy'll remember, I started a group buy organizing thread a while back, but it was deleted by a mod. Apparently, we have to go through the mods first before we can start one.
Well, now it's been finally approved (after a month or more................), so I'll get in contact with the manufacturer and get pricing on that. Hopefully we can at least save money on shipping or something. A dollar saved is better than none, right?
I'm gonna talk to Derspeed's clear marker guy. I think he even offered a group buy previously, in an email to Derspeed. Hang tight for details!
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194 I believe. The stock bulb is actually white (although not a clear white white kind of white). The yellow/amber was caused by the lens and not the bulb. I picked up some polarg hyper whites, but they were like really really bright...especially for sidemarkers, so I had them chromed over to dull it a bit, but still keep the color. Came out nicely.
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194 I believe. The stock bulb is actually white (although not a clear white white kind of white). The yellow/amber was caused by the lens and not the bulb. I picked up some polarg hyper whites, but they were like really really bright...especially for sidemarkers, so I had them chromed over to dull it a bit, but still keep the color. Came out nicely.
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Mine aren't Der's marker so didn't come with bulb. Have to ask him or anyone who has his.
If you prefer not to have any bulb, then why don't you just take the stock lens, paint it with a black coat, then apply heavy white coats over it to blot out any light. also could paint the bulb black with heat resistant paint to further block any light.
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i just got the all white out ones about a minute ago i already cant wait for them to come in. i hope they will look sweet with the new tint i got 30 all around and im getting black and chrome rims so i hope it will look good
