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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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Sourcing clears?

Where is the best place to get clear turn signals for a sport package early (pre-face lift) car? I don't want the Chinese knockoffs.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:41 PM
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I guess this is my only option I take it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...spagenameZWDVW
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i guess so my friend. its the ones i bought when i had that bumper. it pops in pretty easy. good luck!
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i guess so my friend. its the ones i bought when i had that bumper. it pops in pretty easy. good luck!
Thanks for the info. How was the fit/finish on the lenses? Did they fog up over time or have issues at all with filament?
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the finish was good and i had no problems with the filament. i sold them to another sl owner and he hasn't had any problems either
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the finish was good and i had no problems with the filament. i sold them to another sl owner and he hasn't had any problems either
Good to know! Thanks.
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i guess so my friend. its the ones i bought when i had that bumper. it pops in pretty easy. good luck!
Any removing/install tips?
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turn your wheel in towards engine. remove 2 or 3 screws from black plastic wheel well cover. stick hand in and squeeze tab on light and push it thru!
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