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SL/R230: clear reflectors available yet?

Old Apr 16, 2004 | 06:37 AM
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clear reflectors available yet?

does anyone sell clear front reflectors for R230's yet? I can't take the yellow reflectors anymore.

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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 12:23 PM
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i agree, however i think only some countries have yellow reflectors, as it is mandatory. I would really doubt you would have any problems with swapping them, which should be quite easy if other SL's have them. I am not definite on this, but quite sure. Anyone out there have clear reflectors?
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 01:09 PM
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Re: clear reflectors available yet?

Originally posted by M3DRVR
does anyone sell clear front reflectors for R230's yet? I can't take the yellow reflectors anymore.

thanks.
Dude, I have some Japanese magazine at home. I remembered I saw some clear reflectors, but I am not sure (working now). If they do have, my friend is coming from Tokyo to visit me on the 24th, I can ask her to bring you a set. E-mail me and let me know where are you located. Post some pictures when you are done
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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 06:44 PM
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they dont make them in clear ...

you have 2 options

buy the euro strip which deletes the reflector completely

or

have them painted the color of your car

i had them painted, and you cant tell at all that they are on the car during the day. at night you can see a low amber glow (my car is white)
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Old May 4, 2004 | 03:36 PM
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I got the painted lenses from evosport a few weeks ago and they look great. Paint color is a perfect match, and installation took all of 5 minutes. Unless you're standing right next to the car, you can hardly see where the reflectors used to be.
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Old May 4, 2004 | 04:32 PM
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SLfan, thanks for the info! Who did you speak with @ EvoSport and how much should I expect to pay?
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Old May 5, 2004 | 02:30 PM
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SLfan, thanks for the info! Who did you speak with @ EvoSport and how much should I expect to pay?
I usually speak with Ben when I order anything from evosport, but anyone that you get on the phone there is always really helpful. I think the painted lenses were about $99.00

Hope this helps.
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