SupraJames Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Was just wondering if anyone has seen any stock shape indicators with clear lenses. I know you can get the facelift style ones, but really like the shape of the stock ones and the fact they sit further back in the bumper. I am guessing no body makes these, but thought id ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 They would be brilliant, a straight swap and now fannying around modding harnesses etc. I'm sure is someone sold these they'd make a shedload! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenauto Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Yeah! Been reading up about how to change over to facelift and it seems like a lot of hassle if there was just the chance of getting clear pre facelift indicators. Can't see why it would be that difficult for a company to do? Haha maybe we could even get a group buy together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Must be someone on here who knows a man who knows another man who can sort out some of these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Is it possible to tint the yellow units? just another idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggsy Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 I would love a set of clears, there must be someone who can make these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Is it possible to tint the yellow units? just another idea They could be tinted but DIY tinted lights always look chavvy, clear pre-face lifts is the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 I could be wrong but you only need to mess around with wiring looms if you want the side light in with the indicator. IF you just have the indicator bulb in the facelift fronts then im pretty sure its a straight swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Is it possible to tint the yellow units? just another idea Yup mine are tinted. I dont think it looks chavy at all because they are set back in the bumper you cant actually see them when they are black, you only see them when they indicate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenauto Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 ^^^ True that! Tinting can look a bit chavvy if done incorrectly. Hopefully gonna order a set of the refurbed black with chrome rings headlights when I get the car so I'm no sure if clear would look best or smoked but either way sure it must be possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenauto Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Oops True that was aimed at Elmo! No offence intended Gareth! I think we are talkin about two different things here. I was assuming we were talking about the stock indicators prefacelifts have built into their bumpers. Having had a look at your beautiful Sup I see its your side indicators that are tinted black. Elmo were you thinking the same as me or did you mean what Gareth is talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 I could be wrong but you only need to mess around with wiring looms if you want the side light in with the indicator. IF you just have the indicator bulb in the facelift fronts then im pretty sure its a straight swap. I bought a pair of clear face-lift indicators off ebay ages ago but I didn't realise how much of a hastle it was to fit them, so if I only want to use the indicators I could use the current looms without the need to snip?? Oh, no offense intented about tinted lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 I think we are talkin about two different things here. I was assuming we were talking about the stock indicators prefacelifts have built into their bumpers. Having had a look at your beautiful Sup I see its your side indicators that are tinted black. Elmo were you thinking the same as me or did you mean what Gareth is talking about? Yes, I was talking about DIY tinting the front indicators, not the side ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Yes, I was talking about DIY tinting the front indicators, not the side ones. How do you tint the yellow beasties then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Not sure, I'm sure the lenses can be removed, tinted black with that spray then re-seal the lenses. I've previously seen DIY black tinted fronts for sale on eBay, they did not look good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebsteif Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 I have a set for free (only postage costs) if someone wants to experiment with a set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 I bought a pair of clear face-lift indicators off ebay ages ago but I didn't realise how much of a hastle it was to fit them, so if I only want to use the indicators I could use the current looms without the need to snip?? Oh, no offense intented about tinted lights Yeah im pretty sure you should be able to just screw them in and put the original wiring loom and bulb from your current indicators in without have to cut them. How do you tint the yellow beasties then? Just buy a spray can of chavy tint spray, do a few layers with a fine wet and dry between each and hey presto. Like i said i dont think they look too chavy because you cant really see them until they flash, and then they just look orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Nice one cheers gareth. Will have a go tomorrow. And will blame you if it goes wrong. only joking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Nice one cheers gareth. Will have a go tomorrow. And will blame you if it goes wrong. only joking Post some pics when you're done, I'm interested to see how they'll turn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Yeah im pretty sure you should be able to just screw them in and put the original wiring loom and bulb from your current indicators in without have to cut them. I'll give that a go, just need to make sure I block the bulb holes on the side-light part, I'm sure Duck tape should do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Ive just done my headlights http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=105078&highlight=refurbed and the orange sticks out even more now. Will Put some before and after shots for all to comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Suggestion - Get balck spray paint from a model shop, think I can find out the make in the morning, my vectra ones and my sons ATR were done with it and came up nice. Will go round to his garage in the morn and have a look for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Yeah im pretty sure you should be able to just screw them in and put the original wiring loom and bulb from your current indicators in without have to cut them. Just blew the dust off my indicators and had a look at the bulbs. I expected to find 1 x indicator bulb and 1 x sidelight bulb, what I found was 1 x large indicator bulb and 1 x small indicator bulb (see photos), so could I buy the facelift sidelight harness from MrT, wire it to the indicators and use both sides of the light as an indicator or, would that look crap? Sorry, I'm not much good with electrics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted March 31, 2007 Author Share Posted March 31, 2007 Well I have a spare set of stock indicators and some perspex sheet laying around so im gonna have a go at making some clear lenses for the stock shape. Just need to make a wood mould and find someone with a vacuum press to shape the perspex. Will update on progress in a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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