Interior/Exterior DIY clear front turn signal lenses
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Well the Halogens are different. The lense will not come out from the back. The part where the lense clips in is molded into the projector for the headlamp and will not come out. Here is a pic from the inside.
However from looking at the lenses above it does look like the same lense. It is held in with 2 clips. Also just from a rough measurement they look like they are around 2 5/8" diameter.
Looks like the only way to take it out is to remove the headlight lens then unclip and remove from the front. I am planning on doing the joey mod so I can take it out then.
So chubby I will be your guinea pig on the halogens if you like. If possible when you get a set of the clear lenses the way you like them I would like to buy a set and if they don't work I could send them back for a refund.
However from looking at the lenses above it does look like the same lense. It is held in with 2 clips. Also just from a rough measurement they look like they are around 2 5/8" diameter.
Looks like the only way to take it out is to remove the headlight lens then unclip and remove from the front. I am planning on doing the joey mod so I can take it out then.
So chubby I will be your guinea pig on the halogens if you like. If possible when you get a set of the clear lenses the way you like them I would like to buy a set and if they don't work I could send them back for a refund.
Go for it! You will not regret the look.
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I don't mind the Joey mod look on some cars. It's just not what I want on Chubby. But I do like the clear lens look. Unfortunately I didn't think about it when I ordered him. Here is a pic of how it turned out. I finally chose the silver painted bulbs.
Nope. I just removed my headlight assembly, and popped out the orange reflector and slid it out the back. Took all of 10 minutes for both.
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i'll post up a few pics to show how it's done with halogens.. i just need to figure out how to upload the pics :P
*edit* photobucket isn't working for me, so give me a few minutes to make a flickr hahaha.
*edit* photobucket isn't working for me, so give me a few minutes to make a flickr hahaha.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/2952690...7606691731284/
the captions have the instructions so if you want to figure it out check it out (for halogens)
pm me if you need help? it should be fairly simple and easy to do.
the captions have the instructions so if you want to figure it out check it out (for halogens)
pm me if you need help? it should be fairly simple and easy to do.
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Only if you are planning to replace with another lens. Otherwise, you can just pop them off and they will slide out the back of the housing.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/2952690...7606691731284/
the captions have the instructions so if you want to figure it out check it out (for halogens)
pm me if you need help? it should be fairly simple and easy to do.
the captions have the instructions so if you want to figure it out check it out (for halogens)
pm me if you need help? it should be fairly simple and easy to do.
Waiting on verification with mwedge that the lenses for the halogens are the same for xenons. The numbers on his lens matches mine. We'll see if the clear ones I sent him fit OK.
crazy idea i know. i'm just hesitant to bake my headlights.
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Yes, the halogen lamps would need to be taken apart to reinstall the lens. However, baking is not necessary. I used a simple blow drier method and they came right apart. Remove the headlamp, and take the plugs and clips off of the housing, point the blow drier into the hole and hold for a bit. The glue begins to let go after a few minutes. Keep trying to pry the housing apart and eventually you are gold.
Auto parts don't belong in ovens!
Auto parts don't belong in ovens!
last night I took apart the headlamp and removed the "yolk". Look SOOO much better. Yes I have xenon's so the process sounds like it was a little easier than you "non-xenon people" 
...j/k
...j/k
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I can confirm the clear lenses that Chubby is making fit the halogens. I took my headlights apart and replaced the orange lenses. I used a heat gun and it took about 7-8 minutes per light to get them apart. Here is a pic of the headlight apart with the clear lens installed.
Why is your turn signal Orange? Is this a regular headlight thing? (non xenon) Mine is clear, I had to replace the orange bulb however with silvers, they of course light orange.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...m/DSC03672.JPG
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...m/DSC03672.JPG
The lens is orange unless you opt for the $100 white turn signals option. You have that option on yours and that's why your front & rear signal lens are white/clear instead of orange.
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First attempt at a smoked lens
Well, my first try making a smoked lens came out a little darker than I wanted (black). No light comes through. I guess I used too much dye.
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I see that you are in Europe. In most countries besides the USA, the S comes standard with clear turn signal lenses. Here the S only includes clear side indicators as standard, and the clear front/rear is a $100 option.