^^ Nice find!!!

 

any installation guide comes with how to install them?
i want to get the side markers mirrors...

 

Another thread resurrection!

My side markers finally came in. And I had these things ordered back in MAY! Anyway, here are the pics before installation:







The catch ... now that I've had a chance to check these out, I can't figure out if the bulb is replaceable or if the whole assembly is replaced. The reason is the clear lens does not seem to be removable from the housing so I'm starting to think the lens is glued on after the bulb is installed.

Anyone here have connections in Japan to find out how the bulb is repaced?

 

One more time ...

To help me get started on this again, I’ve been getting some help from G35s-Dude who was kind enough to pull his side markers off for a few pictures. They are very easy to remove and replace:




From the pictures, I was able to create a template in Adobe Illustrator. I printed the template onto a piece of white label material and stuck it to a thin sheet of steel. It looks a little chewed up because I had it in a vise.




Then I drilled and filed the sheet metal. It turns out the template worked perfectly.






It looks like all I need to do now is to place the sticker template on the fenders in the right location, drill a few holes, then file or grind to size.

Next step, see what kind of connectors I need and make sure the electrical works before cutting anything. This is starting to look pretty easy.

Stay tuned.

 

looking good. how do you take them off? I might be able to take higher resolution closeups if anyone needs.

 

Terry
Looks to be a one piece assembly. They would usually unscrew in the area I circled, but this part doesn't

 

Can't wait to see them installed Terry! I think I have a few of these at work actually....

Yup, just found the link.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMESE%3AIT

 

To remove, just push toward the tire and pull up. The draw back is they are probably easier to jack than clear corners on the older coupes.

 

Because they are one piece with the bulb, i'd like to order a spare set in case the bulb dies. Any way of getting the mating connector? Or do I really need to make my own pigtail? I'll call you tomorrow.

 

I think the side markers are standard requirement for Europe and Asia. The US doesn't require them so we don't get them on our cars. So far the progress looks good.

 

Yup ... dunno why either. I'm sure many of us were close to merging into the same lane as another car. Once a car two lanes over passes our rear bumper, they do not see our rear tail lights.

Right now, I try to make it a point not to change lanes unless I am well ahead of other cars nearby. But there are instances where that is not practical/possible.

This to me is really a safety feature.

 

Yep! but I guess for each car they save two markers and having to drill out the fenders, so they save that amount of money on every car they sell, so I guess it was worth it to take them out for USDM.

I'm not sure why side markers aren't required, I would rather have them - I'd feel much better. And also the amber signals, they're much easier to see. You really can't see ours (read yours, not my JDMs ) with the brakes on because the turn signal just blends in with the LEDs

 

Finished pics?

-s-

 

I fail ... the lights are still sitting on my desk ... I haven't had time to put them in yet.

 

hahaha closing in on a 3-year project