What bulbs to get for clear corners and how much? - Page 2 - G35Driver

Feb 28, 2005 | 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mrdigital

I think they're only illegal if they're used as turn signals and they don't reflect amber. Technically you could have clear corners and still meet legal specs if you had amber-colored bulbs. Then again, what's the point of installing clear corners if you're not gonna go all the way and install white bulbs...hmmm...catch 22 isn't it? But seriously, I know that in DC/MD it wouldn't be an issue if your side markers weren't used as turn signals. The G35's front turn signals are in the head lights and they reflect amber.

Skeleton is right. Check your state laws on it. They specifically break down light output and reflection for each side of the vehicle.

Feb 28, 2005 | 03:58 PM

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Omar

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I think i am going to go with the piaa extreme white 168 wedge bulb- 5w 19172. They are only $10.99 here:

http://www.ttstuff.com/maintenance_bulbs.php

what do you guys think? These seem pretty good. They are cheap and name brand. Or should i go more expensive?

Feb 28, 2005 | 04:27 PM

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BombRush

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Audi TT site hmm... Anyways they will fit for our G's too right?

Mar 2, 2005 | 04:05 AM

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People with PIAA Xtreme white bulbs had good results, so I think you made the right choice. I also ordered the same bulbs(two sets, for clearance strip and clear corners) along with MTEC Super White H4 bulbs to match the lowbeam... can't wait for those to get here!!

Mar 2, 2005 | 09:22 AM

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I use the 19172. I think that they work pretty well. My replacements should be in this week so if you want to wait you can check them out on my car.

Mar 2, 2005 | 09:44 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mrdigital

I think they're only illegal if they're used as turn signals and they don't reflect amber. Technically you could have clear corners and still meet legal specs if you had amber-colored bulbs.

You're wrong. The side markers MUST reflect amber, regardless if they are turn signals or not. A clear corner with an amber bulb is still illegal, but it will not draw nearly as much attention as a white or blue bulb.

Mar 2, 2005 | 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by afr0puff

Don't sweat it, I just found it amusing that skeleton is all over EVERY bulb thread.

I'm not sure how or why it happened, but I fancy myself the lighting guru. Please don't burst my bubble.

Mar 26, 2005 | 10:22 AM

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BlackonBlackG35

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So I went in to my local (tweeter) store where they sell PIAA lights. Since the guy didn't know the difference between PIAA LED and normal PIAA bulbs he was actually nice enough to let me try them before I buy them.( I think my brand new G helped) So we went out and tried the PIAA white LED bulbs and the normal PIAA extreme white bulbs. This is my conclusion: PIAA white LED bulbs are a whiter color but the PIAA extreme white are much brighter and fill up more of the strip and clear corner. I think the PIAA white LED bulbs matches the HID color better but the extreme white looks better since its fills and spreads more light. In the end I went with the PIAA LED.

Mar 27, 2005 | 02:03 AM

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hi, i am a newb so you guys can yell at me later. i find this forum fascinating and very helpful. before this forum, i thought that the orange corners looked wierd. now that i know you can change them to clear corners, i rushed to see where i can get them. what is the price for a pair? i only find them at courtesyparts.com and they are $70 for a pair. seems a little too much. i am so tempted to buy it though. thanks in advance!!