Ha, today is the day... Binh and I are going to this speedshop in NJ to install sidemarkers on my ride. I will let you guys know $$$ and will post before and after pics...

 

Please let us all know.. Hmmm... if the price is right, I might do it too!

 

Where is this speedshop located? I wanna put sidemarkers on my car too. Lemme know how much it costs cause I don't live far from Jerz.

 

Where do you live?

The shop is on Bloomfield Ave. in Bloomfield, NJ.

Let me know.

 

They look real nice!!! I hesitated to put them on too... But they looked hella nice!!! I've been trying to upload the pictures from my digital camera to my PC... But it just wouldn't detect the damn camera! ...now I have to buy a CF reader... -$$$

 

I live in Maryland. How far is that from Bloomfield, NJ? Just lemme know the price so I can consider comin up there. Also, what other types of mods does the shop do?

 

It will be quite a drive, my friend! Bloomfield, NJ is in northern jersey, so it will take at least 3 hrs depending which part of MD you are coming from.

 

Why don't you find a shop in Maryland instead of driving all the way to northern NJ just for sidemarkers? Just ask some of the guys from Maryland if there is a shop around there. I'm pretty sure there is. But if there isn't and you are willing to drive up here then let me know.

It is $125 installed.

Like every other performance shops, they do almost everything.

 

Here... I have a pic with the side marker lit up so yall can see how it looks... I take some mo at day time when I get a chance.

 

ooops... sorry. Forgot to insert the link.
http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/showth...threadid=31730

 

The sidemarkers look great....
but for those who live in snowing area... don't u guys worry about rusting all that kinda stuff since you have to drill a hole and there will be some parts that rust really easily? How do u prevent that??

 

You paint it using a quality rust preventative paint. And try not to scratch it off during installation.

 

will those touch-up pen work?? or we need something else?
and is it hard to DIY? what do u use to drill? or u need some professional to do it for u? thanks!!

 

I was also wondering the exact same thing! I mean, what kind of implications would drilling a hole into the sheetmetal and installing these in. I would have guessed that rust would start at these such places, anyone agree?

If that is not true, then I'm definitely getting those

 

exactly...

 

I suggest something more intended as a rust preventative primer first and follow up with a rust preventative paint. If your really worried about it.

I wouldn't think it's all that hard to install, just drill the holes in the exact spot on each side. Probably get only one chance and I can't imagine how bad it will look all missaligned.

Use a qualty drill bit and always start with a small drill and make a starter/pilot hole.

I would imagine these side marker lights consist of a lens which mount on a base piece. I suppose theres a couple of screw holes and a bigger hole for the bulb and wire. And you simply snap the lens on it. Or it could just be double stick tape with one hole for the wire.
The more flush it is, the bigger the whole in the center to clear the bulb assembly?. The more the light sticks out, prob less. I'm not sure, just guessing.

As for the wiring, I suppose you can wire it to stay lit with the parking lights and flash when using the signal. Or lights up only when using the signal.

BTW, I would get a second replacement set of the marker lights. Nothing worse than having the lights break or damaged only to find out the company no longer makes those specific lights. Now what do you do with the holes on your fenders

 

Done that too... but I doubt it's gonna break... I mean it's very very unlikely unless you get in to an accident...

 

CAn you guys post upclose pics of the sidemarkers..so I can know what kind you guys put...and a far side pic?? I really want to do this..but I can't decide on a damn design.

 

Exactly, I've never looked at one of these lights. I guessed some inexpensive versions could be of cheap quality and made of brittle plastic.

Am I even close with the guessed description??

 

The pics will come tomorrow. I already have mine on for over a year now and no sign of rust at all. I am taking Pawel to get his tomorrow so we will take lots of pics.

 

Binh - how long does it take them to put in sidemarkers???...

Post pics soon... i wanna see

 

My friend got his sidemarkers installed by a bodyshop. You can always try the bodyshops, afterall they got the stuff to treat the openings before the seal it.

 

BlackShadow's sidemarker

 

BlackShadow's sidemarker pic 2

 

My sidemarker

 

Pic 2

 

both cars together

 

night view with flash

 

and without the flash

 

with lights off

 

I like it! I think a superwhite bulb in there would look even nicer, but has the downside of maybe attracting cops. Any shops in SoCal area do this?

 

wow... I love this one... how much did u guys pay for everything?

by the way, is white sidemarker illegal???

 

Thanks!

BTW, my sidemarker light is blue, not white (I guess because of the lighting from the camera). I don't know about white but blue is illegal.

Everything was $125 (pretty cheap)...includes installation, sidemarkers, and bulbs.

 

About 2 hours.

 

Thanks to me, Pawel finally got his sidemarkers installed today. They look great as you can tell by the pics.

A lot of you guys are probably thinking that they cut a huge hole to install the sidemarkers. But actually, the hole was less than 1 inch wide, just big enough to pass the bulb through. And it can be wired anyway you want.

I recommend getting them because it makes your ride stand out even more, especially at night.

BTW, the Inspire/Saber comes with them, why not our TL?

 

Pawel, what happened to the pics of us standing next to our cars? And the before/after pic of mine?

BTW, can you put all those pics in a link and send them to me thru e-mail.

Thanks bro!

 

Binh, check the galery. I posted them over there.

 

Aight, I will send them to you. Just give me your email. By the way, they realy look phat at night bro.

 

I am going to PM you my e-mail.

 

Binh,
Did you ever find out what brand your sidemarkers are? I've been looking for something that sits flush like yours.
Thanks,
Peter.