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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 10:35 PM
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Clear diffuser question.

So I have clear diffuser, but when I put on the signal, it still have a tint of amber to it, my question is... can I change that to a different color and not being illegal? I live in New York State by the way.
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 10:54 PM
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Do you have an amber bulb? I would think your turn signal is required to be amber... maybe it varies between states but probably not. Rear turn signal should be red or amber, front must be amber (or maybe white?) Maybe try a red bulb?
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 11:14 PM
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Front needs to be amber, rear can be amber or red.

You can get led switchbacks that are white when on and turn amber when they blink. Looks cool and is legal....
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 11:35 PM
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On second read-through I guess the OP is talking about the front.
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 11:39 PM
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Oh and the reason why it still looks amber is because of the halogen bulb. It has an amberish hue to it.
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 12:50 AM
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I think he is using a stock bulb. Try either a switchback or a chrome tipped amber bulb. You are getting the reflection of the amber from the turn signal chrome area and its making the diffuser look amber.
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 08:12 AM
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ooh I totally forgot that I created this thread. anyways, thanks for the reply guys. any link to what this LED switchback look like? Or can I get it at Advance Auto Parts or something?
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 08:21 AM
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and also, do I have to drop by bumper, remove my headlight to change the bulb?
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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white is rice. keep it clean and amber.
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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Switchbacks are the best bang for the buck and they look gangsta.
Get it and rock it.
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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Get them at V-LEDS.COM, they are on sale and use coupon code VISION for an extra 15% off. They are the 7443 model and there is type 1 and type 2. Type 1 blinks back and forth from amber to white with turn signal and type-2 just blinks amber.

You can take the screws out from wheel well and reach in from there.
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by OntheJob
white is rice. keep it clean and amber.
Yes, rice is white. But white is not rice. Nice try.
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 06:01 PM
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Yes, rice is white. But white is not rice. Nice try.
your right, and then we could all put metal wings on our trunks and stickers of iron man running down the length of the side of the car.

In case you have not noticed we drive 30k dollar cars, not 10k ricer civics. if you want to make your car remind people of that.. go right ahead.
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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You should read your own signature.

Show me the facts that white is rice.
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MurkyRiversTL
You should read your own signature.

Show me the facts that white is rice.
Fast and Furious... give it a watch YO.. then we can all go street racing with enough NOS to blow ourselves up... and the Fact over opinion refers to tangible situations..... not the personal opinion that white is rice...
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 06:13 PM
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ok youre too cool for me....
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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what the hell are we arguing up in here?
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by OntheJob
Fast and Furious... give it a watch YO.. then we can all go street racing with enough NOS to blow ourselves up... and the Fact over opinion refers to tangible situations..... not the personal opinion that white is rice...
you should go watch fast and the furious again
the cars all had YELLLLOW lights
no HIDS or white lights

in no way are V2 switchbacks "rICE"
they blink amber and have a slight delay then turn back white such as audi turn signals.
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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by AckTL05
Get them at V-LEDS.COM, they are on sale and use coupon code VISION for an extra 15% off. They are the 7443 model and there is type 1 and type 2. Type 1 blinks back and forth from amber to white with turn signal and type-2 just blinks amber.

You can take the screws out from wheel well and reach in from there.
is this the one that stay lit white and blinks amber when signaling?

http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/T...68714-1-2.html
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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 11:01 PM
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yup
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