So when I bought my 08 type s, I was 90 percent sure that the rear indicator lights resembles an arrow when u click on you're turn signal... I've seen other tls like that and was sure my car also had an arrow looking light when turning or turning on you're blinker.. does anyone know what I'm talking about cuz my car doesnt have it and the blinker lights in the back are pretty lame looking compared to what I thougt they looked like

 

zubi, written word is hard to comprehend.

could you possibly take a pic of your tail lights and their indicators? better yet, can you take a video?

 

I'll try later but I'm surprised no one knows what I'm talking about... An arrow just eliminates when u turn on your blinker and they look sick

 

I have never seen a rear turn signal with an arrow.

 

thats why we need a video!!!
to figure out what Zubi is talking about!!


I can take a quick vid of mine for you.

 

Yep, I've noticed it too on other TLs. I haven't specifically looked on mine (05 base), but I have LEDs in there so not sure. I suspect the designers did it on purpose by shaping the reflectors inside the rear blinkers / indicators. Subtle, but noticeable. Basically if you look closely at a TL in front of you with a blinker on, you may notice how the rear blinker red light may look like < or >.
Sorry, don't have pics handy.

 

^yeah, thats pretty much common knowledge.

However, what Zubi is saying....he doesnt have that.

 

Yup I know exactly what the OP is talking about. When viewed from straight behind and atleast a few car lengths away, the 3G TLs rear turn signals are shaped like an arrow. Best way to describe it is how some SUVs have the red LED arrow indicators in the side mirrors, well the 3G rear signals are similar shape when viewed directly behind. < > Like someone said above, that's basically what they look like.

 

^well yeah, all three G's are like this........

something is wrong with Zubi's.
We need vid, Zubie!

 

I know what you mean. The rear blinkers have a arrow shape to point out either left or right. Perhaps you have some aftermarket tails.

 

That's exactly what I'm talking about the < > looking indicator lights... R u saying all of em look like this cuz I thought mine did but then recently it didn't look like it.. maybe looking at em an angle or from far away.. or are they specific lights that only some 3gs have?

 

vid or didn't happen.

 

yes, all 3G's look like that.

we need that vid, zubi.

 

(VIDS)

 

I don't know what you mean, what would be wrong with zubi's? I thought he was just pointing out how the lights reflector make the appearance of an arrow when illuminated.

 

he says "mine doesnt look like others"
"i'm disappointed in the way mine looks, it looks lame"
"my tail lights are not < >"

 

Oh whoops I missed that. I see what you mean.

Well all 3G taillight lenses are identical, so the only way output could be different is if he is using some other type of bulb. Also, like I said the arrow effect is really only obvious from pretty far behind the car. Probably atleast 3 car lengths.
To the OP, turn your signal on and go take a walk far back and see how they look.

 

zubi! come back to us!

 

Should be able to see them better at night.......

 

I did not know that. I guess I'm trying it out tomorrow!

 

maybe someone swapped the bulb in there for a cheapy LED so it's just a little dot/circle.

But yeah, all 3Gs resemble a > or < on the taillight.

 

i know what the op is talkin about too, probably modded tails.

 

Zubi! you cant do this to us!!!!!!!!

we all know what the 3G Tails look like.
we all know that it looks like an arrow.

please show us your tails without the arrow

 

in4pics

curious what the hell OP is talking about

 

 

Interesting....

 

This is the best video I can find ( didnt really feel like searching).


When you turn on your trun signals; they resemble arrow like figures.

OP is stated that his doesnt. Justin has ask him to post vid so we can get a better clarification.

 

I bet he has USR smoked tails...the reflector in them is smoked, so no chrome. When the bulb lights up you literally just see the bulb flashing, not the whole arrow shaped reflector lighting up.

Justin, UOENO?

 

I believe his car is stock.


and zubi is known for over thinking things.
I think James nailed it.

he has to back up away from his lights to see the arrows

 

Yes, my tail lights are smoked so the < > are not as apparent like regular tail lights. Anyways, it's kind of weird how you can't see the < > from up close and only from far away. I guess its the aesthetic design of the tail lights that make it appear like an < > from a little farther away.

 

zubis rhymes with my favorite things.

They're smoked tail lights? Is there NO red in them? If so, you have the smoked USR Depo tails and I can assure you from experience that the signal area doesn't refract the light very well in those.

 

I think I see it...

Similar to this but not as hard of an angle.

 

Austin, you can't be serious.

 

 

Oh you dumb, brah

 

Nah, you the dumb dumb, bruh.

 

You're right though Austin. The turn signal area does create a > like that.

 

the arrow was established in post #6.

Keep up guise....

 

Be clear on who you're addressing.

 

Bish I know!

Just trying to give the poor boy some confidence.