pretty new here.. tried to find a thread made already about this but didn't.. maybe i just suck at searching but whatever

recently bought a base 08 navi CBP TL.

looking to change up the rear side markers, maybe all four i dont know but wondering all your opinions on tinting just the rear or all four or buying the USR vs OEM side markers since ive seen some pros and cons for both on some threads.. and if anyone has any pictures of their CBP with what you did to your side markers that'd be sweet

 

I tinted my base red sidemarkers and imo it didnt look right so i bought type s rears. Matches perfectly, in the morning ill take a pic id no1 has shown u a cbp yet

 

and as a side note 35% on the windows right now that look lighter cuz of the light interior

 

Don't tint the side markers, it just looks cheap when you do that. I would get the USR ones, I have them and haven't had any problems. Sorry I have a WDP though so I can't really help you with pics.

As far as tint, when you have lighter interior, you have to go with a bit darker percentage. I would say 20% or lower.

 

I'd go with either USR or OEM Type S sidemarkers.

 

It worth paying more for the oem?

 

IMO, without a doubt.


Check out the BlackMarket, you might be able to find someone selling some.

 

All preference if u like clear or the type s smoked. If im not mistaken usr has switchbacks wich is a plus.

 

Switchbacks seem nice. Just weary of the usr "type s style"

 

Don't be. Plenty of people on here have them with no issues.

 

OEM Type S side markers. Pass on tinting them.

 

Just buy the two rear Type S markers and be done with it.

 

Sorry for the newbish type question but what are people buying as far as the rear smoked type-s lenses? Are you just just spending the money on oem ones? Or are you guys buying knock off ebay type-s lenses? I like the idea of the usr ones but I just don't think visually they look good on the car. I like the stock look.

 

Jay, I agree-just purchase the OEM Type S sidemarkers.

 

Definitely going with the oem now

 

I did and I haven't regretted it one bit! Anything to get the red zit off the sides of the car.

 

Haha for real though. And did you do all four markers or just the rear?

 

the red zit goes good with the tail lights

 

^^^what he said.

 

the USR ones look just like the type-s ones, if not better.

i sold my type-s markers for the USR ones and haven't looked back, plus they're switchbacks...just another plus.

 

usr switchbacks with white parking lights.. mmmm, i plan on it eventually.

 

^why didn't you just buy them instead of buying type-s rears?

USR's run WHITE all the time, and switchback amber up front and red in rear when you apply turn signal.

 

Tbh idk lol once i clear my headlights ill get them

 

I like the USR smoke ones, they don't match the stock fronts so you have to swap out all 4 but it's super easy. IMHO the white ones look out of place, I saw a black TL driving by me the other day with white side marker lights and it just stands out in a bad way, I'd stick to the stock colors.

 

I plan on going black tails anyway so I need to rid it of the red zit, even tho i dont think the ua7 base tails aren't that bad. Just tryn to make it my own

 

The front markers are the same for a base or Type-S, so you only need to do the rear if you go OEM.

 

If going with the usr's and choosing stock colors can you change the color at a later time or are you stuck with buying a new pair. Correct me if im wrong but you can change the color of the stock side markers. No?

 

technically u can change the led in the sidemarkers, BUT u have to cut it open and solder it on.

 

I changed my rears and bought the Depo...looks exactly like the front and it is a 2 minute swap.

 

Hey GKinColo08TL, are the Depos you're talking about the same as the "Type-s smoked" ones selling on eBay for like $57? I couldn't tell by the pictures if they would match the front sidemarkers.....they look a little darker.