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Not always so simple.
NYS requires not only amber lights but amber reflectors

SlvBullet

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Just learned yesterday, in VA the color is not enough. They are checking the lenses for the DOT/SE lettiering too!

ShawnOk

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Received DjSurfers' newly designed lights. Here are some photos. I will post a more extensive review after I install them. From the time being, I will say that these are a one piece housing compared to my three piece prototype I've been running for about a year now. Unlike mine, I hope these will keep the moisture out since they appear to be sealed better than mine. The "glass" is diamond patterned, so quite different than my "ghosted" ones. The construction is quite nice and smooth and seems durable. DjSurfer painted the outer lip for me as a bonus, but I think i will pain the entire exterior housing black for continuity's sake. I will still use my colored "honeycomb" LEDs. Pics of the install to come soon and then my decision on which I prefer.

ShawnOk

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Test fit... Everything seems to fit properly. Bulb holder, retainer latch, and screw holes all line up. Fingers crossed. Sorry, she's a dirty lady right now.
Ps. trunk is riding low b/c it full of spare Sc430 parts from a local member... cheers!

ShawnOk

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Final product. After some votes from friends and strangers (people just stopping to comment on how much they like the car), I got mixed reviews about which look better: my original modified clear or DjSurfers. I will keep these on for a while and see how I feel about them and if they hold up. I am very happy with the construction on these. They are very solid and look very sealed. I know my design did allow some condensation and water into the lenses that was visible in the morning but did dry out as the day continues or as the bulb heated up, so i'm hoping this will not have the same problem. I will also note that they are not as thick (depth) as mine so in the rear they sit perfectly flush but in the front they are a little more recessed. Whereas, mine were too fat (depth) in the back and perfectly flush in the front. Wish there was a way to combine these aspects to make the perfect depth for front and rear. DjSurfer's lenses do disperse light much better than mine, but that could be good and bad; as is draws more attention but also eliminates the "DarkKnight" theme I'm going for. Anyway, much thanks to DjSurfer for the design and for taking the initiative for following a well thought out plan. Thank you. Stay tuned, more review to come soon.

djsurfer

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Awesome glad you like, and fits/holds up just fine. I test fitted on my bumpers to ensure that and also the black lip looks better for your blank car. No condensation at all on mine yet, if anything happens with yours or any kinda leaks, Ill fix it or replace it but they were all tested under water in a tub (upside down trapping air in for bubble leaks) and also filled with watter upside down to see if any leaked out but all were fine. Let me know either way looks great!!!

ShawnOk

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I've been trying to get ahold of djsurfer in regards to a second pair of the side markers (painted in black). Not sure if he's been busy or just not online but I haven't heard back from the PM's I've sent his way. Thought I'd try a post and see if he checks in. Here's hoping

evgeniy

Hi it looks great, how much cost this upgrade?

ShawnOk

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Pretty uncool that DjSurfer is ignoring messages and this thread for follow up with the Clear Side Markers he created and I purchased from him. He literally says above that he would "fix or replace" them if I have any problem. I contacted him and informed him that after about 6 months the side markers were experiencing some "dirt" on the inner surface of lenses that I could not get clean. He said that I could possibly order another set and have the interior painted black to hide the dirt as he was experiencing the same problem with his. Of course, no reply even though he's obviously logged in according to the sign in status on his profile. Pretty disappointed and thinking of going back to the the black ones I created since the dirty look really cheapens the clear side markers. Unfortunate that he's not standing behind his product even though I was willing to purchase a second set. Really uncool.