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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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The grill is off a daewoo from a junk yard.. I just trimmed the edges, used my emblem.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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outstanding! you only notice the gap up close. i'm headed over to ebay to pick up a pair. Thanks for the great idea! I'm going to play around with them a little to see if I can reduce the gap any, but it should be less noticable on a white car anyway.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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Ha! I'd rather beval the $11 side markers
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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which ebay vendor did you use? there are quite a few that sell that style. i just picked up some led's from ebay to do a nice mod once i pick up these sides. definitely going to post pics when done
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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I used the guy that has em for $11 SHIPPED.

Odd...although this looks like him, the pic is different. You'll notice these are for a Honda. Just ask about the gs300 part number LBP-LGS30098C-A


Ooops Forgot Here's the vendor's email:
cosmo_dynamic@yahoo.com

My records show 14 not 11. Oh well.

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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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If you go this route, just hold them up to the car and decide for your self if you want to do it. Nothing to lose. Well, I guess 11 bucks if you decide against it
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA...30003734QQrdZ1


This is another inexpensive vendor...of course, these are the Hinda lights. You 'd have to ask about GS300 lights.

These are $14 shipped.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 12:00 AM
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I saw those GS/IS, etc. clear side markers on ebay. So what exactly does beveling consist of? I would prefer to modify the side marker than modify my bumper.

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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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The OBX sidemarkers for the GS look like clear OEM but they cost a bit more.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 06:10 AM
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It's off a Daewoo from a junk yard. 6 bucks. It almost fits perfectly on its own, but yuo will need to trim about an inch from each side. Since its plastic, as are all grills, trimming is easy. Dremel it right off. I also trimmed 1/8 of an inch across the top...I didnt need to , but it made for a tighter fit.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by SC400-95
I saw those GS/IS, etc. clear side markers on ebay. So what exactly does beveling consist of? I would prefer to modify the side marker than modify my bumper.

You defdinitley could easily rtrim 1/4 of an inch off the length of the side marker. All you would have to do is seal it up. Make sure you cut the end that faces the driver not the front. You will need to seal by gluing a piece of plastic. My bumper was easier to cut, and like i said , I think if I replace the oprignal side marker, it won't be noticable
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 07:43 AM
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You can get them from $14 to $20 shipped depending on time/vendor, so its not much no matter what

Should be easy, i hate the orange.
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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Hey guys. I posted my fog light solution...check it out.
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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My GS clear side markers came in today and trying to do what xcelr8 did. I will take some pics comparing the SC and GS side markers. I might have to have the side marker sit on top/above. I'm cautious about beveling because I didn't really want to mess the paint up too bad, but my bumper needs to be repainted bad anyway so I might end up doing this. I really don't even know what tool I'd need to bevel the edge of the bumper. Also, the two screws from the SC side marker don't fit on the GS side marker perfectly. I'm going to be working on this this weekend.
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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Nice I hope all turnsout well
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