VXCL Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I didn't think so. I thought you had to get amber bulbs because the regular bulbs were clear. 05's have amber stock. someone with an 08 said his were clear. so if you have an 05 don't worry about it. MAYHEM #122/22 STS NNJR SCCA AUTOX4U.COM XENON RETRO GUIDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 05's have amber stock. someone with an 08 said his were clear. so if you have an 05 don't worry about it. Unless you want to go through the trouble of clearing your headlights and then having an orange bulb staring out at you. Clear bulbs wont pass inspection. So, the Sylvania bulbs seem like the best alternative. They have an iridescent coating, so they don't show up much through the lens when they are off. But, they are amber when on, so they are legal for turn signals in a cleared head lamp. In order to change the turn signal bulbs later you have to drop your whole bumper skin again. That's why I was trying to bring extra sets of bulbs for folks. I went to the Pep Boys in Paterson. No dice. I got a shipping confirmation from Amazon this afternoon. Says expected delivery date is Monday the 18th. Hopefully they get here Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VXCL Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Unless you want to go through the trouble of clearing your headlights and then having an orange bulb staring out at you. Clear bulbs wont pass inspection. So, the Sylvania bulbs seem like the best alternative. They have an iridescent coating, so they don't show up much through the lens when they are off. But, they are amber when on, so they are legal for turn signals in a cleared head lamp. In order to change the turn signal bulbs later you have to drop your whole bumper skin again. That's why I was trying to bring extra sets of bulbs for folks. I went to the Pep Boys in Paterson. No dice. I got a shipping confirmation from Amazon this afternoon. Says expected delivery date is Monday the 18th. Hopefully they get here Saturday. the pep boys by me should have them. ill try to swing by there on sat. looking for some redline fuel cleaner. MAYHEM #122/22 STS NNJR SCCA AUTOX4U.COM XENON RETRO GUIDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justyfid Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I read on here somewhere a lil while ago that you can spray an orange bulb with a light coat of chrome or silver paint and it works as needed. Its worth a try i guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE RZA Posted May 16, 2009 Author Share Posted May 16, 2009 if someone can pick up a set of bulbs for me from pep boys that'd be awesome, the closest pep boys to me is about 30 minutes away and i wont have time to get there before sunday. Also if you are on the list PM me for directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSZCZ.lgt Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 what time are we starting and i need the address Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VXCL Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 what time are we starting and i need the address pm sent. sorry thought rza pm'd everyone. havent heard back but ill wait around until 12 the latest. if no one by then, then im out. i got to do some things MAYHEM #122/22 STS NNJR SCCA AUTOX4U.COM XENON RETRO GUIDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE RZA Posted May 17, 2009 Author Share Posted May 17, 2009 well that was a productive day, my car is cursed! but thanks again VXCL for hosting us and all our cars look awesome now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VXCL Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 well that was a productive day, my car is cursed! but thanks again VXCL for hosting us and all our cars look awesome now! 08s = PITA for everything 05s ftW!!!! good to meet all of you. MAYHEM #122/22 STS NNJR SCCA AUTOX4U.COM XENON RETRO GUIDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Thanks VXCL. Sorry it took up your whole day. Cars do look nice and your expertise was especially helpful. -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSZCZ.lgt Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 thanks for the help guys! but one problem, my light dont work today bulbs look fine, is it the fuse ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Which light? Drivers side? Passenger side? Signal, low beam, hi beam or all of the above. There should be 1 fuse for headlights under the dash. Check the fuse and we can go from there. Everything worked Sunday, right? If the fuse did blow, let me know and we can start working towards why the fuse blew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE RZA Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 When you plugged them back in did you make sure everything was connected tightly? I know that's probably the last possibility but make sure you connected everythin back in properly. Wires never go bad unless they damaged so yeah check all your connectivity and fuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justyfid Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Hopefully Pete's issue is the fuse as thats the only thing I could think too. Just wanted to say it was a fun time meeting everyone and hanging out while the clearing went down. Hopefully I will have a chance to get mine cleared soon too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSZCZ.lgt Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 all my lights but the blinkers, my highs, lows, and fogs all dont work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Sounds like a fuse is blown. Have you looked under the dash in the fuse panel? If the fuse is blown, replace it. If it blows again we need to find the short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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