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Posted by: Ian Stott Aug 1 2021, 06:21 AM

Time to replace the front turn signal lenses, mine are the standard Amber. I have seen in the past there were lenses that were dark purple and white, are they still available and who has them?
Thanks!

Ian Stott
Moncton
Canada

Posted by: Shivers Aug 1 2021, 08:05 AM

I looked all over the place, could only fine the usual suspects. But clear is here: https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/N14R91463193612.htm?pn=N14R-914-631-936-12& amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwjJmIBhA4EiwAQdCbxu1vi0u_PnvFboLZ2jqgzS5EDf0VX9OjWH0Wl4E6iagH5b
B3i5yaABoCjhwQAvD_BwE

And with a glass color tint something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Krylon-K09027000-Stained-Aerosol-Purple/dp/B01HP2HNTG , sprayed inside you could have any color they sell. There are spray tints that deal with the heat of a light source.

Posted by: fixer34 Aug 1 2021, 08:09 AM

Not sure about Canada, but in the states, they are rather fussy about the lenses color. Parking lights and turn signals have to be amber.

Posted by: Mikey914 Aug 1 2021, 08:29 AM

We have the clear, and our customers have done some cool stuff to them - Fron the side marker GB thread - http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=354483&st=25

More pics in thread


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Posted by: Mikey914 Aug 1 2021, 08:30 AM

Another angle -


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Posted by: Mikey914 Aug 1 2021, 08:31 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=15499 did a really good job here. I'm sure you could use any color you want, but your local law enforcement may have some restrictions.

Posted by: NARP74 Aug 1 2021, 08:33 AM

I've only seen amber, Euro, clear and smoke for the lenses.
https://sierramadrecollection.com/914-914-6-70-76-/electrical-amp-lights/turn-signal-driving-fog-lights-c664/

Posted by: Ian Stott Aug 1 2021, 08:41 AM

Good point about law enforcement, better stick with the amber, as I do go stateside. Covid has kept me in my home province, restrictions slowly easing. Was less than 100 yards from the US yesterday, I waved!

Posted by: bbrock Aug 1 2021, 08:48 AM

I think fiddling with turn signal, brake, and tail light colors is just asking for trouble beyond just a possible ticket. If you see a flashing amber light on the corner of a vehicle, you instantly know a turn signal is on. If someone sees a flashing purple light, the are more likely to be confused. Our cars are hard enough for monster trucks to see as it is. Consistent uniformity adds safety.

Posted by: StarBear Aug 1 2021, 08:55 AM

Keep it simple and clean.

Posted by: Mikey914 Aug 1 2021, 09:01 AM

It is amazing how much amber does show through in the smoke when an amber LED is used. In all fairness, it's not a bright so in the daylight it might not be as easily seen.


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Posted by: bbrock Aug 1 2021, 09:41 AM

I did something similar on my tail running lights. I run Euro lenses but US DOT wants to see amber side markers on the front of the car and red on the rear. Their argument is that it lets other drivers know which direction your car is moving. I put red LED bulbs in the rear side marker slots which show as red through the amber lens when turned on. Turn signals have amber bulbs and still show as amber.

Personally, I think any side markers that increase visibility of the car without distracting other drivers is fine so go nuts. DOT is more picky but I think those smoked side markers would pass their requirements.

Posted by: infraredcalvin Aug 1 2021, 03:47 PM

My 6 seems to get a lot of attention when on the road, the gt flares make it seem so much bigger than a narrow body car. But I had a lot of issues with people not seeing my narrow body 4. When I’d flat tow I started to put the running lights on at night so the side marker lights were on. I constantly saw people swerving back to their lane cause they waited for my suv to pass, so they could change lanes not realizing the car was being pulled back there.