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Old 08-15-2004, 04:49 PM
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I (well, most anyone actually) could cast the lens peice some from a silicon mold and using a 'water-clear' UV stable resin, but it would strictly be a one-off deal. You may be able to get 3 or 4 sets before the mold was not any good.

Before clear versions are available, someone with pockets is going to have to have metal molds made to fit an injection molder - and for this little part in a such a limited market... I wouldn't hold my breath.

I think a more feasible approach is going to be for me (and others) is if there is no direct 'other-model' lens that fits, and I doubt there is by the size of the hole in the bumper, is to remove the light and fit a new flush light in it's place. Now you're talking body work and paint. -Which is the route I think I'll take.

Right now I'm considering using the clear bumper lights from a 95 style Prelude or Accord. Totally flush, narrow profile, would look good.

Or.... less than a swap would be just to shave them totally as on some JDM models.
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Old 08-15-2004, 04:55 PM
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take out inner fender plastic :oops:
actually, just pop the light out of the fender with your fingernail.
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Old 08-15-2004, 04:59 PM
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About the front fender side markers...I've always wanted my front side markers to be on continuously w/ my headlights. Can you guys explain to me how to do that??
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Old 08-15-2004, 05:22 PM
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just attatch the (+) wire coming off the side marker light to the (+) wire of the headlight's running light wire (that's the little light behind the orange lens in the corner of the headlight housing).

Done.

You'll need for two sides, about 6' of 18? 20ga.? wire, 2 butt connectors and two crimp-on wire taps.

snip the wire off the fender light, strip back 1/2" of jacket to expose wire, get a 3' section of the extra wire, strip one end of about 1/2" jacket, put both stripped ends in the butt connector and crimp (I always put both in on the same side as it will leave the other side open for future use if ever needed - important in doing car audio!). now locate the (+) coming off the headlight marker and using the crimp on wire tap, attach the other end of the 3' wire to that wire.

repeat on other side.
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do i have to take off each fender to do this process??
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Old 08-15-2004, 08:36 PM
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pull the wheel well liners back is the most I expect - I don't know, I haven't done it personally. (I just know HOW it's wired.)
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actually i saw a set of clear oval side markers somewhere, i dont know if they were for the front or rear, but i know there are some different ones out there.
 
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There are a number of different ones for the front fenders available. If anyone else has a bB Bible, you can scan through and find a good dozen or so styles. Most are simply true clear lenses with diamond cut pattern housings.
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