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Did the Clear Corner mod....now in need of some "Clear Look-but-Orange Glow" turning bulbs...

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Old 02-26-2005, 07:15 AM
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Default Did the Clear Corner mod....now in need of some "Clear Look-but-Orange Glow" turning bulbs...

<center><img src="http://mars.walagata.com/w/botelhodaniel/corner_mod_comparo.JPG"></center><p>I just did the Clear Corner mod last week, and was in need of some clear turning lightbulbs that still flash orange when on...
Can anyone direct me to a good source?


Here's the before and after (I removed the amber corners, but wanted to get rid of the orange turning bulb look):
Old 02-26-2005, 07:18 AM
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Default I've used these for the past year+, work well... (edit)

Need the 3157s obviously.

Call Josh if hes selling these... took a while to get mine direct initially, they had just come out at the time iirc.<ul><li><a href="http://www.stealthauto.com">Stealth bulbs</a></li></ul>
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Default your choices...

1.) There are clear bulbs that flash clear (or "dirty-clear")
<img src="http://store1.yimg.com/I/rodi_1829_1035094">



2.) There are "Osrams" that have a rainbow appearance and reflect blue when off. They flash amber.
<img src="http://dafnwebpd.sylvania.com/os_filenet_pages/FnDocIdDisplay.asp?docid=003679555">




3.) Clear LEDs that flash amber, but they don't light well to the sides and you need to add a resistor so they don't blink super fast.
<img src="http://ctny.audiworld.com/mark/s4/amberled/dsc02234.jpg">




4.) Stealth bulbs. They look silver and flash amber.
<img src="https://secure1.nexternal.com/achtuning1/images/3157.gif">



#4 is the only choice I'd really consider. Achtuning and some other places carry them:<ul><li><a href="https://secure1.nexternal.com/shared/StoreFront/product_detail.asp?CS=achtuning1&amp;RowID=1037&am p;All=">https://secure1.nexternal.com/shared/StoreFront/product_detail.asp?CS=achtuning1&amp;RowID=1037&am p;All=</a</li></ul>
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Default I was thinking 3157 as well, but sylvania.com lists 3457, which is what is on Achtuning's site

I know my bulb was a 3157, but I wonder what the 3457 is, due to what I said above

<img src="http://ctny.audiworld.com/mark/s4/amberled/dsc02233.jpg"><ul><li><a href="http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/LampReplacementGuide/default.htm">http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/LampReplacementGuide/default.htm</a</li></ul>
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Default Hmm, dunno. 3157 is what the Audi docs call for. Don't know the diff between the two.

Maybe a diff wattage?
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Default i've had these in for the past 2 yrs....love em. APC ones from driverfx.com

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Yea...it's something like that I'm looking for... Either a silver, or clear look, with an amber glow
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Default Make your own....

Can of silver high-temp spray paint and you're good to go. Do not do multiple coats, just 1.
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Default Is it worth doing that, or just getting the euro housings......

Do they come with stealth bulbs?
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Default Or the cheep ghetto way...

<center><img src="http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/images/products/pix/401316.jpg"></center><p>A light coating over an amber bulb. It cuts the light output though.


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