View Poll Results: 1st Mod - Which color corner should i go with?
stock
11
12.94%
clear
32
37.65%
smoked
42
49.41%
Voters: 85. You may not vote on this poll
White, Black or Stock
#1
White, Black or Stock
Corner/Bumper Lights
This will be my first mod. A tint shortly thereafter. Car color is Charcoal. In case you forgot here's a pic from the dealer:
Anyhow with that color in mind, what do you think I should choose from the following colors for corners. I'm leaning towards the smoked corners
Clear
Smoke
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Stock
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This will be my first mod. A tint shortly thereafter. Car color is Charcoal. In case you forgot here's a pic from the dealer:
Anyhow with that color in mind, what do you think I should choose from the following colors for corners. I'm leaning towards the smoked corners
Clear
Smoke
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Stock
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#3
Originally Posted by chopstix2nrz
smoke just smoke your fronts and take apart your housings and do the clear turn signal mod
And get rid of the sunroof cover. It just looks out of place.
#5
Originally Posted by zero2sixtyZ
+2
But be prepared for mucho scratches.
But be prepared for mucho scratches.
#7
i think zero2sixty was talkin about the scratches that are underneath the sunroof deflector, should you take it off. I took mine off and it has scratches, but i still think it looks ton better than it did with it on. Much more sleek.
You can remove the sidemarkers from the outside w/o damaging anything. Just use a skinny flathead wrapped in a dishtowel and pry 'em out. hth
You can remove the sidemarkers from the outside w/o damaging anything. Just use a skinny flathead wrapped in a dishtowel and pry 'em out. hth
#14
You'll be fine with your clears or smoked so long as you put the correct lights in. If you go with blue, green or some nonsense then expect to get yanked. Smoked all the way... with out a doubt. The orange lenz just looks corny on any color car.
#15
Originally Posted by whazzzzuup
Stock is best IMO. Anything else is ricey. OEM lights generally has the best quality. It is also street legal. You really don't want to get pulled over for something petty, like clear or smoked lights.
#17
Originally Posted by Orgullo
+1
And get rid of the sunroof cover. It just looks out of place.
And get rid of the sunroof cover. It just looks out of place.
#22
Originally Posted by whazzzzuup
Stock is best IMO. Anything else is ricey. OEM lights generally has the best quality. It is also street legal. You really don't want to get pulled over for something petty, like clear or smoked lights.
#23
Suprised to see a/o this post that there are as many votes for clear as smoke. Since I was leaning towards smoke initially thats what I'm buying. The first (purchased) mod.
I've noticed something looked out of place like you said. I didn't realize exactly what until reading this post and then seeing the car this afternoon leaving work. As soon as I got home I took it off. It doesn't look like there are any scratchs but I'm going to detail it tomorrow so I can take a closer look once the dust/dirt is washed off completely. But it looks 100% better/sleeker.
I'm definitely not going to rice it up. I was going to go with a white light which should illuminate the smoked corner. I'm not even sure what color buld is in there now. I'm assuming its white and the yellow corners are what gives it the amber color...
I was thinking the same thing but I'm ordering smoked rears just in case I like the look. Otherwise I'll send 'em back or resale them.
Thanks again for the input. I'll post pics once I get them in.
Originally Posted by Orgullo
+1
And get rid of the sunroof cover. It just looks out of place.
And get rid of the sunroof cover. It just looks out of place.
Originally Posted by Orgullo
You'll be fine with your clears or smoked so long as you put the correct lights in. If you go with blue, green or some nonsense then expect to get yanked. Smoked all the way... with out a doubt. The orange lenz just looks corny on any color car.
Originally Posted by ColdSHO
smoked or clear, but leave the reds in the rear
Thanks again for the input. I'll post pics once I get them in.
#27
Originally Posted by OutMaxxed
smoked!
is the sun roof deflector really that bad? I kind of like it, but i would NEVER put on the window visors on the doors.
is the sun roof deflector really that bad? I kind of like it, but i would NEVER put on the window visors on the doors.
Originally Posted by Orgullo
Where did you find the rear smoked? I didn't think they sold em, I've only seen the ones for the front.
#28
Yeah... I don't think your going to find the rears smoked. You are either going to have to tint it or paint it. That's if you change the rears. I got all clears and tinted them at first, then later on painted them out. Much better then OEM set up.
#30
Originally Posted by soonerfan
my smoked ones are "legal" since i painted the stock ones...reflect and light up red and amber
#31
Originally Posted by whazzzzuup
I don't know where you are, but in Oklahoma, modifying stock lights is illegal. Maybe they are more lax in your part of the country.
#32
Originally Posted by ktranne
order a pair of amber and a pair of red bulbs and it's legal.
btw, another vote for smoked.
btw, another vote for smoked.
#33
Back in 2002, when I first got my Accord, I smoked/tinted the stock rear corner lights. The bulbs were not altered. Any modification to stock lamps is illegal here, amongst other things (exhaust). The exhaust must remain how it was from the factory. I am still disregarding that law, however. I just tread softly when I see a cop around. After a few days, I got this:
Court: Case Status:
TRAFFIC COURT CASE IS CLOSED
Disposition: Disposition Date: Conviction Date:
NOLO CONTENDERE 4/15/2002
First Name: Middle Name: Last Name:
VAN N. Txxxxx
Date of Birth: Sex: Race:
5/22/1984 M A
Tag Number: Drivers License:
Charge:
ILLEGAL OR DEFECTIVE LIGHTS
Location of Offense: Date/Time of Offense:
EARLYWINE PARK 3/23/2002 11:20 PM
Arraignment Date/Time:
4/15/2002 8:00 AM
Amount Paid: $40.00
Amount Due: $0.00
Due Date: 4/15/2002
I guess it is not illegal in VA, but is definitely illegal here. $40 may not seem like a lot now, but it could have gotten me 50 gallons of gas then! Haha.
Court: Case Status:
TRAFFIC COURT CASE IS CLOSED
Disposition: Disposition Date: Conviction Date:
NOLO CONTENDERE 4/15/2002
First Name: Middle Name: Last Name:
VAN N. Txxxxx
Date of Birth: Sex: Race:
5/22/1984 M A
Tag Number: Drivers License:
Charge:
ILLEGAL OR DEFECTIVE LIGHTS
Location of Offense: Date/Time of Offense:
EARLYWINE PARK 3/23/2002 11:20 PM
Arraignment Date/Time:
4/15/2002 8:00 AM
Amount Paid: $40.00
Amount Due: $0.00
Due Date: 4/15/2002
I guess it is not illegal in VA, but is definitely illegal here. $40 may not seem like a lot now, but it could have gotten me 50 gallons of gas then! Haha.
#34
Originally Posted by whazzzzuup
I guess it is not illegal in VA, but is definitely illegal here. $40 may not seem like a lot now, but it could have gotten me 50 gallons of gas then! Haha.
#35
Originally Posted by whazzzzuup
I don't know where you are, but in Oklahoma, modifying stock lights is illegal. Maybe they are more lax in your part of the country.
its very hard to notice that the side markers are diffirent (especially at night) since they still reflect and light up the proper color. havent had a problem yet.
#39
Originally Posted by Deckdout2
Hey, I'm just tryin' to help out my fellow org members here.
Plus, some of these new guys just need a little direction, I'm here to do that.
Plus, some of these new guys just need a little direction, I'm here to do that.
Anyhow I'm interested. Coincidentally I can no longer find the smoked corners on Custom Maxima anymore. I wanted to compare the prices b/c I thought the front smoked corners I was looking @ we listed below your asking price.
I'll PM you if I can't find the smoked corners on CM.
#40
Originally Posted by Deckdout2
Hey, I'm just tryin' to help out my fellow org members here.
Plus, some of these new guys just need a little direction, I'm here to do that.
Plus, some of these new guys just need a little direction, I'm here to do that.