clear running light bulbs
02-18-2007, 10:20 PM
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clear running light bulbs anyone know if they make clear/blue running light bulbs for the front of the TA's? i got the clear side lenses, and figured clear up front might complete the look. thanks
02-18-2007, 11:01 PM
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I dont know about the legality but you can get the clear bulbs at any auto parts store.
Here is a breakdown of part numbers and what they mean.
3157 ----- Clear
3157A ---- Amber (the glass is coated/painted. the color will fade over time)
3157NA --- Natural Amber (the glass is actually amber in color and will not fade. they are also richer in color)
3157R ----- Red (the glass is coated/painted. I dont know if there is a red glass version)
Front turn signals are required to be amber though. Since the front DRLs on the Formula are also the turn signals, stick with the 3157NA bulbs.
Copy and paste from my post in this recent thread:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...highlight=3157
You might also find a 3157B (blue) but that is definately illegal.
Here is a breakdown of part numbers and what they mean.
3157 ----- Clear
3157A ---- Amber (the glass is coated/painted. the color will fade over time)
3157NA --- Natural Amber (the glass is actually amber in color and will not fade. they are also richer in color)
3157R ----- Red (the glass is coated/painted. I dont know if there is a red glass version)
Front turn signals are required to be amber though. Since the front DRLs on the Formula are also the turn signals, stick with the 3157NA bulbs.
Copy and paste from my post in this recent thread:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...highlight=3157
You might also find a 3157B (blue) but that is definately illegal.
02-18-2007, 11:11 PM
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yea the ones that come satock with the yellow corners are clear, but its not legal and it's kind of pointless. mine as well just not put a bulb in there
02-18-2007, 11:50 PM
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Go to ebay, they sell amber bulbs that are chrome on the outside but when they light up, they are amber! Looks great with clears! however, in the day with very bright sun, the signal is a bit difficult to see. but at night and in the evening it is fine.
They also sell the 194 bulb in chrome as well. And yes it too lights up amber.
They also sell the 194 bulb in chrome as well. And yes it too lights up amber.
02-19-2007, 07:30 AM
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I have been running clear running lights on my fronts for almost 4 years and never even been questioned about it.
They are just not "white" enough. I have white LED bulbs for teh side markers..but the fronts always look dull.
They are just not "white" enough. I have white LED bulbs for teh side markers..but the fronts always look dull.
02-19-2007, 07:36 AM
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Certain state inspections require turn signals to be amber so I'd double check.
And you can get what they call stealth bulbs which might be what some of the other posters are talking about. They dont emit an orange/amber color when off, but when on they do. I believe either PFYC or Afterthoughts carries them. I know Ive seen them on a sponsers site before tho.
And you can get what they call stealth bulbs which might be what some of the other posters are talking about. They dont emit an orange/amber color when off, but when on they do. I believe either PFYC or Afterthoughts carries them. I know Ive seen them on a sponsers site before tho.
