EXT: 5th Gen DIY Cleared Out Tail Lights (Amber Removal)

[98BB6SH]

here is the easy way to clear out your tail lights by removing the amber lens to save yourself from buying new red/clear tails.

What you'll need:
1. 8mm Socket or Wrench
2. Pliers
3. Flat Head Screw Driver (optional)
4. Utility Knive/Blade
5. Black Caulk (doesn't have to be black)


STEPS
1. Peel Back The Trunk Carpet Behind The Tail Light
2. Locate and Remove 6 8mm Nuts From Tail Light
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/bravoelement/DIY/IMG_3919.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/bravoelement/DIY/IMG_3922.jpg



3. Unplug The Main Harness To The Tail Light
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/bravoelement/DIY/IMG_3920.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/bravoelement/DIY/IMG_3921.jpg
note: you do not need to unplug or remove the bulbs



4. Remove The Tail Light
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/bravoelement/DIY/IMG_3923.jpg



5. Peel Back The Weather Strip
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/bravoelement/DIY/IMG_3924.jpg



6. Remove This Bulp & Then Using Your Utility Knife Cut Along These 3 Lines
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/bravoelement/DIY/IMG_3929.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/bravoelement/DIY/IMG_3928.jpg



7. Peel Back The Plastic You've Just Cut
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/bravoelement/DIY/IMG_3925.jpg



8. Now Using Your Pliers Remove The Amber Lens From The Hole You've Just Opened
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/bravoelement/DIY/IMG_3927.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/bravoelement/DIY/IMG_3926.jpg
note: this is where you may need to use your flat head screw driver



9. Close The Flap, Re-Install The Bulb, & Caulk Along The Lines That You Cut
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/bravoelement/DIY/IMG_3930.jpg



10. Give The Caulk Some Time To Dry & Reinstall Your Tail Light & Replace The Carpet... Enjoy The Nice Clean Look

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/bravoelement/DIY/IMG_3931.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s249/bravoelement/DIY/IMG_3934.jpg


this DIY performe by Bill (98BB6SH) and Bustr (97predator)

[97predator]

yay ... we did that in like 15 minutes. good write up bill.

[Oceanborn]

Awesome write up, I've been thinking about doing this.

[zhero]

woo! Saved me money.

Thanks Bill. I'll give this a try during the week. and post pic

[97predator]

< hand model ... the one w/ the nice blue shorts lol.

[98BB6SH]

< hand model ... the one w/ the nice blue shorts lol.

LOL. nice shorts brotha. haha.

we banged this mod out real quick. thanks for the help bro.

[Si Speed]

Why couldn't you post this last night when I was home and had the tools?

[Qnz92Lude]

lmao i was wondering who had the blue army type shorts.

[98BB6SH]

Why couldn't you post this last night when I was home and had the tools?

my bad E. it's real easy. takes 15 mins. do it next time you are home or have the tools

[Si Speed]

That will be this weekend. Yay!

[98BB6SH]

That will be this weekend. Yay!

post up some b4 and afters

[mizlude]

Get red or amber bulbs or be ready to pulled over

[98BB6SH]

Get red or amber bulbs or be ready to pulled over

not by us homeboy. the clear is legit. i've had that on 3 other cars and never had a problem

[ImPorTuNeRdJ]

you sure? i wont get harassed by cops over here in staten island bro? im just making sure..i dont want them to bull**** me ya know? i def want to do this mod!

[sp1kez]

Wow that is extremely easy and very well explained guys!! good job

[98BB6SH]

you sure? i wont get harassed by cops over here in staten island bro? im just making sure..i dont want them to bull**** me ya know? i def want to do this mod!

put it this way. this is my 3rd car that i've done this on and i travel all over suffolk, nassau, and nyc. i've never been stopped for it. i've even been pulled over and given plenty of other tickets but never anything for my taillights.

[98BB6SH]

Wow that is extremely easy and very well explained guys!! good job

thanks a lot bro

[coachroy]

Okay am i missing something. It looks the same as stock or have I just had custom tail lights for too long to remember what stock looks like

[OneRedLude]

Stock:
http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v273/41/77/699045824/n699045824_1007272_2247.jpg

You sure this is legit? Cause if it is, I'm all over this! Great writeup!

[99PreludeSh]

good write up.

Although I love the look of amber on preludes for some reason. The bumper lights just make the car sexy!

[Si Speed]

not by us homeboy. the clear is legit. i've had that on 3 other cars and never had a problem

I had strawberry and blueberry muffins but finally one day, I had a chocolate chip muffin.
:tongue:

[98BB6SH]

I had strawberry and blueberry muffins but finally one day, I had a chocolate chip muffin.
:tongue:


WTF does that mean... :confused:




Thanks for all the comments and feedback guys

[Derek904]

Great write-up indeed, i did mine earlier today & it looks great!:cool:

[Si Speed]

WTF does that mean... :confused:

There's a first time for everything.

Honestly, I can't find the correct amber bulbs ANYWHERE around here. I guess to cut down on clear turn signals and make people keep the amber in them or something. Hell, I can't even find amber wedges for the sidemarkers.

[98BB6SH]

There's a first time for everything.

Honestly, I can't find the correct amber bulbs ANYWHERE around here. I guess to cut down on clear turn signals and make people keep the amber in them or something. Hell, I can't even find amber wedges for the sidemarkers.

can be bought at NAPA
http://www.napaonline.com/
i also saw them at AutoZone
http://www.autozone.com/home.htm

or....
"Just paint the clear bulbs with Krylon Stained Glass Paint. It's available at most local hardware stores or pretty much any arts and crafts store."

[Si Speed]

Doing this mod right now.
I'm using Ultra Black instead. The only problem is, it takes forever to drop but it's been clogging spoiler holes for months now so I know it's good water proof stuff. I'll try to get some pics tomorrow.

[98BB6SH]

Your method of tail light mod is way easier than the way I attempted and failed. Looks mad cool, especially compared right next to my dad's which still has the amber. :cool:

thanks brother. go post this in the thread so people know to use my method. lol.

you should post up some pics of your lude next to your dads for a comparison.

btw... what was your method?

[Si Speed]

I attempted the method I used on my 4th gen and it failed to say the least.
I'll get pics this weekend and compare the two side by side for yawl.

[98BB6SH]

why didnt' you just follow my DIY. it is fool (E) proof and really easy. LOL


:caked:

[Si Speed]

I did, you bozo!
It was several months go that I tried the other way.

[98BB6SH]

oh my bad E. haha

:biggrin:

[OneRedLude]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1156-S25-21W-SILVER-CHROME-AMBER-TURN-SIGNAL-BULBS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el111 6QQitemZ290254809346
Found these to keep your ride street-legal and still have the cleared out look.

[Si Speed]

Those bulbs don't work in our cars.

[OneRedLude]

>.< well that sucks. Anyone know where to get amber bulbs for our cars?

[98BB6SH]

damn guys that sucks. it's still street legal by me. nobody gets stopped for that shyt. i'm sure it might come up if i got pulled over for something else though. so far so good. and bustr has it done w/ led and he hasn't had any issues either.

[Si Speed]

>.< well that sucks. Anyone know where to get amber bulbs for our cars?

eBay... or www.superbrightleds.com and make sure to get a resistor or it blinks really fast and is really annoying.

[OneRedLude]

^^
props man.

damn guys that sucks. it's still street legal by me. nobody gets stopped for that shyt. i'm sure it might come up if i got pulled over for something else though. so far so good. and bustr has it done w/ led and he hasn't had any issues either.
Yeah, I don't think that would be something that you would get pulled over for, but I think it's something that would be tacked on to a ticket. Along with illegal side markers (:biggrin: not that I have those...)

[Si Speed]

They are DOT stamped so unless the cop has the tools to take the tail light out, he won't know. Just say your amber bulb blew and it's just a temporary replacement.

[98BB6SH]

^^
props man.


Yeah, I don't think that would be something that you would get pulled over for, but I think it's something that would be tacked on to a ticket. Along with illegal side markers (:biggrin: not that I have those...)

illegal side markers??????
are you implying that mine are my friend? LOL

they are DOT stamped as well. they are off 05-06 S2000 so it looks OE to a pigpo.

:biggrin: