DIY: Changing the amber turn signal bulbs to chromies

[brandonbeeb]

Ok guys i know alot of you guys and girls have been saying you want to change your signal bulbs to chrome ones(which i carry) but dont want to because you need to take the bumper off. So hopefully this will help

What you need:10mm socket doesn't need to be a deep oneextension for the socketphillips screw driverchrome bulbs

Step 1:put the car on a flat surface with both of the wheels straight, make sure to put the parking brake on and leave it in gear if you have a 6spd

Step 2:get on your back put down a blanket as its pretty cold out and use your phillips screw driver and undo the 2 tiny screws that hold the bottom guard onto the bumper. its the 2 screws nearest the wheels. i noticed that if you have a phillips extension for a ratchet it makes this alot easier.

Step 3:pull back the wheel well cover that is backed onto the bumper and get your long extension with the 10mm on the end (can also use a phillips screw driver) and find the silver bolt it should be right where the seem of the top of the bumper meets the fender but on the inside. undo that and then you can pull out the bumper until it meets the middle part of the headlight.

Step 4: reach your hand up inside behind the headlight and near the top you will feel the larger bulb holder. turn that (will only turn one way) and carefully pull it out and towards the bottom. You dont need to undo the cord or anything. pull the bulb out of the holder and put the chrome one in.

Step 5: repeat the steps in reverse and enjoy your new chrome bulbs.

p.s im not responsible for any damage you guys do to your car
Modified by brandonbeeb at 11:26 AM 10/25/2008

[imdavit]

where do ya get some good chrome bulbs?

and what does that mean (chrome lights)

instead of amber its bright white?

spare my nubness!

[phobs]

by chrome he means the whole bulb is chrome but when lit, it is amber. They look great, you wont get that orange reflection in your lights especially during the day time

http://ns-fx.com/images/leds/chrome_3157.jpg

[Goon]

Great write up. Won't be till next summer when I can do it. :P Unless it's warm.

All we need now is step-by-step pictures. :p

[maxentropy]

Anyone here with an AC have this installed that can post a few pics? Curious as to what this'd look like.

[BlackNWhite]

I don't have chrome ones... but I have blue bulbs that flash white.

And @ the guy that needs step by step pics of this. Brandon couldn't have typed this up any better. This is very straight forward. I always used this method to change my turn signals or install HIDs.

And actually a couple tips Brandon missed... it's always best if you turn the wheel to the OPPOSITE direction on which you're working on. Also, if you can park your car on an incline, it makes it even easier.

[CaLiLaTiN]

Nice....I so want to do this. . You hear that Daniel. LOL.

[BlackNWhite]

Lol dammit. You should've told me on Thursday and we could've killed two birds with one stone. Now I gotta open it up again.

[bina12834]

Anyone here with an AC have this installed that can post a few pics? Curious as to what this'd look like.

[Goon]

I And @ the guy that needs step by step pics of this. Brandon couldn't have typed this up any better.

I didn't say Brandon go take pictures. I complimented on the great write up.

I'm saying to any one who is about to install them and doesn't mind taking pictures. It just adds more to the post.

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[dangeris]

I'm assuming that our turn signal bulbs are 3157?

[Alt.ImaCoupe]

Manual says its a 168...like the interiors.

[maxentropy]

bina, appreciate the photo but I was looking for what it'd look like in our stock headlights. And lit up of course...

[bina12834]

I'm assuming that our turn signal bulbs are 3157?

that is correct.

[razah9]

No links to buy some?

[brandonbeeb]

the bulbs you need for this are 3157. the bulbs in the amber strip are the 168 which is the same as the amber light in the bottom of the doors.i can order them for you guys if you need them
Modified by brandonbeeb at 11:24 AM 10/25/2008

[brandonbeeb]

heres a video to show you that once there on they look the same as factory. added some pics uptop as well

[bina12834]

which chrome bulbs did you buy? these are the ones i bought

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...A1318

i saw the stealth bulbs in action and i didnt think that they lit up as brightly, so thats why i went with these.

[Millhouse14]

Has any1 done this for a 2012 coupe?? I attempted to and the 3157 didn't fit. Any help would be appreciated!