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Old 11-28-2006, 11:38 AM   #1
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I wasn't suggesting that you aren't a car guy.

I was saying that the clear headlights, clear parking lights, clear tailights, etc. thing is completely lost on people who aren't enthusiasts and appreciated by
MOST people who are enthusiasts. I shouldn't have been so general in my earlier statement.

The preference of MOST people who are enthusiasts, including designers apparently, of an amber free environment seems to have encouraged
the manufacturers of sports cars to find other ways to conform with DOT
regualtions requiring an orange blinking light, parking light, etc.
and most have completely phased amber out of the exterior light housing.

deambering was also big when I had my Miata so its something that bothers people across different brands. I tend to agree that a neutral color has different effect than a more visible color like bright orange.
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Does anyone know where I can get some type of clear cover bra of some sort for the headlights?
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the only differnce in the bottom section where it used to be orange,did any thing else chang,btw look really good
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Old 11-28-2006, 11:54 AM   #4
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My car has the factory litronics already and I love them. This is my first time driving with these types of headlights and they are so much better than halogen bulbs, especially in incliment weather. But that's just my opinion.

The amber-free car looks great. After Christmas that's what I'm doing to my Box. Clear markers and new tail lights.
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Old 11-28-2006, 12:04 PM   #5
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Does anyone know where I can get some type of clear cover bra of some sort for the headlights?
Stonguard makes a fairly thick clear bra for the headlights. I think EagleDay sells the covers for about $75. Careful with the install, its easy to get air pockets.
I picked up a set on Ebay but haven't installed them. These weren't nearly as thick
but only cost like $30.

I once had an incident with a piece of concrete that fell of an overpass and luckily broke the corner triangle and not the housing. A struck of unbelieveable good luck.
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I picked up a set on Ebay but haven't installed them. These weren't nearly as thick but only cost like $30.
Do you happen to know the sellers eBay I.D.?
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Old 11-28-2006, 01:09 PM   #7
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Hi,

I have an xtra set of the StoneGards, NIB, unopened. If anyone wants them send me a PM. Looking for $50 + shipping...

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Old 12-01-2006, 08:12 PM   #8
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wohooo....mine too will be 100% amber free by next week! wifey give me as a gift for my b-day today the go signal to purchase the 02' clear headlight assembly @ e-bay and the light set @ xenonmods.com...yay for me!

oh yah, blink...thanks to you. i kinda use these thread to show wifey how changing it would make a difference and also to perfectlap for posting the Arena Red Boxster w/ the lights already changed. she thought i did changed it already when i sent her the pix thru e-mail
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Old 12-01-2006, 09:05 PM   #9
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Sweet dude. I would like some clear lights if I didnt love mine so much black. Definately a must if you have any color other than red or black.
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