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Can't find rear lens with red turn signal
I have a 951 with a broken left rear taillight. The problem is on my car the turn signal lens is red, and all the replacements I can find are orange. Any idea where to source these red only (white reverse) lenses?
TIA Paul
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09-30-2010, 01:22 PM
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The lens was probably painted. Look at this thread i did a few years back.
Tinting the 944 rear turn signals red - Rennlist Discussion Forums
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09-30-2010, 01:46 PM
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Wow! thanks for the fast response. I said, "no way is it paint". Then I went out and checked and sure enough it is painted. I had not noticed, which translates to: 'what a great cheap upgrade!'
i will pick up the paint, and get it fixed. really appreciate this, as otherwise it looked like I was buying an orange one for the other side, so they matched, but still was not happy as they look way better in red. Kudos, Paul
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09-30-2010, 05:20 PM
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Does anyone have a pic of this? Seems like a pretty neat upgrade that I dont think I've ever seen.
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09-30-2010, 06:24 PM
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09-30-2010, 08:23 PM
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just don't use your turn signals if a cop is behind you, red turn signals are illegal in the US
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10-01-2010, 07:55 AM
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Apparently you havent ever been behind a Crown Victoria, let alone many other cars. Now the legality of changing the turn signals to red is debatable. I doubt most police or state inspects would even know the difference on these cars.
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10-01-2010, 08:29 AM
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I would ted tint it. I have yet to see a paint that look great.
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10-01-2010, 08:50 AM
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read the DOT regulations, only amber is allowed for turn indicaters
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10-01-2010, 08:54 AM
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From DOT FMVSS/CMVSS 108
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Rear Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Lamps SAE Lens Coding: ( I) Functional Purpose: Indicate direction of turn/ identifies disabled veh. Quantity: Minimum 2 Color: Red or Yellow Location: On the rear - symmetrical - as far apart as practicable Height mm (in.) from the ground 380-2110 (15-83)
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10-01-2010, 09:15 AM
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maybe it's just the republik of kalifornia
I got a ticket a few years ago for red turn signals
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10-01-2010, 09:43 AM
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In Kalifornia it is also illegal to eat donuts in front of a cop without offering one
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