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pkjense 09-30-2010 02:22 PM
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

Techno Duck 09-30-2010 02:46 PM
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

pkjense 09-30-2010 06:20 PM
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

Born2bwild1191 09-30-2010 07:24 PM
Does anyone have a pic of this? Seems like a pretty neat upgrade that I dont think I've ever seen.

Techno Duck 09-30-2010 09:23 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...o/IMG_7578.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...o/IMG_7485.jpg

looneybin 10-01-2010 08:55 AM
just don't use your turn signals if a cop is behind you, red turn signals are illegal in the US

Techno Duck 10-01-2010 09:29 AM
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.

KevsPorsche944 10-01-2010 09:50 AM
I would ted tint it. I have yet to see a paint that look great.

looneybin 10-01-2010 09:54 AM
read the DOT regulations, only amber is allowed for turn indicaters

Techno Duck 10-01-2010 10:15 AM
From DOT FMVSS/CMVSS 108

Code:
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)

looneybin 10-01-2010 10:43 AM
maybe it's just the republik of kalifornia
I got a ticket a few years ago for red turn signals

Cocacolakidd 10-01-2010 04:11 PM
In Kalifornia it is also illegal to eat donuts in front of a cop without offering one


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