kitesurfer
Well-Known Forum User
This has probably cropped up many times in the past but I cannot find the search button for the subject of converting to european rear light lenses from a stateside car.
I'm ok converting the front end as I have found main headlights containing a side light facility and rewiring will not be a problem. I also intend to fit daylight running lights which I have done on another car of mine. Bottom line is do I need to convert the rear lenses to euro style? My feeling is yes as I expect in the case of a rear end bump my insurance may be invalid if I don't have orange lenses. Anyone tried orange bulbs behind the red lenses?
That said I can only find stock at somewhere like JDM in the states which when you factor in purchase, shipping and import taxes result in some very expensive chunks of plastic!!
Any thoughts guys or help in purchasing some good secondhand ones. I note that there are some on ebay at the moment but the price is climbing fast and there's still 6 days to go + they look a bit 'tired'
Anyone tried buying from Japan and if so is the price better overall?
At this stage I guess I'm going to take the hit and purchase new....big ouch!!!!!
I'm ok converting the front end as I have found main headlights containing a side light facility and rewiring will not be a problem. I also intend to fit daylight running lights which I have done on another car of mine. Bottom line is do I need to convert the rear lenses to euro style? My feeling is yes as I expect in the case of a rear end bump my insurance may be invalid if I don't have orange lenses. Anyone tried orange bulbs behind the red lenses?
That said I can only find stock at somewhere like JDM in the states which when you factor in purchase, shipping and import taxes result in some very expensive chunks of plastic!!
Any thoughts guys or help in purchasing some good secondhand ones. I note that there are some on ebay at the moment but the price is climbing fast and there's still 6 days to go + they look a bit 'tired'
Anyone tried buying from Japan and if so is the price better overall?
At this stage I guess I'm going to take the hit and purchase new....big ouch!!!!!