Sidemarker Alternative - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

OmarGC · 06-19-2013, 11:23 PM

So I couldn't decide on what type of route I wanted to go with my side markers... JDM clears didn't appeal to me and I didn't want to wait on the possiblity of Nigel's built in LED versions not showing up for weeks or possibly months.

So I went ahead and purchased a set of new oem sidemarkers through Subaru as one of my good friends get excellent discounted pricing through a specific dealership in my area without having to wait very long at all. After picking them up I dropped them off at my good friends paint shop to be paint matched SWP/Whiteout. Total cost: $110(maybe less due to interior panels getting recleared), little more then the other options but definitely something you don't see as often. Only other person I know with the same work done on a frs/brz is @WheelDude.com.

Day time pics:

Night pics(stock bulbs, led replacements on the way):

With a little extra lighting directed towards the car:

***Night pics are completely raw photos, shot without tripod in extremely low lighting

m.wood0213 · 06-19-2013, 11:28 PM

definitely want to see the night pics.

OmarGC · 06-19-2013, 11:51 PM

Multiple night shots added.

mrlewistan · 06-20-2013, 04:31 AM

thats an interesting idea. turned out well but not my taste

619_FRS · 06-20-2013, 12:00 PM

Nice!

Did the same.

soulstice · 06-20-2013, 01:02 PM

I like the idea but does this pass safety inspection in your state?

WheelDude.com · 06-20-2013, 01:45 PM

painted side markers look 1000000x better

I left my bulb disconnected though, I don't like the hazy orange going through the white, I rather risk the ticket :P

BlueSTaR · 06-20-2013, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WheelDude.com

painted side markers look 1000000x better

I left my bulb disconnected though, I don't like the hazy orange going through the white, I rather risk the ticket :P

I feel the opposite. I think painted looks off because you can see it there. Now removing completely, I'd be all for. But that means new fenders

Bluebatmobile · 06-21-2013, 02:51 AM

Interesting, but dont you need to have the reflector visible?

B@t

OmarGC · 06-21-2013, 11:17 AM

The wheels are my reflectors, if you hit me because my reflectors are painted you're doing it wrong.

619_FRS · 06-21-2013, 11:53 AM

I doubt this would pass safety inspections, but it's something like the red reflecter on tail lights that cops aren't looking out for. I think this is the best option besides removing them completely and doing fender work.

Oh and the only reason you noticed it's there is because the thread is about it. If not, you really don't even notice it in person or pictures.

619_FRS · 06-21-2013, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OmarGC

The wheels are my reflectors, if you hit me because my reflectors are painted you're doing it wrong.

I agree

KI_ZN6 · 06-21-2013, 03:01 PM

Looks nice! =)

spitfire481 · 06-21-2013, 03:24 PM

i painted my asphalt markers as well. bulbs unplugged though

06-19-2013, 11:23 PM	#1
OmarGC My FR-S has 5 gears Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FRS/280z/Tundra Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,994 Thanks: 626 Thanked 1,065 Times in 572 Posts Mentioned: 49 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Sidemarker Alternative So I couldn't decide on what type of route I wanted to go with my side markers... JDM clears didn't appeal to me and I didn't want to wait on the possiblity of Nigel's built in LED versions not showing up for weeks or possibly months. So I went ahead and purchased a set of new oem sidemarkers through Subaru as one of my good friends get excellent discounted pricing through a specific dealership in my area without having to wait very long at all. After picking them up I dropped them off at my good friends paint shop to be paint matched SWP/Whiteout. Total cost: $110(maybe less due to interior panels getting recleared), little more then the other options but definitely something you don't see as often. Only other person I know with the same work done on a frs/brz is @WheelDude.com. Day time pics: Night pics(stock bulbs, led replacements on the way): With a little extra lighting directed towards the car: **Night pics are completely raw photos, shot without tripod in extremely low lighting __________________ Omar GC 2JZ - 6870 - stock block - 1000whp? Instagram: 2jzus Last edited by OmarGC; 06-19-2013 at 11:51 PM.*

06-19-2013, 11:51 PM	#3
OmarGC My FR-S has 5 gears Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FRS/280z/Tundra Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,994 Thanks: 626 Thanked 1,065 Times in 572 Posts Mentioned: 49 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Multiple night shots added. __________________ Omar GC 2JZ - 6870 - stock block - 1000whp? Instagram: 2jzus

06-20-2013, 12:00 PM	#5
619_FRS Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Ultramarine Scion FR-S Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 121 Thanks: 143 Thanked 75 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice! Did the same. Attached Images

06-21-2013, 11:17 AM	#10
OmarGC My FR-S has 5 gears Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FRS/280z/Tundra Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,994 Thanks: 626 Thanked 1,065 Times in 572 Posts Mentioned: 49 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	The wheels are my reflectors, if you hit me because my reflectors are painted you're doing it wrong. __________________ Omar GC 2JZ - 6870 - stock block - 1000whp? Instagram: 2jzus

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06-21-2013, 11:53 AM	#11
619_FRS Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Ultramarine Scion FR-S Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 121 Thanks: 143 Thanked 75 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I doubt this would pass safety inspections, but it's something like the red reflecter on tail lights that cops aren't looking out for. I think this is the best option besides removing them completely and doing fender work. Oh and the only reason you noticed it's there is because the thread is about it. If not, you really don't even notice it in person or pictures.

06-21-2013, 03:01 PM	#13
KI_ZN6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: North America Posts: 6,006 Thanks: 301 Thanked 112 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 46 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks nice! =)

06-21-2013, 03:24 PM	#14
spitfire481 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2JZ FRS Location: Pure Automotive Performance Posts: 1,378 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,354 Times in 621 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	i painted my asphalt markers as well. bulbs unplugged though

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