Clear or smoked side markers? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Jolaessss · 10-10-2013, 12:02 AM

Exactly what the title says lol! I can't make up my mind between the two. I have a SWP FR-S so which one would look best on her?

ihaskrayon · 10-10-2013, 12:06 AM

The reason I get clear is because it blends in the best. Smoke will kind of stick out. I like the clean look much more

kakarot1657 · 10-10-2013, 12:09 AM

I went with smoked because it blended well with the GBS color

Bluebatmobile · 10-10-2013, 12:59 AM

yup, depends on the color of your car

. Both look great!

B@t™

Sniper2606 · 10-10-2013, 01:07 AM

I went with smoke with my white brz but added the bright white LEDs

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/1-5W-White-Light-LED-Maker/dp/B00FPQRO0S/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1381378031&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=led+side+maker+brz"]Amazon.com: T10 1.5W White Light LED Bulb for Car Side Maker Lamp (DC 12V): Home Improvement[/ame]

Jolaessss · 10-10-2013, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sniper2606

I went with smoke with my white brz but added the bright white LEDs

Amazon.com: T10 1.5W White Light LED Bulb for Car Side Maker Lamp (DC 12V): Home Improvement

Nice, any pics?

Sniper2606 · 10-10-2013, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jolaessss

Nice, any pics?

Sho do, i just stopped playing GTA for you and take pics

IMAG0322 by sniper260687, on Flickr

IMAG0321 by sniper260687, on Flickr

IMAG0324 by sniper260687, on Flickr

Wes · 10-10-2013, 02:12 AM

Depending on your theme there is one that goes good with it. If you have a lighter theme then clear, but if you have darker theme like black wheels, blacked headlight housing etc then smoked

Sniper2606 · 10-10-2013, 02:15 AM

Or you can go fancy with these

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Scion-Subaru-Smoke-White-Marker/dp/B00F8QEPAC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1381382115&sr=8-2&keywords=brz+led+side+marker"]2013+ Scion FR-S / Subaru BRZ Smoke Lens White LED Side Marker Light : Amazon.com : Automotive[/ame]

Jolaessss · 10-10-2013, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sniper2606

Sho do, i just stopped playing GTA for you and take pics

IMAG0322 by sniper260687, on Flickr

IMAG0321 by sniper260687, on Flickr

IMAG0324 by sniper260687, on Flickr

Lol I'm sorry. I haven't played that game yet. I feel like I'd get sucked in and not be able to get out lol. Thanks for the pics, I can't make up my mind

Jolaessss · 10-10-2013, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wes

Depending on your theme there is one that goes good with it. If you have a lighter theme then clear, but if you have darker theme like black wheels, blacked headlight housing etc then smoked

Cool, I get what you're saying! Alright so I'm looking to grab some bronze Rotas for my whiteout 86. Which side marker would be best? Lol

pierce88 · 10-10-2013, 08:51 AM

I'd go clear on white. Exactly what they said above. Makes them disapear vs. standing out like the smoke markers do. I went through the same debate and came to the conclusion that your side markers should NOT be a standout feature.

On the other hand if I had DGM or some other darker colors I would for sure go with smoke.

-Pierce

BlueDubbinTDI · 10-10-2013, 09:10 AM

Clear is way more popular. I think it looks better as well. Waiting on mine from the group buy

FyeaFRS · 10-10-2013, 09:20 AM

Does anyone know if technically the bulb in there has to be yellow. For whatever reason, the regional PD loves to hassle the local tuners about obscure regulations like that.

Wasn't sure if it was a state (PA) thing or not. Been hassled about side markers, turn signals, etc. in the past.

10-10-2013, 12:02 AM	#1
Jolaessss Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: SWP FR-S Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 620 Thanks: 346 Thanked 172 Times in 114 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Clear or smoked side markers? Exactly what the title says lol! I can't make up my mind between the two. I have a SWP FR-S so which one would look best on her? Attached Images __________________

10-10-2013, 12:09 AM	#3
kakarot1657 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ (Galaxy Blue) Location: Pinellas Park, FL Posts: 209 Thanks: 254 Thanked 114 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I went with smoked because it blended well with the GBS color __________________

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10-10-2013, 12:06 AM	#2
ihaskrayon The Comedian Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited Location: Irvine Posts: 969 Thanks: 94 Thanked 642 Times in 266 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The reason I get clear is because it blends in the best. Smoke will kind of stick out. I like the clean look much more

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Bluebatmobile Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 1997 Acura NSX Location: San Diego Posts: 763 Thanks: 91 Thanked 174 Times in 118 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	yup, depends on the color of your car . Both look great! B@t™

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Sniper2606 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: OKC, OK Posts: 677 Thanks: 159 Thanked 221 Times in 138 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I went with smoke with my white brz but added the bright white LEDs [ame="http://www.amazon.com/1-5W-White-Light-LED-Maker/dp/B00FPQRO0S/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1381378031&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=led+side+maker+brz"]Amazon.com: T10 1.5W White Light LED Bulb for Car Side Maker Lamp (DC 12V): Home Improvement[/ame]

10-10-2013, 02:12 AM	#8
Wes Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: JRSC'd Asphalt FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 1,317 Thanks: 868 Thanked 436 Times in 260 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Depending on your theme there is one that goes good with it. If you have a lighter theme then clear, but if you have darker theme like black wheels, blacked headlight housing etc then smoked

10-10-2013, 02:15 AM	#9
Sniper2606 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: OKC, OK Posts: 677 Thanks: 159 Thanked 221 Times in 138 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Or you can go fancy with these [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Scion-Subaru-Smoke-White-Marker/dp/B00F8QEPAC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1381382115&sr=8-2&keywords=brz+led+side+marker"]2013+ Scion FR-S / Subaru BRZ Smoke Lens White LED Side Marker Light : Amazon.com : Automotive[/ame]

10-10-2013, 08:51 AM	#12
pierce88 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 68 Thanks: 29 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd go clear on white. Exactly what they said above. Makes them disapear vs. standing out like the smoke markers do. I went through the same debate and came to the conclusion that your side markers should NOT be a standout feature. On the other hand if I had DGM or some other darker colors I would for sure go with smoke. -Pierce

10-10-2013, 09:10 AM	#13
BlueDubbinTDI Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 2012 MCS Location: Jax, FL Posts: 1,975 Thanks: 943 Thanked 570 Times in 356 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Clear is way more popular. I think it looks better as well. Waiting on mine from the group buy

10-10-2013, 09:20 AM	#14
FyeaFRS Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 1992 Nissan Skyline GTS-t Type-M Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 270 Thanks: 85 Thanked 65 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Does anyone know if technically the bulb in there has to be yellow. For whatever reason, the regional PD loves to hassle the local tuners about obscure regulations like that. Wasn't sure if it was a state (PA) thing or not. Been hassled about side markers, turn signals, etc. in the past.

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