Clear side markers.. No water please! - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ikkomaji22 · 02-28-2014, 07:50 AM

I bought my first pair of clear side markers and within a month I have condensation and water accumulating in the lamp.. Is there an oem side marker that prevents this.. I'll pay the extra money if I have too just can't stand it anymore.

FR-Slide · 02-28-2014, 09:34 AM

The only true OEM would be a JDM piece.

I picked up some on Amazon last year for like $65, and have had no issues with water or anything.

Now, our taillights on the other hand...

Chimera · 02-28-2014, 01:30 PM

I have the helix ones, but before installing I used a silicon based sealant to create a 2nd seal

BeRZed · 03-01-2014, 08:11 AM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57650

Baldoak · 03-04-2014, 01:38 PM

Got Subaru genuine clear side markers from Japan Parts. Took a while to arrive, but they're worth the wait. I had Helix side markers before and they both filled with condensation, leading to copper corrosion. Yay!

This is what I ordered.

Comes with both housings and some amber bulbs. Like I said, these are Subaru genuine parts, and it was immediately evident upon opening their boxes that they are 100% higher quality and better sealed against condensation.

KI_ZN6 · 03-04-2014, 04:33 PM

We have the Genuine OEM Clear Side Markers available and no moisture build-up/condensation issues. Made in Japan and direct replacement of the orange unit that comes from factory.

JR007 · 03-22-2014, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ikkomaji22

I bought my first pair of clear side markers and within a month I have condensation and water accumulating in the lamp.. Is there an oem side marker that prevents this.. I'll pay the extra money if I have too just can't stand it anymore.

No to call anyone out, but did you order them from one of the vendors here on the forum?

ikkomaji22 · 03-22-2014, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JR007

No to call anyone out, but did you order them from one of the vendors here on the forum?

Naw I bought them off of amazon.. That was my first mistake lol. I went and finally purchased a set of genuine side markers from ft86speedfactory and they have not condensated. I compared both products side by side and there were minor differences but definitely pay the extra cash.. Will save money in the end

headlikeahole · 03-22-2014, 05:46 PM

Just seal them yourself before instal and it shouldn't be a problem

aschnell · 03-22-2014, 06:47 PM

I got mine from hid powerhouse or ki_zn6. Fast ship(from Canada), good communications, legit product.

xlid007 · 06-04-2014, 03:10 PM

I got the JDM OEM ones and noticed condensation on one of the lights. I'm super pissed at this point. I got mine from Nigel.

02-28-2014, 01:30 PM	#3
Chimera Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: FRS Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,181 Thanks: 575 Thanked 291 Times in 216 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I have the helix ones, but before installing I used a silicon based sealant to create a 2nd seal __________________ Car Journal: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1513783

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