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Interior/Exterior Removal of sidemarkers (orange, red)

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Old 10-03-2006, 05:02 PM
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Removal of sidemarkers (orange, red)

I just got smoked sidemarkers for all four corners. They look easy to install, but I just wanted to check first. Do they just pop out with a flathead screwdriver? Or do I have to go inside the fender lining to get to them?
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Old 10-03-2006, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by MarioKart
I just got smoked sidemarkers for all four corners. They look easy to install, but I just wanted to check first. Do they just pop out with a flathead screwdriver? Or do I have to go inside the fender lining to get to them?
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Why not the smoked film from Outmotoring? It covers the lense just like a decal and looks good. Takes about 10 minutes to install.
 
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Where did you get the sidemarkers? I can't seem to find them anywhere -- smoked or clear (would prefer clear).

One of my markers mysteriously cracked a while ago, so I need to replace it anyway, so the film doesn't do me any good (besides, that would cut down on the reflective properties almost completely -- even smoked ones should reflect reasonably, they just aren't colored).
 
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Originally Posted by jeffsc
Where did you get the sidemarkers? I can't seem to find them anywhere -- smoked or clear (would prefer clear).

One of my markers mysteriously cracked a while ago, so I need to replace it anyway, so the film doesn't do me any good (besides, that would cut down on the reflective properties almost completely -- even smoked ones should reflect reasonably, they just aren't colored).
They are very light smoked, I got them on Ebay, $54.00 for all four corners. Go to Ebay and type in "Mini Cooper sidemarkers" They took about 6 days to get and I was given a tracking number.
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Old 10-04-2006, 07:24 PM
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I DID IT!! and if was super easy. only took two tools. A small wrench and screwdriver. They look tight.
 
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where are the pics Mario?! lets see em installed!
 
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where are the pics Mario?! lets see em installed!
How much did you pay for the Alta exhuast.
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Here is a pic with my new 225-40-18 wheels and H sport springs. I only put the clear in the front. I did the exhaust yesterday custom, but I don't like it.
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Old 10-04-2006, 08:33 PM
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Looks like you're missing some mufflers on that *****.
 
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Looks like you're missing some mufflers on that *****.
Your right, but I have two inline glass packs (1 22", 1 15"). It looks like my car has a drive shaft. The sound is good at idle until you hit 5k when under load, then is makes a huge WHOOOOSHING sound.
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looking good mario!

$550, it doesnt look like they have anymore.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=130014658858
 
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