View Poll Results: Clear Corners.. do you have them?
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Clear Corners... let's have a discussion. lol
03-25-2007 | 10:11 AM
#27
Originally Posted by Crazy Rx-8 Driver
you have to rewire a few things. it's easy to do.
LOL I must be bored tonight, I just added a poll... so vote away! lol
LOL I must be bored tonight, I just added a poll... so vote away! lol
in any case, i did the clears with stealth because i feel that the amber detracts from the flow of the nortic green. it just looks cleaner and the stealths still gives the amber requirements when they are on.
03-25-2007 | 11:33 AM
#32
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I agree with those who feel the amber doesn't go well with many colors. I have the clears on my Black Cherry Mica for that reason. For monochromatic colors like silver, black and especially Whitewater Pearl, like this one…
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/few-pics-my-buddies-white-rx-8-a-97476/
…I prefer the stock amber—which then becomes a cool looking "accent".
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/few-pics-my-buddies-white-rx-8-a-97476/
…I prefer the stock amber—which then becomes a cool looking "accent".
Last edited by New Yorker; 03-25-2007 at 11:35 AM.
03-25-2007 | 11:47 AM
#33
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Not that i want to start anything but have a look at the varations, mine is the red corners, they used to be clear but then we put red vynal over them. I have to agree i love the clear and if i had some additional time and money i would get the stealth bulbs....the amber/orange just does not go well with the VR. now other colors it does look alright on. say black white etc. but if you are looking for a cleaner setup get the clears. IMO 
03-25-2007 | 12:26 PM
#35
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From: Central Jersey
Originally Posted by knight7
clear looks so much better, dont know why we got the ambers.
P.S. i got the same tires on my 8
P.S. i got the same tires on my 8
I have the ambers, i personally think that it goes well with the red, i think the clear would make you focus on the clear corner versus the amber which seems to blend better with the red paint job thus you're looking a the entire fender and car. For me personally, i think if i had the clears, my eyes would tend to focus on the clear first before looking at the rest of the car. Whereas, the amber, seems subtle that i'm overlooking it and i actually am focusing on the entire fender/car.
Besides, i think clears are overplayed IMO. Seems like its a sign for other ricers to rev on you or something. However, that being said, i think the clears do look good on silver and grey RX-8s. Lighter shades of the color don't seem to intefer with the clears. It works the opposite for me on silver and grey RX-8s...
....the amber seems to stick out as a sore thumb on those colored (silver/grey) cars....whereas the clears would blend better. 
03-25-2007 | 12:54 PM
#37
Bruce Van
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I've got a white 8 and the clear corners were the first things I ordered. A must mod for all white owners IMHO.
$70 is really not much in terms of price, but it definitely improves the looks of the car. The amber turn signal sticks out like a sore thumb.
$70 is really not much in terms of price, but it definitely improves the looks of the car. The amber turn signal sticks out like a sore thumb.
03-25-2007 | 01:52 PM
#39
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From: Maple Grove, Minnesota
Originally Posted by CTrx8
so did you do the rewire then so that they flash together?
in any case, i did the clears with stealth because i feel that the amber detracts from the flow of the nortic green. it just looks cleaner and the stealths still gives the amber requirements when they are on.
in any case, i did the clears with stealth because i feel that the amber detracts from the flow of the nortic green. it just looks cleaner and the stealths still gives the amber requirements when they are on.
One day i was messing around with it and I got it to alternate blinks with the turn signal itself. For some reason it wont blink at the same time. But it is do-able to get the side marker to blink when signaling.
03-25-2007 | 02:05 PM
#40
The amber corner is the first thing that is focused on when on a light colored car.
If you plan on adding the turn signal mod where the side marker flashes with the turn signals then the clear corner is a better option since it can be seen better from the side of the car.
I have the side marker mod done and am very happy with it.
When lights are off the side markers flash the same as the fronts.
When the parking lights are on they alternate back and forth between the front and the sides.
I have more courteous drivers when I am looking to change lanes now.
If you plan on adding the turn signal mod where the side marker flashes with the turn signals then the clear corner is a better option since it can be seen better from the side of the car.
I have the side marker mod done and am very happy with it.
When lights are off the side markers flash the same as the fronts.
When the parking lights are on they alternate back and forth between the front and the sides.
I have more courteous drivers when I am looking to change lanes now.
03-25-2007 | 02:08 PM
#41
Originally Posted by Crazy Rx-8 Driver
One day i was messing around with it and I got it to alternate blinks with the turn signal itself. For some reason it wont blink at the same time. But it is do-able to get the side marker to blink when signaling.
03-25-2007 | 02:13 PM
#42
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XYELLR8
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From: Maple Grove, Minnesota
nah, I had the Clear corners on my old honda and i just didnt like that faded amber look, it just wasnt my style.. i guess i'll have to see what they look like with the stealth bulbs.
03-25-2007 | 02:38 PM
#45
Velocity
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From: Stamford, CT
I have them as well... with the stealth bulbs... also replaced front and rear blinkers with stealth bulbs... I personally like the look better... then again it's a simple opinion from one person to the next...
-Brian
-Brian
03-25-2007 | 03:31 PM
#47
Skeet skeet skeet
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From: making my way to the ATL
Originally Posted by carbonRX8
For me, the $70 into light covers is just not money well spent. I also agree with Steakboy that the clears dont look "fitting" on a VR. I have a MS nose on order and it should be here this week.
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And it saves me $70.
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And it saves me $70.
Not trying to be an ***...just saying...
03-25-2007 | 03:38 PM
#48
Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Notice the clears on the first yellow don't fit well.
They are shaped different because in Japan and Europe they act as turn signals as well as side markers. The clear corners come out a little bit so that they can be seen better from the side of the car.
Not sure how many have noticed but in the U.S. the side markers do not blink from the factory.
I have seen first hand the difference in having the side marker as a blinker as opposed to not.
I used to get frustrated because the person next to me would not allow me to merge or would get upset because they thought I didn't use my signal.
It wasn't because they were being ignorant but because if a person is driving next to the 8 it is hard to see the front turn signal from the side.
03-25-2007 | 03:50 PM
#50
Originally Posted by Wing5
I have a BB. Aside from the red reflectors and brake lights, everything on the car is black, clear, silver or something along the lines of a B&W nature, except for the amber corners and turn signal bulbs. Here's my take on it:...
-The dark & bright contrast of the silvers and black look outstanding! The orange doesn't give it any more contrast or splash, it just looks messy and out of place. The clear corners not only get rid of that but also add to the B&W theme.
-The amber turn signals against the silver/chrome housings look like an egg yolk of a sunny side up egg. May taste good but doesn't look it. And worse since the housings of the turn signals are chrome, the amber bulbs reflect out at certain angles and make it more noticeable than just a tiny bulb. It sticks out like a sore thumb. No such problem with stealth bulbs.
-The same "egg yolk" effect applies to having the normal bulbs in clear corners. Stealth bulbs take care of that.
So in short I have stealth turn signal bulbs and clear corners with stealth bulbs in those as well. It looks a million times better.
-The dark & bright contrast of the silvers and black look outstanding! The orange doesn't give it any more contrast or splash, it just looks messy and out of place. The clear corners not only get rid of that but also add to the B&W theme.
-The amber turn signals against the silver/chrome housings look like an egg yolk of a sunny side up egg. May taste good but doesn't look it. And worse since the housings of the turn signals are chrome, the amber bulbs reflect out at certain angles and make it more noticeable than just a tiny bulb. It sticks out like a sore thumb. No such problem with stealth bulbs.
-The same "egg yolk" effect applies to having the normal bulbs in clear corners. Stealth bulbs take care of that.
So in short I have stealth turn signal bulbs and clear corners with stealth bulbs in those as well. It looks a million times better.
I bought my car used and it had clears on it to begin with... I liked them but like Wing 5 I also like the blacked out theme.... See below:
Oh yeah I also removed the RX8 emblem and blacked out all the others.