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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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Default Rixks2k smoked sidemarkers

I'm sure someone has already posted about these on here but I figured I'd show a picture for those curious how it looks. Of course, the installation was easy and only took 5 minutes. I slid each sidemarker to the front of the car while pulling it away to pop it out. Then I cleaned up the connector, wires, and the spot under the markers because I'm OCD. Twisted the light out (similar to headlights), popped the clear bulb out, and put in the amber bulb. Each sidemarker was marked with R or L, but I don't see how it really matters. There is a hook over the end that fits around the fender panel towards the back of the car, then you just press the end towards the front and it'll pop in. I saw someone mention that there was a gap between the fender and sidemarker -- that's not the case here. The gap was just as small as the factory ones.

After and before pic:



Sorry, I know I should have put the amber one on top but I'm too lazy to go back and edit.
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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looks good, makes me want to get them!
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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Get the silver bulbs that burn amber..
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 10:12 PM
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or just go LED and you'll have no colored bulb issues.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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I got the clears from ricks.
I love them but they get condensation in em when I wash my car or it rains

I've heard of others from him not doing that so hopefully yours is one of them.

I was thinking of just going for the CR ones.
Same look. Oem fit.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by BobbyC
I got the clears from ricks.
I love them but they get condensation in em when I wash my car or it rains

I've heard of others from him not doing that so hopefully yours is one of them.

I was thinking of just going for the CR ones.
Same look. Oem fit.
Interesting, I've been wondering how these will hold up in the wet. I guess I will find out tomorrow since we're supposed to have some thunderstorms tonight/tomorrow. If they do, I'll try to pop the lens off and use some sealant. If I break em, well then I'll get the OEM CR ones. I really wanted the smoked, but if I have to I'll get smoke the OEM ones Fitment was fine, though.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 06:59 PM
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Yea. I thought about taking them back out and adding some sealant but those clips are soo iffy.

I don't wanna risk breaking it =\
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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I have heard people who had similar issues and emailed ricks about them and got sent new ones but I've yet to hear anything back
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 08:06 PM
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OEM FTW!!

My car came with the crappy clear side markers.. Bought two oem clear ones and never had condensation in them since..
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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i went through two sets of these. all had condensation. got oem clear and they've been perfect
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