DIY Clear corners...

DIY Clear corners...

What is the purpose of doing it without taking apart the lights...does it save THAT much trouble? I'm new to the Corolla scene, so i really dont know.
I'm contemplating doing this DIY, but i'm kinda worried about breaking something off that shouldn't come off or something like that. Anyone that has done it themselves, post here and let me know how it went, if you had any problems, etc.. Thanks.

Ive done it recently, and its much better n faster than taking apart ur headlight and sealing it back up. The hardest part was cutting that amber piece in tiny bits to fit thru that hole, cause i didnt have any strong/sharp cutters......I broke about 3 crappy scissors. Other than that the DIY is a breeze to do, Just remember where all the clips and bolts u removed go to cause I ended up having 3 extra clips that i just put somewhere LOL

If you live in Toronto.

I would do it for $50.

Its a 1hr - 1.5 hrs job.

But if you are shady about it, you are better off letting me do it.

I've done it to about 7 other Corollas already in Toronto. So, its like a daily thing for me.

It took me an hour at night to do it......if ur in So. Cali I can help u out

Its not hard, just annoying really. The hardest part for me was getting at the third head light bolt. I'd say laying on the ground all day and getting quite dirty from the wheel wells was the worst part. I did have trouble breaking apart the reflector since i didnt have a cutting tool. Make that you #1 priority.

The reason you dont want to open the housing is because you can NEVER seal them back up as good as stock. Or else it just looks messy. SO this way you leave the light in factopry condition but they are clear. It well worth the time

i live in jersey and was wondering what the laws are about this. There is the amber light still in there, so that shouldn't be a problem. right?

flavious,

Don't know about New Jersey, but my bet is that "you bet, there are laws about this." Here is Oregon's law:

11.) Are "Altezza" or European tail/brake light and front marker lenses legal for street use in Oregon?

Answer: Oregon has adopted the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lighting equipment. The standard is very specific for tail/brake light lenses and front side marker light lenses. The standard requires red lenses (not red bulbs) for the tail/brake lights and red rear and side reflex reflectors and red side marker lights. A separate rear side marker light and reflex reflector may also be allowed for the rear lighting system to meet the standard. The front side marker lens lights can be either white or amber (yellow) and must also have an amber (yellow) reflex reflector incorporated into the lens or have a separate side marker light and reflex reflector to meet the standard.

So, the answer to the question is in most cases after-market (non-original equipment) "Altezza" or European tail/brake and front marker light lenses are NOT legal for street use in Oregon. They usually lack the required reflex reflectors and side marker lights. Here is a link to a Web site with more information. http://fmvss108.tripod.com Note the "Recalls" section. Most all of the after-market "Altezza" and European lenses have been recalled for not meeting FMVSS 108. (ORS 816.010).

Okay, back to thoots now: Our "DMV" didn't have this info -- I had to dig it out of our Department of Transportation's "Traffic Safety" web site. My bet is that most states have "adopted that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108" language.

Hope that helps, you damn illegal kids!!! :twisted:

thoots