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Old May 24, 2005 | 06:55 AM
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Replacing parking lights on a '90 RS

My dad and I agree that something has to be done about my parking lights up front. they look crappy and really dim, and I think its because of the lenses. They have gotten water in them somehow and they quite frankly look like s**t. My questions to you guys are, how easy is it to change these things? Can it be done without removing the front bumper? What's the best method for replacing them?

thanks guys, attached is a pic after a bath
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Old May 24, 2005 | 07:17 AM
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yeah you can remove them without removing the bumper. just crawl underneath the car and you'll see how to get to them.
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Old May 24, 2005 | 10:25 AM
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It takes about 15 minutes and is really easy to do. If you get under the car there are two 10mm (i think) bolts holdin them in. I put new ones in mine and they look great

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Old May 24, 2005 | 02:32 PM
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nice maro man. What's the best/cheapest place to get them?
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Old May 24, 2005 | 08:22 PM
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Where to get them..

I just got an NOS pair on ebay for $85. But if you don't care, you can get aftermarket for around $35.00. Jennings Chevy in PA has them as well. Regards.
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Old May 25, 2005 | 12:57 PM
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My 90 with one of the new parking lights in notice the difference.

Very easy to install like said.
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Old May 25, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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ya i need to replace mine also they look like yours

so 35$ a piece is prolly around the cheapest?
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Old May 25, 2005 | 04:24 PM
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Originally posted by Spdfrk1990
My 90 with one of the new parking lights in notice the difference.

Very easy to install like said.
ok good. Didn't think installing them would be hard, now I just gotta find them. Anyone got a link to the $35 ones?
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Old May 26, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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I helped my buddy do his parking lights on his z28 a few days ago. I didnt get under the car but it did take me a while to get to one of the bolts. I recommend a 1/4 inch ratchet , i was using a 3/8 and it was more time consuming. But hey its done and looks hot , 10 mm bolts btw
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