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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 01:22 AM
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To keep OEM parking lights or change them?

Im not sure what direction i wanna go with these so im gunna ask everyones opinion. To keep the oem parking lights on my 86 IROC or change them. if i were to change them id go with something like these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...p2042998.m1253

I like both options what im looking for is for the IROC to have some new flair while still keeping the classic style. Kinda like bringing new body styling to an older car.

My parking lights now are perfectly fine and id be willing to sell them to buy the newer lights. any info or pictures of other third gens with aftermarket lights to help me choose would be great.
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 02:19 PM
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Re: To keep OEM parking lights or change them?

I personally don't like the ones you linked too. I don't like how you can see the bulb in the housing.

What I did on mine was opened them up and installed LEDs inside, since I had the lens off I cleaned the inside and wetsanded the outside of the lens.
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 07:00 AM
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Re: To keep OEM parking lights or change them?

i have the ones u linked to, i love em, really updated the fronts appearance
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 02:22 PM
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Re: To keep OEM parking lights or change them?

Originally Posted by cdoyle
I personally don't like the ones you linked too. I don't like how you can see the bulb in the housing.

What I did on mine was opened them up and installed LEDs inside, since I had the lens off I cleaned the inside and wetsanded the outside of the lens.
i am stuck on how to open the lens can you help me
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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Re: To keep OEM parking lights or change them?

If you have HDs than you might be able to get away with the crystal parking lights.Other than that I don't like them.
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 02:48 PM
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Re: To keep OEM parking lights or change them?

Originally Posted by cha_chard
i am stuck on how to open the lens can you help me
When I did mine, I took a dremmel cutting wheel and cut around the seam of the lens and the housing. It took awhile, but I finally got them open.

I tried the baking in the oven method, but I could never get the glue to soften and I didn't want to risk melting them.
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