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Old 10-31-2004, 10:44 AM
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I been tinkered around w/ this idea for a while & when I pickup my "Xenon-Crystal" Eurolites for teh interiors, I also pick up a couple bulbs for the reverse lights (didn't like'em there, btw)...

So I was wondering how my ecodes would look with:
1. "Xenon-Crystal" Eurolites at the corner blinker position but ON when City lights are on.
2. Switch the traditional City Lights to the turn signals...Must go to the Amber CityLEDs though.
3. Swap the City Light & the Turn Signal Circuits for the above to operate correctly...

Give me yer guys opinion...TIA 8^)

<center><b><u>XenonCrystal-CityLights, On Only
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Xenons, XenonCrystal-CityLights &amp; HoenFogs, ON
<img src="http://images.snapfish.com/33%3B%3C47%3B523232%7Ffp64%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D649%3D5 4%3A%3DXROQDF%3E232366%3A%3C5786%3Bot1lsi"><img src="http://images.snapfish.com/33%3B%3C47%3B523232%7Ffp7%3Enu%3D323%3B%3E558%3E45 9%3EWSNRCG%3D323275%3B%3B66948nu0mrj">

Xenons, XenonCrystal-CityLights &amp; HoenBrights, ON
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<small>Xenons, XenonCrystal-CityLights &amp; HoenFogs, ON w/ Right Blinker, ON...........Xenons, Stock City Lights w/LED &amp; Hoen Fogs, ON w/ Left Stealth Blinker, ON</small>
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XenonCrystal-CityLights vs. CityLEDs</u>
(Side-by-Side Comparison)
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<u>Xenons, XenonCrystal-CityLights, HoenBrights &amp; HoenFogs vs. Xenons, Stock City Lights w/LED &amp; Hoen Fogs</u>
(Side-by-Side Comparison)
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Old 10-31-2004, 10:48 AM
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Default I'd stick with the regular city light setup. IMO one of the reasons to go to Ecodes is to loose the

parking lamp look
Old 10-31-2004, 10:55 AM
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Default I think with LEDs and Xenonmatch Fogs

you should just use DRL and leave the stealths in for the turn signals.

With Xenonmatch Turn signals, it just looks ricey. I can sort of understand Xenonmatch when the parking lights are always on (like with US spec housings) because that can ruin the xenon look. But with E-codes, when turn sigal bulbs are only on when turned on, I think amber looks best.

Also, E-codes are illegal enough, at least if you keep your stealths, you can argue that you've got something amber in your headlights.

The idea of amber city lights which would act as turn signals is pretty cool, but the with the turn signal bulb constantly on, it looks too busy.

In that 5th pic, did you use Eurolites for the city light bulb? I ordered a pair of 89s today for my city lights.
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Default thats steping into safety issues. imho the city light as a blinker isn't visible enough

in placement, size, and visibility.
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Thanks for the input...BTW, I used an amber LED.
Old 10-31-2004, 11:08 AM
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Yeah, was thinkin' that too...Also, would probably get the "yer brights are on" flash all the time
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Default What did you use for city light bulb in this pic?

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Thx for yer opinion...Testin' the waters here (5 min to switch back)....BTW, Paula's hawt !!!
Old 10-31-2004, 11:16 AM
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That's a pic w/ the LEDs off...(just a reflection makin' em look on)...BTW, teh are amber LEDs.
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Default I see...

Do you still have an extra pair of white LEDs?

If these #89 Eurolites don't work, I guess I'm going to buy LEDs...


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