Clear corner mod - some tips to future DIYers

Godfather | Jay · 01-29-2006, 01:38 PM

First off the DIY for clear corners posted by Jasyn Chen was excellent. Thank you.

I just finished this and have some thoughts...

1 - If you have something to melt a small hole through the back instead of drilling through it, you won't have to deal with all the little black bits that seem to static cling all over. Unfortunately, I didn't think of this until I was done. Doh!

2 - After I made the hole, I used a screw driver to break the tabs. I would recommend this. Just make sure you have a small flathead screwdriver and that you get it all.

3 - Instead of snipping the orange insert, I found that taking 2 pairs of needle nose plyers and breaking off pieces created a cleaner break and way fewer annoying, tiny orange specks.

4 - I'm not as crazy about the Sylvania Silverstar bulbs as some. I guess I'll try the spray paint method on the stock 3157 bulbs...

No matter how you do it, it looks great. Good luck to future owners!

Link to the great Tech article by Jasyn Chen

Bahn S4 · 01-29-2006, 01:54 PM

Godfather | Jay · 01-29-2006, 01:58 PM

Bahn S4 · 01-29-2006, 02:24 PM

Godfather | Jay · 01-29-2006, 02:27 PM

Bahn S4 · 01-29-2006, 02:38 PM

gandolf the white · 01-29-2006, 04:13 PM

01-29-2006, 01:38 PM	#1
Godfather \| Jay AudiWorld Super User Account #: 99226 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,267	Clear corner mod - some tips to future DIYers First off the DIY for clear corners posted by Jasyn Chen was excellent. Thank you. I just finished this and have some thoughts... 1 - If you have something to melt a small hole through the back instead of drilling through it, you won't have to deal with all the little black bits that seem to static cling all over. Unfortunately, I didn't think of this until I was done. Doh! 2 - After I made the hole, I used a screw driver to break the tabs. I would recommend this. Just make sure you have a small flathead screwdriver and that you get it all. 3 - Instead of snipping the orange insert, I found that taking 2 pairs of needle nose plyers and breaking off pieces created a cleaner break and way fewer annoying, tiny orange specks. 4 - I'm not as crazy about the Sylvania Silverstar bulbs as some. I guess I'll try the spray paint method on the stock 3157 bulbs... No matter how you do it, it looks great. Good luck to future owners! Link to the great Tech article by Jasyn Chen __________________ F#% the new format and jacked up, truncated archives. Go to quattr0w0rld... "Sleeper" - a B5 S4 Tribute* "Stages: A Mod Addiction" Piano Black Beltline Trim Install * Clear corner DIY tips ER IC install pics/notes * DIY camera mount My stage 3+ mod list * More vids: 0-60, drag strip, etc

01-29-2006, 01:54 PM	#2
Bahn S4 Elder Member Account #: 53141 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 14,626	I did the spray paint method 2 years ago and they have yet to pose a problem. __________________ ------------------- Bahn S4's non-fried non-breaded wing recipe Diet and Exercise: Paleo + Crossfit

01-29-2006, 01:58 PM	#3
Godfather \| Jay AudiWorld Super User Account #: 99226 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,267	Good to know. Thanks. BTW, yours look great! __________________ F#% the new format and jacked up, truncated archives. Go to quattr0w0rld... "Sleeper" - a B5 S4 Tribute* "Stages: A Mod Addiction" Piano Black Beltline Trim Install * Clear corner DIY tips ER IC install pics/notes * DIY camera mount My stage 3+ mod list * More vids: 0-60, drag strip, etc

01-29-2006, 02:24 PM	#4
Bahn S4 Elder Member Account #: 53141 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 14,626	Thanks, but I havent had it for 2 1/2 months b/c of the track in the background. __________________ ------------------- Bahn S4's non-fried non-breaded wing recipe Diet and Exercise: Paleo + Crossfit

01-29-2006, 02:27 PM	#5
Godfather \| Jay AudiWorld Super User Account #: 99226 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,267	What happened? __________________ F#% the new format and jacked up, truncated archives. Go to quattr0w0rld... "Sleeper" - a B5 S4 Tribute* "Stages: A Mod Addiction" Piano Black Beltline Trim Install * Clear corner DIY tips ER IC install pics/notes * DIY camera mount My stage 3+ mod list * More vids: 0-60, drag strip, etc

01-29-2006, 02:38 PM	#6
Bahn S4 Elder Member Account #: 53141 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 14,626	Spun out into a tire wall during an ACNA DE. Should have it back this week =) __________________ ------------------- Bahn S4's non-fried non-breaded wing recipe Diet and Exercise: Paleo + Crossfit

01-29-2006, 04:13 PM	#7
gandolf the white Junior Member Account #: 78036 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 787	same here about a year and a half __________________ "It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up."

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