JDM Style Sidemarker Lights

[LxAcc510]

I so want some on my 3Gee. Anyone have any previous experience installing sidemarkers on Ek's? EG's? Integra's n such?

Here's 2 I found online that i think would look good.

http://jhpusa.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=&idproduct=2251
http://jhpusa.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=&idproduct=2252

I was wondering though, what do you use to cut the hole? How does the wiring work? Let me know what you guys know...I think sidemarkers would look real good on a 3Gee

:flip:

[frantik]

european 3geez have the markers stock.. doesn't look good imo

[ghettogeddy]

theres alot of questions there i need answered as well lol ive had my clear side markers forever now and havent installed them

[knarg]

i have JDM EF civic markers from NZ, i'll be using a nibler to cut the holes in the fenders after careful measurement.

http://www.jdmshit.com/parts/headlights/EF8sidemarkers.jpg

[forrest89sei]

I like the EF ones

[A18A]

they would look good when you shave them :thumbup:

[lostforawhile]

what about aircraft sidemarkers? http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd158/lostforawhile/S4020474.jpg

[markmdz89hatch]

haha Tim, truly original. (so is the glasspack as your tailpipe)

I installed aftermarket VW ones (i think they are, but honestly have no idea) quite a few years ago with the help of a cardboard template for the cutout, scribed it to the fender w/ a scribe, then drilled a million holes with low pressure into the center of the area that needed to be cut. Then avaition snips w/ the stubby, angled head. Then cleaned up the whole thing with a good 'ol fashion file.

Whatever you do, please please please either clearcoat, prime, hell just regular spray paint (just do something) the cut-out so you don't end up rusting the fresh cut metal.

[lostforawhile]

haha Tim, truly original. (so is the glasspack as your tailpipe)

I installed aftermarket VW ones (i think they are, but honestly have no idea) quite a few years ago with the help of a cardboard template for the cutout, scribed it to the fender w/ a scribe, then drilled a million holes with low pressure into the center of the area that needed to be cut. Then avaition snips w/ the stubby, angled head. Then cleaned up the whole thing with a good 'ol fashion file.

Whatever you do, please please please either clearcoat, prime, hell just regular spray paint (just do something) the cut-out so you don't end up rusting the fresh cut metal. the bumper is even with the glasspack when it's on, and yea the holes are sprayed with self etch primer. the lights have to come out anyway to paint the car,so there will be fresh automotive paint there eventually.

[LxAcc510]

i have JDM EF civic markers from NZ, i'll be using a nibler to cut the holes in the fenders after careful measurement.

http://www.jdmshit.com/parts/headlights/EF8sidemarkers.jpg

:wtf: is a nibler

[knarg]

http://www.garrettwade.com/images/us//product/large/09T0101_large.jpg

[markmdz89hatch]

the bumper is even with the glasspack when it's on, and yea the holes are sprayed with self etch primer. the lights have to come out anyway to paint the car,so there will be fresh automotive paint there eventually.

the glasspack was for you, but i know you know how to do it right when cutting in sheetmetal. you never cease to amaze me with the stuff you put together. I remember the old member "Tim_Yoak" (gee, i wonder who that was) that did the circular cutouts in the inner part of the taillights WAY back in the day.

The surface prep comment was more for the guys that are just diy'ers trying out the idea of sidemarkers. Just tossing out one important, and commonly overlooked hint to a better job.

[Civic Accord Honda]

iv been thinking about getting smoked amber EF sidemarkers from PASSWORDJDM

[lostforawhile]

the glasspack was for you, but i know you know how to do it right when cutting in sheetmetal. you never cease to amaze me with the stuff you put together. I remember the old member "Tim_Yoak" (gee, i wonder who that was) that did the circular cutouts in the inner part of the taillights WAY back in the day.

The surface prep comment was more for the guys that are just diy'ers trying out the idea of sidemarkers. Just tossing out one important, and commonly overlooked hint to a better job. those light parts are around here somewhere. sadly the ricers started copying that look. so even though it was a complete custom idea it would be rice looking now. dam i hate ricers. i was going to do lambo doors on one of my 81 civics back around 93, but the structure wasn't strong enough,i had the parts from a delorean shell i found.

[LxAcc510]

http://www.garrettwade.com/images/us//product/large/09T0101_large.jpg

Nice nibler. Looks like it'd damage some paint though?

[knarg]

iv been thinking about getting smoked amber EF sidemarkers from PASSWORDJDM

that is what i have, they are the stanley japan ones.

don't buy from PDM, just find a source in NZ or JP on ebay.

i got mine for 15-20 i think

[2oodoor]

You left your knee pad by the car ole boy: For some reason I thought you put that light behind the rear wheel.
I like the bumpy JDM marker lights, don't have any

[JDM A20_Sedan CA5]

Used:
-EF side markers (ebay appox. $20)
-extra wires
-wire cutter
-dremel
-cereal box (for outlining side marker)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/Doughyboy20/resized600.jpg

[LxAcc510]

Alrighty so we all know how to cut a hole.


How about wiring? How do we go about doing that?

:flip:

[lostforawhile]

if they are just standard marker lights, just run the hot wire back and tie it into one of the taIlight bulbs. mine are a little bit more complex,since they pull 30 watts apiece, i have a relay system that lets them function with the front corner markers,so they act as running lights and turn signals.

[knarg]

just use some extra wire and extend it to the sidemarkers or front signals, whatever you want