Reddit mentions: The best automotive signal light assemblies

Yeah I still need to do the interior. When we had one decent week (was in the 60s) before the cold came back, I did a quick sweep and wipe down, but it definitely wasn’t good enough.

I did change out all of the front bulbs (headlights, DRLs, fogs) as well as the side marker covers and bulbs. The front are LED-like halogen bulbs, and the side markers are LEDs. I made a post about the front lights last year. The side markers I bought off of Amazon.

I would recommend going for actual LEDs if you can afford it. The halogens look close to LEDs, are cheaper, and I haven’t had any issues, but the light output isn’t all that great and I can tell there is a slight yellow hue to them despite the blue coating. No complaints with the side markers. They look awesome.

Yes, if you want shiny you could polish stainless bumpers. I was planning on painting mine the wheel color which is a satin gunmetal gray.
The P.O. of my car was a Volvo mechanic and he did the elect fuel pump, which I have since replaced w/ a new one. He also did the headlight relay kit, driveshaft rubber link thing, U joints. He also remove all of the emission garbage and I'm told that makes a huge difference in power felt. It does pull pretty hard. I have the lowering springs, shocks, sway bar bushings, center link, etc. to do and still on my list is control arm bushings and better brakes.
I had an issue where it was running like crap - rough and very rich, all of the sudden and found the issue to be the idle cut-out / shut off solenoid.
If you do decide to remove front bumper and want to fill in the holes, that was a lot of work for me. Welding in the patches wasn't too tough but just all of the profiling / block sanding to get all those radius' to blend nicely took me a long time. The front blinker marker lights I got are for a 1960's Mustang. Their profile isn't a perfect match but close enough where difference isn't noticeable at a glance.
If you want a front spoiler get the one from Vick Auto as it's much better quality than the Mr. Fiat one.

Good luck with your car!

Edit: One thing I would do different is to delete the rectangular side marker lights and go with those tiny 3/4" round ones. That would immediately make the car look 10 years older IMO. Someone also makes a small control board to alternate blinker flash so it would blink front/side/ alternately. Like these:

https://www.amazon.com/Partsam-Marker-Clearance-Light-Signal/dp/B019BT79NG/ref=pd_cp_263_1?pd_rd_w=lJtOh&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=4QPHKT2N5YZDWKWFM78S&pd_rd_r=a3e15943-32b3-11e9-a6c1-83a6775f2fe5&pd_rd_wg=QVoKZ&pd_rd_i=B019BT79NG&psc=1&refRID=4QPHKT2N5YZDWKWFM78S

I have the Weathertech floor liners in mine. Husky and OEM are other options. For the side markers I bought smoked one's off Amazon.
REVi MotorWerks DEPO Smoke Front Bumper Side Marker Light Set + Amber Bulbs FIT for 2016-2018 Honda Civic 2D/4D/5D https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073X69N7D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nXQUCbDD09KSG

I think most states the side markers just half to be reflective and visible from 500ft. There are also some LED one's that will work with your turn signal but require a fuse tap. Lots of options.

I went with the Procivic wind visors on mine. There's a Mugen type as well. Just depends on what you want to spend on what look. I'm happy with the Procivics.

www.civicx.com is a great place to find info as well.


Here's mine

https://www.civicx.com/garage/black-blue.1850/

For the price I have absolutely no complaints. There is some sort of residue on them I believe, but that should just clean up. Haven't tried yet. I can get better photos if you want.

They were $26 on amazon when I bought them: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CQSPL1P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 There is also a variant for the sedan, and even ones that have LED logo lighting.

Side markers were a little pricey but had the best reviews I saw: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073X69N7D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 There are some in the $20-30 range.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074P71SPD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not all that 'smoked' but look so much better then those bright orange abominations that are stock. I honestly think it's my favorite thing I've done.

Very nice, it looks great! I know you said you had know mod plans yet but might I suggest something like [this?] (http://www.amazon.com/Wrangler-Right-Signal-Light-Mopar/dp/B00GFTTNNA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409520023&sr=8-1&keywords=jeep+wrangler+jk+clear+directionals)

It'd be a fairly a fairly cheap upgrade and would look really sharp with the color you've got, I think. Enjoy!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01L91AM7E

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H6NZ7BA

Since there are all kinds of reviews in the wild about fan failures and LED flicker/dimming over time, I went with separate brands. So far, 8+ months, no issues with them.

I just JDM ASTAR brand LEDs all the way around in tail lights, and some auto-parts-store LEDs in my gauge cluster, all of which flicker :) go figure.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M26IHAR

These are the switchbacks I use, and I love them. People street-parking on the road I live on means a lot of the times we have to pull over and let people through, and I turn my low beams off and leave these on as a signal for people to pass me/that I am yielding to them. They're also just great all around parking lights.

https://www.amazon.com/1998-2005-Roadster-Bumper-Marker-Lights/dp/B01EVX2158

eventually I plan on buying these as well in all corners, cracking them open, and installing something like this, holding it in the housing by filling it with Epoxy when reassembling.

https://www.amazon.com/Purishion-Universal-Flexible-Integrated-Motorcycle/dp/B01L8YZ0GU

if not making my own animated solution with WS2812 LED strips and a Microcontroller of some sort. Pardon my missing/flooded foglights. They were absolutely destroyed when I bought the car, I've been lazy and exploring my options with LED spotlights/LED bars. :)

Any questions, ask away. Paging u/SippinWindex

They stopped selling the brand I bought but my friend has these and they are just as good
(FYI the parking lights are halos but the turn signals and emergency flashers are amber)

JK Turn Signal Lights White DRL Amber LED Front Grill Signal Parking Lights Smoke Lens Replace 2007-2017 Jeep Wrangler JK JKU https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NXZ3RR5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TJlYDbW3Q9N6S

So it is actually a 3 part ordeal.

The actual fog lights since my car didn't come with them, and the stalk. Then I did some c-shaped drl since I have leds in my high beams and the factory drl doesn't work with leds, but then the c-shaped drl didn't work for a little bit so I bought the drl turn signals, and then the previous c-shaped ones started working again. I will just post all of my mods below:

Fog lamps with brackets : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FL8DPWU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Light stalk : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AWO7XOK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

C-shaped DRL : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014P7LPEI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Sequential LED Turn signals with DRL : https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/5veD22k

9005 LED High Beam : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075J9S4DT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

H11 55W HID Low Beam : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CMKT2F4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

7440 7443 LED Brake/Tail Light : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GTKLF32?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

7440 LED Turn Signal (rear) : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q8RZRZV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

194 LED License plate/used as side markers in the front/a couple other places : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BT23WVC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

194 LED side marker bulbs (not used but the correct ones if you want yellow, I liked the white and it was what I had when the originals burnt out but didn't ever change them from the above link) : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KY7GCXW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

License plate smoke : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007LICQ9M?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Grille : https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F254096211721

K&N 33-2480 Air Filter : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CR9WVPE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VfS6CbNBD59AQ

I had my rims done by a local company, they are the factory 16" painted gloss black. My mazda emblem is actually a long story, but essentially it is just scuffed up with sand paper ready to be painted but I liked the look and stuck it back on the way it is. I have also installed car play, and 3D printed a shift knob. The factory bose system was a little lacking and put a small under seat sub in to help fill the sound, but am still not happy with it, so that's a future project.

Some near future plans for the car include the aero kit, and I'll post the links to those here too:

Front Bumper Lip Air Dam : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FTUE8EY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bdS6Cb2X8Y22M

Black Mirror caps : https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F283050942561

Side skirts : https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F391544070112

And the rear diffuser : https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F113007041503

I got these: Looked great, fit better than the OEM. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073X69N7D/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I used these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I1CHCO0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I didn't use the rubber grommet that they are supposed to slide into. Just pulled out the plastic core, and they wedge perfectly into the grill (though I did throw a little epoxy on there just for good measure).


You can see them in this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/XVcrosstrek/comments/d2dqp5/pitstop_during_offroading_last_weekend_the_subie/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x

Senkauto Motorcycle Cafe Racer Seat Frame Hoop Loop Tracker End with LED Brake Turn Signal Light For Suzuki Honda Yamaha (210mm Flat) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075TZQM2B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-1vYAbFAD8Y3R

Another amazon purchase. Seems to be good quality, and good fit

I was hoping I could match it to the other side. But I did manage to find something that may have the same brightness and diameter on amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IR3G3S4 hopefully that works if I take it apart.

Weew, that's a beauty. If you get itchy to change something, consider swapping the side markers. Definitely my favorite thing that I've done aesthetically, and it took 5 minutes.

You could always buy the Triumph ones... or get the Koso's that are identical. That's what I did on mine. Word of warning, though: the Triumph LEDs are EXPENSIVE. Hence, the pair I bought for the rear are the Koso's. Got the Triumph LED flasher relay, too.

Edit: Linky-pants! https://www.amazon.com/Koso-HE015K14-Thread-Unlimited-Marker/dp/B005EMYPFK

Unfortunately I don't have before and after pics.

I had LEDs in the halogen housings and the distance was better than the Anzos. But there is more width with the Anzos. I plan to get different, better, LEDs to see if I can get more distance.

HID still perform better than LED in projectors, but in my opinion LEDs are easier to install. As seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUxfA7RnK-0

I did not get the switchback set, but I did upgrade all bulbs to LEDs.

Front Turns

Rear Brake

3rd Brake, Cargo, and License Plate

Lastly I use Forscan to address hyper flashing and enable "Bambi Mode" (fogs stay on with high beams). I did not have to splice any wires.

I would think that tape would not be an acceptable fix. I don't know what your regulations are there but where I live, if your vehicle came equipped with side markers they must work during a VI.

These are cheap and I would think easy to replace. Looks like they just snap in to place.

Well yes, solar is big in campers, etc. You can get many types (like the one you linked) that have a seperate solar panel, so you can wire the light inside.
You can also get a stand alone battery/batterypack, solar panel, and LED lights. it's very easy, and there are tons of places online that you can check out for simple solar systems.

ie:

Solar panel (say, 20w), small 12v lead acid battery (like 10Ah), a charge controller ( or equiv. for the UK ), and then some 12v lights

I just want to make sure this is what I'm looking for. Like I said, the bulb is fine. But I need a new cover.

http://www.amazon.com/TYC-18-5220-00-Toyota-Corolla-Replacement/dp/B002R0YD04/ref=au_as_r?ie=UTF8&Make=Toyota%7C76&Model=Corolla%7C1013&Year=2000%7C2000&carId=001&n=15684181&newCar=1&s=automotive&vehicleType=automotive

Not op, but I'm waiting on These in the mail, couldn't pass up with all the positive reviews.

On the radiator covers cheapies from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0116I6FB2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_7irLeoGTCR23o

I drilled holes in the plastic radiator guard and put waterproof LED strips behind for better visibility from the front as well.

Here is a quick idea for how to do it.

First, get a POM bottle :
https://www.packagingdigest.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_750x422/public/297190-POM_single_serve_bottle.JPG?itok=ZQGrcN07

Next, paint the entire top part like a cork (mainly so its opaque).

throw your 2d4 in it

Then install LED light in the top opaque part shining down.

https://www.amazon.com/Meerkatt-Clearance-Indicator-Universal-Waterproof/dp/B07DMDG5SF/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1536371697

Amazon!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019EO1SZI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I needed to replace my old cracked lights, and didnt want to spend $160 per side. These were only $60 for the pair, amd seem pretty high quality, we will see!

https://i.imgur.com/8e4G7qp.jpg

https://www.amazon.com/LED-Reflector-Polycarbonate-Certified-Warranty/dp/B077STD2SV

I put these in the blank spot where the light would of been in the rear fog assembly. Worked great!

Purchased from iJDMtoy through [Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/iJDMTOY-Right-Marker-2016-up-Hatchback/dp/B01LWLEFOG) with the amber LEDs. A couple of other places sell them as well on ebay. I've seen smoked ones too, those ones look pretty sharp.

I did change them out. These are the ones I picked up from Amazon and I love it.

You can find it here! on Amazon

Items used:

1. https://m.autozone.com/electrical-and-lighting/fuse-and-accessories/bussmann-atc-fuse-tap/32414_0_0?location=
   2.Wire stripping tool
   
2. 1 roll black 16 gauge wire
   
3. 1 roll white 16 gauge wire
   
4. Heat shrink terminal (for ground)
   
5. Heat shrink butt ends for joining wires
   
6. Lights 3/4" Smoked Amber LED... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I1CHCO0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
   
7. 10 amp fuse
   
8. Zip ties