Aftermarket lights for an old Forester
June 21, 2008 11:01 PM Subscribe
I want to replace my 2001 Subaru Forester's signal lamps. Where do I go?
I'm trying to clean up my Forester's exterior, so I'm looking at fixing my lights first. I've been googling for aftermarket lights, but I can't seem to find what I want!
1. Where can you buy clear signal/side lamps? After having a broken signal lamp for a year, I like the clear look :). However, I've only been able to find "universal clear stickers," which doesn't seem right.
2. Would OEM headlamps and tail lamps from an '04-'08 Forester work with an '01? My headlamps are yellowed and scratched, so I'd like to replace them.
Thanks!
I'm trying to clean up my Forester's exterior, so I'm looking at fixing my lights first. I've been googling for aftermarket lights, but I can't seem to find what I want!
1. Where can you buy clear signal/side lamps? After having a broken signal lamp for a year, I like the clear look :). However, I've only been able to find "universal clear stickers," which doesn't seem right.
2. Would OEM headlamps and tail lamps from an '04-'08 Forester work with an '01? My headlamps are yellowed and scratched, so I'd like to replace them.
Thanks!
Best answer: What you want are clear corners. Google that and you should be good to go.
posted by wongcorgi at 11:23 PM on June 21, 2008
posted by wongcorgi at 11:23 PM on June 21, 2008
One point of caution: make sure that your state doesn't have laws restricting them, provided you're in the U.S.
posted by sonic meat machine at 1:16 AM on June 22, 2008
posted by sonic meat machine at 1:16 AM on June 22, 2008
Response by poster: Holy cow - it took for friggin' ever, but I found a dealer. Pricey little bastards.
Looks like replacing my headlamps with some "new" '01 OEMs will look fine too :).
sonic meat machine - I didn't see anything in the DMV manual about clear corners. It'll still have an orange bulb, so it should be fine.
posted by fleeba at 1:26 AM on June 22, 2008
Looks like replacing my headlamps with some "new" '01 OEMs will look fine too :).
sonic meat machine - I didn't see anything in the DMV manual about clear corners. It'll still have an orange bulb, so it should be fine.
posted by fleeba at 1:26 AM on June 22, 2008
Some states require red reflectors be added, even if you're using colored bulbs w/clear lenses. Lots of clear lens kits come with them.
posted by pupdog at 2:40 AM on June 22, 2008
posted by pupdog at 2:40 AM on June 22, 2008
fleeba writes "I didn't see anything in the DMV manual about clear corners. It'll still have an orange bulb, so it should be fine"
Reflectors are a DOT issue. You need red at the rear and clear or amber at the front. Not having the proper reflectors is just giving any cop that wants a reason an excuse to pull you over and write you an uncontestable ticket.
posted by Mitheral at 5:08 PM on June 22, 2008
Reflectors are a DOT issue. You need red at the rear and clear or amber at the front. Not having the proper reflectors is just giving any cop that wants a reason an excuse to pull you over and write you an uncontestable ticket.
posted by Mitheral at 5:08 PM on June 22, 2008
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posted by longsleeves at 11:12 PM on June 21, 2008