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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 08:08 PM
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I would stick with conventional bulbs. Surface mount (SMD) LEDs are great, but 120 degrees of light just won't cut it. I believe these LEDs will only light up one half of the lens, or worse you'll only see a round circle of light. Take a look at the bulb positions and you will see what I mean. Also, since these lights don't blink you won't benefit from the cool factor of instant-on/instant-off that LEDs provide. I would save my money, but if they are already ordered I am curious to see how they turn out. Just my 2 cents.
I haven't ordered them yet, but I definitely know what you're talking about. I think these might be alright, since the reflector is still surface mount, but I could be wrong. I'll need to hunt down some red and amber 194 bulbs to fit them. I may still order them, but we'll see.
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 10:19 PM
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FYI I stumbled up on this site, lots of choices for red and amber bulbs.
Both LED and incandescents!

http://autolumination.com/194.htm

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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 05:58 AM
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This site SD Mustang Accessories also has the lens, LEDS.

Lens
http://www.sdmustangaccessories.com/2010---current.php

LEDs
http://www.sdmustangaccessories.com/lights---hids.php

Here's the one thing that caught my eye about the new lens on this site.

"Some companies are trying to sell them and have not done test fitting and do not include the hardware to mount the new set of 2010 Mustang Front Bumper Corner Lights correctly.

When you remove your stock Bumper Lights the self-threading lock nuts will not fit the newer ones; but we include the correct ones and have them in stock".

Here's their email address too stangaccessories@aol.com, you might want to see what they can do.

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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by MSgt46270
This site SD Mustang Accessories also has the lens, LEDS and free shipping (lower 48).

Lens
http://www.sdmustangaccessories.com/2010---current.php

LEDs
http://www.sdmustangaccessories.com/lights---hids.php

Here's the one thing that caught my eye about the new lens on this site.

"Some companies are trying to sell them and have not done test fitting and do not include the hardware to mount the new set of 2010 Mustang Front Bumper Corner Lights correctly.

When you remove your stock Bumper Lights the self-threading lock nuts will not fit the newer ones; but we include the correct ones and have them in stock".

Here's their email address too stangaccessories@aol.com, you might want to see what they can do.
Those are the same ones all over eBay. Not to mention, they only sell the fronts, not the whole set. One thing I don't care for with that set is they lack any reflector on the surface itself. Everything is "inside" the lens. The Klearz are more of an OEM look when lit.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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The lenses arrived today. Definitely dark. I'll take some pictures of them tomorrow.
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 07:56 AM
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You went with the clear/black right? Def interested in seeing pics.
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 08:47 AM
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You went with the clear/black right? Def interested in seeing pics.
He ordered smoke black.

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Update:

I have ordered a set of smoke/black reflectors
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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Yep, originally was going to do black/clear, then went with smoke/black because I wanted a darker set.
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 11:46 AM
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Can't wait for pics and how hard they were to install.
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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Could wait for your pics Overboost, so I got the set from SD Mustang Accessories. Great service out of those guys and extremely quick shipping!

Here are 2 quick pictures.
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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Looks great!!! What combo is that? (Black, Smoke, Clear, etc)?
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 01:10 PM
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Those look smoked.

Sorry I haven't got back to everyone. The holidays have taken their toll, and work has been keeping me busy these past few days.

Right now, I plan on installing these on Sunday, provided I can get bulbs to go behind them. Stay tuned.

One quick thing - let's keep this thread on topic for the Klearz lenses. There is a separate thread for smoked corners, so for those of you who have went with other options, please post them in there.

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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 03:38 PM
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My bad. These are smoked.
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 03:54 PM
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I think they look good, but a day time pic would probably do it better justice. These smoked ones look good on Kona.
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 04:29 PM
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Steve - looking forward to seeing your smoke/black as well as the bulbs you chose to go behind it.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 05:00 AM
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Just wanted to update everyone. I did manage to get these installed yesterday front and rear. The install itself went much easier than expected.

Front marker install:
- Remove 8 clips for radiator cover under hood
- Remove 2 8mm bolts on top of grille surround, then lift posts over "nubs" on the top of the grille surround.
- Remove 4 more 7mm bolts from inner fender (2 per side)
- Remove 4 7mm bolts from underside of bumper
- Disconnect outside temp sensor from lower air opening.

Once this is complete, you will be able to free up the bumper and gain access to each side marker lens. These are held in place by two 10mm nuts that grab the plastic posts on the marker itself. You need to carefully remove them and pull the factory side marker out, remove the bulb and bulb housing from the OEM marker, and transfer that to the new lens. I used a set of amber 194LL bulbs from the local O'Reilly store and they give off plenty of light.

To re-install the markers, start to tighten down the "grip nuts (as I call them) but DO NOT overtighten. Snug them up to the fascia so that the marker cannot move, then plug the connecter back in each side.

For reference, I used this install blog from LRS to assist with the removal.

http://www.mylrs.com/blogs/lrs/archi...installed.aspx

Total install time was 30 minutes for the front.

Rear marker install:
- Remove 3 Philips screws from each rear wheel well (same ones that hold the mud guards on) using a slim screw driver or socket attachment.
- Gently pull the rear bumper out, going up to the taillight. This will give you enough room to push the marker out. Unclip the wiring harness, then push on the front side of the lens itself (where the pressure clip is). Rotate the marker out, towards the back of the car, and the lens will come out cleanly.

To re-install, transfer over the bulb housing to new lens, then seat the rear tab in the marker, and snap the front side in gently. Re-connect the wiring harness, then snap bumper back in place. Re-install 3 screws in wheel well, and you're all set.

Total install time - 20 minutes.

I started to take more items off to do the rear, but they were very easy once we looked at them. The finished product is fantastic. If you have a Boss 302 coming with black stripes, these would blend in perfectly with the striping, so you don't have a big red block at the end of the C stripe.

Those of you worried about pulling on body panels should not let that stray you from doing this. You can very easily put all four markers in without much fuss.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 09:57 AM
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Lolpics?
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 10:21 AM
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Lolpics?
This.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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I took a few with my phone, but the car is dirty and they didn't turn out great. Here they are:

Front:



Rear:
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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No need to pull the front bumper. Just pull the wheel wells. Don't even jack up the car or remove the wheels.

Crank the wheel to the left and do the driver's side. Crank the wheel to the right and do the passenger side.

I can't believe someone would pull off the bumper for turn signals.

They look great, but I need a better picture of the rears please!

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