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Date:   Sat, 24 Jun 2006 12:31:26 -0700
Reply-To:   Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
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From:   Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:   Re: Blinkers - clear, smoke, and stock
In-Reply-To:   <3DE17B68-9A3A-4941-9A53-FB8BD65E23F9@mac.com>
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I really have to go with the stock orange for safety reasons - they are so much more easily seen than the clear or smoked(even with 1157NA bulbs installed).

However, if you're really into something different, howsabout BLUE? I picked up a pair of these at the recent VW Classic from a friend outa Germany only just because they're unique from the clear, smoked and orange more commonly seen. Of course in California and most states they're totally illegal to run because local regulations stipulate blue for police and other emergency vehicles only. But I had to have them "just because" :-) -- Jim Thompson 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" 73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise" 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug" oldvolkshome@gmail.com http://www.oldvolkshome.com ********************************** On 6/24/06, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote: > > My thoughts on the different types of blinker plastics.... > > With a light colored vehicle (Gold, White, Tan, etc.) I like the look > of the "blacked" out look. For those, the smoked blinker plastics are > the way to go. For darker vehicles, the stock orange, or clear look > is the way to go. > > However.... > > If your electrical system and grounds are not up to snuff, putting on > smoked plastics will make your tail lights and signals much harder to > see on the road (I've got them on the GoldBrick and was following > behind it one day noticing how dim the brakes looked). My camper's > electrical system, on the other hand is is excellent shape. Of course > it being a burgundy camper, I'm staying with the stock orange on it. > > On Jun 24, 2006, at 1:39 AM, Mark C wrote: > > > I've seen pics of all these ... and have seen smoke in person ... > > but not the clear ... > > > > > > Not sure if the clear or the smoke look better - - - but really I > > think I'd be more impressed with having blinkers in clear glass - - > > - now that would be cool ... optically sharp blinker flashing I > > would guess ...


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