Ok so here is my guide on clear indicators - the easy way!

Follow these steps:


Slowly work the blinker cover off with a flat head screw driver. From the bottom, where the small tabs are.
Lift off the cover. This can be tough as the cover is stuck with gum.
Use the screw driver to unscrew the orange plastic cover.
Place the cover back on, firmly.

There you have it! Clear indicators!
You can grab Orange replacement light bulbs from super cheap for around $20!
No need for breaking the orange light or swearing (haha Paul :P)

I'd looked at that, but thought the "gummy" glue had to be softened first in an oven, and didn't want to risk stuffing it.
Also made more sense to me to tint/mask the inside rather than the outside.

PS. Might be an idea to remove the globe before doing any of this...

dimi180... I've said it before and will say it again your a ******* for doing what I had planned for my car... same rims as mine and well... when it's outta the crash repairs I'll still et magna blinkers :)

Um where is your orange blinker gone.. If im correct it now flashes clear..??

MMMMM.. Illegal..:shock:

He'd probably be using an orange globe..
but ud still see the reflection of the orange globe slightly.. hmm

good work tho, looks cool!

Don't know if he's got one installed in those photos, but I think the idea is to get the "chrome" orange ones, that look silver but flash orange. Having globes that look orange normally would defeat the purpose.

I'm not sure about the legalities of this, I think if the light is designed for ADR in a certain way, you can't modify it, even if it still flashes the same colour. I think the orange is a part of the design, so there might be legal pitfalls. Not that a cop will pull you up for it, but insurance stooges might. Anyone knowledgeable about ADR compliance here?

He definitely only has the clear/white in those photos, but I assume this is to be rectified

Don't know if he's got one installed in those photos, but I think the idea is to get the "chrome" orange ones, that look silver but flash orange.

That will be the go.. will look real good too..:)

There you have it! Clear indicators!
You can grab Orange replacement light bulbs from super cheap for around $20!
No need for breaking the orange light or swearing (haha Paul :P)

fooking smartass......i was gonna do this....

well looks like i got the work cut out for me when i have to do this again to my right hand blinker:D

The lights should be like $16 from super cheap too...not $20:P

lol woo no swearing! i was dreading that AGAIN....

looks tops man!

dimi180... I've said it before and will say it again your a ******* for doing what I had planned for my car... same rims as mine and well... when it's outta the crash repairs I'll still et magna blinkers

Aw damn hehe
We can be twins then lol


']fooking smartass......i was gonna do this....

well looks like i got the work cut out for me when i have to do this again to my right hand blinker

The lights should be like $16 from super cheap too...not $20

lol woo no swearing! i was dreading that AGAIN....

looks tops man!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :bowrofl:

Off goes the cover, in goes the clear indicator bulbs and your set! :P

I'm using the phillips clear indicator bulbs which flash as amber but look clear from the outside. $20 from autobarn.
They're great!
You can also get different brand ones for $15.99 but it has a different offset and wont sit in the bulb section. So be careful when buying them as I had to return a pair today as they didn't fit at all. Luckily I tried them out in the car park :rant:

This is a great mod because it really does make a difference to the car's appearance!
I thought before, na it doesn't matter. But with them out, it looks wayyyyy better!
Next step is getting VT clear side indicators.

lazy ***:P

just gotta use a knife to make space for the indents:P

cant beilve my indicator is still missing:rant:

Nah ill be doing this now man

Thanks!

and cars looking good too!!

']cant beilve my indicator is still missing:rant:
What do you mean your indicator is missing!! :bowrofl: :bowrofl:

Where did it go? HAHAHAHA

What kind of clear indicators are you using btw?
And did they come with the amber bulbs too??
How much?

What do you mean your indicator is missing!! :bowrofl: :bowrofl:

Where did it go? HAHAHAHA

What kind of clear indicators are you using btw?
And did they come with the amber bulbs too??
How much?

dood i woke up and the whole thing was missing! but the bulb was still there!
Im using the ones Nexus got from singpore a few months back, $22 posted:)
and go for the 380 indicators, ive seen the VT ones on a magna they look poo poo

and they come with orange globes

:D So 380 ones are good?

:D So 380 ones are good?

Yes....The word on the streets is that they are the "shizzle"

lol

Haha!
Do they fit? Or do I have to mod them :cry:

Ok so here is my guide on clear indicators - the easy way!
Follow these steps:
Slowly work the blinker cover off with a flat head screw driver. From the bottom, where the small tabs are.
Lift off the cover. This can be tough as the cover is stuck with gum.
Use the screw driver to unscrew the orange plastic cover.
Place the cover back on, firmly.
So, there is no need to heat them up in an oven to soften the gum?
Do they stick back together okay too? (any leakage problems afterwards?)
Sounds like a much better way than the old poke, twist, break, swear... method.



...This is a great mod because it really does make a difference to the car's appearance!
I thought before, na it doesn't matter. But with them out, it looks wayyyyy better!
:stoopid: Best cheap cosmetic mod I've done.
I've got the Phillips 'Chrome' Bulbs in mine too, had them for about 1-2 years - no problems so far.

:D So 380 ones are good?


yeah go the 380 ones man. i think the pajeros and some lancers also use the same ones also.
VT ones look Schitty on all cars, not just magnas paul...i think the magna styling is TOO advanced for Holden spares lol!

btw, the last time i checked...380 blinkers were about $50 each from mits..
if you find them cheaper let us know. im spewing i didnt buy a pair off that guy who was in singapore at the time... :(

Yup. No need to heat them up.
Just carefully remove the front plastic off. It rained hard today on the way home. No water getting in or nothing like that So no need to worry.

I'll look into these 380 clear side indicators. Do they come with the bulb too?
$100 for a set of clear indicators is steep. They better be good.
I'll check them out.

Sure these will fit?? :think:

i have 04 lancer fits perfect

But thats for 3rd gens. You reckon it would fit 2nd gens? :D

oh it does, becuase my mates 2nd gen has the 380's in there and they crap all over mine, cause there more frosted....mine are basically clear/chrome and you can see the orange bulb:doubt:

But thats for 3rd gens. You reckon it would fit 2nd gens? :D
Dunno about 1st gens, but 2nd gens, 3rd gens, 380, some pajeros and lancers all share the EXACT same mould for indicators. Only the magna's never got the clear ones, only the pajeros/lancers and now the 380 :nuts: .

In another car I own (a *****mobile), I have changed the blinkers to clear. I bought those silvered orange blinkers. They look great when they aren't working, but are not very bright when they are working. I like fully sik only if it is fully functional. Uleh.

i like the 3rd gen blinkers that have the black platsic inside rather than the chrome that the 2nd gen has it would suit the parras so much better its hard to get the blinkers to match the parras i used nightshades that looks good but still isnt perfect. has anyone seen an offspin of the 3rd gen that could fit in a 2nd or someone that has modded the 2nd to look like 3rd.

woah confusing..

20secondmagna.......dude.....your avatar pic is tripping me out!!!

how much are the 380 side indicators from a dealer?

380 blinkers apparently $100 for a pair!

Damn that 20 second magna avatar is spinning me out hard :sook:

20secondmagna.......dude.....your avatar pic is tripping me out!!!
lol guys he's had that avatar for a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time.

380 blinkers apparently $100 for a pair!

nar there not that much. about 18ea

nar there not that much. about 18ea
Sure?
If that's the case, i'm getting some for sure on pay day.
Do they come with bulbs?

yeah go the 380 ones man. i think the pajeros and some lancers also use the same ones also.
VT ones look Schitty on all cars, not just magnas paul...i think the magna styling is TOO advanced for Holden spares lol!

btw, the last time i checked...380 blinkers were about $50 each from mits..
if you find them cheaper let us know. im spewing i didnt buy a pair off that guy who was in singapore at the time... :(

i payed $7.36 each from mitsubishi with bolbs

i was just out side prying my indicators apart, when CRACK!, the the lense broke.
its not bad, an inch by inch triangle broken off the bottom.

anyone have a spare left clear front indicator?

well i rang up mits on the hume hwy and thats what i got quoted..so i dunno. but this was back when the 380 first came out... ill ring again and double check on the price. if they are that cheap ill be on my way there tomorrow!

well i rang up mits on the hume hwy and thats what i got quoted..so i dunno. but this was back when the 380 first came out... ill ring again and double check on the price. if they are that cheap ill be on my way there tomorrow!
Get a quote for a standard plastic grey 380 gear knob for me while you're there :P.

well i rang mits today...and 380 clear side blinkers are $11+gst each including globes

well i rang mits today...and 380 clear side blinkers are $11+gst each including globes
Get me a pair while you're there :D

Damn that's cheap i might have to get myself some this weekend.
Thanks for letting us know.

absolutly no dramas!

Called mitsu! They said $10.50 per indicator. Got them reserved going to pick them up tomorrow morning! Woo!

Now who the hell said $50.00 per indicator :nuts: hahaha

Excellent, I'll try and get rid of these blue CCFL tubes and get me some clear indicators!

Now people, with the 380 indicators, do i have to cut the wire and stuff or is it just plug and play?

id say youd have to wire it into your exsisting wires coming from the car - just chop n crimp

o dimi, i just did this "clear indicator" way of yours just now while watching comedy inc....took a good 10 minutes.....but it worked! and not 1 swear word!!
lets hope this one doesnt fall out:doubt:

']id say youd have to wire it into your exsisting wires coming from the car - just chop n crimp

o dimi, i just did this "clear indicator" way of yours just now while watching comedy inc....took a good 10 minutes.....but it worked! and not 1 swear word!!
lets hope this one doesnt fall out:doubt:

Hahaha good to see it worked easy! No swear words this time? Phewww :D

Looks good i like!
Was gonna do the clear indicator mod for my old TS but sold it for $4k cash and bought a 97 Rada for $5200!
Back on topic looks good, if i still had my TS i'de definately do the mod

Called mitsu! They said $10.50 per indicator. Got them reserved going to pick them up tomorrow morning! Woo!

Now who the hell said $50.00 per indicator :nuts: hahaha


hey dimi :upyours:

thats what mits told me ages ago. and it wouldnt surprise me if they were $50 a pop with the way damn mits charge for their $hit

as far as i can tell mits are well priced compared to aftermarket places and better quality. thats definately true for side indicators, gear boots and a few other things ive noticed.

hey dimi :upyours:

thats what mits told me ages ago. and it wouldnt surprise me if they were $50 a pop with the way damn mits charge for their $hit

HAHAHAHA :sook:

CL_CRY

$21.60 for both and they plug and play. No need to wire or nothing just plug in and they are a perfect fit into the socket.
Exactly the same side indicators as the second gen but clear.
Thanks to paul for letting me know about the 380 indicators :thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

Wow, they really do look awesome!!

see i was stupid when installing mine, i cut my old ones off and wired my new ones in, when i could of just switched the cases or something, oh well!:doubt:

Just have to lower the car, either the cheap way (Just Springs @ about $280 installed) or the expensive but proper way (Springs and shockies @ about $700 or so installed) and WOW that will be one HOT ride there.

i think the only thing you would need to have done is get it detailed so that the rest of the car is as shinesy as the front bumper.
Gonna get a nice stereo in there? i see your using everything stock atm, quite a shame really:P

thats what mits told me ages ago. and it wouldnt surprise me if they were $50 a pop with the way damn mits charge for their $hit
Maybe they thought you were asking about front blinkers? $50 each sounds about right for them...

']:thumbsup:

Wow, they really do look awesome!!

see i was stupid when installing mine, i cut my old ones off and wired my new ones in, when i could of just switched the cases or something, oh well!:doubt:

Just have to lower the car, either the cheap way (Just Springs @ about $280 installed) or the expensive but proper way (Springs and shockies @ about $700 or so installed) and WOW that will be one HOT ride there.

i think the only thing you would need to have done is get it detailed so that the rest of the car is as shinesy as the front bumper.
Gonna get a nice stereo in there? i see your using everything stock atm, quite a shame really:P

Yeah sounds like a good plan :D
The only reason i'm using stock radio at the moment is because I like the sound. It's quite powerful. Way better than a set of 6x9's and the car has it's own amplifier under the centre arm rest box! And I don't want to spoil the look of the centre console by putting in after market head unit. Make it look cheap.
I might go for the in car DVD.

Take a look at the second pic. What kind of stock head unit was this one? Looks like a sat nav one!! :sook:

Thank god for the 380 clear indicators i thought id have to get VT Commo ones!!
Hey Dimi for the front indicators and making them clear wats the go are the lense covers actually orange or is it just backing,can it be removed or should i have clear lenses cause ive seen items on ebay and there different to mine, and yours when it had the stock lights! Heres a link to a right side one:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mitsubishi-Magna-TR-TS-Rh-Corner-Light_W0QQitemZ320046817815QQihZ011QQcategoryZ1040 0QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thank god for the 380 clear indicators i thought id have to get VT Commo ones!!
Hey Dimi for the front indicators and making them clear wats the go are the lense covers actually orange or is it just backing,can it be removed or should i have clear lenses cause ive seen items on ebay and there different to mine, and yours when it had the stock lights! Heres a link to a right side one:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mitsubishi-Magna-TR-TS-Rh-Corner-Light_W0QQitemZ320046817815QQihZ011QQcategoryZ1040 0QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
The lenses have an "amber" section inside which is fastened by a small screw driver.
So once you pop out the front lense cover, the amber part will show and just unscrew that off and replace the lense cover again and it's all done!

Nah Dimi i know wat you mean from the pics right at the start but i took my covers off today and my ones dont have the amber bit inside,instead the whole covering lense is coloured amber, must have different ones! and theres no way to remove it other than taking the whole lense cover off and replacing it with a clear one,so looks like i might have to get the ones off ebay or raid a spare parts place!! got an attached pic from the globe inlet looking in to show u wat i mean!

Nah Dimi i know wat you mean from the pics right at the start but i took my covers off today and my ones dont have the amber bit inside,instead the whole covering lense is coloured amber, must have different ones! and theres no way to remove it other than taking the whole lense cover off and replacing it with a clear one,so looks like i might have to get the ones off ebay or raid a spare parts place!! got an attached pic from the globe inlet looking in to show u wat i mean!

lol dood you have verada ones
you need TR/TS ones, or the clear ones.

its less hassle if u go wreckers and get two of them and go from there, not worth ripping apart verada ones

']lol dood you have verada ones
you need TR/TS ones, or the clear ones.

its less hassle if u go wreckers and get two of them and go from there, not worth ripping apart verada ones

Ohhhhhhhh It all makes sense now haaa My Bad! Thanks!

Ohhhhhhhh It all makes sense now haaa My Bad! Thanks!
OMG :bowrofl:
I was like huh what the hell what kind of lights are those. Now that paul mentioned that you're talking about the verada ones LOL

Yeah you need TS or TR Magna ones! Just grab some from the wreckers they're cheap azz.
If you were in Sydney i'd sell you my clear ones including the orange clear bulb for cheap haha :P

OMG :bowrofl:
I was like huh what the hell what kind of lights are those. Now that paul mentioned that you're talking about the verada ones LOL

Yeah you need TS or TR Magna ones! Just grab some from the wreckers they're cheap azz.
If you were in Sydney i'd sell you my clear ones including the orange clear bulb for cheap haha :P

Nah its all good picked up some magna jobs from the wreckers today and bought some LED indicator globes that are clear but flash amber theyre good cause LEDs last for yonks and they look trick when they flash!Makes ya indicators blink faster too!

hey all check these out ima get me these http://cgi.ebay.com.au/LANCER-CG-MAGNA-GALANT-PAJERO-380-NIMBUS-SIDE-INDICATOR_W0QQitemZ320049301034QQihZ011QQcategoryZ 43808QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

hey all check these out ima get me these http://cgi.ebay.com.au/LANCER-CG-MAGNA-GALANT-PAJERO-380-NIMBUS-SIDE-INDICATOR_W0QQitemZ320049301034QQihZ011QQcategoryZ 43808QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Yeah there the Mitsubishi 380 style ones they look sweet! had a look on ebay too and found these!

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=015&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=250049338978&rd=1&rd=1

And yes that was me who asked the question bout the magna think i might hook myself up with some!!

How different are the para headlights to the normal ones, apart from the black? Ive considered trying to open up a pair of normal ones and build a black painted sheetmetal or similar insert to make it look like paras and save a bit, but ive never been close enough to a real set to touch them and see if the reflector design is different.

Well for starters a big difference is that their lenses are clear, not the diffused/fresnel setup of the normal lights. Except for the yank/euro ones, which DO have a fresnel lense.
I'm not sure about the internal structure of normal ones, my old ones I couldn't particularly see into them well enough to get an idea. Maybe you could drop by your local wreckers if they are the type that let you browse, see if you can find a broken light so you can see what the inside looks like. I'd stay clear of the sheet metal, black paint may look OK if you clean up the interior of your lenses. I've half considered this as an option if I was to ever get an earlier model 3rd gen, as apparently the 3rd gen paras actually give off worse light than the standard lights, whereas the 2nd gen paras do actualy give better lighting.

The reflectors probably are different, as paras are, well, parabolic; I'm guessing the standard reflectors aren't shaped as accurately or something like that.

[EDIT] Some pics here (http://www.saleonline.net.au/products.cfm?categoryid=554&subcategoryid=1678) might give you some more clues. Looks maybe like the high-beam reflector on the standard lights has a more square outline rather than the round of the high on the paras. Might still look interesting with the standard border painted black/dark. Better than those stickers that go on the outside, like some commodores had.

Yeah ive seen the stickers and thought of painting the inside of the glass if i could find clear ones, but it looks like the black part inside has depth as well. Ive liked them before i even knew the difference between a magna and a verada =P but after the wreckers asking $250 a light im too scarred to pull a set apart to see if i can copy them.

I wasn't saying paint the glass, I was saying to paint the actual surround, or lip, of the reflectors. ie., take the glass off and paint the flat surface you find. But as you say, on the paras the black actually goes in a little way into the actual "reflector" section, but I'd suggest starting with the flat section first and seeing how it looks before chewing into the reflector's real-estate.
With a good clean of the standard lenses, it should definitely be noticeable, won't look identical to paras but could look interesting if done properly.

Price-wise, you should easily be able to get a pair of standard headlights for under $50, paras are definitely more expensive but you should be able to source them for around $250 for a pair, not each.