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12-10-2005, 08:14 PM
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Clear Corner Lenses on eBay not so hot...
in just over a week. Unfortunately, there are a couple key problems.
I'd just use the original sockets but they use a two-slot configuration and the new fixture uses three. I've written the company and haven't heard back yet (it's only been a few hours). These only cost me $10 plus $18 shipping. Are the ones selling in catalogs like Performance for $72 glass or are they plastic, too? The good news is this is, ordinarily, a very simple install. This is a swap that can be done in ten minutes or less without using tools. Bill 1988 560 SEL 
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12-11-2005, 12:36 PM
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I bought ones for my 123 from the same seller awhile back but I am surprised to see the hole missing from one of yours. The plugs are different because they were listed for "euros". Euro sockets only have two prongs. I didnt want to change mine out either so I reused the US three prong sockets and made them work with the corners.
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12-11-2005, 01:04 PM
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Gig,
The euro config. (2 prong) takes a different bulb, of course. You can wire it to the 2 prong set up with a six connector MB plug that is used for euro headlights. The "city lights" in the euro headlight set up take the function of one of the prongs on the US socket corner light. The search function will give you the whole skinny on wiring up for euro (2 prong) function and someone even did a write-up on alternating blink function. I have never seen a clear corner in glass. PP is plastic.
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12-11-2005, 01:18 PM
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This is what you want.
http://www.bekkers.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=APA000820-84-85&Category_Code=mtsights
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#5
12-11-2005, 01:56 PM
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why don't you just cut/remove the tiny amount of plastic from the new item?
make the 3rd nub, use old indicator as a template. end of problem.
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12-15-2005, 11:44 AM
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Making the 3-prong fit is what I'll likely do if I can get the seller to
ship me the missing bracket. That makes more sense in paying $20 to ship them back to get a $10 refund on the part. So far, no response. I'm thinking about getting the full euro headlight setup. The article in the DIY section is pretty straightforward. I notice in the article, the writer mentions that it cost him $300. Most of the euro headlight kits I'm seeing cost in the $700 range. The article's from 2003, has the cost of these kits gone up that much in 2 years? Thanks, Bill
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