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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 12:54 AM
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I've changed my front 3457АK to SYLVANIA SILVERSTAR.
light is about the same as original. but it looks way more solid.
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by olza' post='951385' date='Jul 23 2009, 04:54 AM
I've changed my front 3457АK to SYLVANIA SILVERSTAR.
light is about the same as original. but it looks way more solid.
That stuff on космическая техника is fascinating, bro
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Alpine White Girl' post='951235' date='Jul 22 2009, 10:46 PM
pics of invisbulbs? they cant be seen
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 06:12 AM
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is it difficult to replace the signal bulbs?
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by richard313' post='951495' date='Jul 23 2009, 07:12 AM
is it difficult to replace the signal bulbs?
IMO, no...instructions are in your manual. You just have to get a hold of the bulb cap/handle and twist...

Some have removed the headlight to get to that bulb, but you don't have to do that....
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 09:16 AM
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3157 are interchangeable with 3457, we have these in the Solaris Bulbs if you need a set.
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Alpine White Girl' post='951217' date='Jul 22 2009, 10:33 PM
i know my front bulbs are 3457....i looked at one of the vendor sites and they didnt have those. Would a 3157 bulb work for my 3457? thanks
Want to order the bumpers and let us throw them in for free
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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come oen brett! I always thought ur a DIY girl! Just get some chrome paint or silver paint and paint the bulbs. Same thing.
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='951488
is it difficult to replace the signal bulbs?
is it hard??? no not really....kind of annoying trying to fit your hands in such a small work area. I even have small hands and it pisses me off. So i unscrewed the 2 torx screws and pulled the light out just slightly. Just enough to have a few more inches to work with!
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW' post='951670
Want to order the bumpers and let us throw them in for free
I want to order the front bumper, side skirts, and splitter!! Stocking up a little more money before i am willing to take the dive.

Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='951900' date='Jul 23 2009, 03:36 PM
come oen brett! I always thought ur a DIY girl! Just get some chrome paint or silver paint and paint the bulbs. Same thing.
I am the diy'er but im getting bulbs so i wont need too
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