gotoatz Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 So Saturday, I got rid of the orange egg yolk corner lights. Just did not go on the Grabber Blue in my opinion. Easy enough swap, about 15 minutes per side. I am a bit disappointed that I cannot seem to find actual replacement lens for the reds in the rear. I had no issue swapping them out on my 05, but cannot seem to find them for the 2011. Only thing I can find is stick on tint, which I am sure will work, but would prefer a lens and bulb change. Anyone know who may carry them? I even got Morgan's paw of approval on the fronts....... Thx, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 I am a bit disappointed that I cannot seem to find actual replacement lens for the reds in the rear. I had no issue swapping them out on my 05, but cannot seem to find them for the 2011. Only thing I can find is stick on tint, which I am sure will work, but would prefer a lens and bulb change. Anyone know who may carry them? I thought the rears were just reflectors. Are yours lighted? Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 I thought the rears were just reflectors. Are yours lighted? Phill They are actual lights........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axo250 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 I looked for rear lights a while back and could not find any. Not wanting to put tint on, I didn't do the fronts either. From briefly looking at the rear lights, it doesn't look easily accessible. The rear clip may have to come off, but i couldnt verify that. I suspect that is the reason it's difficult to find a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 I looked for rear lights a while back and could not find any. Not wanting to put tint on, I didn't do the fronts either. From briefly looking at the rear lights, it doesn't look easily accessible. The rear clip may have to come off, but i couldnt verify that. I suspect that is the reason it's difficult to find a replacement. I found this pic on line........My 05, you could just push from the outside toward the "spring" side, and pop them out.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgillespie06 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 I found this pic on line........My 05, you could just push from the outside toward the "spring" side, and pop them out.... You are correct, that is still the same procedure to remove the rear side marker lamps on later models, that is how I removed mine. No need to remove the bumper cover. About a year ago, I found the smoked rear marker lamp assemblies at HID-Guy, so I bought a set. However, when I tried to install, I found the assemblies were poorly made and the the marker lamp socket would not fit. So I never replaced the rear marker lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 You are correct, that is still the same procedure to remove the rear side marker lamps on later models, that is how I removed mine. No need to remove the bumper cover. About a year ago, I found the smoked rear marker lamp assemblies at HID-Guy, so I bought a set. However, when I tried to install, I found the assemblies were poorly made and the the marker lamp socket would not fit. So I never replaced the rear marker lights. Thanks. I just checked, and while HID Guy does carry the HID bulbs, no rear lenses. I cannot find them anywhere. Been searching some time..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJinLV Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 For me, it was so easy and inexpensive to just put on vinyl tint from AM, I never considered anything else. Also did 3rd brake light. Pics are lights off then on...the tint isnt too dark to see them, even in daylight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 For me, it was so easy and inexpensive to just put on vinyl tint from AM, I never considered anything else. Also did 3rd brake light. Pics are lights off then on...the tint isnt too dark to see them, even in daylight. That really does look good. Probably what I will do for the rear. Thanks! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axo250 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Very interesting. Thanks for the info on how to get the lens out! Too bad no one makes a suitable tinted replacement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJinLV Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Probably no oem matching tinted lenses bc its so cheap and easy to either paint them with NightShades or apply tint film. Rear tint for marker lights on sale for $10. http://www.americanm...-tint-2010.html Fronts are $25- dont know why, they look the same when I installed them. http://www.americanm...-tint-2010.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axo250 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Probably no oem matching tinted lenses bc its so cheap and easy to either paint them with NightShades or apply tint film. Rear tint for marker lights on sale for $10. http://www.americanm...-tint-2010.html Fronts are $25- dont know why, they look the same when I installed them. http://www.americanm...-tint-2010.html Did you change the bulbs or just put tint on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Probably no oem matching tinted lenses bc its so cheap and easy to either paint them with NightShades or apply tint film. Rear tint for marker lights on sale for $10. http://www.americanm...-tint-2010.html Fronts are $25- dont know why, they look the same when I installed them. http://www.americanm...-tint-2010.html Yeah, not quite understanding the price disparity for the fronts. 25 bucks is more than I paid for the replacement lenses, with Amber Bulbs already installed..... Who knows...... Thx, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJinLV Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Did you change the bulbs or just put tint on? I just put tint on, those are stock bulbs. I have LEDs, but dont want them there. Plus, I'd rather not pull off body trim unless I have too. You never know when one of those retaining tabs will break off, then youre in for much more $$. It happened to me when changing fog bulbs, the left one popped out easily but left the tab in place, so reinstalling the LED bulb needed a few wraps of electrical tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngotSilverSnake Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 I like my egg yolks. I think I will keep them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evoviiiyou Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 I like the front markers darker and not egg yolked out. I noticed something strange in your photos...why is your Cobra Fender Snake emblem facing the rear? Mine are facing the front on both sides and I have a 12...was this a unique feature of the 2011 year GT500 cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted April 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 I like the front markers darker and not egg yolked out. I noticed something strange in your photos...why is your Cobra Fender Snake emblem facing the rear? Mine are facing the front on both sides and I have a 12...was this a unique feature of the 2011 year GT500 cars? I wish I could answer that. Have been trying to figure that out since I got the car about three weeks ago. Last owner has no knowledge of the emblems being replaced. Original dealer the car was delivered to, has no pictures of the delivery or documentation of anything being done. Car was built on a Thursday, so it's not a Friday or Monday car........ The emblems on close inspection do not show that they have ever been removed.....Pictures of bare fenders and factory emblems show that the guide pins and fender holes would make it possible to reverse, as they are now...but of course the snakes would be backward......as demonstrated......Being a Virgo, it bugs the hell out of me. If I ever confirm that it is not a factory blem, I will reverse them in a heartbeat....... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstrong Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 I wish I could answer that. Have been trying to figure that out since I got the car about three weeks ago. Last owner has no knowledge of the emblems being replaced. Original dealer the car was delivered to, has no pictures of the delivery or documentation of anything being done. Car was built on a Thursday, so it's not a Friday or Monday car........ The emblems on close inspection do not show that they have ever been removed.....Pictures of bare fenders and factory emblems show that the guide pins and fender holes would make it possible to reverse, as they are now...but of course the snakes would be backward......as demonstrated......Being a Virgo, it bugs the hell out of me. If I ever confirm that it is not a factory blem, I will reverse them in a heartbeat....... Mike Looks like they switched sides. Never caught on the final inspection. Very unique My 2007 has a unique feature as well. The 2007 ALLOY GT500 has the door edges painted the wrong colour! Alloy car, door inside painted gloss black. Another owner called Ford and was told they should be the same colour as the car, Alloy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted April 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Looks like they switched sides. Never caught on the final inspection. Very unique My 2007 has a unique feature as well. The 2007 ALLOY GT500 has the door edges painted the wrong colour! Alloy car, door inside painted gloss black. Another owner called Ford and was told they should be the same colour as the car, Alloy. Very interesting and unique....If I could somehow verify that it came this way from the factory, I would have no problem leaving them alone....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GallopingFord Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Looks good. I have a set of clear ones I'm planning to put in when I get time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Looks good. I have a set of clear ones I'm planning to put in when I get time. I don't like the smoked ones but I *do* like the clear lenses (with colored bulbs). Is there a source for clear Fr. & Rr. lenses on a 2010+ Mustang? I found the fronts on e-bay but never the rear. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted May 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 I don't like the smoked ones but I *do* like the clear lenses (with colored bulbs). Is there a source for clear Fr. & Rr. lenses on a 2010+ Mustang? I found the fronts on e-bay but never the rear. Phill Let me know if you find rears, either smoked or clear........ Thx, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawwy600 Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 I replaced the front bulbs with amber led lights and they look 100% better. I also swapped out the rear side markers with a red led but its not a noticeable difference so I'm probably going to tint them. IMO the best mod for 2010-2012 gt500s is a swap to led reverse lights. I'll post pictures for you guys later this week To my knowledge hidguy does stock front/rear side markers, but you have to call them to purchase b/c they're not listed online. Last time I checked they were pretty pricey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 I replaced the front bulbs with amber led lights and they look 100% better. I also swapped out the rear side markers with a red led but its not a noticeable difference so I'm probably going to tint them. IMO the best mod for 2010-2012 gt500s is a swap to led reverse lights. I'll post pictures for you guys later this week To my knowledge hidguy does stock front/rear side markers, but you have to call them to purchase b/c they're not listed online. Last time I checked they were pretty pricey Thank you, I just sent an e mail to check with them..... Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 So HIDGuy did send me info back. They do have the smoked or clear for the rear. However, they want 90 bucks for a pair. For that, they will have them is stock for some time. Don't understand why they are so expensive, as you can pick up the smoked rears for 05-09 for like 25 bucks.....And the 2011's are actually smaller.... The fronts only cost me 23 bucks, and that included the amber bulbs.....Looks like I will look toward tint sheets for the rear. I can buy a bunch of those for 90plus bucks...... Thanks for sharing the info. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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