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Jerkratt · 02-05-2009, 12:21 PM

well i see that the suv's have slightly fatter side markers then the normal cars.. so im going to go to the dealer and take mine out and size them... im going to measure the hole opening aswell and bring a ruler with me to the dealer so i can see if there will be a gap

Doc Zaius · 02-05-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerkratt

well i see that the suv's have slightly fatter side markers then the normal cars.. so im going to go to the dealer and take mine out and size them... im going to measure the hole opening aswell and bring a ruler with me to the dealer so i can see if there will be a gap

Easier idea... pop out one of your side markers, hold a piece of paper on the side of your car, and trace the outline of the hole. It'll be easy to see if the BMW marker will cover it then.

Jerkratt · 02-05-2009, 06:03 PM

i went there today and got some part numbers... im going to go back next week and have them give me one of each and compair them.. the 3 series does not fit correct...

Jerkratt · 02-05-2009, 06:43 PM

2 1/2" x 1" is the opening of the fender

MadMax · 02-06-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

alright, another bump for the updated thread, since I sell these since those old days (smoked or clear):

I got my set in the mail today (thanks Garm!

) and they are 'plug and play' but the other end of the harness has to be plugged in to a certain polarity so if they don't work just unplug 'em and swap the plug around to reverse what you had the first time!

Now, I could still use a little help. These new side markers are a bit loose on my car. The original ones were a tad loose; but these are much looser, almost to the point where you can pull them off the car quite easily. So, I was wondering if 1) anyone else had this problem, and 2) if they did, what did they go to fix it?

Cheers! M2

MadMax · 02-06-2009, 08:58 PM

OK, no advice then, huh? I was wondering if some silicon adhesive or sealant would be the way to go...thoughts?

By the way, I went outside now that is dark and this is when the side markers that Garm sells really shine! They are much brighter and noticeable than the stockers, and a heckuva look cooler looking! The blend in much better on my black hatchback, I'll take some pics over the weekend to show everyone.

This is a great mod, easy to do and not too expensive!

Cheers! M2

kou · 02-07-2009, 01:51 AM

Just paint the stock ones with TAMIYA PS-31 SMOKE great results and very easy, still shine super bright at night and day had them on for two years and they look like they were done yesterday.

cali yaris · 02-07-2009, 01:53 AM

madmax, I would use a spot of silicone to get those to not move around.

kou, those look pretty good!

kou · 02-07-2009, 01:54 AM

Thanks cali.

StefanVVTi · 02-07-2009, 04:36 AM

@ kou: they look very nice! how did you take the part to be smoked off the whole thing?

MadMax · 02-07-2009, 11:50 AM

I did the same thing as kou with a set of flush motorcycle turn signals, except using orange paint (the bike is orange where they are), also Tamiya. I will see if I can find the instructions but it is pretty easy. It is pretty much remove the marker lights (easily done), cut some cardboard so only the outside is exposed (make the holes like the ones in your fender), and put on numerous light coats letting dry for about 10-15 minutes between each. Continue to do so until you reach the desired color.

Garm, thanks for the tip on silicon, I will get some today. The marker lights you sold me look excellent!

Cheers! M2

StefanVVTi · 02-07-2009, 12:22 PM

Did you spray them on the outside?

kou · 02-08-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by StefanVVTi

Did you spray them on the outside?

yes, just take them off the car clean them then spray them.

Kioshi · 02-08-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerkratt

2 1/2" x 1" is the opening of the fender

What side marker of the SUVs did you compare? The X3 or the X5? Or even maybe the X6....

thanks for the sizes bro.

Danish Yaris · 02-08-2009, 01:03 PM

Hi

In Europe the side markers are clear on the Toyota Yaris. If anybody need a pair I can buy them for you and ship them.

Regards Steven.

StefanVVTi · 02-08-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kou

yes, just take them off the car clean them then spray them.

Thanks a lot!

I`ll probably do them next weekend!

MadMax · 02-08-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Danish Yaris

Hi

In Europe the side markers are clear on the Toyota Yaris. If anybody need a pair I can buy them for you and ship them.

Regards Steven.

Steven

The side markers in the US are clear as well, they are the same ones I saw in Germany, Austria and the UK; which is why folks here are painting or replacing them...

But it was very nice of you to offer!

Cheers! M2

Danish Yaris · 02-09-2009, 12:29 PM

Hi

Ok, I thought they were yellow in the states.
I work at Toyota in Denmark, so if you need some special European parts I can help you guys.

Regards Steven.

02-05-2009, 12:21 PM	#109
Jerkratt View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Liftback S (RIP 07) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fair Lawn, NJ Posts: 1,378	well i see that the suv's have slightly fatter side markers then the normal cars.. so im going to go to the dealer and take mine out and size them... im going to measure the hole opening aswell and bring a ruler with me to the dealer so i can see if there will be a gap __________________ "It hurts more when its wet"

02-05-2009, 06:03 PM	#111
Jerkratt View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Liftback S (RIP 07) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fair Lawn, NJ Posts: 1,378	i went there today and got some part numbers... im going to go back next week and have them give me one of each and compair them.. the 3 series does not fit correct... __________________ "It hurts more when its wet"

02-05-2009, 06:43 PM	#112
Jerkratt View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Liftback S (RIP 07) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fair Lawn, NJ Posts: 1,378	2 1/2" x 1" is the opening of the fender __________________ "It hurts more when its wet"

02-07-2009, 01:53 AM	#116
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	madmax, I would use a spot of silicone to get those to not move around. kou, those look pretty good! __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

02-07-2009, 04:36 AM	#118
StefanVVTi VVTi lover \| D-4D driver View User's Garage Drives: 1.6 Corolla & 1.4 D-4D Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bucharest, Romania, Europe Posts: 102	@ kou: they look very nice! how did you take the part to be smoked off the whole thing? __________________ (2006) - 1.6 VVTi Corolla & (2008) - 1.4 D-4D Yaris

02-06-2009, 08:58 PM	#114
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	OK, no advice then, huh? I was wondering if some silicon adhesive or sealant would be the way to go...thoughts? By the way, I went outside now that is dark and this is when the side markers that Garm sells really shine! They are much brighter and noticeable than the stockers, and a heckuva look cooler looking! The blend in much better on my black hatchback, I'll take some pics over the weekend to show everyone. This is a great mod, easy to do and not too expensive! Cheers! M2

02-07-2009, 01:54 AM	#117
kou View User's Garage Drives: 08 lb Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: nj Posts: 935	Thanks cali.

02-07-2009, 11:50 AM	#119
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	I did the same thing as kou with a set of flush motorcycle turn signals, except using orange paint (the bike is orange where they are), also Tamiya. I will see if I can find the instructions but it is pretty easy. It is pretty much remove the marker lights (easily done), cut some cardboard so only the outside is exposed (make the holes like the ones in your fender), and put on numerous light coats letting dry for about 10-15 minutes between each. Continue to do so until you reach the desired color. Garm, thanks for the tip on silicon, I will get some today. The marker lights you sold me look excellent! Cheers! M2

02-07-2009, 12:22 PM	#120
StefanVVTi VVTi lover \| D-4D driver View User's Garage Drives: 1.6 Corolla & 1.4 D-4D Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bucharest, Romania, Europe Posts: 102	Did you spray them on the outside? __________________ (2006) - 1.6 VVTi Corolla & (2008) - 1.4 D-4D Yaris

02-08-2009, 01:03 PM	#123
Danish Yaris Drives: Toyota Yaris 1,8 TS 5dr. 2007 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 166	Hi In Europe the side markers are clear on the Toyota Yaris. If anybody need a pair I can buy them for you and ship them. Regards Steven.

02-09-2009, 12:29 PM	#126
Danish Yaris Drives: Toyota Yaris 1,8 TS 5dr. 2007 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 166	Hi Ok, I thought they were yellow in the states. I work at Toyota in Denmark, so if you need some special European parts I can help you guys. Regards Steven.

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