is there another option for me (black signal lights)

[eric v6]

I bought some black signal lights about 3 months ago and never got them installed and today I went to get them installed the mechanic told me he is gonna charge me 80 dollars I left because he only charged me 50 dollars to install my black halo headlights I think he is money hungry since I come to him all the time. So what I wanna know can I do this myself and what tools will I be needing to do this thanks

[BLLDOGG]

Re: is there another option for me (black signal lights)

are these turn signal light housings like black halos or something?

[eric v6]

Re: is there another option for me (black signal lights)

these turn signals are black and chrome just like my black halos and will look good when I get them on I bought them off ebay for about 25 bucks they are similiar to these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/93-94...75565590QQrdZ1 but were cheaper and have chrome in the inside and I want to install them.

[BLLDOGG]

Re: is there another option for me (black signal lights)

cool, i thought about getting some used once but i thought it would clash with my solid headlight cover. now since i have done the whistler mod, i wish i had picked them up. there should be a write up in the stickies on how to do it. it is supposidly had but i dont think so.

[98 3.8]

Re: is there another option for me (black signal lights)

First, get a new mechanic. Installing halos is not worth 50 dollars and installing front signal lights is NOT worth 80 dollars.
Second, install your own clear corners. After doing it twice, I can completely swap my front signal lights in 10 minutes.

First, take out the headlight casing. Disconnect the 2 bulbs. There is 1 screw holding itthe casing in. I believe it's 9mm. Unfasten the screw, then slide the headlight out of the mount and pull it straight out towards the front of the car.

Now disconnect the 2 bubs going into the corner casing. Twist counterclockwise and pull them out. The corner casing is held in by 3 screws. 2 of them you get from the backside, and the last one is on the bottom. In spite of what people say, you can easily get the bottom screw out with a rachet. Then, pull the outside corner of the light casing up and in. You'll have a bit of a tight fit getting it to clear part of the bumper mount, but once you're past that, you're done. Reverse the process to install the new corner.


Like I said, I can do both of mine in 10 minutes.

[eric v6]

Re: is there another option for me (black signal lights)

thanks man thats what I will be doing

[kristen]

Re: is there another option for me (black signal lights)

very easy

http://forum.camarov6.com/showthread...corner+install

[camaroz87]

Re: is there another option for me (black signal lights)

never pay a mechanic that much to do simple work :bs: take the guys advice above its very very simple to do u will be shocked and want ur money back

[eric v6]

Re: is there another option for me (black signal lights)

I know thats why I asked because when I got my billet grill I took it to get installed and they charged me 25 dollars but all they did was drill four holes into my bumper

[01PewterDropTop]

Re: is there another option for me (black signal lights)

dude open your hood and look. headlights take 1 bolt each. and 3 on the turn signals its to easy i would not pay a mechanic even 5 bucks for this becouse its a joke. although i have rebuilt 3 totaled maros. . . trust me its easy youl be happy you did it

[eric v6]

Re: is there another option for me (black signal lights)

are the bolts a must because it looks like once you place the signals light in they are in already tight enough so are the bolts necessary the reason I am asking this because stock parts are put on with machines and I don't think I can remove these bolts buy hand if its possible what kind of tool will I need to do this

[98 3.8]

Re: is there another option for me (black signal lights)

Yes, the bolts are necessary. ;)