Early sidelights - options available?

[Mid Night FD]

So I may have snapped a tab off one of my front sidelights, the lense was pretty fdoced. Had a look, or tried to, to see what aftermarket options there are for early front sidelights. Most searches bring up 99 spec ones (Boooooo) as they're more favourable I guess. Half tempted to get a fresh set from mazda as the lenses are pretty tarnished but thought I'd see if anyone knows what else is out there as I couldn't find anything, ta.

 

[Sturneyrx7]

I’m pretty sure clear one are available

 

[MKZ7212]

I had these but they came with the car so no idea where they came from! Amber bulbs

 

[Mid Night FD]

Ahhh yesss i think ive seen the clear/crystal ones before, still searching on where to purchase or other options

 

[RichLD]

They’ve seen better days but mine came with these, Depo lights. I think you can only get them from the US but don’t quote me on that.

 

[Tangelos]

I had those same Depo lights, they look great on early spec bumpers but look especially well on darker cars like black.

 

[JDK]

So I may have snapped a tab off one of my front sidelights, the lense was pretty fdoced. Had a look, or tried to, to see what aftermarket options there are for early front sidelights. Most searches bring up 99 spec ones (Boooooo) as they're more favourable I guess. Half tempted to get a fresh set from mazda as the lenses are pretty tarnished but thought I'd see if anyone knows what else is out there as I couldn't find anything, ta.
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Get some 2nd hand early OE and give them a polish to bring them up nice again.

 

[Mid Night FD]

Thanks for all the replies, I've found these once I entered depo into search . I could get a 2nd hand OE pair but I've found it's lucky dip sometimes as the plastic crazes/cracks in the lense (me being fussy here). Looking at a lot of demo cars and whatnot seems like they all used oe units. Just got to make my mind up now on whether I go oe or depo haha

 

[JoeLanger]

I had them and I didn't like them, just never suited the car OE ones look better. Got 99 spec now

 

[Tangelos]

I personally hate the rippled effect of OE lens, they seem to be the only thing that makes the front end loom dated. Even with the hazing removed and lens polished, they still have that rippled effect underneath. Personal preference I suppose

 

[Ceylon]

I'd be tempted to buy some clear ones and cut most of the back end off in favour of something custom with DRL's, led strips... But that may be the VAG enthusiast in me, I have been warped a bit in the last few years .

 

[noyzboy]

My clear front lights are Zacetec and I got them thru Newera. It was some time ago and I can't find current references to Zacetec

 

[JamesP]

https://therotarylife.com/shop?olsPage=products%2F93-95-usdm-front-drl-turns

Not sure if these are any good?

 

[Spendyrx]

I'd be tempted to buy some clear ones and cut most of the back end off in favour of something custom with DRL's, led strips... But that may be the VAG enthusiast in me, I have been warped a bit in the last few years .

I blame you getting involved with them Hitler mobiles!

 

[Mid Night FD]

Thanks for all the replies, i think im going with a new set from mazda. The other options look a bit too flash/modern to me i think (im a boring old git maybe?) but i appreciate the input

 

[NoisyNelly]

I have a pair you can have if you want to try and polish them up to see how it goes. Let me know.

 

[Mid Night FD]

I have a pair you can have if you want to try and polish them up to see how it goes. Let me know.

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