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Old 12-19-2020, 04:32 PM
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Got these from Amazon for $60, fitment is spot on and the plastic/material is high quality and looks nice. But the design bulges out rather than being slim/flush like OEM. I recall reading on suncoast website that they are supposed to be even slimmer than OEM.
How do yours look?



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They should be flush. Return those and get the OEM lights.
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Does not look right...
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Originally Posted by Archimedes
They should be flush. Return those and get the OEM lights.
+1!
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They sit flush.. just bulge out by design.. will return them
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I think they look fine - that prominence aids signal visibility - could be handy one day !
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Originally Posted by Mercuriell
I think they look fine - that prominence aids signal visibility - could be handy one day !
that they definitely do, first thing i noticed and appreciated the extra visibility and safety
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Default Dealer proactively replaced mine

Picked up my new 718 GT4 yesterday. While inspecting the car noticed the side markers were clear. Dealer put them on during PDI without asking or charging. Good thing I like them but nobody likes the yellows he said they are in frunk for you !

thought that was nice then they through in 2 year maintenance plan without asking an indoor car cover and battery trickle charger.

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I don’t think they add any extra visibility, given the LED element runs down the center of the housing and doesn’t even extend to the top and bottom. If I had to guess, this is a Chinese made knockoff that couldn’t mfg a flatter design and be cost competitive. No other reason for it.
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Originally Posted by Archimedes
I don’t think they add any extra visibility, given the LED element runs down the center of the housing and doesn’t even extend to the top and bottom. If I had to guess, this is a Chinese made knockoff that couldn’t mfg a flatter design and be cost competitive. No other reason for it.
Incorrect...from the side it is very visible , there is light on the edge





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Stockers light up on the back end just the same. Those knock offs don’t look as bright either.



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Originally Posted by Archimedes
Stockers light up on the back end just the same. Those knock offs don’t look as bright either.

i was just about to pop the OEMs in to check, you saved me 30 seconds
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OEM clear from Suncoast are flush and look much better. Return those for sure.
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Hey OP, can you take a picture of the side markers lit up...saw some on Amazon that looked good.

Which ones were these?
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Originally Posted by beemerb0y
i was just about to pop the OEMs in to check, you saved me 30 seconds
That pic is the clear replacement from Suncoast. Well worth the extra few bucks.


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