Want to clean up the look of your front end? Stealth bulb group buy! - LotusTalk

Bane · 02-02-2008, 05:48 PM

Ok I'm back with another group buy

http://www.gtmotorworks.com/stealth.html

This time it's for a set of Stealth bulbs. They are a really cool product that hides the ugly orange look of your turn signals.

They are not "ricey" but add an elegant look to your Elise. They are 100% DOT approved and light up with the standard amber when you have your turn signals on.

Here is a video of my car:

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and some pictures...

^ugly stock

^Stealth'd

Nice and clean look

Price is $25.00 shipped per pair.

Payment info:

speed @ gtmotorworks.com <- Paypal and Google Checkout

PM me for mailing address.

Site dedicated to the bulbs (with easy checkout button):

http://www.gtmotorworks.com/stealth.html

JUNGLISTluder · 02-02-2008, 06:21 PM

This is a great mod! One if the first things I did to my car.

Ian · 02-02-2008, 06:50 PM

How hard are they to install? If they are no harder than changing the headlight bulbs, I'm in.

surferpkt · 02-02-2008, 06:57 PM

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JUNGLISTluder · 02-02-2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian

How hard are they to install? If they are no harder than changing the headlight bulbs, I'm in.

Changing the signal bulbs are much easier than the headlight bulbs. The lenses just pop out. It explains how to change these bulbs in the owners manual.

loanshark · 02-02-2008, 07:18 PM

I am IN, ONLY if it an easy install.

spf4000 · 02-02-2008, 07:30 PM

I've had these types of bulbs on my other car, but it wasn't as bright as the stock bulbs. How do these compare to stock bulbs? Do you have any comparison videos where you have a stock bulb on one side, and the stealth bulb on the other?

Bane · 02-02-2008, 08:19 PM

I took pictures for the whole install process. I'll post a "how to" if there is enough interest. It's pretty easy though. I can do it in under 5 minutes for both sides. The first time you do it it'll take some poking around and take up to 30 minutes to get it right. If an oil change on the Elise is a 3/10 and a headlight change is a 5/10... I'd say this is a 2.

They looked just as bright to me?

The Youtube video I posted is the Stealth bulb, I didn't see any noticeable difference between that and the stock one.

Frank Amoroso · 02-02-2008, 08:30 PM

In.

Lemme know. I already have a set installed (took ~6 minutes btw), but if the group buy price is right I might as well have a spare set on hand. That, or I may just have to buy a '08 Exige S 240 to use them on. Now there's a good excuse for the wife.

Bane · 02-02-2008, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank Amoroso

In.

Lemme know. I already have a set installed (took ~6 minutes btw), but if the group buy price is right I might as well have a spare set on hand. That, or I may just have to buy a '08 Exige S 240 to use them on. Now there's a good excuse for the wife.

That's the best thing I've heard all night

"Honey, I bought a set of $25 bulbs on LotusTalk and we had nothing to install them on... so I went to the dealership to fix that problem..."

Johnny B · 02-02-2008, 08:44 PM

I've got the Silverstars and they're a big improvement.

You guys will love Bane's stealth bulbs. They blend in better than the Silverstars.

Frank Amoroso · 02-02-2008, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bane

That's the best thing I've heard all night

"Honey, I bought a set of $25 bulbs on LotusTalk and we had nothing to install them on... so I went to the dealership to fix that problem..."

I couldn't have the bulbs cluttering up the basement. Hopefully I can sell the stock bulbs for $71,235 to make up the difference.

Sh4rkattk · 02-02-2008, 08:53 PM

How about the side marker bulb near the door.

brant · 02-02-2008, 08:57 PM

I'm in.

JUNGLISTluder · 02-02-2008, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sh4rkattk

How about the side marker bulb near the door.

The side marker uses a clear bulb already. There is an orange lens built into the sidemarker that needs the be removed. I used a knife and needle nose pliers to remove the orange part, then installed the Stealth bulbs.

Basically, you can only use the stealth bulbs if you modify your sidemarker lenses.

shovel383 · 02-02-2008, 09:01 PM

Me too. Me too.

Ian · 02-02-2008, 09:06 PM

Would this be harder to install on an Exige since the front grille does not come out?

JUNGLISTluder · 02-02-2008, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian

Would this be harder to install on an Exige since the front grille does not come out?

No, there should be a small hole in the fiberglass, near the mesh, which you would stick a screwdriver in to pop out the lens. This is seriously a 2 second job after you've done it once.

RoadDad · 02-02-2008, 09:25 PM

10 seconds for me to remove the indicator housing on one side, 45 freaking minutes to do the other

Sh4rkattk · 02-02-2008, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JUNGLISTluder

The side marker uses a clear bulb already. There is an orange lens built into the sidemarker that needs the be removed. I used a knife and needle nose pliers to remove the orange part, then installed the Stealth bulbs.

Basically, you can only use the stealth bulbs if you modify your sidemarker lenses.

what is the bulb style and would there be a group buy price for the bulb?

02-02-2008, 05:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bane . Join Date: May 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 2,960 Images: 4	Want to clean up the look of your front end? Stealth bulb group buy! Ok I'm back with another group buy http://www.gtmotorworks.com/stealth.html This time it's for a set of Stealth bulbs. They are a really cool product that hides the ugly orange look of your turn signals. They are not "ricey" but add an elegant look to your Elise. They are 100% DOT approved and light up with the standard amber when you have your turn signals on. Here is a video of my car: <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8Q4554AHNLw&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8Q4554AHNLw&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> and some pictures... ^ugly stock ^Stealth'd Nice and clean look Price is $25.00 shipped per pair. Payment info: speed @ gtmotorworks.com <- Paypal and Google Checkout PM me for mailing address. Site dedicated to the bulbs (with easy checkout button): http://www.gtmotorworks.com/stealth.html __________________ $599 PPE header (INFO) 2007 BMW 335i - Mostly stock un-Official LotusTalk Stealth Bulb provider *6* sets in stock! Last edited by Bane : 07-15-2008 at 11:32 AM. Reason: update

02-02-2008, 06:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
JUNGLISTluder High Roller Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 808 Images: 6	This is a great mod! One if the first things I did to my car. Attached Images __________________ 96 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 06 Lotus Elise Supercharged - SOLD 88 BMW 528is Last edited by JUNGLISTluder : 02-02-2008 at 06:30 PM.

02-02-2008, 06:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ian Certified Fun Stopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Antonio TX/Daytona Beach FL Posts: 4,050	How hard are they to install? If they are no harder than changing the headlight bulbs, I'm in. __________________ '06 Exige; Polar Blue; Track/Touring/Stage II/LSD-TC '05 Elise; Arctic Silver/Ruby Red (R.I.P)

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02-02-2008, 08:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bane . Join Date: May 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 2,960 Images: 4	I took pictures for the whole install process. I'll post a "how to" if there is enough interest. It's pretty easy though. I can do it in under 5 minutes for both sides. The first time you do it it'll take some poking around and take up to 30 minutes to get it right. If an oil change on the Elise is a 3/10 and a headlight change is a 5/10... I'd say this is a 2. They looked just as bright to me? The Youtube video I posted is the Stealth bulb, I didn't see any noticeable difference between that and the stock one. __________________ $599 PPE header (INFO) 2007 BMW 335i - Mostly stock un-Official LotusTalk Stealth Bulb provider *6* sets in stock!

02-02-2008, 07:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
loanshark BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,227 Images: 41	I am IN, ONLY if it an easy install.

02-02-2008, 07:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
spf4000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 606	I've had these types of bulbs on my other car, but it wasn't as bright as the stock bulbs. How do these compare to stock bulbs? Do you have any comparison videos where you have a stock bulb on one side, and the stealth bulb on the other?

02-02-2008, 08:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Frank Amoroso Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boulder. CO Posts: 357	In. Lemme know. I already have a set installed (took ~6 minutes btw), but if the group buy price is right I might as well have a spare set on hand. That, or I may just have to buy a '08 Exige S 240 to use them on. Now there's a good excuse for the wife. __________________ Frank Amoroso Whatever Press Vehicle(s) I'm driving this week www.twitter.com/famoroso Ever take a risk? A real risk? The kind of risk that makes you feel alive? It's... spectacular, isn't it?

02-02-2008, 08:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
Johnny B No, it's not a Ford Lotus Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,622	I've got the Silverstars and they're a big improvement. You guys will love Bane's stealth bulbs. They blend in better than the Silverstars. __________________

02-02-2008, 08:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sh4rkattk A pound at a time. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: LA SFV Posts: 559	How about the side marker bulb near the door. __________________ 07 Exige S - PhB., TP, TP, LSD, S111 Rear Panel Delete, 2Bular De-Cat, 2Bular 8x24 Burnt GT3, Custom AEM Intake, 6k HID's, Schroth 4pt ASM Harnesses, Milled Steering Arms, Bronze Volk TE37 w/ RE-01R's, Carbon Craftsquare Mirrors, Carbon Front Lip, Benetec Dry Carbon Undertray/Diffuser

02-02-2008, 08:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
brant Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 258	I'm in. __________________ Single and looking...oops, wrong forum.

02-02-2008, 09:01 PM	#16 (permalink)
shovel383 Chief Tassler Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 90	Me too. Me too. __________________ "You crossed the line. I pushed you over" ------U2 2005 Saffron Elise. Flat black Team Dynamics, Blackwatch harness bar, Stage II exhaust. 1999 Ducati 900SS 2001 Triumph Legend TT. She's a Cafe racer. Bride's Indi Blue Mini Cooper 1969 Ford F100 named "Ethel"

02-02-2008, 09:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
Ian Certified Fun Stopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Antonio TX/Daytona Beach FL Posts: 4,050	Would this be harder to install on an Exige since the front grille does not come out? __________________ '06 Exige; Polar Blue; Track/Touring/Stage II/LSD-TC '05 Elise; Arctic Silver/Ruby Red (R.I.P)

02-02-2008, 09:25 PM	#19 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,019	10 seconds for me to remove the indicator housing on one side, 45 freaking minutes to do the other __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

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