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

[kingjester]

here's a pic of mine before and after

[Bane]

I have 10 more in stock!

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

[AgentTripleX]

I want to thank you for making these bulbs available to us. I love the new clean look.


I do want to comment that because I knew the risk of breaking the turn signal I took my car in for service to the local dealership for the job. They also let me know there is a risk in doing so. I figured that the pros would have a better chance of doing it right, than I, an amateur. Anyway, it was supposed to cost me less then $30 to have it replaced and it ended up costing me almost $300 because they broke one of the signals and lost the rubber ring that goes around it. It really frustrated me and I wrote a long email about it to the advisor asking him to pass it on to Lotus. I never heard anything from Lotus, so I assume they never got my email of concern.

I'm very upset that these lights break so easily. I have had my signals replaced somewhere between 5-10 times in the 4 years of ownership of the car now. They were always covered under warranty, but now that I have the extended warranty there is a $100 deductible and I don't even know if they are covered. My concern is that the previous time one popped out while I was driving it scratched my starshield and I had to have it replaced. I've heard of people that have actually had the clamshell damaged from this. I truly hope that doesn't happen to me.

Not trying to alarm anyone, but be careful when you are replacing these bulbs because it's not cheap to replace the turn signal.

[m4mica]

AgentTripleX,
Sorry to hear you had trouble with these. Frankly, there's no excuse for the dealership to have screwed it up. I've taken mine out 4 or 5 times myself with no issues. It's a little tricky, but there's no way they should have broken anything.

For those attempting this, the instructions in this thread are spot on. The tab takes a little bit of force to pop free, not a lot. If you peak in with a flashlight and see the tab, you can be sure your screwdriver is on the right surface. Likewise, when replacing it, all it needs is a little force. You should be able to snap it in with just your thumb. Don't use the heel of your hand, it can exert too much pressure. You'll hear a definite 'click' when it seats. If you don't, you run the risk of a flailing light.

I will say, however, that the plastic ring around the light is brittle. One of mine had broken / cracked previously (unrelated to me removing it). Got a replacement from lotusgarage for around $25. It's significantly more supple than the one that was there.

[Veruca]

Just bought some. Yay! Can't wait to put 'em in!

[Bane]

I'm sorry to hear about your troubles... I would think the dealership should pay for anything they broke while removing. You'd have to really pound on the light in order to break the tab... I've done this probably 5-6 times and it's not a difficult task *if* you take your time to find the right spot to push on.

[AgentTripleX]

I can't find the email now, but I have it printed somewhere for reference. I was told by the service advisor that the odds are in favor of a lay person replacing the bulbs because they only have to do it once. Someone that does it 50 times has higher odds against him because he replaces it more. I would think it's the other way. Someone that has done it 50+ times would have more experience and a technique down. I'll look for the email as I think it's classic. I still can't believe how expensive those damn things are. If it happens again I may just make copies of all the times I've had them replaced and send to Lotus. It's a small thing, but it adds up. If it's going to cost me minimum $300 each time to replace. Total BS.

[Bane]

HAH that's comical!

By that logic I better hurry up and enter the Olympics because as an amateur I'd stand a better chance at winning a gold medal versus being a professional athlete!

[Midnight17]

Paypal sent...
Looking forward to the new look.

[Rondo Fondu]

Just a side note. If Bane runs out these bulbs they can be got from BMW part No. 63-21-7-160-897 Bulb Silv D3 altought you can expect to pay a bit more than what Bane is charging. But at least they are "proper German bulbs" not cheap chinese ones.

[def]

Ordered. Will have to photoshop my avatar so they are white

That sucks about the dealership thing. I'd make them pay for that one.

I've never had a problem with them. I'm weary that if you pop them out once, they are weaker and break or pop out on thier own easier. I guess time will tell

[Bane]

Originally Posted by Rondo Fondu

Just a side note. If Bane runs out these bulbs they can be got from BMW part No. 63-21-7-160-897 Bulb Silv D3 altought you can expect to pay a bit more than what Bane is charging. But at least they are "proper German bulbs" not cheap chinese ones.

My bulbs are all made in the good ol USA

I won't run out either... I have a pretty solid supply of them (for now).

[def]

edit: nevermind, got it. Must have been missing the tab. I reinstalled the "easy one" to practice on it again, then tried the "hard one" and got it fine.

[RichS]

Paypal sent.

[V-RAPTOR]

Paypal sent!

[Newhouse]

Got anymore bulbs?

[Bane]

Yes, I currently have 9 sets in stock!

[trfewfe]

Bane, I'll take a set also. I will PM you tomorrow. I had a set in my Elise, now I'm gonna add a set to my Exige. They do look much better than stock.

[5qf3764b]

PayPal sent. Thanks Bane

[wf758]

PayPal sent. Thanks!