Clear Bumper Lens

[MP52266]

Does anybody know where I can get these clear bumper lens'? I've been looking everywhere and I can't seem to find them. I've seen them on some P5's but, where did they get them? I have a white 2003 P5 and that amber lens just doesn't look right, can someone pleae help me find these?

[WhiteZoomZoom]

they dont make them for the P5...the ones you see on a P5 are from RX-7's or a Celica. but they need a little mod to fit and they dont fit perfectly. correct me if I am wrong.

[bazooka joe]

i've installed the lens your talking about and you're right, they don't fit perfectly. i've got one on and i'm trying to think of a way to motify the piece so it fits flush to the car. i do like the clear look though.

[ArkosP5]

Bazooka Joe:

Which one do you have? The $160 RX7 ones, or the Celica ones?

[Kooldino]

I'm lost...can someone post a pic here?

[azeli73]

$160 for a pair?? :eek:

Talking about these:

[ArkosP5]

yeah, there are JDM clear front bumper lights for an RX7 that are supposed to fit in place of those. They run 159 for a pair. There are some aftermarket lenses put out by other companies, but they tend to be the diamond type of lens vs. a white lens.

[MP52266]

Hello my fellow MP5 owner's,
I appreciate all your replys, I just have one more request can anybody sent me a pic. of a installed clear lens? What year are the lens' form on the Celica and the RX-7?

One more thing how are Progress Spring? Does anybody have these springs on their P5? How is the ride?

[mp52k2]

Hey,

There is a post out there with instructions on how to insert clear bumper lenses. I believe he used the Eclipse lenses. You can pic them up for cheap, cheaper than $160.00. If I find the post I'll let you know.

[Protege5 kid]

I also heard 95 Neon lenes would work with some modding!

[kidkorrupt]

hmm, interesting.

clear would look much better than the stock amber ones. These are street legal right?? they also sound a bit hard to swap out in case you ever gotta go back to mazda for any warranty work.

yes, any pics of clears installed?

[bazooka joe]

these are the ones i bought.


http://procarparts.com/store/displaydetails.cfm?pid=DBL-9395RX7-FRT

[kidkorrupt]

kinda OT but i found some JDM talilights which look pretty cool too.

matching clear bumper lights and tailights, lol =P

http://www.jspecjdm.net/07.jpg

[impact]

I used the celica ones they are for the 2000 and up celica. It fit flush but there is a slight gap between the light and the edge of the hole for the stock light. If you have a midnight blue or black p5 you won't see it. if you want close pics click the www button on the bottom of my post and look at the page there are a few closer pics.

[kidkorrupt]

hey kev-

wow, that looks awesome!

how much were the clear celica lights???

[azeli73]

Yeah Impact you gotta tell us where you picked up those Celica Lenses...

[MP52266]

thanks everybody for your input! you've been allot of help!!!!!

Thanks a million!

[mypfizzle]

i called the celica dealer in sac.. 44 bux for both lights.. i suggest calling the toyota dealer in your area but since it is a special order part u will have to pay for it up front. -=(

[BadDSM]

Let us know where you picked up those clear celica lights.
Thanks,
Evan

[azeli73]

I picked up a pair of the clear Celica lenses from <a href="http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/" target="_New">Streetbeatcustoms.com</a>.

I have a black PR5 and the gap between the bumper and the lens was just to much. If I could find a rubber grommet to sandwich between the bumper and the lens then I could get this to work.

Our side turn signals have a rubber seal around them between the fender and the lens... Why not the bumper lens?

Do the RX7's have a rubber grommet for their clear lenses?

My other thought is this. The stock amber lens is made by Stanley. Part # P2009. ANYONE know a good place to see if they carry our lens in clear? Stanley.com is not available yet...

[bazooka joe]

i made up a "rubber gasket" for the lens i bought. i'll take some pick once i get them on.

[shackmgr6073]

I heard a heat gun will take off the amber lens. It is something a buddy from Chicago told me. I will give him a call to see about any details. I've been wanting to do this but it's too damn cold here right now

[kidkorrupt]

hey bazooka joe-

what did you make it out of??? and is the seal tight??

[bazooka joe]

i made it out of rubberized foam. i don't have it on yet, but i'm sure it will be water tight. i'll get some pic's up this weekend, if it warms up outside!! it's 2 degrees today!!!!

[iLisa]

Ok... I just got my clear bumper lights today.. they are the celica ones. I'm looking for some directions as to how to install them.. can someone please help me out??
thanks

[kidkorrupt]

yep, here ya go:

http://www.protegeclub.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=9305

there is a gap you cant fix unless you mod the bumper....now that i know a little more, the rx7 or eclipse clears seem to work better.

wow, this thread is old, its like one of the first threads i posted to.

[iLisa]

Awesome.. thanks so much! I guess I know what I'll be doing after work tommorrow.. :D

[KYREDP5]

Wow, this topic is old.

http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/KYREDP5/clearfinal/clearfinal1.jpg
http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/KYREDP5/clearfinal/clearfinal2.jpg
http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/KYREDP5/clearfinal/clearfinal3.jpg

[iLisa]

Originally posted by KYREDP5
Wow, this topic is old.

http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/KYREDP5/clearfinal/clearfinal1.jpg
http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/KYREDP5/clearfinal/clearfinal2.jpg
http://www.mazdamp3.com/members/KYREDP5/clearfinal/clearfinal3.jpg

sorry to resurrect the topic but I needed some help with my new lights..
yours look awesome.. what did you use as the seal around them?

[KYREDP5]

Rubber door trim. The stuff you use to put along the edge of the door to keep it from getting scratched.

[jrodhotrod]

Originally posted by KYREDP5
Rubber door trim. The stuff you use to put along the edge of the door to keep it from getting scratched.

And where would one pick this rubber door trim up? Those are the RX-7 lights from Pro Car Parts? Looks really good, did you do any other modifications aside from the rubber trim?

Pro Car Parts RX-7 clears: http://www.procarparts.com/store/displaydetails.cfm?pid=MAZ-RX7-9395-DICL-XXFR-SM2X

[KYREDP5]

I picked the rubber door trim at any Auto-zone type place. It's the stuff that also comes in chrome, and looks really ghetto whem ppl put them on the doors of their cars. Yeah, those are the Pro-Car parts ones. You have to cut alot of plastic off the back of the lens, and you have to trim the bumper just a hair.

EDIT: Almost forgot, you have to peel the black foam trim off that comes on the lens' .

Double Edit: Procarparts has them on e-bay alot cheaper, so if you get them, get them from e-bay.

[iLisa]

thanks for everyones help.. after a quick trip to the auto parts store tonight, I will be installing them! I'll post pics when i'm finished..
anyone that plans on being home tonight wanna share there home number incase I have an questions?? :)

[AndrewSilverMP5]

I have a pair of RX-7 clears on my bumper now. With a touch more cutting of the bumper, the lenses fitted perfectly, without having anything on their back shaved.
The only problem I found was that the lenses weren't flush against the bumper, leaving a gap about the thickness of a quarter. And that they moved back and forth slightly.
This may sound a bit ghetto, but the way I remedied this problem was by wedging a few coins in between the screw that holds the lens in place and the bumper.
The lenses are now flush against the bumper and secured very well. In fact, I didn't have to use any excess door trimming whatsoever. The stock lenses snap back into place as well, with no problem.
I'd take some pics, but my digicam has suffered an early death. :( I'll shoot you a PM with my number if you need help installing :)

[iLisa]

awesome.. I'll look for your pm..
I may need some help once I get started on this tonight.

[iLisa]

Zoom zoom..
I got one side done!! anyone interested in pics?? :)

[jrodhotrod]

Originally posted by Lisakay
Zoom zoom..
I got one side done!! anyone interested in pics?? :)

Pics! Pics! Pics!

[iLisa]

go to my web site for pics..
http://lisakay.netfirms.com/bumperlight/

:)

[KYREDP5]

Looks very good. Not to crazy about the way it lights up though, I like more of a uniform look throughtout the lens. :D Good Job!

[MP5driva03]

hey MP52266...talk to Lisakay...she sent me a PM of her new clear corner lights, and they are made for our cars. I had never seen them b4, but she has pics of them on her website. I think they look awesome.

[MP5driva03]

nevermind, I am retarded. Maybe I should read the whole thread b4 posting, eh?

Oh well.

[iLisa]

Originally posted by KYREDP5
Looks very good. Not to crazy about the way it lights up though, I like more of a uniform look throughtout the lens. :D Good Job!

I'm not to crazy about the bulb in there now.. I am planning to get a different one very soon! :) but I DO LOVE the fact that the BIG ORANGE thing is gone from my bumper..

[mypfizzle]

lisa. what lens are u using on there? the rx7 clear or the celica?

[iLisa]

Originally posted by mypfizzle
lisa. what lens are u using on there? the rx7 clear or the celica?

the celica one..

[mypfizzle]

nice. -=)

[kidkorrupt]

there was a tip posted a few weeks ago about bulbs.

you can buy silver spray paint and paint the bulbs silver. they wont look as ugly in the day and they'll still light up orange at night.

looks good so far except for the bulb =D

mp5driva-no company makes clear sides specifically for the p5 yet =(

[AndrewSilverMP5]

I silvered the front turn signal bulbs, and I must admit, the effect is great. The difference is subtle, but like the orange bumper lenses, you won't regret it.

I am a lil hesistant to try it on the bumper and fender bulbs because of their size. They're out in the open and not really hidden behind opaque glass, so the spray paint job may look very obvious from up close. Also, it's very easy to overspray and end up with a bulb that won't outshine a firefly.

[bazooka joe]

just an fyi. i installed the rx7 knock offs from pro car parts. they leak bad. i wrote to them and the said it is a common problem :confused: oh, well. i've got to real seal them with silicon. :'(

[iLisa]

I put some 3mm black foam stuff between my light and the car to help with any gap.. you can't even tell! I'll check it after it rains to make sure no water gets in..

thanks so much to everyone for all the help.

[801mp5]

Originally posted by AndrewSilverMP5
I silvered the front turn signal bulbs, and I must admit, the effect is great. The difference is subtle, but like the orange bumper lenses, you won't regret it.

I am a lil hesistant to try it on the bumper and fender bulbs because of their size. They're out in the open and not really hidden behind opaque glass, so the spray paint job may look very obvious from up close. Also, it's very easy to overspray and end up with a bulb that won't outshine a firefly.

APC makes a bulb that is already silvered, I put them in my last cars turn signals. They look pretty good, kinda like chrome.
They're called Titans if anybody's interested.

[AndrewSilverMP5]

Originally posted by 801mp5


APC makes a bulb that is already silvered, I put them in my last cars turn signals. They look pretty good, kinda like chrome.
They're called Titans if anybody's interested.

Do they fit in our P5's front bumper light and fender lights by the door ? If so, do you have a website that lists their products ?

Thanks~

[serpentkilla1]

Looks good lisakay. Now can you do mine?:)

[KYREDP5]

Originally posted by bazooka joe
just an fyi. i installed the rx7 knock offs from pro car parts. they leak bad. i wrote to them and the said it is a common problem :confused: oh, well. i've got to real seal them with silicon. :'(

Havn't had any problems with mine. :D

[AndrewSilverMP5]

Originally posted by KYREDP5


Havn't had any problems with mine. :D

Me too ! :)

[iLisa]

Originally posted by serpentkilla1
Looks good lisakay. Now can you do mine?:)

absolutely I will help you do yours.. (for a SMALL fee.. ):D
I'm glad you like them.. what color bulbs to you think I should put in there?

[serpentkilla1]

Well since your in Va i will stick to the orange, but get the bulb that is silver looking but still lights orange.

I think you got it mixed up i don't need you to help me, i need you to do it i mean install the clear light thinge:D while i sip on some ice cold coronas. Do you agree guys:D Just messing with ya lisa:)

[iLisa]

Originally posted by serpentkilla1
Well since your in Va i will stick to the orange, but get the bulb that is silver looking but still lights orange.

I think you got it mixed up i don't need you to help me, i need you to do it i mean install the clear light thinge:D while i sip on some ice cold coronas. Do you agree guys:D Just messing with ya lisa:)

yep.. I have the amber one in there now. It is the one that came with the clear bumper light "THINGE".. :p
so.. if I install the light for you, what is in it for me? Do I at least get one of the ice cold Coronas?:)

[serpentkilla1]

so.. if I install the light for you, what is in it for me? Do I at least get one of the ice cold Coronas?
Let me think about that one;)

[serpentkilla1]

Offcourse you can get a corona, whats in it for me. you know, each of my corona have a name:)

[iLisa]

Originally posted by serpentkilla1

Let me think about that one;)

yep.. just don't think to hard..
get back to me when you are done thinking.. :)