Not Too Ricey Is It?

FitchVA · 07-27-2007, 12:30 PM

well i've been thinking about cheap ways to clean up the look of the dd'er XJ. the XJ is almost all white with the exception of the turn signals and brake lights. i am planning on getting some of those clear front turn signal light covers to eliminate the yellow turn signals up front. but for the rear i was thinking about candying the rear lights cause i need to keep at least the red.

it's subtle, but would it look too ricey?

the way it sits now:

how it'd look with the candied tail lights and the white turn signals on the side

oh and just for reference, here's what they yellow to white turn signals would look like:

stock:

white:

and not sure if it makes a difference, but tomorrow a 2" bb will be going on it along with some ~30 all terrains.

Jeepin Jason · 07-27-2007, 12:44 PM

personally I'd leave the front signal lenses amber to balance the tail lights. but it'd look good with clear as long as you didn't stick blue bulbs in them.

my old '01 Ltd with chrome grill and clear front markers:

FitchVA · 07-27-2007, 01:03 PM

yeah, it does balance out the back. but if i do that, i'll just leave the tail lights stock and not candy over the amber. it's too subtle otherwise

JeepXJ3 · 07-27-2007, 01:11 PM

Jason that looks like SilverXJ's rig.

I say go for it, certain colors look great when you do that others.... mmmmmmpass...

FitchVA · 07-27-2007, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Dietz

Jason that looks like SilverXJ's rig.

that IS jason's old XJ

WagoneerXJ · 07-27-2007, 01:50 PM

I put on the clear signals/markers. Made a huge difference on my Red XJ.

Jeepin Jason · 07-27-2007, 01:51 PM

The clear corners were actually a photochop, I never got around to doing them before we traded that XJ...

Scott-XJ · 07-27-2007, 08:02 PM

I'm a fan of the white lights. I used PIAA Extreme White bulbs (i think) not terribly blue, just a nice white color.

I had PIAA's of the same color in my headlights (both bulbs), turn signals, and corner lights. I liked them and I got compliments on it quite frequently.

And I like the candy red tail lights too. Before I got my LED tail lights, I actually just put red rubber bulb covers over my turn signal bulbs. I got them at AutoZone for about $1.87. When they weren't lit up, the amber appeared as normal. and when my blinkers were on, they lit up in red. It was cheap and neat-o.

Blaine B. · 07-28-2007, 04:21 AM

It's not all white until you paint the door handles, wiper arms, mirrors, roof rack, and hatch trim

Also check your local laws....not that you would get hassled, but you could if you had clear front markers/turn signals.

Stick89 · 07-28-2007, 04:52 AM

Thinkin white front turns are ok....but another option is amber light bulbs...not the YELLOW ones but the TRANSLUCENT AMBER ones...those will be brighter......

Gabe Watt · 07-28-2007, 07:27 AM

white up front, candy out back.

SilverXJ · 07-28-2007, 07:51 AM

Yeah. it doe slook like mine.

Instead of the clear corners you can now get smoked ones and ones with clear lenses buy black housings on ebay. Might want to think about that.

Do the rear lights I always liked that mod.

SilverXJ · 07-28-2007, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Blaine B.

Also check your local laws....not that you would get hassled, but you could if you had clear front markers/turn signals.

He is fine as long as he doesn't do something stupid like put red or blue bulbs in the front.

JEEPJERK · 07-28-2007, 08:00 AM

I say do it. If you wanna go farther, I'd de-badge. If you wanna stay cheap, I'd turn you RWL's in, then paint the center of you wheels darker. If you wanna spend money, new wheels of your choice would be cool.

Some people think mine is too ricey, but why lift something you're never going to wheel. Now that's gay. Plus it gets you even worse gas milage out of something I drive everyday. I still want my XJ to look different than everyone elses, so it gets streetie.

FitchVA · 07-28-2007, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverXJ

Instead of the clear corners you can now get smoked ones and ones with clear lenses buy black housings on ebay. Might want to think about that.

i'll have to do some e-modding when i get back tonight to see how that would look

FitchVA · 07-28-2007, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverXJ

He is fine as long as he doesn't do something stupid like put red or blue bulbs in the front.

i'd probably get those chrome dipped lights that shine amber when on and look silver when off.

FitchVA · 07-28-2007, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEEPJERK

I say do it. If you wanna go farther, I'd de-badge. If you wanna stay cheap, I'd turn you RWL's in, then paint the center of you wheels darker. If you wanna spend money, new wheels of your choice would be cool.

Some people think mine is too ricey, but why lift something you're never going to wheel. Now that's gay. Plus it gets you even worse gas milage out of something I drive everyday. I still want my XJ to look different than everyone elses, so it gets streetie.

oops. too late

http://jeepin.net/forum/showthread.php?t=43610

JEEPJERK · 07-28-2007, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by FitchVA

oops. too late

http://jeepin.net/forum/showthread.php?t=43610

Ahh, I like the wheels, look good.

Blaine B. · 07-28-2007, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEEPJERK

I say do it. If you wanna go farther, I'd de-badge. If you wanna stay cheap, I'd turn you RWL's in, then paint the center of you wheels darker. If you wanna spend money, new wheels of your choice would be cool.

Some people think mine is too ricey, but why lift something you're never going to wheel. Now that's gay. Plus it gets you even worse gas milage out of something I drive everyday. I still want my XJ to look different than everyone elses, so it gets streetie.

LOL never wheel.

JEEPJERK · 07-28-2007, 04:08 PM

Off roading is gay.

JEEPJERK · 07-28-2007, 04:08 PM

I love Honda Civics

Blaine B. · 07-28-2007, 04:23 PM

LOL, or souped up Cavaliers.

I know a douche around town that has one...racing stripes, etc. We called him a fag and he chased us in my friends Silverado. Needless to say he couldn't even catch up when my friend was about 3/4 down on the throttle.

HotSEXJ · 07-28-2007, 05:25 PM

It looks way nicer as it is.

If you get clear lenses you are going to look like a high school kid.

I can't seem to get this point through to everyone enough; modifying your car* devalues it, both monetarily and in intangible ways.

-Hunter

* daily driver cars only, modifying "toy" cars is what they're for, obviously.

S10XJ · 07-28-2007, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blaine B.

LOL never wheel.

He doesn't even wheel his off road jeep why would he wheel that one?

FitchVA · 07-28-2007, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HotSEXJ

It looks way nicer as it is.

If you get clear lenses you are going to look like a high school kid.

I can't seem to get this point through to everyone enough; modifying your car* devalues it, both monetarily and in intangible ways.

-Hunter

* daily driver cars only, modifying "toy" cars is what they're for, obviously.

i see your point and understand where you're coming from. however, i'm the type of person that wants to like what they're driving. i don't see either of my xj's as transportation appliances. and maybe it's me being materialistic, but i really want to drive something that i want to be seen in.

i don't really care if it adds value. cause i know it doesn't. it's a hobby and a passion to work on and enjoy them, not just drive them to and from work.

but i do see your point and value it

(just dont' go anywhere near my aw4

)

JEEPJERK · 07-28-2007, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S10XJ

He doesn't even wheel his off road jeep why would he wheel that one?

Do you wheel your giant truck with 46in tall tires? Yeah, didn't think so.

S10XJ · 07-28-2007, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEEPJERK

Do you wheel your giant truck with 46in tall tires? Yeah, didn't think so.

No dumbass I wheel my off road truck

JEEPJERK · 07-28-2007, 11:17 PM

When's the last time you wheeled it?

Blaine B. · 07-28-2007, 11:51 PM

This mang also has a curb crawler?

FitchVA · 08-22-2007, 08:18 PM

got the clear corners installed tonight. came out really close to the photochop i did...

chop:

reality:

sorry for the crappy pic. my onboard flash can't handle this low of light and i was too lazy to carry down my tripod so i just sat it on the steps and took the pic

agoldxj · 08-22-2007, 08:42 PM

i like it, i had them on my 99 and they didnt look right so i took them off...

vs.

PhatYJ · 08-22-2007, 08:53 PM

When you gonna be ready to sell that ugly white XJ Fitch?

Dibbs.

JEEPJERK · 08-22-2007, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhatYJ

When you gonna be ready to sell that ugly white XJ Fitch?

Dibbs.

I've got a nice red one...I know you prefer red.

FitchVA · 08-22-2007, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agoldxj

i like it, i had them on my 99 and they didnt look right so i took them off...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ldxj/xj045.jpg
vs.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ldxj/xj006.jpg

thanks! i agree, i slapped them on my green xj real quick and they just didn't look right with the setup on that one

FitchVA · 08-22-2007, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhatYJ

When you gonna be ready to sell that ugly white XJ Fitch?

Dibbs.

trade even-steven for the phatyj?

07-27-2007, 12:30 PM	#1
FitchVA It will fly! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,899	Not Too Ricey Is It? well i've been thinking about cheap ways to clean up the look of the dd'er XJ. the XJ is almost all white with the exception of the turn signals and brake lights. i am planning on getting some of those clear front turn signal light covers to eliminate the yellow turn signals up front. but for the rear i was thinking about candying the rear lights cause i need to keep at least the red. it's subtle, but would it look too ricey? the way it sits now: how it'd look with the candied tail lights and the white turn signals on the side oh and just for reference, here's what they yellow to white turn signals would look like: stock: white: and not sure if it makes a difference, but tomorrow a 2" bb will be going on it along with some ~30 all terrains. __________________ '98 xj sport (trail toy) \| specs '98 xj classic (dd'er) \| specs My XJ Page \| My Gallery

07-27-2007, 01:03 PM	#3
FitchVA It will fly! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,899	yeah, it does balance out the back. but if i do that, i'll just leave the tail lights stock and not candy over the amber. it's too subtle otherwise __________________ '98 xj sport (trail toy) \| specs '98 xj classic (dd'er) \| specs My XJ Page \| My Gallery

07-27-2007, 01:11 PM	#4
JeepXJ3 aka Jason Dietz Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittscrawler, PA Posts: 8,800	Jason that looks like SilverXJ's rig. I say go for it, certain colors look great when you do that others.... mmmmmmpass... __________________ 1980 CJ-7 304 V8 with side pipes sitting on 35's 1999 TJ 4.0L 2in and 32's 2001 XJ Sport

07-27-2007, 01:50 PM	#6
WagoneerXJ Ford Boy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 9,046	I put on the clear signals/markers. Made a huge difference on my Red XJ. __________________ '98 XJ Sport 2 Door-3", Bushwacker Flat Flares, 31" BFG, Nates4x4.com bumper, Surco Rack, Tmax 9500 LB Winch,H4 Headlights '97 XJ Sport-2" BB, 235/75 General Grabber AT2's, ARB Bullbar, Hella H4 Headlights, 342,000 KMS! '87 XJ Wagoneer-5", D44, 33" BFG's '98 XJ Sport 2 Door-5spd,H4 Headlights. Dad's Jeep '01 XJ Sport-stock,winter beater! '97 TJ Sport 4.0-4", 33" Toyo MT's, M8000, Nates4x4.com Bumper '84 Mustang GT-351W 5spd, Tubular Suspension and Coilovers

07-28-2007, 04:52 AM	#10
Stick89 Retired, & luvinit. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 6,438	Thinkin white front turns are ok....but another option is amber light bulbs...not the YELLOW ones but the TRANSLUCENT AMBER ones...those will be brighter...... __________________ I'm fine,it's you people who need the counseling

07-28-2007, 04:21 AM	#9
Blaine B. Trail Guide Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 1,987	It's not all white until you paint the door handles, wiper arms, mirrors, roof rack, and hatch trim Also check your local laws....not that you would get hassled, but you could if you had clear front markers/turn signals.

07-28-2007, 07:51 AM	#12
SilverXJ Trail Guide Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 743	Yeah. it doe slook like mine. Instead of the clear corners you can now get smoked ones and ones with clear lenses buy black housings on ebay. Might want to think about that. Do the rear lights I always liked that mod.

07-28-2007, 08:00 AM	#14
JEEPJERK Wanna make out? Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wouldn't you like to know! Posts: 45,859	I say do it. If you wanna go farther, I'd de-badge. If you wanna stay cheap, I'd turn you RWL's in, then paint the center of you wheels darker. If you wanna spend money, new wheels of your choice would be cool. Some people think mine is too ricey, but why lift something you're never going to wheel. Now that's gay. Plus it gets you even worse gas milage out of something I drive everyday. I still want my XJ to look different than everyone elses, so it gets streetie. __________________ RIP Chad. You are rad.

07-28-2007, 04:08 PM	#20
JEEPJERK Wanna make out? Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wouldn't you like to know! Posts: 45,859	Off roading is gay. __________________ RIP Chad. You are rad.

07-28-2007, 04:08 PM	#21
JEEPJERK Wanna make out? Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wouldn't you like to know! Posts: 45,859	I love Honda Civics __________________ RIP Chad. You are rad.

07-28-2007, 04:23 PM	#22
Blaine B. Trail Guide Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 1,987	LOL, or souped up Cavaliers. I know a douche around town that has one...racing stripes, etc. We called him a fag and he chased us in my friends Silverado. Needless to say he couldn't even catch up when my friend was about 3/4 down on the throttle.

07-28-2007, 05:25 PM	#23
HotSEXJ I drive a Minivan, it's mine. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Crawlmonwealth of Virginia Posts: 17,150	It looks way nicer as it is. If you get clear lenses you are going to look like a high school kid. I can't seem to get this point through to everyone enough; modifying your car* devalues it, both monetarily and in intangible ways. -Hunter * daily driver cars only, modifying "toy" cars is what they're for, obviously. __________________

07-28-2007, 11:17 PM	#28
JEEPJERK Wanna make out? Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wouldn't you like to know! Posts: 45,859	When's the last time you wheeled it? __________________ RIP Chad. You are rad.

07-28-2007, 11:51 PM	#29
Blaine B. Trail Guide Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 1,987	This mang also has a curb crawler?

08-22-2007, 08:18 PM	#30
FitchVA It will fly! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,899	got the clear corners installed tonight. came out really close to the photochop i did... chop: reality: sorry for the crappy pic. my onboard flash can't handle this low of light and i was too lazy to carry down my tripod so i just sat it on the steps and took the pic __________________ '98 xj sport (trail toy) \| specs '98 xj classic (dd'er) \| specs My XJ Page \| My Gallery

08-22-2007, 08:42 PM	#31
agoldxj i'm special Join Date: May 2003 Location: catawissa pa Posts: 14,462	i like it, i had them on my 99 and they didnt look right so i took them off... vs.

08-22-2007, 08:53 PM	#32
PhatYJ Admin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: PacNW Posts: 51,419	When you gonna be ready to sell that ugly white XJ Fitch? Dibbs. __________________ A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.