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Thread: Is it heresy to replace euro front turns with US versions?

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    Is it heresy to replace euro front turns with US versions?

    I have some hacked together front euro turn signals, whoever did the federalizing did a poor job and used tiny bulbs for the flasher, that are screwed to the inside of the frame with a tiny bit of broken reflector behind it...
    I've considered going to a US housing, with a single 1157 bulb.
    I guess the question would be, will the US housing fit in the euro light frames?
    Any insight appreciated.
    Thanks
    --Jay3->Sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc
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    Might have a set, I'll have to dig though and you'll need you to remind me- Maybe when the boots are ready, should be soon no? Maybe take a drive up there or meet 1/2 way-

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    I was thinking about doing the same thing

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    Thumbs up

    Solid wiring beats a hackjob.
    I make E23 parts.
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    Brand new US signals are inexpensive too. Dump that Federalized hacked junk. Have to source the pigtail three prong connector from US harnesses to make wiring a breeze. All my euro e23's got this treatment.
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    Good info, thanks Jim.
    --Jay3->Sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc
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