I can't tell if I like this...

"Rainbow" (rainbeaux) 11/24/2014 at 12:06 • Filed to: None

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So, I want clear corner lights for my Escort, but it's hard to tell if I really like them as much as I think I do. If that makes sense. Here's a picture of one similar to mine with these installed:

Of course, there's also the option of pulling some from a Mercury Tracer, which are clear everywhere except for the corner reflectors. So here's a Tracer, because I can only find one picture of an Escort sporting these and it's super tiny:

And, of course, there's the option of just keeping them stock, like so:

So, which ones look best? Keep in mind I can get either the clear ones or the Tracer ones for under $25 total, and in the case of the clear ones, that's brand new. So it's not really a matter of "is it worth it?" so much as "does this really look good or is that just the excitement of changing something?"

Tohru > Rainbow 11/24/2014 at 12:14

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As someone who's owned 3 Escorts, sell the bastard and get something less miserable to own.

That being said, go with the Tracer ones. The aftermarket clear corners are made of low-quality plastic and will yellow on you. Plus, the Tracer ones are DOT legal and the cops can't give you shit for them.

Rainbow > Tohru 11/24/2014 at 12:23

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Fair point. I'll pick some up eventually, but Tracers seem to be uncommon in pull yards.

As for selling it, not until it starts giving me trouble. I'm only the second owner, and it's been properly maintained for its whole life. The transmission has been kind of rough between second and third the past couple of days, but I think I just need to add or replace some fluids. Other than that, though, it's too perfect not to keep.

 V8 Rustler > Rainbow 11/24/2014 at 12:28

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Clear Corners = +20hp

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > Rainbow 11/24/2014 at 12:52

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I've always thought the aftermarket lights of any kind are pretty cheesy. Not many exceptions.

E. Julius > Rainbow 11/24/2014 at 12:58

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Nice to see an Escort owner around here, that was my first car! My current car is a bit nicer, but I certainly miss the 'Scort's character. And automatic seat belts (no joke I loved those things).

For what it's worth I say keep it stock, but if you're itching to change them go for the Topaz lights.

Rock Bottom > Rainbow 11/24/2014 at 13:05

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Don't listen to him. The Mazda Escort GT was fantastic and completely underrated by literally everyone. I bought a 1991 GT from a junk yard for $350, changed the tires, brakes, tie-rods and serp belt and took it autocrossing for 2 years. Best money I ever spent.

Attached is a pic of my Racescort GT with my buddy's Rallyscort at an autocross in Kansas like 6 years ago. Paul raced his car pretty consistently in Rally America (and even co-drove for Bill Caswell once). These cars are great. Rock yours until the cows come home.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > Rainbow 11/24/2014 at 13:41

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Go with stock. Also, see if you can track down one of those asymmetrical GT grilles. Those things are awesome.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles >  V8 Rustler 11/24/2014 at 14:19

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It worked on my Camry.

Rainbow > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 11/25/2014 at 09:29

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So far, that's all I've done to it. ;D

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > Rainbow 11/25/2014 at 09:43

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NICE. I almost bought an 88 Festiva this summer (and I would have if that lousy seller would have called me back), and I wanted to swap in an EGT grille. BORN IN THE '80s!

Rainbow > Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig 11/25/2014 at 09:56

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Hell yeah! I wish I had the skills to design a T-shirt with the grille where the holes are made to say "ESCORTGT" since there are the right number of them.

 V8 Rustler > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/25/2014 at 22:14

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How much weight reduction with the carbon fiber hood?

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles >  V8 Rustler 11/25/2014 at 23:09

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lol. more like weight gain of like a few grams of black paint. this was my first car... I was 18. i didn't know better.