Ok, i've seen only one write-up but its template didnt print for me. So im going to do a write up on this and show you how i did it and it took less than a hour.
You'll need a dremel, reinforced cutting wheel for dremel (bought at wal-mart), masking tape, paper and a pen. Here we go.

The template can be found in this DIY http://web.archive.org/web/201012161...sidemarker.htm , but the that your supposed to print wouldnt print for me, so i used the measured drawing beside it and made my template and went this route.


This is where masking tape comes in, you will trace your template on this and cut it out. You can see the old trailer markers from autozone (from previous owner) for side markers, lol.


Lay it up there and trace it, when you do the placement jdm side marker are 6cm. above the top of the molding and flush with the farthest side of the trim below it. You can also look in the DIY i got the template from for placement info.


traced


Heres what these dremel wheel look like, it was like 5 of them in for $4.xx i think


I went about this by cutting the main "rectangle" out first then proceeded to notch the side of it


Theres the notches thats left


All done and wired. If it doesnt slide in right just trim with the wheel some.

Have fun,

 

 

Nice job, now cover up the old hole. What about the wiring? That would make it a true write up for sidemarkers.

 

Im putting the trim pieces back in there, lol. For the wiring: black = ground, and you can use the other wire for park or turn signal (as used in japan). On one light it has 2 wires the same color just twist them together and use as one.

 

nice, I was looking for this, found it a hella long time ago (the template) and then well 3 computers later I have none of my favorites/files/pictures I did back then...

 

looks easy, but im still not going to try it lol.

 

nice write up the print out seems to match match perfectly the side markers.... ill try to post some pics of the process... im kinda scare of that dremell thing.... im at -50 skill points with that thing, it shouldn't be that bad... thanks again

 

well I guess I'll be Mr. Nice Guy and post this up

 

I don't think that diagram will print to scale. I drew a new diagram at work and made a PDF of it that prints on 8.5 x 11 landscape, but I can't upload it to Photobucket.

 

Sorry, for bringing this back up from the dead.. well actually not too dead, i mean i've seen worse here on ht...

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you can upload it to rapidshare, mediafire, yousendit, etc...

if mediafire accepts pdfs, then upload it on mediafire... no annoying wait time to dl it.

 

hey nice write up man wish i had the templates when i did this to my car... ima total noob and got my depo imitation sidemarkers in there perfectall by myslef just took sum b****.. took me about acouple hours though... took my time with it,,.. had to borrow all my tool.. well.. my boyy did the wiring for me he tapped into my corners right by the harness for the bulb and they turn on whne i turn on my corners but when i put my blinkers they dont blink in unison.. is this suppose to happen.??? i got an ej1 if it helpsss??????

 

cool hope fully I can get my side markers soon.

 

Nice work

 

i got a quick question on this diagram is this mesurements displayed in centimeters, and also is that large oval shape on the bottom suppose to resemble the molding on the fender.

 

Measurements are in millimeters, and yes the oval shape at the bottom is supposed to be the piece of molding (or maybe the recess) on the fender. Check that 40mm measurement to verify what it is.

 

hey i got a question. I dont you cut out the main square first but the notches that were left, you had to cut those out to right? im sry im thinking about cutting my own to and im scared lol. and how many mms are the marker and the side molding appart?? from the square cut out that is. thanks

nathan

 

ummm the diagram above shows the exact dimensions for sidemarker hole size and location on 92-95 Civics.

Yes you have to cut the little notches, otherwise the OEM sidemarker housing won't fit in there (the little clip won't make it past the metal).

 

allright thanks for your help bro.

 

alright thaks man i was just making sure, im dont gonna cut my fenders and be half sure about doing it, that would be so dumb lol. well yeah help mine turns out well. ill let you guys know! thanks

nathan

 

The rectangular hole w/ the notches drawn w/ the solid black line represents the hole itself. The dashed oval represents the outer shape of the sidemarker lens.

 

bump!!
is there a printable template avail.??

lmk,
thanks!

 

very helpful post.

Thanks!

 

its been a while since i've been on, thanks for all the comments guys! I usually just do a straight rectangle then notch out the notch on the end. Dont be scared guys, you can do it just use the diagram, and youll be straight!

 

Same thing here..

Any printable template to download ??

Thanks.

 

really helpful, thanks for posting