The OEM BRZ/86 orange sidemarkers are more likely to evoke images of bicycle reflectors than a safety feature on a two-door sports car.
I purchased this set of protruding style sidemarkers in the smoked lens color. I was pleasantly surprised by how much this has upgraded the look of the front end. When turned off, the blackened lenses contrast with the ignition red paint while blending in with the black plastic trim. It lights up with a great all-over glow that is much more attractive (IMO) than the original single LED seen in the OEM variant.
When turned on, the diffused light is slightly 'wavy', but I can't judge too much, as the nearby OEM running light is similar. The middle of the light ends up SLIGHTLY more inset against the front bumper compared to the stock light, but this is almost unnoticeable. (This is more of a nitpick than an actual complaint.)
The raised profile of this light adds a unique flair to the vehicle and does increase the viewing angle of the amber glow. Recommended!