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TGemi1 tinkerer
Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Posts: 456
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Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2003 4:53 pm Post subject: TG clear tail lights mod |
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get a whole heap of reverse light covers, pop the red brake light cover. then cut and file the reverse light clear lense to fit. I havn't done it yet, but would b easier nuf to do. I've cut and filed a left hand rear reverse cover to fit a right hand with no problem so this should b k. Will try the mod when i gater some clear reserve light covers, should look okay tho.
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tx1975 tinkerer
Joined: 21 May 2002 Posts: 321
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Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2003 7:54 pm Post subject: Re: TG clear tail lights mod |
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u will need coloured bulbs, and if u get picky cop they will still defect u. |
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Adam Site Admin
Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 682
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Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2003 9:31 pm Post subject: Bad idea |
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Definitely illegal, all tail-lights are required to meet fairly stringent standards in regards to their optics. |
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Poida tinkerer
Joined: 29 Aug 2003 Posts: 303 Location: Vic/NSW border
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Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2003 9:48 pm Post subject: Re: Bad idea |
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If it's a show car, give it a go.
If it's your street car, read the ADR guidelines on lighting.
http://www.dotars.gov.au/transreg/str_adrindx.htm
If you do it, expect to have the local police taking a closer look at your car! _________________ I try to tackle one day at a time, but often several days attack me at once.
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SHEEL tinkerer
Joined: 02 Dec 2002 Posts: 140 Location: Melbourne
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Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2003 4:17 am Post subject: Re: Bad idea |
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what everyone else said.
also, if you want clear tail lights... buy a honda civic _________________
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EVLJT tinkerer
Joined: 03 Dec 2001 Posts: 181
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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2003 7:31 pm Post subject: Re: Bad idea |
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Winterheart tinkerer
Joined: 04 Dec 2002 Posts: 144
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Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2003 3:52 pm Post subject: Re: Bad idea |
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As far as this idea goes, I'm trying to do much the same sort of thing at the moment. From my recent fun discussing such things as full LED lighting conversion with our verion of the RTA and an authorised engineer, I think it would be ok, however, the ADR's must be met, otherwise it is an illegal modification of the motor vehicle.
That said, it may require engineering (depending on the laws of your particular state or territory of course).
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MR_GEMI hod rodder
Joined: 05 Oct 2001 Posts: 7826 Location: Adelaide
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Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2003 10:37 am Post subject: Re: Bad idea |
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I had the Tint on the tail lights, now we all know that technically its illegal to mod anything, BUT this is one thing that never seemed to disturb the police. I have had police behind me a number of times in peak hour traffic and ive never had a problem. I put brighter globes as a replacement for the standard brake globes, therefore braking visibility was never a problem during the day and probably why the police didnt pull me over.
Im sure that a set of clear lights wouldnt really pose much of a problem unless you draw attention to yourself with dangerous driving.
cheers,
kev _________________
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