Interior/Exterior Clear OEM tailights-how to get around required red reflectors

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Apr 16, 2008 | 03:25 PM

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nabeshin

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I just changed my OEM clear tailights back to the stock red ones today. It was time for a change.

Apr 16, 2008 | 04:55 PM

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70spop

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Red is the new clear.

Apr 16, 2008 | 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by stevo

thanks for the feedback. The reflectors were not included in the factory package, and I would not cut into my bumper to install them anyway.....third red brake lite also does not count in Ca. going to try reflector tape on the bottom of the rear window first. The police need to sign off on my fix it ticket, so I'll let you know if it works out

From the California Vehicle Code:

When more than one reflector is required, at least one shall
be mounted at the left side and one at the right side, respectively,
at the same level. Required reflectors shall be mounted not lower
than 15 inches nor higher than 60 inches

Apr 16, 2008 | 08:46 PM

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damn wes and his legalise.. worse than chinese

for those thinking that was racist, i say this: i am more chinese than you are

Apr 16, 2008 | 08:56 PM

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Sometimes Google can actually make you seem smart

Apr 17, 2008 | 12:30 AM

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I had the OEM clears on our 03, and recently changed them to red with white centers (instead of amber centers). I was tired of the look for awhile and finally changed them.

Never had any reflectors, and there was never an issue with any tickets, but I also use the running lights (at least), all the time.

Apr 17, 2008 | 06:15 AM

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Dam I missed out on a UKSUV and Kalbone pwned thread DAM IT

Apr 17, 2008 | 07:18 AM

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70spop

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Originally Posted by glnr13

damn wes and his legalise.. worse than chinese

for those thinking that was racist, i say this: i am more chinese than you are

Dood, what was "legalese" about that?? "Shall"?

Apr 17, 2008 | 02:49 PM

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Dood, what was "legalese" about that?? "Shall"?

LOL i dunno
i was 2 martinis deep when i posted that reply

Apr 17, 2008 | 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by glnr13

LOL i dunno
i was 2 martinis deep when i posted that reply

Apr 18, 2008 | 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by glnr13

LOL i dunno
i was 2 martinis deep when i posted that reply

I dont know man....Im 4 shots of SoCo in and I think Im more Chinese than you and Kal put together right now....

Apr 18, 2008 | 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by UKSUV

I dont know man....Im 4 shots of SoCo in and I think Im more Chinese than you and Kal put together right now....

LOL ur crazy... i'll try and catch up once i get home later

May 20, 2008 | 07:55 PM

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LJMurphman

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Know this thread is a month old but...where can I get the bulbs for the clear tail lights? I looked at local shops and nobody has anything for me.

Ideas?

May 20, 2008 | 08:09 PM

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just an FYI in case anyone cares - if someone rear-ends you and you have clear tail lights...you can be found at fault ("I didn't know he was stopping - he didn't have brake lights!" etc. etc). A friend of mine owns a body shop and deals with adjustors day in and day out and he's seen it happen a couple of times.

May 29, 2008 | 04:48 PM

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Look up stealth bulbs. thats what i use, looks clear during the day. and is red at night.

Yeah too bad, during the day it has silver reflectors in it, and at night is is red. lol so unless you dont install any bulbs it WILL BE RED.

May 29, 2008 | 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by joshK

you can be found at fault ("I didn't know he was stopping - he didn't have brake lights!" etc. etc).

The brake lights still work on the clears....as do the running lights and turn signals. The only thing missing is the reflectors.

May 29, 2008 | 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rally@StanceDesign

The brake lights still work on the clears....as do the running lights and turn signals. The only thing missing is the reflectors.

I understand this but a red bulb in a clear housing lights up more pink than red (unless it's an LED cluster). While I personally think it's ridiculous and way too many people file dumb lawsuits, I've seen it happen before, and the party that prevailed was not the guy with the clear lights who got rear ended...

May 29, 2008 | 07:38 PM

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I've just spent a half hour Googling and the only thing I can find is Stealth bulbs that are turn signals. Everything I see is amber. Any idea exactly where the red bulbs come from?