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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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Actually, I make it a point to never buy very light colored underwear. For some reason, the darker ones just seem to last longer!
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Actually, I make it a point to never buy very light colored underwear. For some reason, the darker ones just seem to last longer!
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Getting the thread back on topic here....

I like the lights. I might consider putting them in my 71. I look at it this way. I've spent a good bit of money on the car. It's by no means perfect, but if I can have something that will help the moron on the cell phone behind me wake up and notice my vette is slowing down, then I'm all for it. Just my $.02.
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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Getting the thread back on topic here....

I like the lights. I might consider putting them in my 71. I look at it this way. I've spent a good bit of money on the car. It's by no means perfect, but if I can have something that will help the moron on the cell phone behind me wake up and notice my vette is slowing down, then I'm all for it. Just my $.02.

That's a very good call. I would like to mention that these won't work for the housings that don't have the removable lens. Some years the lens is fixed to the housing and the only hole is in the back for the bulb. The X2 lights I bought are just a little too big to fit through that bulb hole.

If your lenses come off them these bulbs will work. I have the bubble lenses o mine worked just fine, and I think most early C3s will have removable lenses.
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You're right....he didn't bring up the legality of them...I did. And last I checked the DOT was a federal organization, not state. A simple disclaimer suggesting that folks check the law before spending the cash on them would have been nice. Oh well
DOT is federal...but most states also have laws on things like automotive lighting. Quite frankly, I've never seen the DOT rule on a particular bulb - it just has to be within certain brightness standards.

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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 12:18 PM
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DOT is federal...but most states also have laws on things like automotive lighting. Quite frankly, I've never seen the DOT rule on a particular bulb - it just has to be within certain brightness standards.



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Bat: I never found the specific DOT rule either. But in some of my motorcycle catalogs they are quite specific in saying "not DOT approved". Those are for tail lights that blink in a circular pattern and flash on stop. Look cool...but technically illegal.

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But in some of my motorcycle catalogs they are quite specific in saying "not DOT approved". Those are for tail lights that blink in a circular pattern and flash on stop. Look cool...but technically illegal.
Lawyer-speak: I think these situations are distinguishable.
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Lawyer-speak: I think these situations are distinguishable.
Do as you please...I like to keep my loose change in my pocket and not add to a speeding ticket with "illegal tail lights". Some cops are real picky.

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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ Dep
Do as you please...I like to keep my loose change in my pocket and not add to a speeding ticket with "illegal tail lights". Some cops are real picky.

Dep

That implies that someone with these lights would be pulled over. I really don't drive over the speed limit in mine when I'm in town. If I ever get a ticket for these lights it'll be specifically because the police officer pulls me over for them only.
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
That implies that someone with these lights would be pulled over. I really don't drive over the speed limit in mine when I'm in town. If I ever get a ticket for these lights it'll be specifically because the police officer pulls me over for them only.
Well considering the number of threads of guys racing rice burners and Mustangs, I think the chances of them getting pulled over are considerably higher. Of course, if these lights are intended for "no-go showboats" and trailer queens, it's a different story

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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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You have a '77 too right? When you get to that point let me know and I'll walk you through that if you need any help.
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 03:10 AM
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DB, that sure is alot of ring time.....hehe, still waiting on pics..of full on brake jamming blazing taillights...thanks again!
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Originally Posted by DJ Dep
Do as you please...I like to keep my loose change in my pocket and not add to a speeding ticket with "illegal tail lights". Some cops are real picky.

Dep
If you don't see the difference between LED taillight bulbs and LED taillight bulbs that flash and do other goofy things, I don't know if we can ever see eye-to-eye.
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DB, that sure is alot of ring time.....hehe, still waiting on pics..of full on brake jamming blazing taillights...thanks again!

Don't worry. I have time today to spend in the garage and it's first on my list. Glad you're staying with it.
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Ring....ring......ring......
Old Apr 13, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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Saying that Durango should be held responsible for other people's actions might be the single dumbest thing I have seen on this forum.
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Saying that Durango should be held responsible for other people's actions might be the single dumbest thing I have seen on this forum.
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205 posts...congratulations...you are now the acknowledged expert on everything dumb .

It's not other people's actions that he is held responsible for, it's recommending people take those actions that he is guilty of.

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205 posts...congratulations...you are now the acknowledged expert on everything dumb .

It's not other people's actions that he is held responsible for, it's recommending people take those actions that he is guilty of.
67 posts here and it seems like all you have done today is chase DB around and pick fights with him... Seems like a you must have a lot of free time on your hands.
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205 posts...congratulations...you are now the acknowledged expert on everything dumb

There you go counting people's post counts again, and making assumptions and judgments based on that number. You have no idea what his background is and what he may know on the subject yet you assume much.
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67 posts here and it seems like all you have done today is chase DB around and pick fights with him... Seems like a you must have a lot of free time on your hands.
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