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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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I was on that auction site and found these lights that are DOT legal.


I run the full clear which I built in my garage.



Now I know the rear of the car needs to have a small RED reflector somewhere.
For those that like my set-up (it's NOT for everyone) the above auction site product, might be a viable LEGAL option. ESPECIALLY since they are UNDER $200.00
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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Very cool. Can you post a shot of them with the lights on?
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by tah81
Very cool. Can you post a shot of them with the lights on?
I actually don't have any of mine. I will get a couple Monday if I remember.
I can tell you they are very bight, nobody has difficulty seeing my brake lights.
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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Looks like head lights,, not legal where I live... It's a sure ticket.
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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They are unique - but not sure about the all clear look.
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 11:51 PM
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Not illegal in Kansas. Troopers and local city police just wave and smile.





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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 12:06 AM
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Well they're different.
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I like them. When it comes to my car, mine is the only opinion that matters
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Looks nice
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by tah81
Very cool. Can you post a shot of them with the lights on?
As requested. I just took this in the daylight. Should give you an idea how bright these things are.

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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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They look brighter than I figured. You can make it look like the 60s Stingray and have one red and one clear light on both sides. Can someone photoshot that?

-Alex
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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As long as there is red bulbs they are legal most places.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by bucwheat
As long as there is red bulbs they are legal most places.
The bulbs are not an issue
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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Nothing says "ricer" quite like a set of clear tail lights.

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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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Nothing says "dikhead" like someone who posts simply to hurl lame, pre-pubescent insults in an attempt to **** all over a thread. Nice going, pal.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by KCJeff
Nothing says "dikhead" like someone who posts simply to hurl lame, pre-pubescent insults in an attempt to **** all over a thread. Nice going, pal.
PERFECT!!!!
That said, No sweat man. Folks like him/her are entitled to their respective opinions even when not asked. I only posted this thread to help some of the GREAT CORVETTE OWNERS here with something to set their car apart from the rest.
On behalf of those of us that prefer to be different, THANKS for standing with us against the small minds of certain NoObIeS
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by KCJeff
Nothing says "dikhead" like someone who posts simply to hurl lame, pre-pubescent insults in an attempt to **** all over a thread. Nice going, pal.
LOL Wow.

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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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I think that lack of reflectors is the issue in most states. I have the Black Cherry Halo's on mine, they reflect a little bit, but are probably illegal. If I ever get stopped, I'll try to find a place to mount a small reflector, but not until then. The clears look good!!

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Originally Posted by Nitrous Bob
As requested. I just took this in the daylight. Should give you an idea how bright these things are.

Why does there appear to be a yellow/amber look, is that just the camera playing tricks?
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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I would get pulled over ASAP.
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