Clear tail lights
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You asked and I will give you my opinion.
To me they look really cheap, There is no way I could even think of putting a set on my car. But it isn't my car.
They look like some cheap China lights, I think stock looks 100% better over those.
The Corvette deserves better.
Mr.Bill
To me they look really cheap, There is no way I could even think of putting a set on my car. But it isn't my car.
They look like some cheap China lights, I think stock looks 100% better over those.
The Corvette deserves better.
Mr.Bill
Plus, I think clear lenses will attract more LEOs than blacked out lenses.
Thanks for the opinions
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I have learned a lot from various members of this forum over the years.
However, each state has different laws on the books regarding automotive modifications and specifically modifications to exterior lights.
Although many members chime in with their thoughts and comments like "the LEOs in my area don't care if...", or "I've been driving with this (insert mod) and I have never been pulled over...", I highly suggest each member get familiar with their local state statutes as each area is different, just like each LEO agency is different.
I live in Florida and below is a link to my local state statutes. It's a very interesting read and please note that most states usually have something very similar along the lines of prohibiting any type of modification to OEM lights.
http://archive.flsenate.gov/statutes...0316.2397.html
Now we all know that red LED for red halogen rear lights will probably not draw any negative attention. The same for front amber LEDs for front amber halogen. It's when you get into the "look at my cool aftermarket mod", that you run the risk of attracting some unwanted LEO attention.
For what it's worth....
However, each state has different laws on the books regarding automotive modifications and specifically modifications to exterior lights.
Although many members chime in with their thoughts and comments like "the LEOs in my area don't care if...", or "I've been driving with this (insert mod) and I have never been pulled over...", I highly suggest each member get familiar with their local state statutes as each area is different, just like each LEO agency is different.
I live in Florida and below is a link to my local state statutes. It's a very interesting read and please note that most states usually have something very similar along the lines of prohibiting any type of modification to OEM lights.
http://archive.flsenate.gov/statutes...0316.2397.html
Now we all know that red LED for red halogen rear lights will probably not draw any negative attention. The same for front amber LEDs for front amber halogen. It's when you get into the "look at my cool aftermarket mod", that you run the risk of attracting some unwanted LEO attention.
For what it's worth....
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If GOD wanted clear tail lights they would be OEM
That said I think ALL CLEAR TAILIGHT ARE BULL****. The purpose of red tail lights is to SHOW a CAR is IN FRONT OF YOU. Can't see how some mfrs are getting away with creating cars without RED taillights.
When some schmuck runs into you and then SUES YOU for having ILLEGAL unseeable tail lights you might pay the price literally.
When some schmuck runs into you and then SUES YOU for having ILLEGAL unseeable tail lights you might pay the price literally.
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That said I think ALL CLEAR TAILIGHT ARE BULL****. The purpose of red tail lights is to SHOW a CAR is IN FRONT OF YOU. Can't see how some mfrs are getting away with creating cars without RED taillights.
When some schmuck runs into you and then SUES YOU for having ILLEGAL unseeable tail lights you might pay the price literally.
When some schmuck runs into you and then SUES YOU for having ILLEGAL unseeable tail lights you might pay the price literally.
Many of the more modern era cars that have clear rear light fixtures, i.e. Nissan Altima comes to mind, actually have red lenses underneath and also red reflectors.
The picture the OP posted obviously are not DOT compliant even though they have built in red reflectors. Most state statutes require red lenses of some kind.
