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Old Jan 8, 2020 | 10:45 PM
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Anyone running Blu Dot tail lights? Are They legal in Georgia and Alabama?
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Old Jan 9, 2020 | 07:58 AM
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Anyone running Blu Dot tail lights? Are They legal in Georgia and Alabama?
technically they are illegal in both states. The law states the tail lamp will emit a red color, blue dots alter the light from red to purple. Most law enforcement are too busy to give a crap but troopers may use it for a reason to stop. They look cool on old cars but on a C5 it would look gimmicky and ricey.

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Old Jan 9, 2020 | 09:36 AM
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Definitely looks best on classic Chevys and C1 Corvettes, nothing newer.



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Wow, blue dots. Haven't heard those 2 words in a coons age. Let us know if you make some and post pics.
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Old Feb 3, 2020 | 01:50 PM
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My new blue dots!
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Old Feb 3, 2020 | 01:58 PM
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My new blue dots!
Looks like you’re going to find out
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Old Feb 3, 2020 | 05:21 PM
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Never even heard of this mod. NOT doing it.
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Need some night shots with the lights on now. Interseting....
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Originally Posted by Crosis
technically they are illegal in both states. The law states the tail lamp will emit a red color, blue dots alter the light from red to purple. Most law enforcement are too busy to give a crap but troopers may use it for a reason to stop. They look cool on old cars but on a C5 it would look gimmicky and ricey.

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As a long time hot rodder I agree. They don't belong on Corvettes, even early C1's or C2's. I've run them on hot rods before and never got hassled by LE but I think on a Corvette LE tends to look at them like any other car so you may be asking to get pulled over.
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Um, yeah...
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I'm only familiar with the Blu pills

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Originally Posted by Crosis
technically they are illegal in both states. The law states the tail lamp will emit a red color, blue dots alter the light from red to purple. Most law enforcement are too busy to give a crap but troopers may use it for a reason to stop. They look cool on old cars but on a C5 it would look gimmicky and ricey.

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Ha ha...I'm with ET.
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Ha ha...I'm with ET.
I think if you run those on a Corvette it will only evoke a hard-on for your car from local law enforcement. You just might get....f.... d but in a bad way..
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Old Feb 4, 2020 | 11:54 AM
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So what's the point of the blue dot ? It just looks interesting.... or....?
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Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
I'm only familiar with the Blu pills
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Really don’t remember seeing those blu dot lights ever but do know I wouldn’t think they look good on a newer Vette.
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Had one on My 58 Pan head....Lots of bikers back in the 70 and 80's had them lots of restored model T's and other antiques cars..
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Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
I think if you run those on a Corvette it will only evoke a hard-on for your car from local law enforcement. You just might get....f.... d but in a bad way..
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Originally Posted by Energy CC
So what's the point of the blue dot ? It just looks interesting.... or....?
They make your tail/brake lights look purple when turned on. Just a cool thing with no other practical purpose.
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