Clear corner bulbs
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From: Edison, New Jersey
Re: Blacktibs in a nutshell
Can someone give me a clear cut answer? Any color other than white or amber is illegal to have as your turn signal bulb color right? I've heard I dont know, Probably, Does any one know for sure?
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Re: CEL just came on *cont.*
That is correct, however if you have clear corners you're technically "illegal" because you are missing the reflector, which, if you look at the traffic laws, you must have a reflector on the corners (front and rear) Just look at all the non moded OEM cars.
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Re: CEL just came on *cont.*
it is against the law here to have the clear corners... white bulbs... blue bulbs... etc. You wont pass inspection with clear corners... the cops dont pay much attention but they will pull you over for the actual bulb color. Here you MUST have amber bulbs.
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Re: Blacktibs in a nutshell
your question really depends on your local law enforcement.....go to a state tropper barracks....they SHOULD have a copy of your states vehicle safety requirements.....
federal law says that you have to have either white, YELLOW, or amber in your front turns (and headlights).....I dont know about the reflector deal.....i do know that its required for the tails....i do not know about the front turns.....i see quite a few cars that do not have reflectors (mostly honduhs, only seen 1 local tib other than mine that has clear corners)
I really dont see why you'd need reflectors in front...but alot of laws dont make any sense.
federal law says that you have to have either white, YELLOW, or amber in your front turns (and headlights).....I dont know about the reflector deal.....i do know that its required for the tails....i do not know about the front turns.....i see quite a few cars that do not have reflectors (mostly honduhs, only seen 1 local tib other than mine that has clear corners)
I really dont see why you'd need reflectors in front...but alot of laws dont make any sense.
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Re: FAQ's
Just remember when you are flying down the road at night with Blue or some off color running lights (other than amber or yellow) that the cops will look and tag your car first just because it sticks out.
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Vehicle: 2000 Hyundai Tiburon
FS: 15 inch rims not stock
I have Clear corners and I bought the Titanium bulbs for them. These bulbs are sweet, they are chrome when they are off, and shine amber when on or blinking!!!!!
