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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 06:13 PM
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Hello, Is any knows if White Wedge Bulbs in sidemarker is legal in US?
I have purchased PIAA SuperWhite Wedge Bulbs and Chrome Bulbs for sidemarkers but I am not sure, if white bulbs are legal in states or not.

I like Piaa's white wedge bulbs personally. I like the looks of Chrome bulbs but it's not bright enough. Thanks in advance guys
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 06:54 PM
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well, i changed my side and tail lights to white but im not sure so when theres a cop behind me, i don use my signals~
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 08:00 PM
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It's not bad idea, just in case..
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by uukahn' date='Dec 8 2004, 11:13 PM
Hello, Is any knows if White Wedge Bulbs in sidemarker is legal in US?
I have purchased PIAA SuperWhite Wedge Bulbs and Chrome Bulbs for sidemarkers but I am not sure, if white bulbs are legal in states or not.

I like Piaa's white wedge bulbs personally.? I like the looks of Chrome bulbs but it's not bright enough. Thanks in advance guys
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Like front license plates, it's probably state to state. Check with your local DMV or the State Police office.
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by uukahn' date='Dec 8 2004, 10:13 PM
Hello, Is any knows if White Wedge Bulbs in sidemarker is legal in US?
I have purchased PIAA SuperWhite Wedge Bulbs and Chrome Bulbs for sidemarkers but I am not sure, if white bulbs are legal in states or not.

I like Piaa's white wedge bulbs personally.? I like the looks of Chrome bulbs but it's not bright enough. Thanks in advance guys
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i dont think so, do a search on this, but I believe they need to be amber to be legal, as well as the front turn signals....

besides the white look ricey IMHO...
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 07:53 AM
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besides the white look ricey IMHO...
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 10:59 AM
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jtp1947' date='Dec 9 2004, 05:53 PM
besides the white look ricey IMHO...
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 07:04 PM
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Try Philips Silvervisions...they look silver and light up amber. Or you can buy a $5 can of silver spray paint and DIY
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by alpineweiss' date='Dec 9 2004, 11:04 PM
Try Philips Silvervisions...they look silver and light up amber. Or you can buy a $5 can of silver spray paint and DIY?
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Well I already bought chrome light bulb that lights up with amber color, but it was bright enough.. Is Philips Silvervisions bright?
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