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Rear clear tail lights...to be...or not to be?

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Old 11-17-2004, 05:35 AM
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Here's a pic.
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Old 11-17-2004, 05:37 AM
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You forgot choice #3, "I despise them!"
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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Nov 17 2004, 07:37 AM
You forgot choice #3, "I despise them!"
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I left that choice out on purpose just for you, Rudy! j/k

Despise is such a strong word. I kept it simple.
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It needs clear reflectors.
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To each his own. Whatever makes the ole monkey dance works for me. Red is a good accent color, though. I'm staying out of this poll.
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Originally Posted by realtyman' date='Nov 17 2004, 09:01 AM
It needs clear reflectors.
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How about body color inserts?
I have them and they look good as well.
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i hate them anywz, but if they have some round red parts inside, like rx300 and

altima, it would look better. Totally clear, nah~~~looks cheap for a luxury car
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US DOT requires some sort of red rear reflector (but as we all know, maybe not too many of them ) so 100% clear would be illegal (and most likely dangerous.)
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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Nov 17 2004, 01:38 PM
US DOT requires some sort of red rear reflector (but as we all know, maybe not too many of them ) so 100% clear would be illegal (and most likely dangerous.)
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The red inserts are your reflectors. It's also easy enough to put a couple of reflector strips on the license plate frame.

I've seen other luxory cars around L.A. that have all clears.

California law also outlaws front window tint. It's not a hi-pri for the wo/men in blue so don't worry about it.
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I was only mentioning the need for red because others mentioned removing the reflectors or using body colored ones.

So far Jimbo, it looks like your vote in favor of these is the only one...


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