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AdnanHfuda · 03-26-2010, 05:08 AM

i LOVE it, any cops here think this would be illegal?

maybe someone will mistake the outside for the car braking and mess up because of it

*Mindz* · 03-26-2010, 05:45 AM

All taillights need to be DOT (Department of Transportation) approved and have a sticker. If a housing/lens is not DOT approved, then it is not legal, simple as that. He'd have to submit the design and see if he could get it approved if you wanted it to be legal on the streets. Not sure about Qatar though.

ttexxan · 03-26-2010, 10:19 AM

why wont you show pull back photos on the car

AdnanHfuda · 03-26-2010, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindz

All taillights need to be DOT (Department of Transportation) approved and have a sticker. If a housing/lens is not DOT approved, then it is not legal, simple as that. He'd have to submit the design and see if he could get it approved if you wanted it to be legal on the streets. Not sure about Qatar though.

oh i wont be in qatar for long

im talking about america and canada for when im in uni

scythezo6 · 03-26-2010, 11:28 AM

Somebody put up a post of a statute somewhere talking about the requirements that need to be met to have legal tail lights. They have to visible at night from some distance. Can't remember the deets but this light looks like it will be good especially since the middle lights up upon braking.

TonyNo · 03-26-2010, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ttexxan

why wont you show pull back photos on the car

Cuz I've only installed that one prototype unit so far!

Barring any more surprises

, all four should be installed in time for our season-opening club meet tomorrow!

131 SS · 03-26-2010, 12:20 PM

Photos!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyNo

Cuz I've only installed that one prototype unit so far!

Barring any more surprises

, all four should be installed in time for our season-opening club meet tomorrow!

TonyNo · 03-26-2010, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scythezo6

Somebody put up a post of a statute somewhere talking about the requirements that need to be met to have legal tail lights. They have to visible at night from some distance. Can't remember the deets but this light looks like it will be good especially since the middle lights up upon braking.

I pulled the fed regs and found that brake light output only needs to be 80 candelas on the low-end and that there must be a "difference" in light output between normal and braking.

SSinthedesert · 03-26-2010, 07:17 PM

Those are sweet!! So you're good as far as legals for the lights?

TonyNo · 03-26-2010, 10:05 PM

Thanks!

I need to look into getting approval. Until then, not street legal.

xman60606 · 03-27-2010, 04:28 AM

HOLD ON NOW!!!! All of you guys kicked, begged, complained, and damn near committed corporate espionage to make these lights a reality! Now that someone did it, now you're all worried about them being street legal!!!! Man, start selling these lights Tony, Ill be first in line to get these picked up.....Hope the cops have fun chasing me on my way home too. HA!

Orange5thGen · 03-27-2010, 04:58 AM

LOL I have you beat on that one!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by xman60606

HOLD ON NOW!!!! All of you guys kicked, begged, complained, and damn near committed corporate espionage to make these lights a reality! Now that someone did it, now you're all worried about them being street legal!!!! Man, start selling these lights Tony, Ill be first in line to get these picked up.....Hope the cops have fun chasing me on my way home too. HA!

ttexxan · 03-27-2010, 08:42 AM

Still would like to see pics first in the pull back version...They look cool up close but pull back could be different

Cabrera · 03-27-2010, 05:28 PM

Signed me up as well!

03-26-2010, 05:08 AM	#225
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03-26-2010, 05:45 AM	#226
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	All taillights need to be DOT (Department of Transportation) approved and have a sticker. If a housing/lens is not DOT approved, then it is not legal, simple as that. He'd have to submit the design and see if he could get it approved if you wanted it to be legal on the streets. Not sure about Qatar though. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

03-26-2010, 11:28 AM	#229
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	Somebody put up a post of a statute somewhere talking about the requirements that need to be met to have legal tail lights. They have to visible at night from some distance. Can't remember the deets but this light looks like it will be good especially since the middle lights up upon braking. __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

03-26-2010, 10:05 PM	#234
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	Thanks! I need to look into getting approval. Until then, not street legal. __________________

03-27-2010, 05:28 PM	#238
Cabrera Freightrain Coming Ur Way Drives: V8-1968 & V6-2000 & V6 2010 Camaros Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 822	Signed me up as well! __________________ Do you serve a purpose, or purposely serve?

03-26-2010, 10:19 AM	#227
ttexxan Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 926	why wont you show pull back photos on the car

03-26-2010, 07:17 PM	#233
SSinthedesert Drives: 2010 Imperial Blue SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 50	Those are sweet!! So you're good as far as legals for the lights?

03-27-2010, 04:28 AM	#235
xman60606 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 132 View My Garage	HOLD ON NOW!!!! All of you guys kicked, begged, complained, and damn near committed corporate espionage to make these lights a reality! Now that someone did it, now you're all worried about them being street legal!!!! Man, start selling these lights Tony, Ill be first in line to get these picked up.....Hope the cops have fun chasing me on my way home too. HA!

03-27-2010, 08:42 AM	#237
ttexxan Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 926	Still would like to see pics first in the pull back version...They look cool up close but pull back could be different

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