Why everyone should do this to their rx-8 thread
10-22-2007 | 06:42 PM
#27
what it looks like normally
low angled afternoon sun reflecting light pretty much to the camera
and with the light on. in broad daylight.
as you can see. its visibly lighted during the daytime. no problem seeing it at night. if you want razz, i can post night pics too.
low angled afternoon sun reflecting light pretty much to the camera
and with the light on. in broad daylight.
as you can see. its visibly lighted during the daytime. no problem seeing it at night. if you want razz, i can post night pics too.
10-23-2007 | 02:50 PM
#31
dont knock it, till you try it.
it will match your black rims.
clears i can see.. it matches the other lights of the car. and if your car is not tinted. the windows too.
but stock? where else do you have orange on your car? its a color element that stands alone by itself. out of place.
it will match your black rims.
clears i can see.. it matches the other lights of the car. and if your car is not tinted. the windows too.
but stock? where else do you have orange on your car? its a color element that stands alone by itself. out of place.
10-23-2007 | 04:19 PM
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Hey Turok - you should invest in some eylids. With your black hood, black lights, black vents (btw, paint ur strakes black or get rid of them. Silver + yellow = yuk), black eyelids would really bring the look together.
It would look like two hands coming out of the front of your hood trying to pull itself forward; maybe give it a little more "MUST...GO...FAST..." look when it's sitting still...
...just my opinion...
It would look like two hands coming out of the front of your hood trying to pull itself forward; maybe give it a little more "MUST...GO...FAST..." look when it's sitting still...
...just my opinion...
10-23-2007 | 04:29 PM
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10-23-2007 | 04:36 PM
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Ah yes, the epitome of how to screw up a beautiful car. Too much appearance crap = ugliness. I really don't understand the black hood look - if it were functional and you were saving serious pounds on a competition car, MAYBE I'd think it's cool, otherwise, it's just a big expensive "stickermod" and makes the car look like it was in a wreck and you bought a hood at the junkyard and don't have the money to paint it!
Sorry, I love the simplicity of the stock look:
Sorry, I love the simplicity of the stock look:
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10-23-2007 | 08:35 PM
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So, even with a mild tint (such as in the picture below) The amber reflector no longer works or if it does, it is pretty minimal:
Almost every cop knows that in his or her state, if a clearly visible side reflector is required. And without any doubts if they want to pull you over (even if you were not speeding) you just gave them just cause. Add in if you are under 30, and have the racer blacked out lights, now you are a cop magnet with the least little infraction.
Better check your states vehicle code. For example every car in California, AZ and Nevada (and I would bet the other 47.5 states) requires that same side reflector.
<editAnd name one car from the factory that does not have side reflectors or front side running lights that is sold retail in the USA.
Why do you think that the RX-8 comes with a light with a reflector in the USA while everywhere else in the world, you have a white/clear no reflector side marker light end edit
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10-23-2007 | 08:40 PM
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10-23-2007 | 09:08 PM
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Okay, I'll make it easier... name one built after 1980.
For example here is a standard vehicle code for the lights:
and
Can you see those lights at all distances between 50 and 500 feet away? I think not.
and reflectors:
Now you are telling me any of the blacked out side lights and reflectors can be seen at a minimum distance of 100 ft well alone 600 ft?
Check your states vehicle code... I think you will find simular laws there.
For example here is a standard vehicle code for the lights:
At least one amber clearance lamp on each side mounted on a forward-facing portion of the vehicle and visible from the front and at least one red clearance lamp at each side mounted on a rearward-facing portion of the vehicle and visible from the rear.
e) Clearance lamps shall be visible from all distances between 500 feet and 50 feet to the front or rear of the vehicle, and side-marker lamps shall be visible from all distances between 500 feet and 50 feet to the side of the vehicle.
and reflectors:
24608. (a) Cars, Motortrucks, trailers, semitrailers, and buses manufactured on or after January 1, 1968, shall be equipped with an amber reflector on each side at the front and a red reflector on each side at the rear. Any vehicle may be so equipped.
(b) Motortrucks, trailers, semitrailers, housecars, and buses 80 or more inches in width and 30 or more feet in length manufactured on or after January 1, 1968, shall be equipped with an amber reflector mounted on each side at the approximate midpoint of the vehicle. Any such vehicle manufactured prior to January 1, 1968, may be so equipped.
(c) Required reflectors on the sides of vehicles shall be mounted not lower than 15 inches nor higher than 60 inches. Additional reflectors of a type meeting requirements established by the department may be mounted at any height.
(d) Reflectors required or permitted in subdivisions (a) and (b) shall be so maintained as to be plainly visible at night from all distances within 600 feet to 100 feet from the vehicle when directly in front of lawful upper headlamp beams.
(e) Area reflectorizing material may be used in lieu of the reflectors required or permitted in subdivisions (a) and (b), provided each installation is of sufficient size to meet the photometric requirement for such reflectors.
Amended Ch. 723, Stats. 1979. Effective January 1, 1980.
(b) Motortrucks, trailers, semitrailers, housecars, and buses 80 or more inches in width and 30 or more feet in length manufactured on or after January 1, 1968, shall be equipped with an amber reflector mounted on each side at the approximate midpoint of the vehicle. Any such vehicle manufactured prior to January 1, 1968, may be so equipped.
(c) Required reflectors on the sides of vehicles shall be mounted not lower than 15 inches nor higher than 60 inches. Additional reflectors of a type meeting requirements established by the department may be mounted at any height.
(d) Reflectors required or permitted in subdivisions (a) and (b) shall be so maintained as to be plainly visible at night from all distances within 600 feet to 100 feet from the vehicle when directly in front of lawful upper headlamp beams.
(e) Area reflectorizing material may be used in lieu of the reflectors required or permitted in subdivisions (a) and (b), provided each installation is of sufficient size to meet the photometric requirement for such reflectors.
Amended Ch. 723, Stats. 1979. Effective January 1, 1980.
Check your states vehicle code... I think you will find simular laws there.
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10-24-2007 | 12:05 AM
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Hey Turok - you should invest in some eylids. With your black hood, black lights, black vents (btw, paint ur strakes black or get rid of them. Silver + yellow = yuk), black eyelids would really bring the look together.
It would look like two hands coming out of the front of your hood trying to pull itself forward; maybe give it a little more "MUST...GO...FAST..." look when it's sitting still...
...just my opinion...
It would look like two hands coming out of the front of your hood trying to pull itself forward; maybe give it a little more "MUST...GO...FAST..." look when it's sitting still...
...just my opinion...
we do think alike =)
10-24-2007 | 10:18 AM
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10-24-2007 | 11:20 AM
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its definitely visible from 500 feet at night if its lit, or a light is hitting it. i'll post a night pic if you want.
and of course its visible from 500 during good conditions during the day.
and of course its visible from 500 during good conditions during the day.
10-25-2007 | 05:49 PM
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Hey it's your car if you think it looks cool and you want to live with the risk, go for it!
I am just saying that in most states it is illegal. Now your's is better than the thread originators... but it still isn't legal based off the pictures you posted.
