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Old 06-11-2008, 05:05 PM
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Default Clearing the headlights

I just cleared my headlights today by removing the amber reflectors. It was a PITA, but it was worth it. However, I didn't think of the legal consequences

Has anyone done this mod and had problems with cops? I hear that it is illegal in some states. Also, should I be worried about it for the state inspection?

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With my 7th gen Civic, I had completely cleared headlights in it for awhile and I didn't have any issues at all. You may want to get an amber bulb for the turn signals though as I think state code says they need to be amber ...
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It would help to know vehicle model information.
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Default Re: Clearing the headlights

Originally Posted by taz757
With my 7th gen Civic, I had completely cleared headlights in it for awhile and I didn't have any issues at all. You may want to get an amber bulb for the turn signals though as I think state code says they need to be amber ...
What about the lights that are clear but blink amber? Would that work? Well, I guess I could take those out come inspection time.
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Default Re: Clearing the headlights

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It would help to know vehicle model information.
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Default Re: Clearing the headlights

Originally Posted by Pawlwawl06
What about the lights that are clear but blink amber? Would that work? Well, I guess I could take those out come inspection time.
As long the light emitted from the bulb is amber, you should be ok.
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Default Re: Clearing the headlights

Originally Posted by dc/dc
As long the light emitted from the bulb is amber, you should be ok.
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Default Re: Clearing the headlights

I cleared mine before I got inspected and I was fine. DC/DC is right. They have chrome bulbs that blink amber and IMO that looks a lot better than the stock amber ones.

http://www.legacygt.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1034

Post #10 shows you how they look.

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Default Re: Clearing the headlights

Originally Posted by SubieChik
I cleared mine before I got inspected and I was fine. DC/DC is right. They have chrome bulbs that blink amber and IMO that looks a lot better than the stock amber ones.

http://www.legacygt.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1034

Post #10 shows you how they look.
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Default Re: Clearing the headlights

Bulbs have to be amber in signals for SI, other than that you should be good unless a cop feels like being a prick.
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