Amber bulb inside the 2K headlight housing question
07-17-2002, 07:30 PM
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Amber bulb inside the 2K headlight housing question
Has anyone changed that amber bulb in the corner of the headlight on 2Ks? Is this illegal? Not the side markers, but the bulb IN the corner of the actual headlight. Is it a bulb or a lens?
And don't tell me to search because I don't know what that damn bulb is called. If you tell me to search, I will snap. I am an extremely violent person and I don't want to have to kill someone tonight. Thank you.
And don't tell me to search because I don't know what that damn bulb is called. If you tell me to search, I will snap. I am an extremely violent person and I don't want to have to kill someone tonight. Thank you.
07-17-2002, 08:24 PM
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Re: Amber bulb inside the 2K headlight housing question
Originally posted by asu174
Has anyone changed that amber bulb in the corner of the headlight on 2Ks? Is this illegal? Not the side markers, but the bulb IN the corner of the actual headlight. Is it a bulb or a lens?
And don't tell me to search because I don't know what that damn bulb is called. If you tell me to search, I will snap. I am an extremely violent person and I don't want to have to kill someone tonight. Thank you.
Has anyone changed that amber bulb in the corner of the headlight on 2Ks? Is this illegal? Not the side markers, but the bulb IN the corner of the actual headlight. Is it a bulb or a lens?
And don't tell me to search because I don't know what that damn bulb is called. If you tell me to search, I will snap. I am an extremely violent person and I don't want to have to kill someone tonight. Thank you.
07-17-2002, 09:22 PM
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i changed mine to polargs.. and i'm pretty sure they are illegal. I also did a slight modifications in the how-to section so that they only light up when I turn on the signal light.. that way it is not too darn bright to attract cops. 
07-17-2002, 10:13 PM
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Re: Amber bulb inside the 2K headlight housing question
Originally posted by asu174
Has anyone changed that amber bulb in the corner of the headlight on 2Ks? Is this illegal? Not the side markers, but the bulb IN the corner of the actual headlight. Is it a bulb or a lens?
And don't tell me to search because I don't know what that damn bulb is called. If you tell me to search, I will snap. I am an extremely violent person and I don't want to have to kill someone tonight. Thank you.
Has anyone changed that amber bulb in the corner of the headlight on 2Ks? Is this illegal? Not the side markers, but the bulb IN the corner of the actual headlight. Is it a bulb or a lens?
And don't tell me to search because I don't know what that damn bulb is called. If you tell me to search, I will snap. I am an extremely violent person and I don't want to have to kill someone tonight. Thank you.
07-18-2002, 06:08 AM
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Check www.autolamps-online.com They have the Audi-style bulb that looks silver when not lit up, but blinks yellow...nice
They are legal.
They are legal.
07-18-2002, 07:49 AM
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Originally posted by max34
Check www.autolamps-online.com They have the Audi-style bulb that looks silver when not lit up, but blinks yellow...nice
They are legal.
Check www.autolamps-online.com They have the Audi-style bulb that looks silver when not lit up, but blinks yellow...nice
They are legal.
07-18-2002, 08:08 AM
#10
Found it.
STEALTH Running Lamps(FREE Mod)
Eliminates the AMBER running lamp filament on the 1157 bulb used for a 2K-2K1 headlamp, but still uses the blinker filament. This mod makes the headlamps only produce white light until the blinker is activated, which looks better in my opinion especially with clear front corners.
1)Remove the bulb/socket from the headlamp housing.
2)Remove the bulb from the socket.
3)Place SMALL piece of black electrical tape over ONE "knub"(small contact on bottom of bulb).
4)Reinstall bulb into the socket.
5)Turn on hazards(or blinker with keys in ignition). If it flashes reinstall bulb/socket into the headlamp housing, if not, remove bulb from the socket and move the electrical tape to the other "knub".
STEALTH Running Lamps(FREE Mod)
Eliminates the AMBER running lamp filament on the 1157 bulb used for a 2K-2K1 headlamp, but still uses the blinker filament. This mod makes the headlamps only produce white light until the blinker is activated, which looks better in my opinion especially with clear front corners.
1)Remove the bulb/socket from the headlamp housing.
2)Remove the bulb from the socket.
3)Place SMALL piece of black electrical tape over ONE "knub"(small contact on bottom of bulb).
4)Reinstall bulb into the socket.
5)Turn on hazards(or blinker with keys in ignition). If it flashes reinstall bulb/socket into the headlamp housing, if not, remove bulb from the socket and move the electrical tape to the other "knub".
07-18-2002, 02:27 PM
#11
Bought and installed the Toucan 1157. They are very sharp, but they have a slight yellow tint. The weird thing is that the headlamps and fogs are also Toucans and NONE of them match. Weird.....
07-18-2002, 02:37 PM
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Legal Man to the rescue....
My comments only refer to the FMVSS Title 109 which is the recommended Federal law which applies to these questions. Each state is empowered to write their own version. States like Texas and Washington have directly adopted Title 109, but states like California wrote their own and it differs in some places.
The front turn signals may be either white or amber. You can replace the amber light in your 2K-2K1 headlight housing with a white bulb, or a brighter amber bulb provided it meets SAE color requirements (bulb will be labeled as such usually). Much like the 2K2 headlights, there is no requirement for a forward facing amber light on your car. The so called, front facing, 'parking lights' are not required on either car. They are white on the 2K2-2K3 and amber on the 2K-2K1.
The front turn signals may be either white or amber. You can replace the amber light in your 2K-2K1 headlight housing with a white bulb, or a brighter amber bulb provided it meets SAE color requirements (bulb will be labeled as such usually). Much like the 2K2 headlights, there is no requirement for a forward facing amber light on your car. The so called, front facing, 'parking lights' are not required on either car. They are white on the 2K2-2K3 and amber on the 2K-2K1.
07-19-2002, 12:02 AM
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Originally posted by asu174
Bought and installed the Toucan 1157. They are very sharp, but they have a slight yellow tint. The weird thing is that the headlamps and fogs are also Toucans and NONE of them match. Weird.....
Bought and installed the Toucan 1157. They are very sharp, but they have a slight yellow tint. The weird thing is that the headlamps and fogs are also Toucans and NONE of them match. Weird.....
07-19-2002, 12:22 AM
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Originally posted by releasedtruth
Those silver vision lamps look really nice! I wonder if they are seriously silver or just close to it. 23 bones isn't a bad price, I'll probably try it out if I don't get the HIDs
Those silver vision lamps look really nice! I wonder if they are seriously silver or just close to it. 23 bones isn't a bad price, I'll probably try it out if I don't get the HIDs
07-19-2002, 08:24 AM
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Originally posted by 2K1HoMax
i kinda have that matchin problem, my running lights/turn signals and the fogs match perfectly, but the headlights have a more blue shade to them, they match the clear side markers with the polarg bulbs in them. the polarg bulbs are also the ones in my turn signals, and the they dont match the side markers and headlight, but its the same brand is whats confusing me.....
i kinda have that matchin problem, my running lights/turn signals and the fogs match perfectly, but the headlights have a more blue shade to them, they match the clear side markers with the polarg bulbs in them. the polarg bulbs are also the ones in my turn signals, and the they dont match the side markers and headlight, but its the same brand is whats confusing me.....
07-19-2002, 09:15 AM
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Re: Legal Man to the rescue....
Originally posted by MichaelAE
My comments only refer to the FMVSS Title 109 which is the recommended Federal law which applies to these questions. Each state is empowered to write their own version. States like Texas and Washington have directly adopted Title 109, but states like California wrote their own and it differs in some places.
The front turn signals may be either white or amber. You can replace the amber light in your 2K-2K1 headlight housing with a white bulb, or a brighter amber bulb provided it meets SAE color requirements (bulb will be labeled as such usually). Much like the 2K2 headlights, there is no requirement for a forward facing amber light on your car. The so called, front facing, 'parking lights' are not required on either car. They are white on the 2K2-2K3 and amber on the 2K-2K1.
My comments only refer to the FMVSS Title 109 which is the recommended Federal law which applies to these questions. Each state is empowered to write their own version. States like Texas and Washington have directly adopted Title 109, but states like California wrote their own and it differs in some places.
The front turn signals may be either white or amber. You can replace the amber light in your 2K-2K1 headlight housing with a white bulb, or a brighter amber bulb provided it meets SAE color requirements (bulb will be labeled as such usually). Much like the 2K2 headlights, there is no requirement for a forward facing amber light on your car. The so called, front facing, 'parking lights' are not required on either car. They are white on the 2K2-2K3 and amber on the 2K-2K1.
07-19-2002, 01:35 PM
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Re: Re: Legal Man to the rescue....
Originally posted by lcf
so we can have white turn signals? where did you find this information? any information on florida?
so we can have white turn signals? where did you find this information? any information on florida?
See section 316.234(2) which states:
316.234(2) - Any vehicle may be equipped and, when required under s. 316.222(2), shall be equipped with electric turn signals which shall indicate an intention to turn by flashing lights showing to the front and rear of a vehicle or on a combination of vehicles on the side of the vehicle or combination towards which the turn is to be made. The lamps showing to the front shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable and, when signaling, shall emit white or amber light. The lamps showing to the rear shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and, when signalling, shall emit a red or amber light.
07-19-2002, 01:44 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Legal Man to the rescue....
Originally posted by MichaelAE
Florida State Motor Vehicle Code as amended in 2000.
See section 316.234(2) which states:
So, yes, your front turn signals can be white (or amber) in the state of Florida. Your rear signals must be red or amber.
Florida State Motor Vehicle Code as amended in 2000.
See section 316.234(2) which states:
So, yes, your front turn signals can be white (or amber) in the state of Florida. Your rear signals must be red or amber.
07-19-2002, 11:35 PM
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Originally posted by ru4real
I have Polargs in my front turns and sidemarkers. The 1157 bulb matches well when it is bright, but not when it is low. You can't expect it to match, because it is using less power.
I have Polargs in my front turns and sidemarkers. The 1157 bulb matches well when it is bright, but not when it is low. You can't expect it to match, because it is using less power.
i gave the camera the finger just at the last second too, i cant wait to see those pics.
07-20-2002, 10:18 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Legal Man to the rescue....
Originally posted by MichaelAE
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So, yes, your front turn signals can be white (or amber) in the state of Florida. Your rear signals must be red or amber.
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So, yes, your front turn signals can be white (or amber) in the state of Florida. Your rear signals must be red or amber.
07-20-2002, 07:16 PM
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Originally posted by magnum
yah my turn signals are white all around, as are my side markers... the FL cops give me **** all the time, and at the airport a few weeks ago, one cop even told me he saw "at least 7 different lighting violations" which is bull****, cuz i dont even think i have 7 different kids of lights on the outside... sorry to drift, but the point is, FL cops are dumb... i mean, do like the book says or the man writes you a ticket
yah my turn signals are white all around, as are my side markers... the FL cops give me **** all the time, and at the airport a few weeks ago, one cop even told me he saw "at least 7 different lighting violations" which is bull****, cuz i dont even think i have 7 different kids of lights on the outside... sorry to drift, but the point is, FL cops are dumb... i mean, do like the book says or the man writes you a ticket
07-20-2002, 07:41 PM
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Originally posted by asu174
Bought and installed the Toucan 1157. They are very sharp, but they have a slight yellow tint. The weird thing is that the headlamps and fogs are also Toucans and NONE of them match. Weird.....
Bought and installed the Toucan 1157. They are very sharp, but they have a slight yellow tint. The weird thing is that the headlamps and fogs are also Toucans and NONE of them match. Weird.....
07-20-2002, 08:47 PM
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Originally posted by Y2KSESteve
I got pulled over and got cited for my front sidemarkers/rear sidemarkers/headlights/turn signals/and license plate lights, all were bluish, the fact i was doing like 35 over might not have helped. The judge dismissed it all for me though!
I got pulled over and got cited for my front sidemarkers/rear sidemarkers/headlights/turn signals/and license plate lights, all were bluish, the fact i was doing like 35 over might not have helped. The judge dismissed it all for me though!
07-20-2002, 09:55 PM
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Re: Amber bulb inside the 2K headlight housing question
Originally posted by asu174
I don't want to have to kill someone tonight. Thank you.
I don't want to have to kill someone tonight. Thank you.
and Kloogy, you know better..
07-20-2002, 11:54 PM
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Originally posted by 2K1HoMax
dude your lucky, i was pulled over goin 20over and i got sited for my side markers but not my headlights, fogs, or sigs. the judge just dismissed the side markers and gave me a 5mph over violation charge. i was surprized i got that much since i kinda got into a argument with him and the cop in the courtroom (u could hear every1 behind us tryin not to laugh) turns out i had a childish judge who was an @$$ hole. still got out with a total of 157.71
dude your lucky, i was pulled over goin 20over and i got sited for my side markers but not my headlights, fogs, or sigs. the judge just dismissed the side markers and gave me a 5mph over violation charge. i was surprized i got that much since i kinda got into a argument with him and the cop in the courtroom (u could hear every1 behind us tryin not to laugh) turns out i had a childish judge who was an @$$ hole. still got out with a total of 157.71
07-21-2002, 12:00 AM
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Originally posted by Y2KSESteve
That fine suxks, I got off with just driving school since this was my first ticket, but that was still 105...
That fine suxks, I got off with just driving school since this was my first ticket, but that was still 105...
07-21-2002, 12:25 AM
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Originally posted by 2K1HoMax
oh ok that explains it, i had driving scholl like 1yr and 9 months ago. ghey huh! i really done car about the money, seriously its just the insurance goin up thats anoying. i think i just got another ticket yesterday, it was a photo radar i was tryin my hand agains a 2k2, this one had to be an 6spd cuz he really took off. im pretty close to the auto but cant touch the 6spd. looks like we both lost and the city of phx one. i guess ill never learn, good thing i didnt register the car under my name.
oh ok that explains it, i had driving scholl like 1yr and 9 months ago. ghey huh! i really done car about the money, seriously its just the insurance goin up thats anoying. i think i just got another ticket yesterday, it was a photo radar i was tryin my hand agains a 2k2, this one had to be an 6spd cuz he really took off. im pretty close to the auto but cant touch the 6spd. looks like we both lost and the city of phx one. i guess ill never learn, good thing i didnt register the car under my name.
I guess I dont learn other
07-21-2002, 01:34 AM
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Originally posted by Y2KSESteve
You in the phoenix area too? What area? Those 2K2 s are real fast, I cant hang with a manual hardly at all and ive got y, intake, and exhaust. My car is registered under my dad too and its gotten me out of a bunch of other tickets for my stupid lights. Cops here hate them I guess. I tell them that its his car and he takes it to shows and stuff and thats why they are like that. They tell me to fix them, but I never do I guess I dont learn other
You in the phoenix area too? What area? Those 2K2 s are real fast, I cant hang with a manual hardly at all and ive got y, intake, and exhaust. My car is registered under my dad too and its gotten me out of a bunch of other tickets for my stupid lights. Cops here hate them I guess. I tell them that its his car and he takes it to shows and stuff and thats why they are like that. They tell me to fix them, but I never do
I guess I dont learn other
07-21-2002, 01:48 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Amber bulb inside the 2K headlight housing question
Originally posted by 2K1HoMax
man this reminds me of a middle school security guard.
man this reminds me of a middle school security guard.
07-21-2002, 07:10 AM
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Re: Re: Amber bulb inside the 2K headlight housing question
Originally posted by TimW
You need to chill...
and Kloogy, you know better..
You need to chill...
and Kloogy, you know better..
Speaking of violence and bad tempers, what ever happened to Melteye? Is he....um....okay??
07-21-2002, 11:37 AM
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Originally posted by 2K1HoMax
im arounf 32nd and cactus. btw is urs 5spd or auto? and yeah the cops here are A$$ holes.
im arounf 32nd and cactus. btw is urs 5spd or auto? and yeah the cops here are A$$ holes.
07-21-2002, 06:40 PM
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Originally posted by 2K1HoMax
32ns st. and ditto on the auto , its pearl white.
32ns st. and ditto on the auto
, its pearl white.