Hey, anyone know if it is illegal to clear this lens? I have switchbacks installed, so it will still flash amber, but does the actual amber color have to be there all the time?
Thanks,
Jon

BTW, getting ready to take the plunge and paint the headlights... Figured I would clear those stupid lenses while I'm at it if legal. If not, I can just tint them.....

 

its not legal... they have to be organge... but who cares... its a 10 dollar fix it tix... IF U GET ONE.... IF!!!!!!!!

 

Most states vary... Here, as long as the blinker is amber you're fine. I see ricers with crystal clear headlights all the time. What's the difference. At least they'll be DOT approved.

 

If I get a ticket and don't fix it, what happens the next time I get caught? I just don't want to have to open the lights up again... I just read the stupid NC requirements - it says that they have to display or reflect amber... I guess the safest thing is to just tint it out with the window tint spray paint I bought...
Thanks for the input...
Jon

 

does anyone know where to buy the amber strip? mine is painted black and have to go get inspected soon.. well a yr just wanted to have one just in case i need it for later use

 

The FIRST ticket you get doesnt go away... till the police check it out and then sign your FIRST TIX... once u get it signed.. u take it to the courts and pay them 10 dollars(CALIFORNIA) for a fix it tix...

Most cops wont pull ppl over for that...

 

Clearing the amber is illegal, but tinting it is not as long as the amber still shows. This is the type of ticket that would be added to a "shopping list" rather than being the source of being pulled over. Its like any illegal mod, if they are combined with other illegal mods -window tint, no front plate, loud exhaust, etc - then u increase the likelihood of being pulled over. Just make sure u have a valid license, insurance if required, and registration.

 

Here's the sticky on changing out the amber:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=348624

I've had Bat overlays for a few years with no problems...the amber does shine through a bit at night.

 

Very well said...

i have been pulled over 2 times for no front plate... one time my windows were up , and everyone has seen how dark my windows are ..

the other time they were down...

the time they were up the cop was real cool and was like... "...Get those plates on ASAP! Do i need give you a fix it ticket to remind you to get the plate on ?..." ME: No sir i will do it tomorrow HIM: And what about a reminder for that window tint? Me: Oh no sir, i will do that also...

Well i did the plate... I got a black frame that doesnt look TOOOOOOO bad... Any plate is ugly.. but i thouhgt the black would go well w/ the rest of the black accents .... But i didnt do the windows...

In ALL my years of driving... *8 big years* LOL.... I have never been pulled over for having no amber lense , and i have had them in ALL my cars....

maybe the are more strict there in NC ...

goodluck and post some pics

 

Actually, I am not so worried about getting pulled over... I work in the ER and all the cops know me and let me go

However, I have to get inspected every year for registration and I just looked at the list of things they check and the stupid amber reflector is listed. I just decided to go like Deus. I tinted them and blacked out the chrome in the headlight. So far, so good, but I have to put the lights back together today... Hopefully no fog issues!

Jon

 

There is nothing is NY that is $10.00 because even if there was any violation that is $10.00 there is a $35.00 surcharge added.

 

once cleared out or painted black in my situation the car will not pass inspection correct ?

 

Illegal mods in MD =

 

loll

 

Haha, that dog looks as guilty as it gets.