 JDM Projector / Rears, Illegal? |
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 Jan 22, 2004 - 10:53 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jan 7, '04 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I was looking at getting the JDM rear lights for my car, and I dont think those are Illegal.. I read the info about how the projectors aren't DOT approved, but what exactly makes them illegal in the US and Canada? They look so awesome and damn I'd pay the money to get them! Anyone know>?
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Jan 22, 2004 - 12:39 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 30, '03 From Atlanta Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I have heard that its because they blind oncomming traffic (in japan they drive on the left so they are aimed a lil to the left). I think the rear lights are 100% leagal, and if there not i would be suprised if you get pulled over for em.
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Jan 22, 2004 - 1:07 PM
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 Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
The lights can be adjusted so that they point to the right more and don't blind oncoming drivers. They were also available in countries that drive on the right, like in the US, so they're made to be adjustable.  They're illegal simply because they don't have the DOT approval, since they were never available in North America. I don't think you'd run into any troubles with them aimed correctly. I'd imagine most cops would never know, and those who do know that they're JDM parts are obviously interested in sixth generation Celicas and would probably be impressed.
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Jan 22, 2004 - 4:01 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '02 From Sleep in Warren chill in clinton twp, works/school in detroit Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
so u positive that teh projector's are adjustables ? --------------------  |
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Jan 22, 2004 - 4:07 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 3, '02 From Va Team 6gc Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
almost all the 94 and up toyota's that I have seen all have adjustable headlights so I'm guessing so do the projectors.
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Jan 22, 2004 - 6:14 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Franklin/Nashville, TN Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
yes they are adjustable both up and down and left and right, as usual. they are just not US DOT approved, that's why they are "illegal".
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Jan 23, 2004 - 12:25 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 22, '04 From bellingham, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i don't have a celica...i have a 90 ae92 corolla coupe...
but, i do have JDM silvia projectors in the car (don't ask... it's not done and it's a headache in this WA weather).... they aren't even aimed right... i have yet to get pulled over, and i'm running brighter Koito H3C's in them as well.. (very bright)... i'm guessing cops just for the most part wouldn't know one way or another unless they got up close and looked for a DOT approval stamp (and those are generally tiny) |
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Jan 23, 2004 - 4:43 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '02 From Corona & Vallejo, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
alright... alright...
Technically... yes they're illegal like everyone said... Now if you're concerned about getting caught ... and fined... for having the projectors and jdm tails, this is highly unlikely... |
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Jan 23, 2004 - 4:51 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 22, '04 From bellingham, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
as you can see:
 they are bright.... i don't have problems with getting pulled over (passed numerous cops in several cities)... the only problem i get is every now and then someone will flicker their highbeams at me thinking i have mine on This post has been edited by toyotaspeed_90: Jan 23, 2004 - 4:51 AM |
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Jan 23, 2004 - 7:51 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 5, '03 From Grapevine, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Any problems when you go to get inspection, etc? Wouldn't they check your headlights and realize they weren't USDM.. or something?
*dumbass question, sorry* -Brian |
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Jan 23, 2004 - 8:03 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 22, '04 From bellingham, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
at least here in WA, when you get emissions they don't check anything like that....and if they did, (if it looks right) i'm sure the tennant wouldn't be able to tell if it's usdm or not...
also, i live in a county (now, not before) that doesn't have emissions or testing like that |
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Jan 23, 2004 - 8:34 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
I know in maryland you have to have dot aprovd to pass inspection,. even for repair, my bros civic got pulled with head light out and got repair order, really gay, but i went to get it signed off and he has the after market lights in that are not dot aprroved, so we had to reinstall his old ones get the paper signed then switch back.
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Jan 27, 2004 - 10:29 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 24, '04 From Rolla Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Now what do these taillights look like? Where would you get some?
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Jan 27, 2004 - 10:40 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 9, '02 From houston Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
there IS a search function on this forum...
AND, its listed in the parts section. explore the forum, buddy. |
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