Full Euro spec tail light conversion. Phase 1: Corners.
12-14-2006, 12:52 PM
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Current red tail lights are DANGEROUS!!!!
Take one common example - 2 lane road and you are stopped, with brake applied and left turn signal, waiting for an opening in the on-coming traffic to turn. Meanwhile the line of cars behind you are skirting by on the road shoulder to your right.
I always wondered why cars would come flying up behind me and make a quick move around. Some would honk. It was as if I didn't have my signal on. So on numerous occassions I would get out and check to see if the blinker actually worked.
But then, when driving behind the Audi with my wife driving, I saw why. The red blinkers barely stand out next to the red tail light, especially when the brakes are applied. Not having amber signal lights was a stupid move by Audi. Yes the full red tail light bar looks good, but it won't once I get rear-ended.
I always wondered why cars would come flying up behind me and make a quick move around. Some would honk. It was as if I didn't have my signal on. So on numerous occassions I would get out and check to see if the blinker actually worked.
But then, when driving behind the Audi with my wife driving, I saw why. The red blinkers barely stand out next to the red tail light, especially when the brakes are applied. Not having amber signal lights was a stupid move by Audi. Yes the full red tail light bar looks good, but it won't once I get rear-ended.
12-14-2006, 01:50 PM
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As of yesterday my 'current' rear turn signals are amber...
I never had a problem with the all reds myself. I just thought I would switch it up for a change.
My specific tail light assembly is from the UK. It's all red, but the turn signals are a lighter red to allow the amber overlay in front of the turn signals bulb to shine through as seen in my pictures.
My specific tail light assembly is from the UK. It's all red, but the turn signals are a lighter red to allow the amber overlay in front of the turn signals bulb to shine through as seen in my pictures.
12-14-2006, 06:03 PM
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Haha ;]
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Every set of this type I've seen has a metal center section to match to your paint...Are they made by Hella?
I've seen the lights alone for pretty cheap in a few auctions, but didn't bid because I don't think I could find the center section by itself.
Every set of this type I've seen has a metal center section to match to your paint...Are they made by Hella?
I've seen the lights alone for pretty cheap in a few auctions, but didn't bid because I don't think I could find the center section by itself.