Most have them built into the light cluster which then makes tinting them further more illegal 
So I'm sure your not
So I'm sure your not
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Smooth ibiza 6l updated (29/11) Carbon
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astras have the reflectors in the rear lights
ibizas dont have reflectors in the lights which is why they have them on the bumper
ibizas dont have reflectors in the lights which is why they have them on the bumper
ha posted while i was writing
ive been pulled for it before when i had the bottom lip of my pre lift bumper off
ive been pulled for it before when i had the bottom lip of my pre lift bumper off
That rear bumper looks amazing, hope your glad you kept it instead.
Time to get my arse in gear and follow in your footsteps.
Time to get my arse in gear and follow in your footsteps.
Alloy, what do u all think of black or silver Team dynamics pro 3's
http://www.rallylights.com/images/pro_race_3_n.jpg
http://www.rallylights.com/images/pro_race_3_n.jpg
How much was the bumper to get sprayed mate? I have one to go on but need an idea of what to pay lol
Not having rear reflectors is illegal! If you cover them with light tint spray then you must install reflectors. Also if the rear lights are positioned in a place which reflectors won't do there job effectively then reflectors must also be installed elsewhere (e.g FORD FOCUS).
Your insurance will be invalid even if your parked up especially if visibility is poor or at night. When i sprayed the rear lights of my Generation 7 Celica i masked the reverse light and reflector to keep it legal. It actually looked better than others i'd seen with the whole lenses tinted, most people when tinting lenses end up with a matt finish as they don't spray them right which looks crap!
Same goes with front tints darker than legal. I wouldn't want front tints too dark either as you can't see at night. A mate of mine said you just look for headlights, what if someone forgets to switch there lights on, you end up with a smashed up car that insurance refuses to pay for as yes they forgot to switch there lights on but you was driving illegaly, if your luck you might get away with there costs as it could go 50/50, you'd still get 6 or more points on your licence for IN10 and maybe a CD10 as it was careless driving, a large fine and court costs plus high insurance premiums for 5 years. If this happens within your first two years of driving, a test resit will be required (back to provisional)!
Personally i think it's a waste of time and money to even bother risking this, just for the look, i even think lighter tints look classy and don't like dark tints!
Your insurance will be invalid even if your parked up especially if visibility is poor or at night. When i sprayed the rear lights of my Generation 7 Celica i masked the reverse light and reflector to keep it legal. It actually looked better than others i'd seen with the whole lenses tinted, most people when tinting lenses end up with a matt finish as they don't spray them right which looks crap!
Same goes with front tints darker than legal. I wouldn't want front tints too dark either as you can't see at night. A mate of mine said you just look for headlights, what if someone forgets to switch there lights on, you end up with a smashed up car that insurance refuses to pay for as yes they forgot to switch there lights on but you was driving illegaly, if your luck you might get away with there costs as it could go 50/50, you'd still get 6 or more points on your licence for IN10 and maybe a CD10 as it was careless driving, a large fine and court costs plus high insurance premiums for 5 years. If this happens within your first two years of driving, a test resit will be required (back to provisional)!
Personally i think it's a waste of time and money to even bother risking this, just for the look, i even think lighter tints look classy and don't like dark tints!
insurance have seen the car and are happy i have told them what has been done. there is no differenced with my rear lights can see bulbs perfectly. so please people i know it might be illegal but is done it looks good not fussed i am fully declared un like 70% of modified cars.
i am fully declared un like 70% of modified cars.
Your declaration is irrelevant. I could declare my car had been Decatted.
If I hit someone up the backside and they claim I'm screwed because my car Isn't road legal and the insurers would invalidate my claim.
For all they know your cars parked on private land not a public highway so they'll accept any modifications you tell them
If your car isn't road legal then your insurance will be invalidated
http://www.motuk.co.uk/mcmanual_140.htm
Shows that you require two rear red reflectors, So It wont pass an MOT.
You can't substitute it for sticky tape neither.
Just letting you know
If I hit someone up the backside and they claim I'm screwed because my car Isn't road legal and the insurers would invalidate my claim.
For all they know your cars parked on private land not a public highway so they'll accept any modifications you tell them
If your car isn't road legal then your insurance will be invalidated
http://www.motuk.co.uk/mcmanual_140.htm
Shows that you require two rear red reflectors, So It wont pass an MOT.
You can't substitute it for sticky tape neither.
Just letting you know
insurance have seen the car and are happy i have told them what has been done. there is no differenced with my rear lights can see bulbs perfectly. so please people i know it might be illegal but is done it looks good not fussed
Thats good, least your one of the decent modders. I've just had too much trouble getting my car sorted through the 3rd parties insurance as he refused to accept liability at first. it's taken 3 months but finally sorted, i'm still pretty sour so any insurance issues are still a sore subject for me, no offence meant, was just stating facts.
I think ya rear lights look good, i wish mine were darker, they're more chrome really and with my car being yellow i think they'd look better black.
Well styled car though. Not OT.
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