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Old Feb 2nd, 2003, 11:08 PM
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just noticed reflectors on wheel arches

why do american spec mini's have reflectors on the wheel arches? Just noticed it, is it to do with the law in the states?
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I have the same here in Canada. I think they're the same everywhere?
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Re: just noticed reflectors on wheel arches

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why do american spec mini's have reflectors on the wheel arches? Just noticed it, is it to do with the law in the states?

Yes, it's a federal requirement. They also light up at night. Amber in the front, Red in the rear.

They're one of these things that at first you say "Now, why did they do that?", but after you realize that they help visibility when pulling out of driveways at night (oncoming drivers can see you), they're actually a Good Thing to have.

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Adscan's from the UK, we don't have those lights on our MINI's.

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Here's an old thread about reflectors. http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ht=orange+bits

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