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Ginger · Jun 11th, 2002, 10:18 AM

I've been well busy since I had the clear light kit fitted to my One two weeks ago and just got round to posting. How do you get away without red reflectors - are they legal? I'm imagining that I'll have problems when it comes round to MOT time in three years time, but I'm loathed to drill holes in my bodywork to fit extra reflectors!
Has anyone got any solutions?

I've also seen in the current price list that clear bulbs are available for the directional indicators. I'm keen to fit them as every other indicator on the car is clear - they're also a bargain £10 - any ideas how easy they are to fit?

AidenL · Jun 11th, 2002, 02:23 PM

I think little stick on reflectors would solve the problem, thinking of sticking them to my mudfaps , or the plastic trim at the rear or the car, but do the rules of the road, or EU legislation stipulate a minimum height the reflectors have to be mounted at??

Anyone got any idea??

flipper · Jun 11th, 2002, 03:14 PM

surely having to put red reflectors (required by law)on the rear defeats the whole object of the exercise?

Perhaps someone could explain this to me

mini mucker · Jun 12th, 2002, 01:58 AM

just got a set of white lights fitted last week,had to wait an extra mth due to bmw remanufaturing them building in reflectors instead of this stick on rubbish and well happy...ginger were u gettin the clear bulbs from?

smiffy · Jun 12th, 2002, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mini mucker
just got a set of white lights fitted last week,had to wait an extra mth due to bmw remanufaturing them building in reflectors instead of this stick on rubbish and well happy...ginger were u gettin the clear bulbs from?

Show us a piccie then

Ginger · Jun 12th, 2002, 09:21 AM

Yes it would be good to see a pic, I shall be well p*ssed off if i've got an old set!

As far as the directional bulbs are concerned, I saw them in a new price guide that I picked up from the S launch.

mini mucker · Jun 12th, 2002, 08:44 PM

when the camera is working ill throw on a few pix of me mota which can be seen on front page of www.jon44w.com at recent soundoff!

monsta · Jun 13th, 2002, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
I think little stick on reflectors would solve the problem, thinking of sticking them to my mudfaps , or the plastic trim at the rear or the car, but do the rules of the road, or EU legislation stipulate a minimum height the reflectors have to be mounted at??

Anyone got any idea??

Yeah there is a MINImum height they have to be from the ground, not sure what it is though

Jun 11th, 2002, 10:18 AM	#1
Ginger Lovin my iPod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Back darn sarf Local Time: 02:34 AM Posts: 2,002 Offline	Clear rear lights - what about the reflectors? I've been well busy since I had the clear light kit fitted to my One two weeks ago and just got round to posting. How do you get away without red reflectors - are they legal? I'm imagining that I'll have problems when it comes round to MOT time in three years time, but I'm loathed to drill holes in my bodywork to fit extra reflectors! Has anyone got any solutions? I've also seen in the current price list that clear bulbs are available for the directional indicators. I'm keen to fit them as every other indicator on the car is clear - they're also a bargain £10 - any ideas how easy they are to fit?

Jun 11th, 2002, 02:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:34 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	I think little stick on reflectors would solve the problem, thinking of sticking them to my mudfaps , or the plastic trim at the rear or the car, but do the rules of the road, or EU legislation stipulate a minimum height the reflectors have to be mounted at?? Anyone got any idea?? *Global Moderator*

Jun 12th, 2002, 01:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
mini mucker MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: n.ireland Local Time: 02:34 AM Posts: 211 Offline	just got a set of white lights fitted last week,had to wait an extra mth due to bmw remanufaturing them building in reflectors instead of this stick on rubbish and well happy...ginger were u gettin the clear bulbs from? DoNt DrInK aNd DrIvE,sMoKe AnD fLy HoMe!!!!!

Jun 12th, 2002, 02:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 02:34 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by mini mucker just got a set of white lights fitted last week,had to wait an extra mth due to bmw remanufaturing them building in reflectors instead of this stick on rubbish and well happy...ginger were u gettin the clear bulbs from? Show us a piccie then S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Jun 12th, 2002, 08:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
mini mucker MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: n.ireland Local Time: 02:34 AM Posts: 211 Offline	when the camera is working ill throw on a few pix of me mota which can be seen on front page of www.jon44w.com at recent soundoff! DoNt DrInK aNd DrIvE,sMoKe AnD fLy HoMe!!!!!

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Jun 11th, 2002, 03:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
flipper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: South West Local Time: 03:34 AM Posts: 293 Offline	surely having to put red reflectors (required by law)on the rear defeats the whole object of the exercise? Perhaps someone could explain this to me

Jun 12th, 2002, 09:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ginger Lovin my iPod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Back darn sarf Local Time: 02:34 AM Posts: 2,002 Offline	Yes it would be good to see a pic, I shall be well p*ssed off if i've got an old set! As far as the directional bulbs are concerned, I saw them in a new price guide that I picked up from the S launch.

Jun 13th, 2002, 04:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 03:34 AM Posts: 4,669 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL I think little stick on reflectors would solve the problem, thinking of sticking them to my mudfaps , or the plastic trim at the rear or the car, but do the rules of the road, or EU legislation stipulate a minimum height the reflectors have to be mounted at?? Anyone got any idea?? Yeah there is a MINImum height they have to be from the ground, not sure what it is though the MINI has gone...

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