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10 May 2014, 09:34 PM
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what's the laws. ...
Just been stopped by the civil servants who abuse the authority. .. There telling me my blue lights in the indicator lens are illegal and so are my number plates ? And advice?
10 May 2014, 09:40 PM
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Unless there real police I'd tell them to **** off....
One stopped me once for drinking a coffee
Told him where to go as was on public highway not mod property.......
One stopped me once for drinking a coffee
Told him where to go as was on public highway not mod property.......
10 May 2014, 09:43 PM
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Next time a chocolate / plastic copper comes your way, stand your ground and insist on an answer as to "Why are you targeting and harassing me"
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10 May 2014, 09:44 PM
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Not sure about the number plate or exhaust but the blue bulbs are illegal due to only emergency services being the only vehicles who can display blue lights of any kind, also if you insist on keeping them on the car and they stop you again with them still on the car they can take the car off you as harsh as it sounds.
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10 May 2014, 09:44 PM
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Ok public servant ... I got out car completely respectful and was spoke to like I'd said here mate don't use unleaded at my cost ill pass in your tank to fill you up!. Whatever they are I'm sure there's lots more things going on in the town that 2 LED bulbs..... so any ideas what to replace these with that won't look odd against the xenons
10 May 2014, 09:47 PM
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Oh it was the bmw traffic jobby had me shopping couldn't even be arsed I just said I'll nip Halfords in the morning for some plates ... just ***** to be honest I used to have a lot of respect for them but there attitude is poor I mean I'm not asking for a ***** shake but to try belittle somebody for a couple of light bulbs is beyond belief
10 May 2014, 10:51 PM
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I use japanese mtec bulbs in my sidelights, nice colour. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MTEC-SUPER...item3f20c98f7c
10 May 2014, 11:35 PM
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I don't get fonts on registrations. Just use the one the law says you have to, space it properly and there's no issue.
As for the lights, the whole lot of them look pretty blue (could be off white balance) it would be best to go for a warmer colour on the xenons and they'll match legal side lights more closely.
As for the lights, the whole lot of them look pretty blue (could be off white balance) it would be best to go for a warmer colour on the xenons and they'll match legal side lights more closely.
11 May 2014, 01:44 AM
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Tbh I'm not sure why you are getting pissed off?
You clearly bought the plates knowing they were 'show plates' and I'm sure the pack your lights came in said off road use only...
The blue lights and plate look awful anyways. The lights blind other drivers too and reduce visibility severely. - I had blue lights when I was 17 thinking I was cool, so I know how **** poor they are.
Police are stopping you because you are clearly breaking the law, and if they get you to change then they can get other people to as well.
Only the truth gets peoples backs up.
You clearly bought the plates knowing they were 'show plates' and I'm sure the pack your lights came in said off road use only...
The blue lights and plate look awful anyways. The lights blind other drivers too and reduce visibility severely. - I had blue lights when I was 17 thinking I was cool, so I know how **** poor they are.
Police are stopping you because you are clearly breaking the law, and if they get you to change then they can get other people to as well.
Only the truth gets peoples backs up.
11 May 2014, 07:33 AM
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I cant understand getting upset when you have clearly been had for doing something wrong.
Take it on the chin and deal with it.
The main headlights look like HID units to me, if thy are you deserve everything you got, putting HIDs in non projector lenses is just down right ****ing dangerous and you will be blinding everyone else on the road because the spray on the beam pattern on HID's from a standard reflector means it casts light directly into the cabn of other cars. not the road
Take it on the chin and deal with it.
The main headlights look like HID units to me, if thy are you deserve everything you got, putting HIDs in non projector lenses is just down right ****ing dangerous and you will be blinding everyone else on the road because the spray on the beam pattern on HID's from a standard reflector means it casts light directly into the cabn of other cars. not the road
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11 May 2014, 08:32 AM
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Both are illegal, but it would have to be a real job's worth to stick you on. Yes plate is readable, but not for ANPR and other scanners, speed cameras etc etc.....
11 May 2014, 08:32 AM
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Police used to come to mine every morning at 7am telling me I'd not paid for fuel in an orange car.
Mind you I was in the process of taking them to court for assault.
Mind you I was in the process of taking them to court for assault.
11 May 2014, 11:34 AM
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I cant understand getting upset when you have clearly been had for doing something wrong.
Take it on the chin and deal with it.
The main headlights look like HID units to me, if thy are you deserve everything you got, putting HIDs in non projector lenses is just down right ****ing dangerous and you will be blinding everyone else on the road because the spray on the beam pattern on HID's from a standard reflector means it casts light directly into the cabn of other cars. not the road
Take it on the chin and deal with it.
The main headlights look like HID units to me, if thy are you deserve everything you got, putting HIDs in non projector lenses is just down right ****ing dangerous and you will be blinding everyone else on the road because the spray on the beam pattern on HID's from a standard reflector means it casts light directly into the cabn of other cars. not the road
11 May 2014, 11:43 AM
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And why would you stick below 77? The speed limit is 70, (Im just wondering if sports can even reach 70?)
It is nothing to do with how safe your driving is, it is all to do with how your actions affect others, and putting HIDs in headlights that are not designed for it, does affect others as they cant see a thing when you are coming towards them.
Then when you get caught for it, and given a talking to (RIGHTLY SO IMO) you get all up in arms about it. The police are doing their job, they gave you a talking ot because you ARE BREAKING the law. Suck it up and get over it, do what they tell you to do and dont fit stupid mods in future
11 May 2014, 12:56 PM
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Because it's generally accepted that a 10% margin of error is likely....
You'd have to talk yourself into a court if stopped....
IMHO
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You'd have to talk yourself into a court if stopped....
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11 May 2014, 01:22 PM
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Doing any of that is MY choice, some ***** coming the other way and blinding me is NOT my choice.
And why would you stick below 77? The speed limit is 70, (Im just wondering if sports can even reach 70?)
It is nothing to do with how safe your driving is, it is all to do with how your actions affect others, and putting HIDs in headlights that are not designed for it, does affect others as they cant see a thing when you are coming towards them.
Then when you get caught for it, and given a talking to (RIGHTLY SO IMO) you get all up in arms about it. The police are doing their job, they gave you a talking ot because you ARE BREAKING the law. Suck it up and get over it, do what they tell you to do and dont fit stupid mods in future
And why would you stick below 77? The speed limit is 70, (Im just wondering if sports can even reach 70?)
It is nothing to do with how safe your driving is, it is all to do with how your actions affect others, and putting HIDs in headlights that are not designed for it, does affect others as they cant see a thing when you are coming towards them.
Then when you get caught for it, and given a talking to (RIGHTLY SO IMO) you get all up in arms about it. The police are doing their job, they gave you a talking ot because you ARE BREAKING the law. Suck it up and get over it, do what they tell you to do and dont fit stupid mods in future
I'm sure I'll get over it almost like that face I pull when some idiot drives past me for a second with bright lights ...
11 May 2014, 01:27 PM
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LOL, go carry on "tastefully" modifying your noddy mobile and just hope it isnt me coming the other way when you have your ridiculous headlights on
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11 May 2014, 01:34 PM
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Your assumptions fail as I only bought the car this week as it is now so carry on with the insults and making yourself look a tool.
11 May 2014, 01:54 PM
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But the fact that you had to ask the question says a lot.
'Hmm, I just don't understand why I can't have blue lights on my car. I mean, the emergency services use them all the time!'
Read your question again and tell me is doesn't sound idiotic.
I am all for making newbies feel welcome but there is a limit......which is constantly being crossed.
But at least you know the difference between 'bought' and 'brought', which makes you an academic amoungst newbies!
'Hmm, I just don't understand why I can't have blue lights on my car. I mean, the emergency services use them all the time!'
Read your question again and tell me is doesn't sound idiotic.
I am all for making newbies feel welcome but there is a limit......which is constantly being crossed.
But at least you know the difference between 'bought' and 'brought', which makes you an academic amoungst newbies!
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11 May 2014, 02:02 PM
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But the fact that you had to ask the question says a lot.
'Hmm, I just don't understand why I can't have blue lights on my car. I mean, the emergency services use them all the time!'
Read your question again and tell me is doesn't sound idiotic.
I am all for making newbies feel welcome but there is a limit......which is constantly being crossed.
But at least you know the difference between 'bought' and 'brought', which makes you an academic amoungst newbies!
'Hmm, I just don't understand why I can't have blue lights on my car. I mean, the emergency services use them all the time!'
Read your question again and tell me is doesn't sound idiotic.
I am all for making newbies feel welcome but there is a limit......which is constantly being crossed.
But at least you know the difference between 'bought' and 'brought', which makes you an academic amoungst newbies!
11 May 2014, 02:10 PM
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Yes I had already planned the number plates as I am driving to Barcelona in June and I've not like the side lights since I got the car .. on hunt for back box as well just don't know what I'm looking for as a lot are for turbo's
11 May 2014, 02:20 PM
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I'm certain turbo back boxes either fit or can be 'modded' to fit. I'm sure someone will be along who's knows for sure