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Old 04-14-2016, 02:03 PM
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I tried to get my 2002 C2 inspected and they said it will fail for clear side markers and a chipped taillight.

So what are the best LED taillights to get?

I'd also be interested in buying a set of used OEM ones if anyone had some.

I would trade the clear side markers for orange ones, or buy some from someone with extras.
Old 04-14-2016, 02:09 PM
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I have used oem tail light. Came off my car at 50k. Shoot me a pm.
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Originally Posted by Andrew Stowell
I tried to get my 2002 C2 inspected and they said it will fail for clear side markers and a chipped taillight.

So what are the best LED taillights to get?
I always thought that as long as there was an orange bulb, clear side markers were ok...
Old 04-14-2016, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Andrew Stowell
I tried to get my 2002 C2 inspected and they said it will fail for clear side markers and a chipped taillight.

So what are the best LED taillights to get?

I'd also be interested in buying a set of used OEM ones if anyone had some.

I would trade the clear side markers for orange ones, or buy some from someone with extras.
What State?
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This is in Maryland.
Old 04-14-2016, 04:16 PM
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I was stopped in Texas - no front plate and DPS trooper also wrote up no amber reflector - I argued amber bulb but he was adamant that law was reflector. He made me watch 20+ cars drive by and pointed out they all had amber reflectors in the front. Anyway, at the time (3 years ago) it was a no-fix warning.
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I will sell you my stock 99 taillights, no cracks, chips or tears at all. Top is orange and bottom is red.
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I installed these myself on my 2004 Targa this week. I really like them so far. I got them from Carid.com.
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Buying both tail lights and side markers from kab1994. Thanks for the offers, you guys made it really easy to take care of this.
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They're off Andrew. Hope it all works out!
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Originally Posted by Andrew Stowell
Buying both tail lights and side markers from kab1994. Thanks for the offers, you guys made it really easy to take care of this.
Want to sell the clears?
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Originally Posted by frisbee91
Want to sell the clears?
Maybe. I'll PM you in a couple weeks if I'm happy with the orange. I will probably put the clears back in after it gets inspected though.
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Originally Posted by Andrew Stowell
Maybe. I'll PM you in a couple weeks if I'm happy with the orange. I will probably put the clears back in after it gets inspected though.
Lol...Maryland PD should be focused on Baltimore not reflectors.
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Originally Posted by Atrox
Lol...Maryland PD should be focused on Baltimore not reflectors.
No disagreement on that. Especially when the state troopers are doing speed traps everywhere.

But MD only inspects cars once when they are first purchased. Might as well be thorough, since it could be a decade before it gets inspected again.


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