Clear side lights
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Originally Posted by tim martin
coochas: we might the only cars in the u.s. with ambers...hey, maybe well start "the backlash"! t.
I like my Amber Alert just the way it is,...no, wait a minute, that's not right!
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Originally Posted by OCBen
Mid grade vodka???
frankly my car could run on just about anything but water. I could probably **** in the tank and it would run, it's just a big ol' battleaxe. I could probably pour cheapass moonshine down the tank and it'd run
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I suppose they will come for me soon and I should prepare. I have always wondered what it would be like to be burned at the stake. And what was my crime? All I did was decide to keep my amber side markers.
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Originally Posted by Sands
I suppose they will come for me soon and I should prepare. I have always wondered what it would be like to be burned at the stake. And what was my crime? All I did was decide to keep my amber side markers.
#51
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. . .Dealer also informs me that due to DOT restrictions they really should not install these. DOT requires a yellow reflector on the side markers. However, how many Honda's do you see with side clear lenses?
It's no big deal, just one of those FYI's. . .
It's no big deal, just one of those FYI's. . .
This would explain why many cars do not have side marker lights or reflectors at all. The regulation does not state specifically whether, if you do have side marker lamps, they must be in the colors set forth in Table III of the regulation, ie amber or red.
In reviewing opinion letters from the Chief Counsel of the NHTSA, I found an opinion letter dated 4/7/2000 that "the colors amber and red may be produced by either a white bulb and amber or red inner or outer lens, or by an amber or red bulb and a colorless or clear lens."
So it would appear that the NHTSA/DOT does not have any problem with an amber bulb behind a clear side marker lens.
I next checked the Nevada law. NRS 484.563 Colors of certain lamps, lights and reflectors provides the following:
1. Front clearance lamps, identification lamps and those marker lamps and reflectors mounted on the front or on the side near the front of a vehicle must display or reflect an amber color.
The issue then is whether "on the side near the front of the vehicle" includes marker lamps and reflectors that are located behind the front wheel well.
Having considered all of the above, probably the safest bet, in any state, would be to buy the clear side markers from an authorized Porsche dealer, and to run the amber bulbs that are supplied with them.
I would be happy to email a copy of the CFR to anyone. Just send me a PM.
Disclaimer: None of the above is intended as specific legal advice. You should consult with your own attorney before relying upon anything stated above. Yada, yada, yada. . .
Last edited by lawjdc; 02-13-2006 at 07:35 PM.
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lawjdc, in your case, intermediate means in between the front and the rear markers - this is why 18 wheelers have lights on the side - it's required by law as they are over 30 feet.
This would be the side marker on the front fender next to the door on a euro 911
This would be the side marker on the front fender next to the door on a euro 911
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This would explain why many cars do not have side marker lights or reflectors at all.
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I checked out New Jersey's governing statute on this issue. It reads, in relevant part:
39:3-50. Color of lights, permits; cancellation or revocation of permits
All lamps and reflectors, which display a light visible from directly in front of a vehicle as authorized by this subtitle, shall exhibit lights substantially white, yellow or amber in color.
(a) The color of light emitted or reflected by exterior lamps or reflectors on a vehicle shall be as follows, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), (c) and (d) of this section:
White when the lamp is a headlamp, or spot lamp, or illuminates a license plate or a destination sign; or is located on the outside limit of a side car or other attachment on a motor cycle;
Substantially white or amber when the lamp is a side-cowl or fender lamp, running-board or other courtesy lamp, front parking lamp, back-up lamp, auxiliary driving lamp; or a turn signal on or facing the front;
Substantially red or amber when the lamp is a turn signal or a stop lamp on or facing the rear;
Red when any other lamp or any reflector is on the rear or on either side at or near the rear, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (f) of section 39:3-61 for a combination marker lamp;
Amber when any other lamp or reflector is on the front or on either side other than at or near the rear.
So for NJ drivers, unless the side light on the Porsche can be considered a "side-cowl" or"fender lamper," I would say the bulb should be amber. The cover, however, can be clear.
As lawjdc states, this is not intended as legal advice.
Mike
39:3-50. Color of lights, permits; cancellation or revocation of permits
All lamps and reflectors, which display a light visible from directly in front of a vehicle as authorized by this subtitle, shall exhibit lights substantially white, yellow or amber in color.
(a) The color of light emitted or reflected by exterior lamps or reflectors on a vehicle shall be as follows, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), (c) and (d) of this section:
White when the lamp is a headlamp, or spot lamp, or illuminates a license plate or a destination sign; or is located on the outside limit of a side car or other attachment on a motor cycle;
Substantially white or amber when the lamp is a side-cowl or fender lamp, running-board or other courtesy lamp, front parking lamp, back-up lamp, auxiliary driving lamp; or a turn signal on or facing the front;
Substantially red or amber when the lamp is a turn signal or a stop lamp on or facing the rear;
Red when any other lamp or any reflector is on the rear or on either side at or near the rear, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (f) of section 39:3-61 for a combination marker lamp;
Amber when any other lamp or reflector is on the front or on either side other than at or near the rear.
So for NJ drivers, unless the side light on the Porsche can be considered a "side-cowl" or"fender lamper," I would say the bulb should be amber. The cover, however, can be clear.
As lawjdc states, this is not intended as legal advice.
Mike
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I installed the clear side markers on my 977S yesterday. Pretty easy DIY project. I've attached some photos. The process is as previoully discussed:
Turn the wheel to gain access to the wheel well.
Remove the plasic plug covering the hole that allows access to the side marker assembly.
Insert a screw driver into the hole and pop the marker out.
Pull the entire side marker assembly out and disconnect it from the cable. In order to unplug it you must remove the metal clip (not necessarily all the way).
Plug in the new side marker, push it into place then enjoy.
Turn the wheel to gain access to the wheel well.
Remove the plasic plug covering the hole that allows access to the side marker assembly.
Insert a screw driver into the hole and pop the marker out.
Pull the entire side marker assembly out and disconnect it from the cable. In order to unplug it you must remove the metal clip (not necessarily all the way).
Plug in the new side marker, push it into place then enjoy.
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Put mine in today. Looks great.
One thing I noticed was that the clip was hard to find precisely through the fender liner. As the front mount has relatively short prongs, once the rear was loosened a little, it was easy to push the front of the light rearwards and voila, the assembly came right out.
One thing I noticed was that the clip was hard to find precisely through the fender liner. As the front mount has relatively short prongs, once the rear was loosened a little, it was easy to push the front of the light rearwards and voila, the assembly came right out.