Clear Corners

[1996 328ti]

Originally Posted by jetblackbimmer

But that does say sold. A lot of time there are different regs for sold and driven. Dealer isnt allowed to apply a tint while that can be an aftermarket thing or from the factory.

Tint is regulated by the state. Lights are Federal.

[mischief]

i have the clear coner with a amber bulb and have never been giving a ticket
as long as you have the amber color bulb cops dont care about clear coners

my bulbs are amber and tinted silver

[Mad-Machine]

white turnsignals are obnoxious anyway.. get the silverstars so they look clear but light up amber.

Supposedly I also read that if you apply a VERY LIGHT coat of silver paint to amber bulbs.. they will still light up amber, but look clear when off.

[mischief]

they do sell tint spray silver
and silverstars cost alot more and not everone here wants a blue color

[Mad-Machine]

Found the DIY on how to spray your lamps silver... came from a fellow Bimmer owner too!

how to spray your lamps silver DIY

[tol4o]

I not only have clear corners but I have blue bulbs inside and I have never been pulled over. I believe here in MASS the cops doesn't care about them. But don't forget that there are some strict cops on the road

[DBD]

how much is the ticket for non- amber bulbs or reflectors? anyone know? thanks

[upstatenybimmer]

bavarian auto offers so-called "stealth" bulbs that flash amber, but they are clear or invisible when off. Not really sure how much they are or if they are even worth it for that fact.

[pdxmotorhead]

Its not necessarily the cost of the ticket you should worry about. Its perfectly within the law for them to impound your car because it doesn't meet DOT standards. Not likely but they can do it. Ever seen a impound bill with a 100 mile tow charge,,, 200 dollar impound fee plus 10 bucks a mile... Then to add to the fun the vehicle must be towed to the liscensed shop to perform the repair, a bond is required to get it released from impound and you have to bring it back to show them the repair to get your bond back.

I had a friend with Illegally tinted windows.... It was ugly, but he was a dumb a** when the cop noted the tint. Rule of thumb ,,, Be polite and respectful to the officer even if you want to pee on his foot.

Dave

[BmWwHiPPin]

Originally Posted by DBD

how much is the ticket for non- amber bulbs or reflectors? anyone know? thanks

$110

[Will'sBimmer]

I have to agree with some other people on this one. If you are going to have clear corners then "YES" the bulb needs to blink and burn "AMBER" color for it to be 100% legal. But in the day time the sun reflecting off the amber bulbs makes the clear corners not look as good. So to fix that promblem everyone who has clear corners needs to order some SILVERSTAR BULBS or any kind bulb that is CHROME coated but still blinks and burns amber. Trust me and go on EBAY because they sell these bulbs on there cheap for 15 a pair and they have them for every bulb that is on the BMW.

[BleMW]

I have chrome bulbs and clear corners and never gotten ticketed for either, nor have i gotten ticketed for extremely bright lows.

I have been ticketed for my tint though. But 35$.

State: VA.

[ChItalian1027]

this is what IL says about clears

(b) Every motor vehicle other than an antique vehicle
displaying an antique plate shall be equipped with an electric
turn signal device which shall indicate the intention of the
driver to turn to the right or to the left in the form of
flashing lights located at and showing to the front and rear of
the vehicle on the side of the vehicle toward which the turn is
to be made. The lamps showing to the front shall be mounted on
the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable
and, when signaling, shall emit a white or amber light, or any
shade of light between white and amber.

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publ...?Name=094-0299

i'm hopin to get clears all around this summer with clear bulbs.