08-14-2011, 05:55 AM | #1 |
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3d brake light in transparent or black?
I have done some research on the web but cant seem to find the 3d brake light for the 1-series coupe in transparent or black. Just think it would look sooooo much better than the original red. Any suggestions where one would find this?
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08-14-2011, 06:47 AM | #2 |
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Well, given the history of problems with them, "break light" is certainly an appropriate name.
But seriously, I just never cease to be amazed at how much people are willing to compromise safety in the name of aesthetics.
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As long as it reads red when lit it should be perfectly fine? |
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08-14-2011, 10:56 AM | #4 |
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To be legal, you want it to be as bright as possible - besides - when you are driving and hit the brakes, the light is not intended for you go to out and look at it, but rather to let the car behind you know you are braking.
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08-14-2011, 01:50 PM | #5 |
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Great reasoning pal. This means that nothing but the dashboard on your car should look alright while the rest can look like crap. We dont speak the same language (in a dual sense)...
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08-14-2011, 02:19 PM | #6 |
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See post # 136.
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08-14-2011, 07:13 PM | #8 |
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If a clear lens with a red bulb (when lit) looks as red as the stock, then go for it. But if you black it out, you are - by definition - reducing the brightness. That compromises safety.
BTW: Can't imagine that a clear lens there will look better than a red one. But that's just my personal opinion.
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A major study demonstrated that third brake lights can reduce rear end accidents by over 46% - that is why they were first mandated by the United States several years ago, then other countries followed. I have spent time in Sweden - beautiful country. People in Sweden have a tendency to not follow as closely as they do here in the US too. Please understand that I was not trying to put you down because you wanted to tint your third brake light. I just don't want someone to hit you. |
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Black looks better considering all other black details on the car and white would blend in. For instance, the blinkers on the side are white but still blink yellow/orange. At the same token, I believe that a white or black 3d brake light could serve its purpose as long as it reads red when lit. And as to the tendency to tail gate, I am afraid that it is just as bad here in Stockholm as in the US... |
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