Clear Taillights????

silvermelon19 · 01-22-2005, 06:00 PM

Anybody ever get in trouble by the law for clear taillights???? How about my fellow people that are from MD...... Do u think the law will get my ass if i put on some clear tails??????

Afboy143 · 01-22-2005, 06:14 PM

Here in tampa florida cops could give two shits as long as when you break its red

Wagonized · 01-22-2005, 06:20 PM

in bc they dont really care...just make sure the bulbs arent clear.

Heavymentill · 01-24-2005, 02:16 AM

Call your local DOT.

*jimbo74* · 01-24-2005, 02:21 AM

US DOT states that the REAR has to have red reflectors... so all clears no matter what color they light up are illegal

*jimcom* · 01-24-2005, 06:05 AM

I don't have clears but my altezzas do not have the red side reflector, I've never had a problem with the MD police or my local HOCOPO. I also have blue reverse lights and clear front side markers, both of which are also a nono

. Basicly if you don't give the police a reason to pull you over (i.e. - a moving violation) then you shouldn't have a problem, but then again you may also run into a police officer who decides to enforce the law and write you a ticket. There is a certain amount of risk involved, its just a matter of if you want to take the chance or not.

Bucsexplorer · 01-24-2005, 02:16 PM

Since you are in Charles County, they love to pull you over for stupid stuff. I think you are O.K. though

*Albino 94LTD* · 01-24-2005, 02:41 PM

If you REALLY want them, put some red reflective tape on your bumper that will reflect from the side and the back. At least then you can claim you tried to comply and migh get off with a warning.

Saleen_SR71 · 01-24-2005, 07:49 PM

got my clears in today and was installing them with my freshly purchased red led bulbs... and i had a problem with the red led bulbs... first they dont make reglar ones(well atleast the 2 shops i went to didnt have regular red ones), and second the led bulb sorta got the best of my electrical so now my brake lights dont work (only the 3rd does). and now i got to take it in to the electrical shop tomorrow (and i got work tonight)

rareone · 02-06-2005, 10:33 PM

where can i buy clear corner? i cant find them anywhere

Saleen_SR71 · 02-06-2005, 10:42 PM

either procarparts.com, or ebay

rareone · 02-06-2005, 10:51 PM

all they show me is euro/alteeza taillights....those r played out here in chicago, nobody has the cleartaillights ....thanks anyway

Saleen_SR71 · 02-06-2005, 11:05 PM

aah... didnt notice the mountaineer...

rareone · 02-06-2005, 11:09 PM

they should fit anyway...email me if u got some info at rareone21@sbcglobal.net and
thanks for your reply

Saleen_SR71 · 02-06-2005, 11:13 PM

http://www.procarparts.com/store-det...=onlinestoreDB

well theres a direct link, but im not sure if those will fit.

rareone · 02-06-2005, 11:16 PM

ill call and ask tommorow, 2 see if they fit ill let you know....this info might be useful for others

Bill Kemp · 02-07-2005, 07:25 AM

On Ebay search for "Mercury Mountaineer Clear" . You will find them. I got some a couple of months ago.

rareone · 02-07-2005, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Kemp

On Ebay search for "Mercury Mountaineer Clear" . You will find them. I got some a couple of months ago.

no luck..ill keep searching

Bill Kemp · 02-07-2005, 10:02 PM

http://search.ebay.com/mercury-mount...R8QQsacatZ6000

01-22-2005, 06:00 PM	#1
silvermelon19 Wannabe Elite Explorer Waldorf MD Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 161 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Clear Taillights???? Anybody ever get in trouble by the law for clear taillights???? How about my fellow people that are from MD...... Do u think the law will get my ass if i put on some clear tails??????

01-22-2005, 06:14 PM	#2
Afboy143 Wannabe Elite Explorer Tampa,FL 1999 Ford Explorer Sport Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,611 Vehicle Specs	Here in tampa florida cops could give two shits as long as when you break its red __________________ ...Mods: Black Magic Electric Fan 150, Diamond Cuts retrofitted with E46 BMW projectors, Full Custom 2.5" Flowmaster Super 40 Exhaust , Custom Spectre Intake w/ AMSOil Filter, Henson Performance 93 Octane Street Tune, Ported and Shafted TB, Full Header-Wrapped 2.5" Off-road Y-Pipe, C&L MAF, 1.5" Wheel Spacers, R1Concepts Drilled and Slotted Rotors

01-24-2005, 02:16 AM	#4
Heavymentill Wannabe Elite Explorer Ann Arbor, Michigan 96 Explorer Limited Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 591 Vehicle Specs	Call your local DOT. __________________

01-24-2005, 02:21 AM	#5
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,902 Vehicle Specs*	US DOT states that the REAR has to have red reflectors... so all clears no matter what color they light up are illegal __________________ My Truck

01-24-2005, 06:05 AM	#6
jimcom Elite Stocker Columbia, MD 2000 XLS Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 706 Vehicle Specs	I don't have clears but my altezzas do not have the red side reflector, I've never had a problem with the MD police or my local HOCOPO. I also have blue reverse lights and clear front side markers, both of which are also a nono . Basicly if you don't give the police a reason to pull you over (i.e. - a moving violation) then you shouldn't have a problem, but then again you may also run into a police officer who decides to enforce the law and write you a ticket. There is a certain amount of risk involved, its just a matter of if you want to take the chance or not. __________________ --Jim 2000 XLS 4X4 OHV Hotrod -- SOLD Twisted, shackled and ready to roll. 31" Pro-comp AT's, Rancho RSX shocks, BBK Throttle Body, Volant intake Panasonic CQ-C8100 deck, MTX FEX10A sub Infinity Reference 6810cs components and 6812cf speakers Diamond corners and heads, Altezza Tails, Grillcraft grilles

01-22-2005, 06:20 PM	#3
Wagonized Wannabe Elite Explorer abbotsford bc 97 5.0 limited Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 740 Vehicle Specs	in bc they dont really care...just make sure the bulbs arent clear.

01-24-2005, 02:16 PM	#7
Bucsexplorer Wannabe Elite Explorer Waldorf, Maryland '97 EB Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 11 Vehicle Specs	Since you are in Charles County, they love to pull you over for stupid stuff. I think you are O.K. though

01-24-2005, 02:41 PM	#8
Albino 94LTD Recovering from Moab 2013 Newcastle Wa White 94 Limited Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,356 Vehicle Specs	If you REALLY want them, put some red reflective tape on your bumper that will reflect from the side and the back. At least then you can claim you tried to comply and migh get off with a warning. __________________ The Crumudgeon Some engine thingy's, some suspension thingy's, some interior thingy's and some thingy's powder coated by Turdle Shell Powder Coating I've been busy

01-24-2005, 07:49 PM	#9
Saleen_SR71 Wannabe Elite Explorer San Jose, CA '97 EB 5.0 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 898 Vehicle Specs	got my clears in today and was installing them with my freshly purchased red led bulbs... and i had a problem with the red led bulbs... first they dont make reglar ones(well atleast the 2 shops i went to didnt have regular red ones), and second the led bulb sorta got the best of my electrical so now my brake lights dont work (only the 3rd does). and now i got to take it in to the electrical shop tomorrow (and i got work tonight) __________________ My Ride

02-06-2005, 10:33 PM	#10
rareone Wannabe Elite Explorer chicago 99 mountaineer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 9 Vehicle Specs	where can i buy clear corner? i cant find them anywhere

02-06-2005, 10:42 PM	#11
Saleen_SR71 Wannabe Elite Explorer San Jose, CA '97 EB 5.0 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 898 Vehicle Specs	either procarparts.com, or ebay __________________ My Ride

02-06-2005, 10:51 PM	#12
rareone Wannabe Elite Explorer chicago 99 mountaineer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 9 Vehicle Specs	all they show me is euro/alteeza taillights....those r played out here in chicago, nobody has the cleartaillights ....thanks anyway

02-06-2005, 11:05 PM	#13
Saleen_SR71 Wannabe Elite Explorer San Jose, CA '97 EB 5.0 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 898 Vehicle Specs	aah... didnt notice the mountaineer... __________________ My Ride

02-06-2005, 11:09 PM	#14
rareone Wannabe Elite Explorer chicago 99 mountaineer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 9 Vehicle Specs	they should fit anyway...email me if u got some info at rareone21@sbcglobal.net and thanks for your reply

02-06-2005, 11:13 PM	#15
Saleen_SR71 Wannabe Elite Explorer San Jose, CA '97 EB 5.0 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 898 Vehicle Specs	http://www.procarparts.com/store-det...=onlinestoreDB well theres a direct link, but im not sure if those will fit. __________________ My Ride

02-06-2005, 11:16 PM	#16
rareone Wannabe Elite Explorer chicago 99 mountaineer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 9 Vehicle Specs	ill call and ask tommorow, 2 see if they fit ill let you know....this info might be useful for others

02-07-2005, 07:25 AM	#17
Bill Kemp Elite Moderator Emeritus Greenville, MI 98 Mountaineer 5.0 AWD Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 5,211 Vehicle Specs	On Ebay search for "Mercury Mountaineer Clear" . You will find them. I got some a couple of months ago. __________________ Bill Kemp Mods to come..... 07 Lincoln MKX Clones are people two.

02-07-2005, 10:02 PM	#19
Bill Kemp Elite Moderator Emeritus Greenville, MI 98 Mountaineer 5.0 AWD Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 5,211 Vehicle Specs	http://search.ebay.com/mercury-mount...R8QQsacatZ6000 __________________ Bill Kemp Mods to come..... 07 Lincoln MKX Clones are people two.