Clear Taillights( illegal)

[JayR]

My question is, Are clear corners and taillights illegel. I believe they are in the state of Maryland, which I Reside in. I found them at auto syndicate for around 99 for tails, is this a good price?

 

[mrboyle]

As long as the lights are DOT approved they are not illegal. The problem is, most are not approved. It is an expensive undertaking getting any automotive lighting product DOT approved, and very few of the manufacturers of the "fad" clear lenses don't take the time or money to ensure the saftey of their customers. They know that this is a passing trend (like billet) and they are only interested in riding the wave and reaping as much profit as possible before it crashes and the next wave begins. If you can't live without clear lenses you are going to have to shell out the extra money for a set of DOT approved lights or put aside the money you save to pay for the tickets.

 

[JayR]

Hey, how do u like the high flow cat? did it make the flowwmaster sound better?

 

[mrboyle]

To be honest I can't tell you if it makes the Flowmaster sound better, because I installed both at the same time. I think it sounds great, nice low rumble from idle to 2000 RPM and then the V6 buzz. I really noticed a gain in throttle responce with the cat as well as a gain in gas mileage. If I had to do over the only thing I would change is how I ran the tailpipe (it hangs to low).

 

[Samusss]

Hey MrBoyle-

Where did you purchase your hi-flow Cat and for how much? I just installed a new Flowmaster Exhaust, and wanna get rid of the ****ty stock Cat for a Hi-Flo. Thanks.

Eric

 

[T-Bone]

I can defy-

It looks like you might need a higher output alternator in the future with all that audio equip.
I had a custom cat back put in with a flowmaster 50, check out my site for pics.

T-Bone

 

[Ray Lobato]

Hi Eric,
Would you take a look at this thread on Dead Link Removed
We all would appreciate it.

 

[T-Bone]

I'll take your cue as well, Ray. Just give me a min.

T-Bone