Evo7 tails and DOT?
Evo7 tails and DOT?
Do those Evo7 tails selling on most vendor sites have a DOT stamp on them?
If not what are the possible problems if I get into an accident with them on?
Thanks.
If not what are the possible problems if I get into an accident with them on?
Thanks.
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Remember, the Evo VII tails are exactly the same as the VIII's in all regards except for lense coloring.
I don't think you will have a problem unless you admit to the insurance or the police that the tail lights on your car are not OEM parts.
If they hassle you, just say you painted em.
The only time I could see the ins company looking into your tail lights is if you are rear ended and the person complains that your lights were not working properly.
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I don't think you will have a problem unless you admit to the insurance or the police that the tail lights on your car are not OEM parts.
If they hassle you, just say you painted em.
The only time I could see the ins company looking into your tail lights is if you are rear ended and the person complains that your lights were not working properly.
SC~
Nope.. If its not designed for the American domestic market, it will never have been evaluated by the DOT and given a stamp.
Ya know, its not something that ever occurred to me.. I suppose if someone rear-ends you, if they or the insurance company were slick enough to recognize the car was modified, they may insist that the car be impounded for a safety check.. They might find it then.
Ya know, its not something that ever occurred to me.. I suppose if someone rear-ends you, if they or the insurance company were slick enough to recognize the car was modified, they may insist that the car be impounded for a safety check.. They might find it then.
Originally posted by Secret Chimp
Remember, the Evo VII tails are exactly the same as the VIII's in all regards except for lense coloring.
I don't think you will have a problem unless you admit to the insurance or the police that the tail lights on your car are not OEM parts.
If they hassle you, just say you painted em.
The only time I could see the ins company looking into your tail lights is if you are rear ended and the person complains that your lights were not working properly.
SC~
Remember, the Evo VII tails are exactly the same as the VIII's in all regards except for lense coloring.
I don't think you will have a problem unless you admit to the insurance or the police that the tail lights on your car are not OEM parts.
If they hassle you, just say you painted em.
The only time I could see the ins company looking into your tail lights is if you are rear ended and the person complains that your lights were not working properly.
SC~
I like the lights much better than stock but insurance in NJ is tough enough to risk losing it (I already got dropped by one company for no specific reason).
Thought that maybe the vendors would manage to get them certified or something.
Thx.
Who cares? The cost per light is actually cheaper for the JDMs. New from the dealer the stock USDM lights are something like $250 each IIRC. Just ask the body shop where you're getting your car repaired to buy the JDMs. It'd be like subbing in a different front bumper for the stock one. Or hell even work it out with your ins. agent. I'm sure you go through "Joey's Insurance & Deli", being in NJ and all. 
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It's not about having the insurance replacing them if they are damaged in an accident. It's about the insurance company possibly cancelling your policy and not paying to repair your car if it was suspected that the non-dot compliant part was the reason for the accident.
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"Tail lights other than red (24600 VC).
Illegal brake lights. Brake lights on vehicles newer than 1979 must be red (24603 VC). (Vehicles older than 1979 may be red or yellow.)
Lack of rear reflectors. Two red reflectors are required on the rear of cars and trucks (24607 VC).
Incorrect color of turn signal. It must be white or yellow to the front, red or yellow to the rear (24953 VC).
Tail lights that incorporate a bulb with a red tint or coating. In general, custom tail lights that incorporate a clear outer shell and red inner lens are legal (24011 VC). If they don't incorporate reflectors, they must be added to the vehicle (24607 VC).
Tail lights that are too dim, washed out or show yellow, white or other colors (24600 VC).
Illegal color of side marker lights. If present, must be yellow in the front and red in the rear (25106, 24003 VC). "
according to this finding, evo VII JDM tail lights are legal
Illegal brake lights. Brake lights on vehicles newer than 1979 must be red (24603 VC). (Vehicles older than 1979 may be red or yellow.)
Lack of rear reflectors. Two red reflectors are required on the rear of cars and trucks (24607 VC).
Incorrect color of turn signal. It must be white or yellow to the front, red or yellow to the rear (24953 VC).
Tail lights that incorporate a bulb with a red tint or coating. In general, custom tail lights that incorporate a clear outer shell and red inner lens are legal (24011 VC). If they don't incorporate reflectors, they must be added to the vehicle (24607 VC).
Tail lights that are too dim, washed out or show yellow, white or other colors (24600 VC).
Illegal color of side marker lights. If present, must be yellow in the front and red in the rear (25106, 24003 VC). "
according to this finding, evo VII JDM tail lights are legal
