EF-EL altezza taillamps are coming

[TUF_302]

Will anything like these becoming out for EA-ED??

[LukeyBAXR6]

Honestly with the reflector painted, i reckon it'd look better.

[EFDream]

So those of you that have these lights already, is it worth the risk putting them on?

[HSVETAR]

Originally Posted by LukeEF

Honestly with the reflector painted, i reckon it'd look better.

I agree. I rekon the red reflector...... well....... give it a bit of colour LOL :evil_laug .

[LeadFoot81]

Originally Posted by DRHEMI

To make them comply with ADR's all you have to do is paint the white reflector with red transparent paint - BINGO - red reflector

As previously said - NO Biggy

When you say paint the white reflector red, do you mean mask the outside area over the reflector and paint it? In the same way I photoshopped the second piccy I posted?
They'd look better as well, u need SOME color on there.
Looks like I might be getting a set after all!

[LUXO_8]

there is a red tint paint - like there is the black tint.....

give it a try.... but before fitting them, just make sure it does actually reflect red...... it should do though

[LeadFoot81]

Got any daytime pics DRHEMI?
Anyone got pics with the brake lights/indicators going?

[CaRtZ]

wot about the wagons? i doubt they r made but if they were anythin like that id get a set. right after i do my bit for speed camera revenue!

[LUXO_8]

they havent got full clear tail lights out for the wagons, but just grab some EL Wagon tail lights.....they have a clear indicator rather than the amber one

[Sorted]

Originally Posted by SVO_XR6

Will anything like these becoming out for EA-ED??

Check this link for EA to ED
[HTML]http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=46672[/HTML]

Originally Posted by EFDream

So those of you that have these lights already, is it worth the risk putting them on

What risk? Its not like the brake lights, tail lights and indicators dont work!

Originally Posted by Inline6

When you say paint the white reflector red, do you mean mask the outside area over the reflector and paint it? In the same way I photoshopped the second piccy I posted?

EXACTLY !!

Originally Posted by Inline6

Got any daytime pics DRHEMI?
Anyone got pics with the brake lights/indicators going??

Yes I have taken some but i got to photo shop it to delete my number plate and have not got around to doing that yet

[BENT_8]

I think they look ok but i reakon they would look better if they were yellow like ef headlights :

[EFDream]

THe risk of being defected....smarty...lol

[Sorted]

You run thats risk if you have taken your factory fitted mud flaps off :

[EFFalcon]

find me where mud flaps are required on sedan's with low ground clearance
i think you'll find they're more a requirement for higher cars like 4wd's etc.

Originally Posted by EFFalcon

find me where mud flaps are required on sedan's with low ground clearance
i think you'll find they're more a requirement for higher cars like 4wd's etc.

If they were fitted at the factory, they are required by law to remain on the car. If the cops don't like you, or are smartarses, they are within their right to defect you for not having mudflaps.

[EFFalcon]

while i do beleive this could be very possible requirement, i'd like to see some kind of document stating this is required, i wonder if there are exceptions or even requirements to 'replacements'

[AshMan]

Something about spray suppression...

BTW. My lights haven't arrived yet, hopefully there is a little bit of paper in the letter box today to pick them up

[AshMan]

Traffic Operations (Road Use Management) Act.

22 Mudguards and spray suppression
(1) A vehicle must have firmly fitted--

(a) a mudguard for each wheel or for adjacent wheels; and
(b) for each axle group and single axle on a vehicle that is part of a B-double, spray suppression devices complying with Parts 1 and 2 of British Standard AU200-1984 Spray Reducing Devices for Heavy Goods Vehicle.

(2) However, subsection (1)(a) does not apply to a vehicle if--
(a) the construction or use of the vehicle makes the fitting of mudguards unnecessary or impracticable; or
(b) the body or part of the body of the vehicle acts as a mudguard.
Examples for subsection (2)(a)--
1 pole-type trailers used to carry timber
2 most road-making plant
3 some agricultural equipment

(3) A mudguard fitted to a vehicle with a GVM over 4.5t must, when the wheels of the vehicle are in position to move straight ahead--
(a) reduce the danger of a person contacting the moving wheels; and
(b) for the rear wheels--
(i) cover the overall tyre width of the wheel or wheels to which it is fitted; and
(ii) be fitted so the height above ground level of the lowest edge of the rear of the mudguard is not over one-third of the horizontal distance between the edge and the centre of the rearmost axle.

(4) However, a mudguard may be up to--
(a) 230mm above ground level; or
(b) if a vehicle is built to be used off road--300mm above ground level.

(5) The outside of a rear mudguard, other than a mudflap, of a vehicle that can be seen from the rear of the vehicle must be coloured white or silver if the vehicle--
(a) is at least 2.2m wide; and
(b) has a body the vertical measurement of which is under 300mm at the rear, measured from the lowest point of the body above ground level to the highest point; and
(c) is not fitted with rear marking plates in accordance with section 106.22

(6) For subsection (5)(a), the width of a vehicle is measured disregarding any anti-skid device mounted on wheels, central tyre inflation systems, lights, mirrors, reflectors, signalling devices and tyre pressure gauges.

[EFFalcon]

Yeah, i know why they're used, but as i said, i was under the impression it was more for higher cars, i'd simply like to see the requirements

[AshMan]

http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/di...ml?query=spray

[EFFalcon]

cheers

[AshMan]

Welcome

[EFFalcon]

For victoria:

hxxp://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/rsc...20Part%20A.htm

Mudflaps are not normally required on passenger car type vehicles. However, mudflaps must be in place on vehicles where they form part of the wheelguard system such as on some motor bikes, heavy vehicles and vehicles with a tray type body.

For passenger cars the tyre section width at the top of the tyre must be covered when the wheels are in the straight ahead position. For motorcycles, side cars and trikes, guards must cover the tyre section width.

[AshMan]

Must be different from state to state.

[EFFalcon]

Yeah, heaps of the road laws are.
we discussed earlier the requirements of the lights from state to state, its ridiculous to have different laws a mere 1000km's from one major city to the next.

[AshMan]

Well until I get pulled over and defected I won't be sticking reflectors or tinting or anything...

I can't see them as being dangerous either.

[snypereb]

The moment you post a pic darren you will have 10,000 e-series drivers there you should have bulk buyed!!!!!!!!!

[24CIT]

apart from all the drama these lights. i recieved mine today and they look insane. will post up pics when i get some :1syellow1

[EFFalcon]

he's already posted pics man :P

[AshMan]

Got my tail lights today, very happy with the quality of them, very well packed, unfortunatly no time to install today, will put them on tomorrow.

Cheers