Really? We're in Dallas. We've sold hundreds of these things - haven't heard about anybody getting in trouble yet.

 

Trust me, it is illegal. I used to be a licensed state inspector.

 

The tailight trim is cheesy. Waste of cash.

 

How about the center blackout only

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Just MHO, but I think it would look better with the stripe all the way down an no blackout.

 

I agree. BUT..if the stripes were the same color/finish/texture as the blackout panel, that would help.

 

Well, let's see here, let's dig out the manual.... (Italics mine)


http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/vi/insp...ejectsubmit=Go

20.27
Tail Lamp. Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, pole trailer, and any other vehicle which is being drawn at the end of a combination of vehicles shall be equipped with at least two taillamps mounted on the rear which, when lighted, shall emit a red light plainly visible from a distance of 1,000 feet to the rear, except that passenger cars and trucks manufactured or assembled prior to the model year 1960 shall have at least one tail lamp. On vehicles equipped with more than one tail lamp, the taillamps shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable.


Every tail lamp upon every vehicle shall be located at a height of not more than 72 inches nor less than 15 inches. Taillamps are used only to designate the rear of a vehicle.


Every tail lamp upon motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or mopeds shall be located at a height of not more than 72 inches nor less than 20 inches. Tail lamp lens must be of a type meeting Department of Public Safety standards.


At least two taillamps are required on all motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers, and pole trailers, except that at least one tail lamp is required on motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, and mopeds and all 1959 model year and earlier passenger cars and trucks.


1. Inspection Procedure. Check operation and condition visually.


2. Inspect for and reject if:


a. Required lamp or lamps are not present.


b. Lamp is not securely mounted to vehicle.


c. Lamp does not completely emit a red light plainly visible 1,000 feet to the rear.


d. Lamp lens is painted, missing, discolored, or does not fit properly.


e. Wiring is shoddy or electrical connections are poor.


f. Lamp is not wired so as to be lighted when head lamps or auxiliary driving lamps are lighted.


g. Lamp is obstructed by any part of the body.


h. Lamp lens is not red color.

i. Lamps are not mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable.


j. Lamps are not mounted on rear of vehicle.


k. Lens is cracked or broken to the extent that a portion of the lens is missing and/or separated, permitting light from the bulb to emit through the crack or break.

Seems to me the lesson is DON'T PAINT YOUR LENSES. Use protective vinyl adhesive covers instead. ;-)

 

So I guess the part about the lamp lens not being RED has nothing to do with it either? They will also fail a motorcycle that has a bluedot tail lens, and it says nothing about that in your text.

I am missing the point of your arguement. I couldn't care less what you sell, who you sell it to, how many you sell, or anything else. Why go out of your way to argue the point?

BWT, the smoke headlight covers are also illegal in Texas. Bet you sell plenty of those too. Care to debate that also? Or maybe just hop down to the closest coffee shop on Mockingbird and ask a cop. Just like the blacked out tail lights, it is completely up to the cop or inspector to enforce, but yes, they are technically illegal.

 

My apologies - wasn't trying to be argumentative. Thought we were having some harmless sparring. It's just sport.

 

The smoked rear lens is cool and illegal. Ive never written a ticket for it but that doesnt mean it doesnt happen. I personally have more important things to do while im at work. Just dont be shocked when you get slammed from behind. I have worked several accidents where the person in back did not see the brake lights in time. Just be careful especially during the day.