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Old 10-31-2009, 12:20 PM
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I think you're dumb for bringing back this thread just for that when its about the color of lights... plus I didn't realize cuda009's words had any authority over anyone else.

Can we just agree to disagree and have comments from here on out about the original topic?
We can discuss drinking and driving sometime over a beer
Old 10-31-2009, 01:42 PM
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I have blue reverse lights and I have had no problems and I have backed up with cops in the parking lot. I think just because they don't stay on while driving is why I have gotten away with it. When I bought them I didn't know they would be that blue, but I love how they look.
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Originally Posted by 1_quick_balt
I just bought blue leds for my reverse and license.. but im told they are illeagle... anyone else buy any and have any trouble?? they look awesome.. but i dont want to get pulled over for it if i have a couple drinks in me...
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I have a blue LED on my license plate and I haven't been pulled over (knock on wood) I also asked a cop if my license plate light was ok and he said it is fine that it is blue, they just have to be able to read your plates. I'm about to put blue leds in for my reverse lights. But I also live in Kentucky so it might be different I'm your state
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Holy old thread batman
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Originally Posted by 1_quick_balt
i might just see if i can get them returned for white. i mean they look sick but its not worth it to me. I dont want a cop to be behind me when i back up. that would be my luck.. haha especially since i parallel park alot....


I have blue reverse lights on my mustang....gotten a couple cops behind me but I just wait a min until they leave haha just don't be stupid with them....I have had them for a little over a year now and haven't gotten busted for em yet *knock on wood*
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If you really want to drive a car with blue lights on it join the police force,
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Originally Posted by mr bill
If you really want to drive a car with blue lights on it join the police force,
Or put in blue cupholder and under dash lights like I did with my last car
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I have blue fog lights mounted behind the mesh of the skirt at the back, and white LED's in the reverse spot.

For a while the only reverse I had were the blue fogs, and I never had an issue.

However, I did have a blue LED strip under each headlight, and got nailed for that.

When I got my Spyder headlights, 3 little blue and 3 little green LED's in the accent lights, and got nailed again.

Reverse light on the left is OEM halogen, and the right is aftermarket LED.... HUUUGE difference!

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exterior vehicle lighting colors are mandated by federal law.
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Originally Posted by blueLNFftw
exterior vehicle lighting colors are mandated by federal law.
yup! with specific colors to specific areas of the car. EXCEPT blue/red blinking. especially in front area of the car, where only clear/amber is mandated.
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What do you mean EXCEPT?
Colors and flashing are all outlined in federal laws. Most states just adopt the already written federal laws to their own codes.
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Originally Posted by blueLNFftw
What do you mean EXCEPT?
Colors and flashing are all outlined in federal laws. Most states just adopt the already written federal laws to their own codes.
the lights are color specific to the area they are on the car.

for example, blue and red are illegal cus of emergency equipment, however, we have rear red lights that can blink, just not in front with blue lights synced with them.
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Originally Posted by UnkleRaRa


SUPERCHARGED in the middle of your bowtie is crooked.
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Originally Posted by Dipped_Cobalt
SUPERCHARGED in the middle of your bowtie is crooked.
The whole picture is crooked

It's off now anyway.

Threw it on there when I de-badged in the spring, but started to not like the look of it after about a week haha
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Originally Posted by Dipped_Cobalt
the lights are color specific to the area they are on the car.

for example, blue and red are illegal cus of emergency equipment, however, we have rear red lights that can blink, just not in front with blue lights synced with them.
There is a limit on the time span it can pulse and it must remain solid after that time frame.
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Originally Posted by blueLNFftw
There is a limit on the time span it can pulse and it must remain solid after that time frame.
ok, I knew it had to go more into detail for legal issues...wasn't sure about the time frame/limit
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Originally Posted by blueLNFftw
There is a limit on the time span it can pulse and it must remain solid after that time frame.
What about sequential lights like on the mustangs?

It's almost a blink, just really slow.
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why do people put blue lights on cars? it looks so rice, I mean I get blueishwhite HIDS but anything else looks whack
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Blue reverse and license plate lights.. illegal???

I had yellowish Amber hid projectors in my old cobalt. Loved the way it looked and I never got in trouble.
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Originally Posted by StevoElSupremo
why do people put blue lights on cars? it looks so rice, I mean I get blueishwhite HIDS but anything else looks whack
oh blue is rice, but BLUSish is not, oh ok I get it now. .
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Blue reverse and license plate lights.. illegal???

Originally Posted by Dipped_Cobalt
oh blue is rice, but BLUSish is not, oh ok I get it now. .
Lol meaning blue lights period is dumb as hell. But about 5500k-6000k hid's and lower are fine with a small amount of blue. Anything above that looks/is stupid
Old 09-18-2016, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 1_quick_balt
I just bought blue leds for my reverse and license.. but im told they are illeagle... anyone else buy any and have any trouble?? they look awesome.. but i dont want to get pulled over for it if i have a couple drinks in me...
Thanks
Where did u buy them? I'm looking to get some just can't find any
Old 09-18-2016, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Ss or str
Where did u buy them? I'm looking to get some just can't find any
The guy you quoted posted that in 2009. I don't think he even visits the site anymore.

I see you are pretty excited about your new car but you cluttering up the forum by bumping old threads and posting questions that have been answered 1000's of times.

Also don't put blue lights on your car. It attracts attention from police and look pretty tacky/ cheap. Plus it's illegal, Police don't appreciate people using their light colors.
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