Lights-Why??

spyder · 30th April 2017, 16:25

looking for decent non-LED side light and found these.

Aside from the legal point of view, why, just why.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2PCS-T10-6...MAAOSwTM5Y5dd1

spyder · 30th April 2017, 16:29

Surely the remote battery must cost that much.

stevestrat · 30th April 2017, 19:27

Feature:
Super brightness with the best qualified 5050 SMD LED.
Low temperature, low power consumption & lasts up to 50k hours.
With a wireless remote control, it is possible to set the light color to be Red,green,blue,white and so on.
The brightness is adjustable, with two buttons on the controller,you just have to press the button to turn up or turn down the brightness.
Four different lighting modes:flash mode,strobe mode,fade and smooth mode
1. Flash mode: Colorful dazzling changes
2.Strobe mode:Colorful gradual changes
3. Fade mode: Colorful with dazzling changes and fade in and out
4.Smooth mode:Flashing between red and blue

Oh, you're not likely to get stopped by Police at all with them fitted.

championdaddy · 30th April 2017, 19:29

"The reason we pulled you over was that you are showing blue lights to the front"

quickly changes colour........

"Sorry officer.....I think you wrong, they are clearly green "

stevestrat · 30th April 2017, 19:31

Should state fits any small hatchback with a large bore exhaust.

Dallas · 30th April 2017, 19:40

I have something similar on my caravan, all controlled by one of those remote controls.

Avulon · 30th April 2017, 21:30

The only real issues with them (apart from longevity) is going to be flashing lights (illegal except indicators and indicators used as hazard lights) and showing a red light (illegal to show a red light to the front of a vehicle). Showing blue is fine (as is any other colour except red) provided it isn't flashing: flashing blue lights reserved for emergency services + flashing lights illegal except for indicators (which must be amber). Both the strobing and flashing modes would be illegal, even changing colour on the fade mode probably counts as flashing different colours.

As to the why? - well some people just can't make their mind up - or like to change it regularly innit?

Avulon · 30th April 2017, 23:43

Should add that there'd be one other issue... if they're similar to the lighting strips you get. correct that - two issues.

The remote is infra red so you need to be out of the car to work the remote.
The remote is infra red - and not that picky about the signal it receives so you might start off with them a nice shade of neon blue but end up with them flashing red at your destination.... Even the tv remote can make mine change colour / flicker / turn off

spyder · 30th April 2017, 23:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevestrat

Should state fits any small hatchback with a large bore exhaust.

Don't forget it will be under 1200cc as well...

I suppose if they make them, someone will buy them.

30th April 2017, 16:25	#1
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30th April 2017, 19:27	#3
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,479 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	Feature: Super brightness with the best qualified 5050 SMD LED. Low temperature, low power consumption & lasts up to 50k hours. With a wireless remote control, it is possible to set the light color to be Red,green,blue,white and so on. The brightness is adjustable, with two buttons on the controller,you just have to press the button to turn up or turn down the brightness. Four different lighting modes:flash mode,strobe mode,fade and smooth mode 1. Flash mode: Colorful dazzling changes 2.Strobe mode:Colorful gradual changes 3. Fade mode: Colorful with dazzling changes and fade in and out 4.Smooth mode:Flashing between red and blue Oh, you're not likely to get stopped by Police at all with them fitted. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

30th April 2017, 19:31	#5
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,479 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	Should state fits any small hatchback with a large bore exhaust. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

30th April 2017, 21:30	#7
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	The only real issues with them (apart from longevity) is going to be flashing lights (illegal except indicators and indicators used as hazard lights) and showing a red light (illegal to show a red light to the front of a vehicle). Showing blue is fine (as is any other colour except red) provided it isn't flashing: flashing blue lights reserved for emergency services + flashing lights illegal except for indicators (which must be amber). Both the strobing and flashing modes would be illegal, even changing colour on the fade mode probably counts as flashing different colours. As to the why? - well some people just can't make their mind up - or like to change it regularly innit? __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

30th April 2017, 23:43	#8
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Should add that there'd be one other issue... if they're similar to the lighting strips you get. correct that - two issues. The remote is infra red so you need to be out of the car to work the remote. The remote is infra red - and not that picky about the signal it receives so you might start off with them a nice shade of neon blue but end up with them flashing red at your destination.... Even the tv remote can make mine change colour / flicker / turn off __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

30th April 2017, 19:29	#4
championdaddy This is my second home Mg Zt 190 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The FIRST Garden City....Letchworth. Posts: 6,778 Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 920 Times in 698 Posts	"The reason we pulled you over was that you are showing blue lights to the front" quickly changes colour........ "Sorry officer.....I think you wrong, they are clearly green "

30th April 2017, 19:40	#6
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	I have something similar on my caravan, all controlled by one of those remote controls.