As above where do the go on the uk spec is it possible to get one to fit in the rear center panel help please :bow:

some people change the innner rear lights to fogs. I need to do this myself but don't know how...lol

Uk cars have them built into the rear bumper 2 of them dont look that nice .Mine has been converted by importers into the drivers side reverse lights with a red bulb and round illuminated rocker switch near hand brake .1 blulb lights up both of the lights still look orange/pink had mot last week and they didnt even test them or the emissions. :duffer: :duffer: :duffer:

I think because the lights are dual filament, you can convert one set to fogs. Redline were gonna do mine as it failed MOT for this reason. I will be taking it there soon>....unless someone else knows how to do it, I believe it needs a diode...

cool thanks for the advise guys bye bye drivers side reverse light ;)

IMO it looks better if you convert the inner rear lights and leave the reverse lights intact...but just my opinion...

As above where do the go on the uk spec is it possible to get one to fit in the rear center panel help please :bow:

 

The rear of the car would be helpfull.

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showth...referrerid=5879

 

Try this dude..

I saw a J Spec today with reversing lights converted to show white on nearside and red fog on offside. IMHO looks awful. Maybe you could rewire the high level centre spoiler brake light into a fog light?

I saw a J Spec today with reversing lights converted to show white on nearside and red fog on offside. IMHO looks awful. Maybe you could rewire the high level centre spoiler brake light into a fog light?

I thought of that but im told it cant be that high :(

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showth...referrerid=5879

 

Try this dude..

This link isnt working for me :cry:

it goes to the following docs...

This cropped up a wee while ago, so this may be of help.

 

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=63641&referrerid=3590

 

Alan....... :)

The Third brake Lamp Mod I assume this is the high level brake light I was told this was not good for mot anyone know better?

i just brought one from my local motor factors, put it at the bottom of me rear bumber for the MOT and then i take it straight back off when i get home :x: :tongue:

cool thanks for the advise guys bye bye drivers side reverse light ;)

Thats what I did bud :)

The Third brake Lamp Mod I assume this is the high level brake light I was told this was not good for mot anyone know better?

You may be right, not 100% sure on location requirements for compliance with the law.

ok ill check with a mot garage if its ok for the third brake light then ill go with that if not once again it will be bye bye drivers side reverse light thanks for the advise guys

;) :bow:

Mine uses the inner four brake light bulbs. Works well.

 

I'd be reluctant to lose a reversing light but mainly as my rear windscreen is tinted.

Mine uses the inner four brake light bulbs. Works well.

 

I'd be reluctant to lose a reversing light but mainly as my rear windscreen is tinted.

100% agree. Inner Brake light bulbs is best. Reversing is bad enough without not being able to see behind at night when reversing !

My old SWB had the fog light in the boot spoiler

and passed MOT no problem

Mine uses the inner four brake light bulbs. Works well.

 

I'd be reluctant to lose a reversing light but mainly as my rear windscreen is tinted.

 

Thats what I was trying to say... :smash:

the MOT simply states it must be fitted to the centre or offside of the vehicle.

i just brought one from my local motor factors, put it at the bottom of me rear bumber for the MOT and then i take it straight back off when i get home :x: :tongue:

 

Did the same with mine, took off after passed MOT.

Instructions for fitting lamp read..........

 

" Position at or near the rear at a minimum height of 250mm from the ground.

And a maximum height of 1000mm from the ground.

Position on the centre line or offside (drivers side) no closer than 100mm to the rear brake light of the vehicle.

An illuminated switch or warning lamp should be fitted "

An me, bolt it on for MOT, then whip it straight back off!

it goes to the following docs...

Thanks for posting my old Docs up :) all that work took ages to compile.

 

Legally, and in short, PaulC is very much correct. All the legal requirements are linked from the documents straight to the goverment web site.

 

As for those that put them on for the MOT, and then take them off again, what happeneds if, while you're driving, you suddenley come across a thick patch of fog? You'd soon be on here moaning when someone smacks you up the rear end (if you survive!!) Also it's still a legal requirement to have a working fog lamp all year round! If you get pulled, you'll get a fine (not sure about points though)

 

As for the high level third brake lamp mod, it's perfectly legal, but only if permanatly converted, the switchable version may fall foul of the legal requirements ;)

 

HTH

 

Dave