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    Can't Let One Take The Spotlight

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    • Long_Voyager94
      Long_Voyager94 last edited by

      So I grabbed some shots of the new girl as well: P1070072.JPG P1070071.JPG P1070070.JPG P1070069.JPG P1070068.JPG
      And seeing my fogged headlight sent me over the edge last night, so I ordered replacements as well. Got lucky and found the blackout headlights without the amber! 569dee21-5453-4fd6-b3b3-7bf62a78cd96-image.png

      "Rally Van" 3.8 swapped, built 4-speed, 1994 Voyager.
      2018 GC SE Blacktop.

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      • pip bip
        pip bip last edited by

        but are those replacement lamps legal in the USA?

        2014 Chery J3 - (18/7/20) meh.
        2011 Geely MK 1.5L (1/7/21)
        πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦

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        • krustywantout
          krustywantout last edited by

          We had one of these as a rental and found the gas pedal very sensitive from a stop. Every time pulling into traffic from a stop, the front wheels would chirp if you hit the accelerator too hard. I was really impressed with the ride quality how quiet it was on the highway.

          "We might lose ourselves but we will never be lost"

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          • Long_Voyager94
            Long_Voyager94 @pip bip last edited by

            @pip-bip Why wouldn't they be?

            "Rally Van" 3.8 swapped, built 4-speed, 1994 Voyager.
            2018 GC SE Blacktop.

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            • pip bip
              pip bip @Long_Voyager94 last edited by

              @long_voyager94 wouldn't the amber sections be a legal requirement for lighting regs?

              2014 Chery J3 - (18/7/20) meh.
              2011 Geely MK 1.5L (1/7/21)
              πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦

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              • Long_Voyager94
                Long_Voyager94 @krustywantout last edited by

                @krustywantout Overall I love it. The ride and lack of road noise is what made us buy it instead of a lot of other vehicles.
                Response and low end were the only things that bothered me (Coming from older vehicles that are cable drive and all low end), but I resolved that issue with some port work and a better intake.....

                "Rally Van" 3.8 swapped, built 4-speed, 1994 Voyager.
                2018 GC SE Blacktop.

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                • Long_Voyager94
                  Long_Voyager94 @pip bip last edited by

                  @pip-bip Yes and no. I'll be running amber leds in there, so it will still light amber as intended.

                  "Rally Van" 3.8 swapped, built 4-speed, 1994 Voyager.
                  2018 GC SE Blacktop.

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                  • pip bip
                    pip bip @Long_Voyager94 last edited by

                    @long_voyager94 once you get them have a look over them and see if they have any DOT markings?

                    2014 Chery J3 - (18/7/20) meh.
                    2011 Geely MK 1.5L (1/7/21)
                    πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦

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                    • Long_Voyager94
                      Long_Voyager94 @pip bip last edited by

                      @pip-bip Not sure I care that much if I'm being honest.
                      These are likely the least illegal headlight mod around here, I doubt the cops will even notice.

                      "Rally Van" 3.8 swapped, built 4-speed, 1994 Voyager.
                      2018 GC SE Blacktop.

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                      • MasterMario
                        MasterMario @pip bip last edited by

                        @pip-bip said in Can't Let One Take The Spotlight:

                        but are those replacement lamps legal in the USA?

                        The answer generally in the US is, "Does it matter?"

                        I don't think any states, even ones with vehicle inspections, check that thoroughly to see if the headlights are stock or approved for that vehicle.

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                        • RacinBob
                          RacinBob last edited by

                          Also, I don't know the degree that officers can enforce DOT requirements. I believe DOT are federal manufacturer requirements and not generally in state law.

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                          • RacinBob
                            RacinBob last edited by

                            If DOT regs were commonly enforced by traffic police, I think you would have some explaining to do regarding your rally van......

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                            • pip bip
                              pip bip @Long_Voyager94 last edited by

                              @long_voyager94 fair enough.

                              2014 Chery J3 - (18/7/20) meh.
                              2011 Geely MK 1.5L (1/7/21)
                              πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦

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                              • pip bip
                                pip bip @MasterMario last edited by

                                @mastermario interesting to know. cheers.

                                2014 Chery J3 - (18/7/20) meh.
                                2011 Geely MK 1.5L (1/7/21)
                                πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦

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                                • HoustonRunner
                                  HoustonRunner last edited by

                                  @krustywantout @Long_Voyager94 When we had a T&C I left the "eco" mode on so the throttle wasn't as touchy.

                                  @Long_Voyager94 The headlights on the GC are already getting hazy? That seems really quick, no?

                                  2015 Suburban 4WD / 1988 BMW 535i (manual) / 1988 Suburban (#squarebody)

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                                  • Long_Voyager94
                                    Long_Voyager94 @HoustonRunner last edited by

                                    @houstonrunner Ew, ECO mode, the Chrysler van transmission destroyer.
                                    We looked at a couple vans recently that we walked away from due to the owner using ECO mode.

                                    My headlight developed a leak somewhere allowing moisture to get into it. Headlight.jpg
                                    It's gotten even worse since this pic. It's to the point it's severely limiting light output.
                                    Of course Chrysler is refusing to warranty it despite me having B2B warranty for another 25k miles..
                                    I told them it was BS that my 2 yo van needs headlight assemblies when my 26 yo van is still on the OEM headlights.

                                    "Rally Van" 3.8 swapped, built 4-speed, 1994 Voyager.
                                    2018 GC SE Blacktop.

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                                      ibRAD @Long_Voyager94 last edited by

                                      @long_voyager94 said in Can't Let One Take The Spotlight:

                                      @houstonrunner Ew, ECO mode, the Chrysler van transmission destroyer.
                                      We looked at a couple vans recently that we walked away from due to the owner using ECO mode.

                                      My headlight developed a leak somewhere allowing moisture to get into it. Headlight.jpg
                                      It's gotten even worse since this pic. It's to the point it's severely limiting light output.
                                      Of course Chrysler is refusing to warranty it despite me having B2B warranty for another 25k miles..
                                      I told them it was BS that my 2 yo van needs headlight assemblies when my 26 yo van is still on the OEM headlights.

                                      I'm pretty sure those headlights were made at the plant I used to work at. Not my project though so don't blame me for the leak! It should absolutely be under warranty in my opinion though.

                                      And yes, the new ones are probably not technically legal but also doubt anyone would notice or care. As far as the DOT marking goes, I'm sure the factories making the knockoffs in china are very conscientious about whether or not they have authorization to use the DOT marking!

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                                      • HoustonRunner
                                        HoustonRunner last edited by

                                        @Long_Voyager94 Interesting, didn't know that about Eco mode. Not an issue since I don't have it any longer.

                                        I am a little surprised they aren't covering the headlight when it is under warranty. Hopefully it isn't as much as the assembly was on my Suburban - OEM was $800, and I didn't trust reviews on any of the non-OEM ones. Not to mention most of the non-OEM assemblies had some hideous LED's tacked on.

                                        2015 Suburban 4WD / 1988 BMW 535i (manual) / 1988 Suburban (#squarebody)

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                                        • Long_Voyager94
                                          Long_Voyager94 @HoustonRunner last edited by

                                          @houstonrunner said in Can't Let One Take The Spotlight:

                                          @Long_Voyager94 Interesting, didn't know that about Eco mode. Not an issue since I don't have it any longer.

                                          I am a little surprised they aren't covering the headlight when it is under warranty. Hopefully it isn't as much as the assembly was on my Suburban - OEM was $800, and I didn't trust reviews on any of the non-OEM ones. Not to mention most of the non-OEM assemblies had some hideous LED's tacked on.

                                          Most people don't, hence why so many have trans issues......

                                          OEM were just over $280 each. Or I could go aftermarket for $175/pair, kinda seemed a no brainer.

                                          "Rally Van" 3.8 swapped, built 4-speed, 1994 Voyager.
                                          2018 GC SE Blacktop.

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                                          • RacinBob
                                            RacinBob last edited by

                                            It seems to me that a crack or seam leak causes it to fog, but a larger hole doesn't as it lets the water vapor out...., Anybody else have that experience?

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