Federal requirement, and for once, I actually agree with it. Increases side visibility at night. Europe has adopted this standard as well, but Mfgs now use wrap-around tail lights to meet the requirement. Cheers, Jeff (currently exiled in Indianapolis)
iPhone email. On Oct 8, 2008, at 12:52 AM, Andrew Grebneff <goose1047@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Are those revolting tacked-on rear side reflectors you see on US > Transporters (and E90 Corollas) required? They really trash a car's > appearance and are totally unnecessary. > > -- > Andrew Grebneff > Dunedin, New Zealand > Fossil preparator > Mollusc, Toyota & VW van nut > Temporarily in Calgary, AB, Canada > <goose1047@gmail.com> |
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