Are Under Car LED Lights legal? [Archive] - Bimmerforums

J dot L

10-25-2007, 03:07 PM

Are under car lights legal in the uk? As i have been told they are illegal.

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Jonathan

S.Spec

10-25-2007, 03:33 PM

Don't know about the UK, but I'd imagine they're simialr to our laws in the US. They're a 'show only' type of mod. They're illegal to run while in motion and (Americans) will be pulled over and ticketed if being used while on the street.

5mall5nail5

10-25-2007, 04:24 PM

Are under car lights gay?
Thanks
Jonathan

Yes

yeagleje

10-25-2007, 06:19 PM

Why would you want those? When I had an EVO when I was 16 those were cool but now... NOT AT ALL!!!

rdoane

10-25-2007, 06:24 PM

Don't know, but they are rice.

5mall5nail5

10-25-2007, 06:24 PM

Evo to 325? Foolish move.

Forged328

10-25-2007, 06:28 PM

Yes

:lol:lol I like your moves

erock///m3

10-25-2007, 07:40 PM

i think they fall under the illegal by gay catagory

MBe36

10-25-2007, 08:12 PM

Illegal. You will get a ticket for ricing.

Lurker27

10-25-2007, 08:20 PM

I was kinda hoping to be the first to say something along the lines of "Illegal because they're gay."

Because they really are.

AlxSTi

10-25-2007, 09:34 PM

Evo to 325? Foolish move.

why? i went from a 12 second sti to a '01 330ci & i'm happy.. evo's are junk anyway.

and if you want an underglow kit.. go for it. they are illegal in the states.. especially if they are red or blue.. and you will get flammed a lot on these forums and in person for having it. but its your car..

J dot L

10-26-2007, 12:30 PM

Fine if they're that gay, what would you reccomend i should spend the money on? It has to be in the catergory of lights though, and must drop straight in on a BMW 323i 1998/1999.

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Quin

10-26-2007, 01:01 PM

Angel eyes

AlxSTi

10-26-2007, 01:23 PM

why does it have the be lights? go put some strobes & blue/red flashers in your headlights and start your own cannonball run!

silver36

10-26-2007, 01:55 PM

I've seen them done well. Such as when you open the door they come on helping to light up the floor so you don't step into a puddle or something.

AlxSTi

10-26-2007, 03:23 PM

they are acceptable on show cars

Rose City

10-27-2007, 05:40 PM

I like the cannonball idea. Become a mini Alex Roy.

Takashi

10-27-2007, 06:18 PM

If you are talking about underglo, then they are illegal in many places (including Canada).

If you want to use LED lights for curtecy lights that would be all right. If you plan to leave it on when the car is in motion, I suggest you trade your BMW for a Civic or equivalent.

MaxSteel

10-27-2007, 08:43 PM

why? i went from a 12 second sti to a '01 330ci & i'm happy.. evo's are junk anyway.

and if you want an underglow kit.. go for it. they are illegal in the states.. especially if they are red or blue.. and you will get flammed a lot on these forums and in person for having it. but its your car..

Evo's are junk that can smoke any 325 if not the same years M3

M3@Apex

10-27-2007, 11:54 PM

jlevi sells puddle lights, they're a much classier alternative to underglow. But again, it still only works on a very well show-modded car.

http://jlevistreetwerks.com/store/p321/Illumina-Remote-Activated-Puddle-Lamp-System-V2---Choose-Color!!/product_info.html?osCsid=7d5f2b77972387c24e52809ad 12790a2

cameltow

10-28-2007, 12:11 AM

DaJackel

10-28-2007, 02:54 AM

Illegal. You will get a ticket for ricing.
:rofl:

TPowerdinNY

10-28-2007, 03:30 AM

Illegal. You will get a ticket for ricing.
lol it really should though

bobbylax

11-10-2007, 02:43 AM

I think they are required in Puerto Rico.

MiBmr

11-10-2007, 05:27 PM

If you plan on lowering the car, the first speed bump will probably break a light bar anyway. In my opinion, it's a lot of hassle and you will probably get ridiculed a lot for it. I have seen it done well though, on many different cars. It's your car though, whatever you decide post some pictures and keep us posted.

Personal opinion - Angel eyes and HID. More money to get HID than neons, but hey it's a good start.

bobbylax

11-10-2007, 05:56 PM

They really belong on a japanese 4 cylinder with a 3 inch tailpipe...

rx7r1cym

11-11-2007, 11:22 PM

nice

SimonSingh

11-13-2007, 01:16 AM

They are illegal only if you can see the light source.

Say for a neon tube, if you can see it, it's illegal. If it's tucked up under the car, so you can only see the light on the floor, it's legal.

Personally, I'd get either angel eyes, or HIDs.

Angel eyes are around £80, from Chromeline Design, and HID's are £40 from eBay.

Taiko

11-13-2007, 09:34 AM

Underglow is officially the worst modification you could make to your car. Don't waste your cash, buy something decent like some subtle Angel eyes.

If you still want to fit underglow, you may want to read this legislation Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 (http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1989/Uksi_19891796_en_3.htm)

M3Cosmos

11-13-2007, 10:39 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2420/2002090474_e94f2df9ff_o.jpg

Pswirley

11-13-2007, 11:17 AM

If you only listen to the guys on this forum you will never have any of the cool mods on your car because they are haters. Get the neons and then go Forced Induction with the Turbonator. After you do that cut your springs for a nice drop and get some 20's.

If you need help modding get McDani to give you the good suggestions. Stay Fly Yo!

M3Cosmos

11-13-2007, 11:32 AM

Pswirley

11-13-2007, 11:34 AM

:nononotrly? srsbsns.

Jackoosh

11-13-2007, 01:45 PM