Hella Smoked Tail Lights for 2002 A6
08-19-2003, 07:43 AM
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Hella Smoked Tail Lights for 2002 A6
Does anyone know if the Hella Smoked Tail Lights fit a 2002 A6 3.0 FWD? I can only find them listed for A6's up to 2001. Will these still fit? Also, are these legal?
08-19-2003, 07:49 AM
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They'll fit, but they're not legal (in the U.S.) unless you install the separate reflectors.
The lenses don't have rear-facing reflective surfaces so they come with small, separate reflectors designed to be installed in the rear bumper. In addition, my understanding is that the lenses don't allow the light from the separate side marker bulb to shine through.
08-19-2003, 07:58 AM
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Re: They'll fit, but they're not legal (in the U.S.) unless you install the separate reflectors.
Thanks for the info. Has anyone tried using tail light spray tint with good results?
08-19-2003, 08:29 AM
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Actually, they DO have reflectors, but they're white instead of..
red. Not sure what the legalities are, but I've been driving in California for nearly two years without the reflectors and no tickets. I'm not even sure if reflectors are mandatory by law, or just a really good idea....
As for the side marker lights - not sure what the issue there is. I have no complaints. Lots of people on this forum have them. Most (if not all) seem perfectly happy.
Bill
As for the side marker lights - not sure what the issue there is. I have no complaints. Lots of people on this forum have them. Most (if not all) seem perfectly happy.
Bill
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08-19-2003, 10:01 AM
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Re: yes they do - all A6 lights are the same
Hmmm, I thought the 2002 A6 lights and newer are slightly different. Mine have an amber section on them that I don't see on the Hella lights. Will this matter?