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Front bumper reflectors - need or no?

Old Feb 22, 2004 | 09:43 PM
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Default Front bumper reflectors - need or no?

Can I just remove the orange reflectors and leave the holes open? Instead of putting clear or smoked lenses that don't light up. I think it my look ok with just nothing there? Any opinions? Do you think it will allow too much water to get in?
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 09:49 PM
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NO, it would look awful...
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 09:51 PM
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there isnt really any drainage in there, though its not sealed either, I wouldnt advise it. itd look kinda wierd too...
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 09:54 PM
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i have seen people take them out.. my new bumper does not have any it only has mesh in the place of them...

but.. i emagine that air would rush out of the holes it would leave...
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 10:40 PM
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i saw a person with a nismo kit without anything filling the hole. in my opinion, it seemed unfinished. looked a bit sloppy.
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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 04:31 AM
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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 11:39 AM
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i currently have no reflectors on, it looks ok. no huge difference in looks. although you can see the windshield washer fluid holder through the hole.

but when i get my bumper back from the body shop, the reflectors are going back on.
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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 05:19 PM
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If it was possible I'd fill in the holes, smoothe it all out and paint it so that it looked as if they were never there. Along with the badge.
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 01:24 PM
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It is possible.
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 02:06 PM
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In Fla, and probably most anywhere else, they are required by law. So, if you don't mind the potential ticket...

BTW, the law here also states that DVD/Video players must be mounted behind the driver's seat (not on the seat itself, can be roof). So those in-dash DVD players are all "illegal". I guess doesn't matter unless they catch you with it on and in motion...
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 02:13 PM
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Originally posted by slaponte
In Fla, and probably most anywhere else, they are required by law. So, if you don't mind the potential ticket...

Are you referring to the orange reflector?? cuz theres still one on the headlight.
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 02:47 PM
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sorta... the one in the reflector is a dispersing lens, and not a reflector. your required to have a reflector.
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