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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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Blue Neon Behind Grill

Found a brand new blue Pilot neon underbody kit that was being thrown away on the side of the road. I knew i didnt like the whole underbody glow thing so the grill looked like it needed light. So i took one of the 36in lights and mounted it behind the grill what do you guys think.[IMG][IMG][/IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG]
 
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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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It only looks slightly illegal

Do you have any other blue things on your truck?
 
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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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I smell TICKET!!!!!
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by FordF4220
Found a brand new blue Pilot neon underbody kit that was being thrown away on the side of the road. I knew i didnt like the whole underbody glow thing so the grill looked like it needed light. So i took one of the 36in lights and mounted it behind the grill what do you guys think.[IMG][IMG][/IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG]

I wanted to do something similiar but never did, they are right its only asking to get harassed by cops and to me thats not worth it. Especially a ticket. Anyways I think it would look better in the opening on the chrome bumper. Just not directly in it but where it still shines out of it
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 01:52 AM
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If it didn't accentuate the innards of the grill and looked cheap, simply provided a nice blue glow, it might be worth the massive amount of citations you'll be getting...
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 08:46 AM
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Yeah it probably is not legal but I only use it at night riding around campus and through town where I know I won’t get in and trouble with the cops
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 10:21 AM
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I think if u leave it there or where ever u put it u need to hide it alittle better. I think OklaF150 is right when he said looked cheap, simply provided a nice blue glow. I dont like when you can see the actual neon tube, but see just the glow it provides. Like where it is glowing blue at the bottom looks nice, but seeing the tube up top takes away from it IMO.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 10:37 AM
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Yeah it probably is not legal but I only use it at night riding around campus and through town where I know I won’t get in and trouble with the cops
Still you're asking for a ticket.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 10:39 AM
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Still you're asking for a ticket.
For impersonating a ricer.

Just sayin'.

 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 11:05 AM
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For impersonating a ricer.

Just sayin'.

Lol actually out would be impersonating an officer, that really is the ticket he would get and that ticket isn't a little one
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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They say I'm asking for tickets when I have this and it has actually got me out of some tickets. Of course minor violations but still. Cops laugh about it. Only had one guy that was a ***** but he was having a bad day.

Do what you want to your truck. If cops pull you over just abide to them and everything will be okay.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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I believe as long as you cant see the light itsself, and only the "glow" or light output you're okay.

In Waco they pulled over cars all the time with underglows that were mounted too low and you could see the light tube
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 11:27 PM
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Looks good...I have a million color changing one in my grill as well. Same mount position as well. Just don't use it on a public roadway and you will be fine.

In Texas all colors are no illegal besides white. Don't use it or you will eventually get stopped. Parking lots, drive thrus etc you should be fine.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 11:45 PM
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Not a fan, not sure why..I think it's because I can see the bulb.

As for the legality of it, yea it's very illegal. Would I pull you over for it? Nope, not unless it's 4am and I'm bored

Originally Posted by F-amous150
I wanted to do something similiar but never did, they are right its only asking to get harassed by cops and to me thats not worth it. Especially a ticket. Anyways I think it would look better in the opening on the chrome bumper. Just not directly in it but where it still shines out of it
 

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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 09:02 AM
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Just keep in mind that if you are on a public road, and you turn on the light and the vehicle in front of you yields to what that person perceives to be an emergency vehicle, you will not get a ticket. You will be arrested. And all it takes is for that person to call it in on their cell phone and agree to testify.

So do not allow yourself the temptation to turn it on while "stuck in traffic".

And I have seen some that look pretty cool. That one is just to big for the space. Move it to underneath the bed.
 
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