Removal of headlight amber reflectors on U.S. spec 451

[Evilution]

Why would you want to see the ugly part of the car?

[Wdhitch]

I think clear panels would be kind of cool... just for shows and stuff... It would get a ton of attention.

[smark]

You could see the dirt under the fenders

[Wdhitch]

Originally Posted by smark

You could see the dirt under the fenders

Details...

[HGB]

It could happen that a tipsy driver (that's already a bad thing... but common) not seeing a smart at night because the 'ugly' amber colored reflectors were missing could easily merge with the smart. This is also when the smart is just parked. As tough as the smart is for a tiny car...it ain't no H1Hummer.
Furthermore... if it should ever happen, that if a severe accident should ever occur and a sharp insurance adjuster realizes that these pieces were missing within a headlight, that this ommission may open up a can of worms. This is my wimp factor talking, because insurance companies and lawyers can cheerfully blow things out of proportion.
I looked at the reflectors and they are not an issue in my humble opinion.

[Wdhitch]

Originally Posted by HGB

It could happen that a tipsy driver (that's already a bad thing... but common) not seeing a smart at night because the 'ugly' amber colored reflectors were missing could easily merge with the smart. This is also when the smart is just parked. As tough as the smart is for a tiny car...it ain't no H1Hummer.
Furthermore... if it should ever happen, that if a severe accident should ever occur and a sharp insurance adjuster realizes that these pieces were missing within a headlight, that this ommission may open up a can of worms. This is my wimp factor talking, because insurance companies and lawyers can cheerfully blow things out of proportion.
I looked at the reflectors and they are not an issue in my humble opinion.

Valid point... except the bulb is amber already and we put both versions next to eachother and the light spread is virtualy the same so taking out the plastic doesn't change anything.

[smark]

Originally Posted by Wdhitch

Valid point... except the bulb is amber already and we put both versions next to eachother and the light spread is virtualy the same so taking out the plastic doesn't change anything.

I just shined a flashlight in the garage on the Smart. Its a just a side safety reflector.

[jetfuel]

Originally Posted by smark

I just shined a flashlight in the garage on the Smart. Its a just a side safety reflector.

...ding ding ding...we have a winner....is a safety reflector....safety...
and yes your insurance guy will have a field day with this mod....anything and everything not to pay a claim...

jetfuel

[Smart Enuf]

Originally Posted by Wdhitch

I think clear panels would be kind of cool... just for shows and stuff... It would get a ton of attention.

If you use clear panels, would you have to dress up as Wonder Woman while driving it?

[jetfuel]

some of these guys will not collect $200 and go straight to jail because of indecent exposure..

jetfuel