Author Topic: Crystal M3 rear problems  (Read 2544 times)

Offline Mr Blue

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Crystal M3 rear problems
« on: 01 February 2005, 11:25 »
Before i turn into my drive i get alot of tailgaters and angry road users. looks to me like the cant see me break and signal and its getting quite dangerous. Can also turn into an argument and is pissing e off  :angry:

Anyone else got problems with road approved crystal m3 rear lights?
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Re: Crystal M3 rear problems
« Reply #1 on: 01 February 2005, 11:49 »
my brake lights are superbright so no complaints there. The indicators can be difficult to see if the sun is out though.

As the rule of thumb stands they should be following at a safe distance behind to stop if needed  :grin:
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Re: Crystal M3 rear problems
« Reply #2 on: 01 February 2005, 12:56 »
As the rule of thumb stands they should be following at a safe distance behind to stop if needed? :grin:

bedfordshire drivers are f**ked. even the grannys stick their middle fingers up at me   :laugh:

I dont think they can see me swaring back at them throught the tints   :grin:
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Re: Crystal M3 rear problems
« Reply #3 on: 01 February 2005, 13:27 »
The brake lights on mine are really bright. The only problem that I've got on mine at the moment is that the one indictor has stopped working and the bulb is ok  :angry:

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Re: Crystal M3 rear problems
« Reply #4 on: 01 February 2005, 13:30 »
The only problem that I've got on mine at the moment is that the one indictor has stopped working and the bulb is ok :angry:

Bound to be a loose connection to the bulb, had the same on mine when a little black clip broke, actually I think mine is still broke. :undecided:
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Re: Crystal M3 rear problems
« Reply #5 on: 01 February 2005, 13:49 »
Yeah, I need to have a better look at it and get a meter on it. It's just always bloody dark when I get home  :angry:

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Re: Crystal M3 rear problems
« Reply #6 on: 01 February 2005, 13:57 »
I'm thinking about replacing the indicator bulbs with a LED cluster that appears clear, but lights up orange. see if that helps.
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Re: Crystal M3 rear problems
« Reply #7 on: 01 February 2005, 17:55 »
I'm thinking about replacing the indicator bulbs with a LED cluster that appears clear, but lights up orange. see if that helps.

got the silver bulbs  :undecided:
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Re: Crystal M3 rear problems
« Reply #8 on: 01 February 2005, 20:33 »
I've got the chrome bulbs too. they're hardly visible when the sun's on them. you could replace them with orange bulbs which would be slightly more visible, but then again you'd loose the crystal look. that's why I'm going to try LED clusters soon. www.ultraleds.co.uk
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