Are Tireflys illegal ?

bigman · 14th November 2005, 19:35

Tireflys are LED tyre valve caps. I was going to buy a set as a present for someone but thought it would be best to know the legality of these.

Are these legal to use in India ?

In case you do not know what they are, have a look at :

http://www.litewave.co.uk/tire_flares.asp

There are many types available. Probably best to go for the locking ones unless you like giving things away.

bigman · 14th November 2005, 19:55

I was going to buy a set off ebay (England seller) . Someone has them for £2.99. But they are not the locking ones so I am going to look around and see how much I can get a set of 4 locking ones for.

They are cheap in Hong Kong but I do not know anyone who travels or lives there so I will have to pay UK prices.

karthik247 · 14th November 2005, 20:05

What car do u drive man? IMO some of these fancy mods won't look good unless u have a fancy bike to show off

bigman · 14th November 2005, 20:12

They are for my neighbour (he is also a distant relative) in India. He has an Accent. He likes cheap fancy things so these will make a good gift for him.

cnu · 14th November 2005, 22:14

I don't think these are legal in India. One of the rules states that
- Spotlights, search lights, fancy lights, mercury lamps are expressly forbidden.
- Dome lights are not permitted unless specially authorised.

(http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7985)

I think these won't look any good on Accent.

bigman · 14th November 2005, 22:25

LOL.

My neighbour likes anything tacky. In fact years ago he painted the steel radials on his Maruti 800 white to stand out, he also used to have tacky animal fur effect seat covers with a matching cover thing stuck to the front dashboard. I am sure he would love these. If not he can put them on his nephews bicycle.

Wow spotlights are forbidden. What if you get some of them really cheap Hella type with a cover and do not connect them ?

Steeroid · 14th November 2005, 23:24

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Originally Posted by cnu

I don't think these are legal in India. One of the rules states that
- Spotlights, search lights, fancy lights, mercury lamps are expressly forbidden.
- Dome lights are not permitted unless specially authorised.

PLEASE tell that to our "Inter State" buses and lorries who have all sorts of lighting fixtures. I would've thought that its illegal to have more than two headlamps, but we see buses and trucks with 4 headlamps and then 4 more fog lamps in addition.

With all those jokers breaking the law gleefully I dont think tacky lil lights on the valve caps will be a problem.

If he likes fake fur in his car, this is THE gift for him

nitrous · 15th November 2005, 00:20

That was a good one, steeroid.

Its quite true when we see "car jewellery".

Steeroid · 15th November 2005, 00:23

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Originally Posted by nitrous

Its quite true when we see "car jewellery".

I'm planning to get 6 of them... 2 for my son's cycle and 4 for his go-kart

bigman · 15th November 2005, 00:39

Thinking about it, I think I better get another 4 for my neighbours tractor. He used to have tinsel and xmas tree type lights on it, so these should be a welcome addition to his tractor.

eagle_f1 · 15th November 2005, 16:21

Wat will be da approx cost of these ??????????

normally_crazy · 15th November 2005, 16:23

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

but we see buses and trucks with 4 headlamps and then 4 more fog lamps in addition.

yeah true - and about 8 "NON WORKING " tail lamps !

bigman · 15th November 2005, 16:32

Dont know how much they cost in India. The cheap non locking ones can be had for £2.99 a pack form ebay.co.uk (excluding post and packing).

eagle_f1 · 15th November 2005, 16:38

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Originally Posted by bigman

Dont know how much they cost in India. The cheap non locking ones can be had for £2.99 a pack form ebay.co.uk (excluding post and packing).

How much In rupees ?????????????????????

bigman · 15th November 2005, 16:41

Works out at roughly 240RS for a pack of two (excluding postage)

I have sent you a few links for ebay autions and the wholesaler via PM.

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bigman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 1,224 Thanked: 93 Times	Are Tireflys illegal ? Tireflys are LED tyre valve caps. I was going to buy a set as a present for someone but thought it would be best to know the legality of these. Are these legal to use in India ? In case you do not know what they are, have a look at : http://www.litewave.co.uk/tire_flares.asp There are many types available. Probably best to go for the locking ones unless you like giving things away.
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14th November 2005, 19:55	#2
bigman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 1,224 Thanked: 93 Times	I was going to buy a set off ebay (England seller) . Someone has them for £2.99. But they are not the locking ones so I am going to look around and see how much I can get a set of 4 locking ones for. They are cheap in Hong Kong but I do not know anyone who travels or lives there so I will have to pay UK prices.
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14th November 2005, 20:05	#3
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	What car do u drive man? IMO some of these fancy mods won't look good unless u have a fancy bike to show off
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14th November 2005, 20:12	#4
bigman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 1,224 Thanked: 93 Times	They are for my neighbour (he is also a distant relative) in India. He has an Accent. He likes cheap fancy things so these will make a good gift for him. Last edited by bigman : 14th November 2005 at 20:14.
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14th November 2005, 22:14	#5
cnu BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR/HYD Posts: 297 Thanked: 114 Times	I don't think these are legal in India. One of the rules states that - Spotlights, search lights, fancy lights, mercury lamps are expressly forbidden. - Dome lights are not permitted unless specially authorised. (http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7985) I think these won't look any good on Accent.
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14th November 2005, 22:25	#6
bigman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 1,224 Thanked: 93 Times	LOL. My neighbour likes anything tacky. In fact years ago he painted the steel radials on his Maruti 800 white to stand out, he also used to have tacky animal fur effect seat covers with a matching cover thing stuck to the front dashboard. I am sure he would love these. If not he can put them on his nephews bicycle. Wow spotlights are forbidden. What if you get some of them really cheap Hella type with a cover and do not connect them ?
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15th November 2005, 00:20	#8
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	That was a good one, steeroid. Its quite true when we see "car jewellery".
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15th November 2005, 00:39	#10
bigman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 1,224 Thanked: 93 Times	Thinking about it, I think I better get another 4 for my neighbours tractor. He used to have tinsel and xmas tree type lights on it, so these should be a welcome addition to his tractor.
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15th November 2005, 16:21	#11
eagle_f1 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 142 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	??????? Wat will be da approx cost of these ??????????
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15th November 2005, 16:32	#13
bigman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 1,224 Thanked: 93 Times	Dont know how much they cost in India. The cheap non locking ones can be had for £2.99 a pack form ebay.co.uk (excluding post and packing).
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15th November 2005, 16:41	#15
bigman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 1,224 Thanked: 93 Times	Works out at roughly 240RS for a pack of two (excluding postage) I have sent you a few links for ebay autions and the wholesaler via PM. Last edited by bigman : 15th November 2005 at 16:48.
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