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Originally Posted by Slo_Slidewayz
I tried searching and could not find much info.
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I'll tell you right now. You won't find much info because most people don't know. Good for you for trying though.
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Originally Posted by Slo_Slidewayz
I have a silvia front end on my S13 and am wondering if there is a DOT Approved headlight I can use(aftermarket or whatever)
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First, let me explain to you how the process works. I got slapped before so I'll try to be gentle.
The USDOT does not approve anything. The USDOT publishes a series of specification. Maufacturers self-certify that their product complies with DOT specifications.
If a manufacturer's product doesn't comply and the manufacturer self-certify anyway, if the DOT finds out the product gets yanked and the manufacturer gets a fine.
It's like the honor system with severe penalties if you get caught.
Second, any exterior light that has "DOT" or "SAE" stamped on the lens has been self-certified by the manufactured as DOT-compliant.
Check your lens. If you have the stamp on all your lights, you're good to go.
If you do not have the stamping, you have to find something that does. Otherwise, it's not legal.
The best way is to look at the part itself. And remember. Just because they self-certify doesn't mean the light is compliant. I remember a bunch of aftermarket Civic headlights getting recalled and the manufacturer got a huge fine.
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Originally Posted by Slo_Slidewayz
or if there is a way I can fab something up so it will be DOT/SAE approved
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The best way is to stay with US-spec lights. Some Euro/JDM lights also have DOT/SAE stampings. I remember my new S13 Silvia corner lights from Courtesy having DOT/SAE written on the lens.