andrew-theasby
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| posted on 14/11/09 at 12:16 PM |
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side repeater requirements?
Unless i misunderstood it, somebody posted the other day that a side repeater must be min 750mm from the ground. Ive checked the manual and cant find
any dimensions for side repeaters. Is there a min/max height or anything? Thanks
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andrew-theasby
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| posted on 14/11/09 at 12:23 PM |
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oops just found it, min 350mm high, max 400mm in from the side. Will search harder next time 
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AdrianH
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| posted on 14/11/09 at 12:54 PM |
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There is a bit more then just that before you place your side repeaters.
They must be viewable from 5 to 60 degrees from the rear.
If less then 750 mm height they must be viewable vertically 15 degrees up and 5 degrees down from them in conjunction with the above. If placed at
750mm or above it is 15 above and below.
Failures are happening due to the rear arches blocking the view from the rear of the car.
The last restriction I can think of is they must be within 2.6 metres from the front of the car.
On edge of side mirrors would be good but not seen any kit ones that match this. High on the scuttle may also match but then they are right in your
eye view if not careful.
Cheers
Adrian
The 400 mm refers to front and rear indicators from the widest part of the car.
Why do I have to make the tools to finish the job? More time then money.
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MikeR
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| posted on 14/11/09 at 12:57 PM |
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How far from the front do they have to be?
I'm thinking if you mounted one on the back of the cycle wing would it count?
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 14/11/09 at 01:46 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
How far from the front do they have to be?
I'm thinking if you mounted one on the back of the cycle wing would it count?
Apparently it's 2.6m (see my previous thread)
JB
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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AdrianH
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| posted on 14/11/09 at 02:35 PM |
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That's a maximum of 2.6 metres from the front, not seen any minimum distance they can be placed at.
Why do I have to make the tools to finish the job? More time then money.
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 14/11/09 at 02:41 PM |
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Good point, well spotted
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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MikeR
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| posted on 14/11/09 at 03:54 PM |
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Ah I thought it was it can't be further back than 2.6m, not it must be after 2.6m
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andrew-theasby
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| posted on 14/11/09 at 10:03 PM |
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The other thing someone posted was that they couldnt be visible from the front. Is this true? They were suggesting painting the front half of the
lens. Modern cars that have them in the wing mirrors can only really be seen from the front.
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Findlay234
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| posted on 16/11/09 at 09:14 AM |
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Its not a requirement ive read but my tester said that the sides cant be seen from the front. Im guessing thats his interpretation of the requirement
to see 5-60 deg from the rear, therefore no requirement to the front...... that might be his logic. But may be best going with both possibilities you
may have a differently viewed tester.
Cheers
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