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Old 01-14-2012, 11:36 AM   #181 (permalink)
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Just looked up the rules in the UK. I had heard from someone who mods cars (for racing) at work that the rule is based on distance from the edges, but that isn't the case - there is a minimum width between them instead, and a min/max height :

Quote:
Originally Posted by uk.gov rules
6.19.4. Position
6.19.4.1. In width: the distance between the inner edges of the apparent surfaces in the direction of the reference axes shall not be less than 600 mm.
This distance may be reduced to 400 mm where the overall width of the vehicle is less than 1,300 mm.
6.19.4.2. In height: above the ground not less than 250 mm nor more than 1,500 mm.
6.19.4.3. In length: at the front of the vehicle. This requirement shall be deemed to be satisfied if the light emitted does not cause discomfort to the driver either directly, or indirectly through the devices for indirect vision and/or other reflecting surfaces of the vehicle.
6.19.5. Geometric visibility
Horizontal: outwards 20° and inwards 20°.
Vertical: upwards 10° and downwards 10°.
6.19.6. Orientation
Towards the front.
George is 1615mm not including mirrors so the 600 mm min width between the lights rule would apply. The centre grill is 800 mm at the top and 750 mm at the bottom. So my thought is to put them here :


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