reverse lights

turboty Officially Full-On Dubber

208 posts · joined Jul 2012 · 14 Feb 2013, 4:35 pm

#943682

Hi guys,
I, 've only just noticed that my 70.s bug/porrera has no reverse lights...

Is there a wire or something on the gear box or rear or the car that would have been cut when they put the kit on 30years ago?

Any help would be great,

just because its a kit car... doesnt mean its not a vw!

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 14 Feb 2013, 4:43 pm

#943683

Australian bugs didn't have reverse lights until 72.

The gearbox nosecone should have a blank bung for the switch if you wanted to fit one though.

turboty Officially Full-On Dubber

208 posts · joined Jul 2012 · 15 Feb 2013, 9:20 pm

#943851

Joel wrote:Australian bugs didn't have reverse lights until 72.

The gearbox nosecone should have a blank bung for the switch if you wanted to fit one though.

Do I legally need one? Or coz it didn't have one from the factory I don't need to add one..?

just because its a kit car... doesnt mean its not a vw!

snitz Wolfsburg Wizard

605 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 16 Feb 2013, 1:27 am

#943883

Legally no..you do not need reverse lights on your 70 beetle.Your car complies with the ADRs (Australian Design Rules) for that vehicle,for that year.The only ADRs that it must comply with are the ADR numbers stamped on your build plate in the tyre well.