4 Spotlights legal?

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  1. 1st August 2008, 05:44 PM #1
    rocker4500
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    When i bought my cooper they guy had 4 spotlights on it, however only 2 were wired up because apparently it was illegal to have all 4 wired up....its only legal to have 2, is this the case?
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  2. 1st August 2008, 05:48 PM #2
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    Rubbish not illegal
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  3. 1st August 2008, 05:51 PM #3
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    Never Illegal!

    dont listen to anyone about it lol


    Bmw wouldn't design something thats illigal for UK and the 4 spotlights is one of there designs.
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  4. 1st August 2008, 05:55 PM #4
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    Hmm, i remember a while back that BMW advised not to fit 4 spots cause it put strain on the bonnet shocks and also restricted air flow to the engine compartment.

    But, from a legal standpoint, 4 spots is not illegal
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