APC = what??
Sanchi
05-23-2003, 08:12 PM
Lozers thats what.. well with all that money they are makeing i guess the lozers are realy the customers...
APC is fined for not complying with DOT regulations (http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/nhtsa/announce/press/pressdisplay.cfm?year=2003&filename=pr21-03.html)
I say its not a big enough fine!!! ohh well :flipa:
:edit:heres the text for thouse that dont want to open another window...
American Products Company To Pay
$650,000 Civil Penalty For Sale of Lamps
Not Meeting Safety Standards
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced today that American Products Company (APC) has agreed to pay a $650,000 civil penalty as a result of its manufacture, certification, and sale of replacement lamps that did not comply with federal safety standards.
Over the past several years, APC sold various models of noncomplying replacement tail lamps, commonly sold as "clear" tail lamps or "Eurotail" lamps. Some of the non-complying models replaced red lamps and reflectors with clear ones. Others were missing side marker lamps or reflectors.
APC also sold other noncompliant replacement lighting equipment, including clear corner and bumper lenses and high-intensity discharge (HID) conversion kits. The nonconforming equipment was sold by a variety of retailers. The lamps and lenses have been the subject of four recalls covering thousands of parts.
The parts and model numbers associated with these safety recalls are listed on NHTSA’s web site, http://www.nhtsa.gov/ under the recall numbers 99E-039, 00E-078, 01E-035 and 03E-014. Part and model numbers are located either on the lamps or on the packaging in which the lamps were sold. Consumers with questions about this or any other safety recall campaign should call NHTSA’s toll-free Auto Safety Hotline, (888) 327-4236.
APC is fined for not complying with DOT regulations (http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/nhtsa/announce/press/pressdisplay.cfm?year=2003&filename=pr21-03.html)
I say its not a big enough fine!!! ohh well :flipa:
:edit:heres the text for thouse that dont want to open another window...
American Products Company To Pay
$650,000 Civil Penalty For Sale of Lamps
Not Meeting Safety Standards
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced today that American Products Company (APC) has agreed to pay a $650,000 civil penalty as a result of its manufacture, certification, and sale of replacement lamps that did not comply with federal safety standards.
Over the past several years, APC sold various models of noncomplying replacement tail lamps, commonly sold as "clear" tail lamps or "Eurotail" lamps. Some of the non-complying models replaced red lamps and reflectors with clear ones. Others were missing side marker lamps or reflectors.
APC also sold other noncompliant replacement lighting equipment, including clear corner and bumper lenses and high-intensity discharge (HID) conversion kits. The nonconforming equipment was sold by a variety of retailers. The lamps and lenses have been the subject of four recalls covering thousands of parts.
The parts and model numbers associated with these safety recalls are listed on NHTSA’s web site, http://www.nhtsa.gov/ under the recall numbers 99E-039, 00E-078, 01E-035 and 03E-014. Part and model numbers are located either on the lamps or on the packaging in which the lamps were sold. Consumers with questions about this or any other safety recall campaign should call NHTSA’s toll-free Auto Safety Hotline, (888) 327-4236.
jinushaun
05-23-2003, 08:44 PM
I agree, the fine is not great enough. They should be punished for selling such tasteless shite.
freakray
05-23-2003, 10:07 PM
So the issue a recall.....do they think all the ricers are going to return their Euro tail lights?
I mean, c'mon, what self-respecting ricer is going to just hand over 50hp like that? :p
I mean, c'mon, what self-respecting ricer is going to just hand over 50hp like that? :p
integra818
05-23-2003, 11:58 PM
Originally posted by freakray
...over 50hp like that? :p
I always thought it was 20 :bloated: . Aww well... 50 is better, right?
...over 50hp like that? :p
I always thought it was 20 :bloated: . Aww well... 50 is better, right?
jon@af
05-24-2003, 12:44 AM
APC= Another Pussy Car
Suislide
05-25-2003, 04:58 PM
American Piece of Crap
that fine ain't even close to enough. they should just be forced to stop making them altogether. and the existing ones should be returned. and put in a big pile in the desert. and have a nuke dropped on them. :D
that fine ain't even close to enough. they should just be forced to stop making them altogether. and the existing ones should be returned. and put in a big pile in the desert. and have a nuke dropped on them. :D
speediva
05-25-2003, 10:08 PM
Originally posted by S13_Iketani
American Piece of Crap
that fine ain't even close to enough. they should just be forced to stop making them altogether. and the existing ones should be returned. and put in a big pile in the desert. and have a nuke dropped on them. :D
Better yet, ship them to Osama and THEN destroy them ;)
American Piece of Crap
that fine ain't even close to enough. they should just be forced to stop making them altogether. and the existing ones should be returned. and put in a big pile in the desert. and have a nuke dropped on them. :D
Better yet, ship them to Osama and THEN destroy them ;)
Jimster
05-25-2003, 10:17 PM
I've never seen any APC products- and I'm planning to keep it that way:o
jon@af
05-25-2003, 10:19 PM
Originally posted by Jimster
I've never seen any APC products...
lucky S.O.B:( :flipa:
I've never seen any APC products...
lucky S.O.B:( :flipa:
drklver
05-27-2003, 01:16 PM
i LOVE apc!!!:rolleyes: got mad horse power from all the lights and stickers!
Twist
05-27-2003, 05:20 PM
Ugh....... I hate APC.
Wanna puke? The Blackbird (you skyline freaks, know what i'm talking about. Those that don't: The Blackbird was the personal R34 Skyline of the president of Motorex (an importer of grey market Skylines) and was perhaps the on of the greatest tuned Skylines ever, especially in America). Then Craig Lieberman bought it and turned it into that blue Nitrous snorting monstrosity. A Nissan Skyline does not need nitrous for heaven's sake! Getting back to the point, the former Blackbird now has APC stickers all over it. :cries: It's a tragedy, man!
Blackbird (before, sorry about the size)
http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0105scc_r34skyline12_zoom.jpg
Sport Compact Car (review) (http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0105scc_r34skyline/)
Blackbird (after) :apuke:
http://www.superstreetonline.com/featuredvehicles/p173850_image_large.jpg
Super Street (review) (http://www.superstreetonline.com/featuredvehicles/94358/)
3 bottles of nitrous!?! C'MON! It's twin-turbo'd for heaven sakes!!!
On the plus side, it isn't quite as hideous as some of the other 2F2F cars like the Evo ( I cry when I see it).
That man must be stopped from ruining more great cars!!! :shakes fist:
Wanna puke? The Blackbird (you skyline freaks, know what i'm talking about. Those that don't: The Blackbird was the personal R34 Skyline of the president of Motorex (an importer of grey market Skylines) and was perhaps the on of the greatest tuned Skylines ever, especially in America). Then Craig Lieberman bought it and turned it into that blue Nitrous snorting monstrosity. A Nissan Skyline does not need nitrous for heaven's sake! Getting back to the point, the former Blackbird now has APC stickers all over it. :cries: It's a tragedy, man!
Blackbird (before, sorry about the size)
http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0105scc_r34skyline12_zoom.jpg
Sport Compact Car (review) (http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0105scc_r34skyline/)
Blackbird (after) :apuke:
http://www.superstreetonline.com/featuredvehicles/p173850_image_large.jpg
Super Street (review) (http://www.superstreetonline.com/featuredvehicles/94358/)
3 bottles of nitrous!?! C'MON! It's twin-turbo'd for heaven sakes!!!
On the plus side, it isn't quite as hideous as some of the other 2F2F cars like the Evo ( I cry when I see it).
That man must be stopped from ruining more great cars!!! :shakes fist:
bobbejaan
06-05-2003, 12:34 PM
man i love liebermans car :D
and the 2f 2f evo
and the 2f 2f evo
Twist
06-05-2003, 12:40 PM
Please, oh please, tell me you're kidding.
YogsVR4
06-05-2003, 01:35 PM
:(
Diesel2NR
06-05-2003, 02:51 PM
I actually liked the look of the carbon fiber euros. I had actually planned on getting a set for my truck, but not sure if I'll even be able to get them now. The chrome ones look like shit to me though. I didn't even know they were illegal. Oh well. Guess I'll have to stick with my regular reds. :o
TheNotoriousMogg
06-05-2003, 03:25 PM
oooh no now the ricer company will be forced to charge more for their ub3r l33+ rice stuff
djAkira36
06-05-2003, 08:33 PM
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