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I had no idea what the "Japanese Domestic Market" Purple Patlite was all about; I have seen them for sale and never bought one.
I now have one because the Seller, who sent the item from Japan, added information on the Intended Use and the rebellious use of these teardrop beacons. (Shipping was $15 and only took 8 days)
In short, all Japan private vehicles must carry a Reflective Triangle or Purple Beacon in case they break down. Both, whichever you have, is to be displayed on the ground behind and alongside your stopped car.
https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/停止表示灯
As such, the bottom of the beacon is ribbed, like grippy, without a magnet or the like. It also has a spare bulb inside, like the French beacons.
When on it kinda has that red fusee color, like something you might use behind your stopped vehicle, and then start a grass fire.
Racers and car enthusiasts will display this Purple beacon, either on or not, in their back window while cruising the highways or doing donuts and other such mischievous things. Just because it is bright, and flashy, and not it's intended use.
I attached some of the literature that came with it, including a diagram of use.
I now have one because the Seller, who sent the item from Japan, added information on the Intended Use and the rebellious use of these teardrop beacons. (Shipping was $15 and only took 8 days)
In short, all Japan private vehicles must carry a Reflective Triangle or Purple Beacon in case they break down. Both, whichever you have, is to be displayed on the ground behind and alongside your stopped car.
https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/停止表示灯
As such, the bottom of the beacon is ribbed, like grippy, without a magnet or the like. It also has a spare bulb inside, like the French beacons.
When on it kinda has that red fusee color, like something you might use behind your stopped vehicle, and then start a grass fire.
Racers and car enthusiasts will display this Purple beacon, either on or not, in their back window while cruising the highways or doing donuts and other such mischievous things. Just because it is bright, and flashy, and not it's intended use.
I attached some of the literature that came with it, including a diagram of use.
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