3D-printed rear reflector mount bracket

I've throw away hundreds of these reflectors in my time as a bicycle mechanic.

What other weird things does the Japanese DMV require?

Why not just get the repro 356 reflectors? They’re not expensive and they’re the right thing to do regardless of any regulations…

OK, I’ll bite. Why are they the right thing to do?  Teardrop taillights are pretty visible.

@Teammccalla posted:

OK, I’ll bite. Why are they the right thing to do?  Teardrop taillights are pretty visible.

I think he’s referring to the original style 356 reflectors. If you’re going to have to add reflectors, as David in Japan has to do, why not just add the original style reflectors is what Tony is asking. I’m guessing it’s because David is going to remove them as soon as the inspection is over. But if my state required a reflector I’d just add the original style one as well.  

Exactly what Robert said. Plus the teardrops aren’t reflective, so won’t offer any visibility unless they’re actually on…

Those repro reflectors are definitely not cheap by the time they get to Japan ($150+ish?), but I just don't want to drill holes in the body. Plus my car's out in the rain, and I'm not 100% on how long those reflectors would stay shiny and new.

But you're quite correct about the "right thing to do". Any reflectors would be a life-saver around here, if I broke down at night. So my printed ones will be a permanent fixture on the car (below the bumper), and also allow any future owner to change to whatever reflectors he/she wants.

Fair enough! I know I bought the cheaper aluminum ones (if memory serves they were about $30), and then Pilsner the housings and made the mounts out of stainless tubes.. they shouldn’t rust! But, shipping can be a killer and I know that apprehension about drilling!