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** Oh double snap, Carson Toyota/Lexus Parts JP Style Tail lights are in **

Old 03-28-06, 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by JeffTsai
From what I understand. Only the Brake light is LED. The turn signal blinker bulbs and reverse bulbs are standard bulbs.

What I'm concerned about is the life or tolerances of the LED, and what kind of warranty I'm gona get for a set of $600 taillights. I know these are probably high quality units, not like the APC ones that burn out in a month. Still, in every car there are voltage spikes and thats something LED's don't like.
This has been discussed earlier.

Please do some reading homework.
Old 03-28-06, 06:35 AM
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That's why I say go with the extra $$$$ and get the JP ones no LED'S to worrie about
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lmao at the thread title
Old 03-28-06, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
lmao at the thread title

Agreed !

That's sooooooo Raven !
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OK CL members, we have also received the Quest LED tail lights.

All the ones advertised on the Japan sites are from the same source, we ordered from (2) different companies and both turned out the same product, so we know there only coming from one manufacturer.

We're going to test for leaks or condensation on them, just to see how good of a seal they have
Old 03-28-06, 02:50 PM
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today would be a good day to test for leaks since it's been raining!
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What is the time frame on this?

I just got the 01 tails, and to be honest, I'm still not a big fan of the amber bottoms....

Felt a lot of pressue to upgrade
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Originally Posted by dino
What is the time frame on this?

I just got the 01 tails, and to be honest, I'm still not a big fan of the amber bottoms....

Felt a lot of pressue to upgrade
GB should start Monday on the LED tails
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Originally Posted by r00kie
today would be a good day to test for leaks since it's been raining!
We put one lens outside in the heavy rain for a few hours, happy to report we had no leaks or seeping, looks like a good seal so far
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Originally Posted by SUPRATRD
We put one lens outside in the heavy rain for a few hours, happy to report we had no leaks or seeping, looks like a good seal so far

Steve try a power wash gun at the local DIY car wash.

For a super test switch to hot water and see if any condensation builds up inside.
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Originally Posted by SUPRATRD
GB should start Monday on the LED tails

Any idea on what the pricing will be to the members? Or was that already covered and i just missed it?

Kyle
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I would assume we will know Monday when it officially begins.
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Supposedly around the $600 range. We will see.
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Originally Posted by TheSupe87
All I know it, my LED bar in my spoiler blew out after about 4 years, that's a lot shorter than the average time period that I own a car. If the LED's are quality tested, or have circuit protection, then they might be worth it, but even then - you can get a second set of rims for $600, let alone just a set of tails. There are a lot of things you can do to your car with 6 benji's - including bodykits, I.C.E., and performance parts - I'd like to see the results of the first "line" and hear the reviews, before I purchased them myself.

I know it's been a lot of reading on this thread, but there have been discussions and answers to your comments.


Simple answer, wait 6 months to a year before buying and see what the fallout from the early adopters is.

For me, I know where to get quality LED bulbs if needed and the wholesale cost is a lot less than you think. Do you know what type of margin Pep Boys has on LED accessories?

I am more concerned if they designed the tails to make the LEDs easily replaceable.

Steve or Neo, please verify this if you can. This will do a lot to minimize peoples concerns over cheap LEDs.
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Originally Posted by RMMGS4
I am more concerned if they designed the tails to make the LEDs easily replaceable.

Steve or Neo, please verify this if you can. This will do a lot to minimize peoples concerns over cheap LEDs.
I don't know Glen. Unless there is something I do not see in this pic, I am not sure how easy it is to replace the LEDs.

We'll have to see how this is in person.

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