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Old 01-27-12, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 01LEXPL
As in Koito?
Yes sir. I remember reading that they laser cut the orange section out and place a clear section.
Old 01-27-12, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
So the option racing tails are SONAR? and thy have this many issues? time for either 'insurance", JP, or regular 01+ tails...

there are some shady companies out there just trying to make a buck...

Contact the BBB?
JP's LED tail lights are made by Sonar. I have a set of the Sonar lights, I believe I have the first set of anyone here on the forum. I was kinda the guinea pig lol. Quality is good, no problems with that set after about 3-4 years now. Maybe their quality has gone downhill since then? But then again, the set I had back then cost me $420 or so.
Old 01-27-12, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by GSJake
I recall reading that the JP tails were made by the same OEM manufacture for Toyota.. now these tails go for $1200-1500 so I guess the old adage.. you get what you pay for.
$1200 for tail lights? i don't think you get what you pay for belong here."you got ripped off" fits a lot better.
Old 01-27-12, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JeffTsai
JP's LED tail lights are made by Sonar. I have a set of the Sonar lights, I believe I have the first set of anyone here on the forum. I was kinda the guinea pig lol. Quality is good, no problems with that set after about 3-4 years now. Maybe their quality has gone downhill since then? But then again, the set I had back then cost me $420 or so.
thanks Jeff.. I did not know that the JP's were Sonar... Still in any event something that cost 420 or 1200 should not have any defects or problems with the product
Old 01-27-12, 07:37 PM
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my sonars were perfect. bought 3 yrs ago
Old 01-27-12, 10:41 PM
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Depo/Insurance's a really good option for those who want the clear tail look. I own a pair, and everybody else says they got good quality, especially for those who want the "thin" clear portion. If not the 01+ tails are the way to go for sure.
Old 01-28-12, 12:21 PM
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Paid $220 shipped for a brand new sonar set with resistors on ebay 3 years ago. Zero issues. JP $1200 is for drug dealers.
Old 01-29-12, 02:54 AM
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i had it for 2 years and no problems at all
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Old 06-01-12, 08:00 AM
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Sorry to hear. I purchased the same exact tail light from Option Racing back in 2009 or 2008. Because these tail lights do not come with a resistor, the LED panal is waiting to be burned out. I burned the passenger side one. I think there was a 3 month warranty. But I remember having a dispute with Option Racing and I was really mad. I purchased another set with a friend's account on ebay. As soon as I got the new ones, I took my broken ones and return it as a defect. At the end, no one is the winner because the 2nd set got burned out after 6 months of so.
Old 06-01-12, 09:22 AM
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An update. Option Racing has still not made this situation right, and I doubt they ever will..
Old 06-01-12, 08:06 PM
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Sorry to hear about this bro - let um dry up and then seal um up better since they aren't standing by the product.

+1 on the depo fleabay tails i got a set and LOVE them. I did the amber clear on my 98's and keep um as backup.

I think a good reseal will do the job for now
Old 06-02-12, 12:07 AM
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whats the model number of the back up light? i want to switch it out and make it LED!
Old 06-02-12, 12:52 AM
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where exactly are people buying the "good" taillights? (depo ones) and which ebay seller is selling the good ones?

i know there are fake depos on flea bay
Old 06-03-12, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
where exactly are people buying the "good" taillights? (depo ones) and which ebay seller is selling the good ones?

i know there are fake depos on flea bay
Sellers name is coco701111 out of San Gabriel, CA
Old 06-03-12, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeFoxx
Sellers name is coco701111 out of San Gabriel, CA
thanks much appreciated.

anyone have problems with water condensation with the depo tails? know options are notorious for condensation)


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