Amber bulbs needed for '07+ Sport tail lights?
#16
Lexus Test Driver
Hey ROK,
Sewell has been great to me, just be a little patient. Darrel has been good about updating the Sewell website when additional information is needed.
Work together and we'll be happy.
Thanks.
Sewell has been great to me, just be a little patient. Darrel has been good about updating the Sewell website when additional information is needed.
Work together and we'll be happy.
Thanks.
#18
Lexus Test Driver
To give credit where it's due, Sewell just updated it cuz of this activity here. But given I ordered the kit prior, I will not be receiving these two amber bulbs. which is fine.
Yet they still haven't deleted my name from the post here. how would you feel if your name was used in a public forum without your permission?
Yet they still haven't deleted my name from the post here. how would you feel if your name was used in a public forum without your permission?
#20
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
yea, i know they're a good vendor to this community (thus the reason why i gave them my business in the first place), but the dude (likely darryl?) was in fact clueless on the phone and the way he handled follow-up with me 1:1 was poor at best.
bottom-line, if someone's ordering these from sewell, they'll get the amber bulbs... thanks to yours truly. darryl did offer to send me the amber bulbs, but i already picked them up at the local dealership. i'm too impatient to wait another week to get two bulbs and let the beautiful tail lights sit in the box all the while.
because of darryl's handling of my personal info, and him representing the sewell brand in a bad light by accusing me of being "blatant", they left a bad taste in my mouth. entertainining thread at least, right? hehe
and to this day, not even a thanks for your business or appreciate you helping us figure this out.
next
bottom-line, if someone's ordering these from sewell, they'll get the amber bulbs... thanks to yours truly. darryl did offer to send me the amber bulbs, but i already picked them up at the local dealership. i'm too impatient to wait another week to get two bulbs and let the beautiful tail lights sit in the box all the while.
because of darryl's handling of my personal info, and him representing the sewell brand in a bad light by accusing me of being "blatant", they left a bad taste in my mouth. entertainining thread at least, right? hehe
and to this day, not even a thanks for your business or appreciate you helping us figure this out.
next
#23
Lexus Test Driver
#24
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
It took me a longer than I thought to install because it's not exactly snap and play. You kinda have to adjust the tail light to fit perfectly. If you have work gloves, use them esp if you're doing this in a non-heated garage. Make sure you apply pressure until u hear a click for the amber bulbs as I didn't do this the first time so had to repeat the whole procedure again which was a pain in the rear.
Even the sticker on the sport lights say you need to use amber bulbs for the turns
I was hoping for a darker tinted red like the ones on my cop car, but it's the same thing. Call me boring, but I guess having to wear a uniform for work makes me like like monochrome style.
So for $300, I say it's worth it. If it cost more like $600, I'd be tempted to simply red out the amber part.
Even the sticker on the sport lights say you need to use amber bulbs for the turns
I was hoping for a darker tinted red like the ones on my cop car, but it's the same thing. Call me boring, but I guess having to wear a uniform for work makes me like like monochrome style.
So for $300, I say it's worth it. If it cost more like $600, I'd be tempted to simply red out the amber part.
Last edited by ROK; 11-17-11 at 07:24 PM.
#25
Instructor
It took me a longer than I thought to install because it's not exactly snap and play. You kinda have to adjust the tail light to fit perfectly. If you have work gloves, use them esp if you're doing this in a non-heated garage. Make sure you apply pressure until u hear a click for the amber bulbs as I didn't do this the first time so had to repeat the whole procedure again which was a pain in the rear.
Even the sticker on the sport lights say you need to use amber bulbs for the turns
I was hoping for a darker tinted red like the ones on my cop car, but it's the same thing. Call me boring, but I guess having to wear a uniform for work makes me like like monochrome style.
So for $300, I say it's worth it. If it cost more like $600, I'd be tempted to simply red out the amber part.
Even the sticker on the sport lights say you need to use amber bulbs for the turns
I was hoping for a darker tinted red like the ones on my cop car, but it's the same thing. Call me boring, but I guess having to wear a uniform for work makes me like like monochrome style.
So for $300, I say it's worth it. If it cost more like $600, I'd be tempted to simply red out the amber part.
#26
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
7, sir.
the last remaining thing is to paint all the chrome trim black. it'll cost about $2K at my local body shop. and then i'm done. my 4runner will finally then be reincarnated as a gx.
the last remaining thing is to paint all the chrome trim black. it'll cost about $2K at my local body shop. and then i'm done. my 4runner will finally then be reincarnated as a gx.
#27
Instructor
Wait..I'm confused, I believe this is a picture of a 4Runner, Do you have a picture of your GX?
#29
Very surprised you didn't go with the Prado tails... you should take a look at the Prado bolt-on parts if you want a unique look and want to stay OEM. With those tails I would look for a stealth or chrome amber bulb so you don't get the yellow yolk effect when they are off. Here is a link on ebay
#30
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
i like to stick to the factory design even the amber bulb. thx for the suggestion. i'm sure someone else will follow suit.
i have a rather discerning eye for the aesthetic. i know what i want.
i have a rather discerning eye for the aesthetic. i know what i want.