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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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Ok here are some pics (it was kinda dark outside so the first one didn't come out great-the pics don't quite do them justice)







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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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So can anyone provide an update on reliability of the clear LED tails, which vendor sells the best ones (chinese vs. taiwan-made), etc...????? Confused about which vendor has which ones, and I need to buy ASAP.

I currently have the old style red/clear incandescent tails on my '01 that I got from Option Racing on Ebay a while back, and some biznitch backed into my car and broke one. So now looking to upgrade to the LEDs.

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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jpcdmd
So can anyone provide an update on reliability of the clear LED tails, which vendor sells the best ones (chinese vs. taiwan-made), etc...????? Confused about which vendor has which ones, and I need to buy ASAP.

I currently have the old style red/clear incandescent tails on my '01 that I got from Option Racing on Ebay a while back, and some biznitch backed into my car and broke one. So now looking to upgrade to the LEDs.
I purchased mine from Option Racing. No problems at all (knock on wood). Great product and I absolutely love them.
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 05:54 AM
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I also went with Option Racing. No problems at all.
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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Option racing for me too. Have had mine for nearly a year now and no problems.
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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I'm interested as well. i have seen the smoked lenses with the LED taillights. I would like those better. Once the price is listed.... if someone could be so kind as to let me know I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!!!!! Sam
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by bonnsha
I'm interested as well. i have seen the smoked lenses with the LED taillights. I would like those better. Once the price is listed.... if someone could be so kind as to let me know I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!!!!! Sam
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-02...Q5fAccessories
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 06:07 AM
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Hi Guys, how tough is the install? I am not very technical at all. Any sepcial tools needed? Are the instructions easy to follow? If I have issues, can I easily swap back for the stock tail lights?
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by vipergts
Hi Guys, how tough is the install? I am not very technical at all. Any sepcial tools needed? Are the instructions easy to follow? If I have issues, can I easily swap back for the stock tail lights?
The install is pretty straight forward and does not require any special tools. The trickiest part is securing the ballast inside the trunk lid. I used a couple of cable ties to fasten them inside so they wouldn't roll around or get loose when closing the trunk lid. The other thing is taking the trunk lid liner off to gain access. The plastic clips can be difficult to line up at times.
You can always go back to the original lamps but why would you when the look is soooo much cleaner looking.
Good luck and let us know how you did.
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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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Does anyone have any clear tailights for a 01 -03 non leds for sale ?
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 07:58 AM
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The price of these have sure gone UP. I purchased my non-LED rears taillights from Option Racing and they cost me around $100. Now the prices are around $300
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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Yah they went up i cracked one of mine so im hopin I could come across the left side non led taillight ?
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by mdawg630
Yah they went up i cracked one of mine so im hopin I could come across the left side non led taillight ?
Resurrecting this thread.

mdawg630, my passenger side non-LED tail light is cracked, if you're willing to sell your passenger assembly, send me an IM.

Incidentally, I found this website that appears to have the non-LED tails in stock, however there are no prices and it looks shady. I "requested a quote" and instead of quoting me a price for the tails, they charged my credit card $12.01. WTF!

http://www.optionkingdom.com/admin/l...3-70411-2.html

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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 02:23 PM
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Count me in. I wanted to do the whole retro fitting of the new model taillights, but it's too much work to do all the trunk and stuff...

I'd love to get my hands on one of these for my '01 430, depending on price...
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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 03:16 PM
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Reviving this thread again, any new info or leads on non-LED clear tail lights?
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