So after updating the headlights and fog lights I figured its time to upgrade the rear end (surprisingly at my wife's request!). My old taillights were the 98-00 red housing which really looks seriously outdated. So I picked up a rare set of LED taillights I've never seen before from Japan. Why Japan you ask? These lights in particular I could only find in Japan. I really wanted something that could pass as a OEM kinda look. The ones I picked up are meant to replicate the 06-07 LX470 taillights. I really hate LED taillights with red transparent lens where you can see everything inside like the spikey chrome housings (IMO they look as tacky as Altezza/euro style lights). Anyways enough of my blabbing, here are the photos.

The photos don't do it too much justice. It's hard to capture how the reflective lens looks in person. But definitely nicer in person. I couldn't be happier. Next it wood steering wheel, shift **** and maybe exhaust

 

Nice! but some one left the driver side door open,
If possible please add another picture with brake-lights On.

So what's the plan about number-plate lights?

And did you trip the tail light warning?

Lastly if you want other members to implement what you did, do add the product name and how it can be obtained.

Salim

 

Ya I'll take better up close photos of the lights off/on/brake. I'll most likely upgrade the lisence plate light to white LEDs. As for the light indicator it should be fine because it comes with resistors. My light indicator was on prior to the install because my rear left marker is out and it's a real b***h to change it.

An lastly I don't want anyone implementing nothing LOL. I'm a selfish ***** no biters allowed hahaha. JK. If anyone wants to know where I got it you can PM me and I can send you the link. They are a little on the expensive side for LED tails (just under $600 shipped). But I guess you gotta pay for uniqueness.

 

Looks awesome! I have been looking to upgrade mine. They do indeed look very outdated. And you won't be able to get a wood grain shift ****... Only on the 01-03 because ours has the different transmission modes (PRW, ECT, SNOW), and the 01-03 ones only have a SNOW button. So I think you are outta luck on that.

 

looks really nice and clean. whats that inner lights for (next to reverse lights)

 

Oh im not talking about the whole shifter assembly (although I'm sure the button would be pretty easily swapped out). The shift **** itself can be removed from the assembly.

You know what? I was asking myself that same question. When I had everything wired up and installed the red section next to where the reverse was actually where the reverse light plug went which was really weird. And it's not like I plugged it backwards because the socket and bulb sizes were completely different. The inner lights on the OEM only have 2 bulbs (brake and reverse) but these LED ones had 3 socket holes so I was scratching my head for the longest time. The only thing that made sense to complete the splice the harness and reroute the reverse. But other than that the install was a piece of cake. Maybe in Japan they have a 3rd light on the inners, which would maybe explain why these are not sold here. Although I'm pretty sure even in Japan the OEM taillights are the same.

 

Look's great.

I can't wait to see what you do with the steering wheel. Because after 12 years, and 185k miles, my steering wheel is starting to get a ton of nicks, and the top part is starting to wear. I need to do something about it, before it get's any worse.

 

Looks great.

 

I've already located a place where I can get the wood steering wheel designed for the 99-00 airbag. But I was also think of upgrading the airbag too to the 01+ style. Its all in the air now but I'll keep you guys posted if I do I still got another car I dump all my money in hahaha

 

The inner lights are most likely to be wired up as fog lights... Instead of the bumper cutout!

 

love those lights... but not $600 worth of love!

 

Yup..european mode. But i love those "extra" rear fog. They do come in handy during bad weather.

 

I like the new look a lot, good job!

 

The LED taillights look great!

 

I had a great idea . I have a 96 Ls400 and aside from being an old car all the lights look ancient . after seeing a post about led light replacement I went light crazy .went on ebay and ordered head lights (clear)marker lights(clear) But the hardest part was the tail lights. Found a company that had led tail lights but with the red lens giving it an almost factory look . middle is clear . soon as every thing is installed we;ll upload a few pics