LED Tail Lights for 3rd Gen!!! - Page 11

Texas_Ace · 04-25-2008, 11:17 AM

Hmmm, i just looked at there site and it looks like they don't make the ones i have any more. They were 30 led bulbs if i remmeber right but those you have there looks like they might be brighter. Mine are REALLY bright in about a 180 degrees cone out the back but from the side are just ok. Which for my tails is fine.

those above look to be brighter and have more 360 degree range. let us know how they work!

Fo_SheeZy · 04-25-2008, 11:39 AM

Texas, I'm suprised you haven't ordered any LED tails yet...

Texas_Ace · 04-25-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Fo_SheeZy

Texas, I'm suprised you haven't ordered any LED tails yet...

LOL, so am i to a degree but i am saving up to get my Supercharger and just can't spare $200 on tails. Once i get all the drive train taken care of I will need to do the inside then i will start worring about the outside.

I hope to get my SC done this summer if i can find a good deal on one (if someone find a good deal on a SC let me know).

Fo_SheeZy · 04-25-2008, 11:52 AM

Awesome, didn't know you were getting a Supercharger, but man gas prices are so high and that's gonna lower your MPG even more!

Texas_Ace · 04-25-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Fo_SheeZy

Awesome, didn't know you were getting a Supercharger, but man gas prices are so high and that's gonna lower your MPG even more!

Not really, the numbers i have seen with a SC are usually about the same as without.

I expect about a 10% - 20% drop in MPG, which i can live with for the extra power i will get.

Either way, it will be a lot more fun to drive after the SC.

pfdaxe · 04-25-2008, 12:33 PM

The only real reason you may get worse MPG when you have a s/c are because you tend to put your foot down more

The real stinker is that you have to run premium fuel. I only drive mine on weekends or special occations. I drive my 'lil GMC Sonoma for work and such....

Texas_Ace · 04-25-2008, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pfdaxe

The only real reason you may get worse MPG when you have a s/c are because you tend to put your foot down more

The real stinker is that you have to run premium fuel. I only drive mine on weekends or special occations. I drive my 'lil GMC Sonoma for work and such....

True, though i tend to have a lead foot a bit too much anyways.

For me though i only drive about 2000 - 3000 miles a year (unless i go to oklahoma for D-day (paintball game)) So gas is not as big of a problem as most people. Pretty much just drive around town and to work (just up the street).

pdyebrasil · 04-30-2008, 04:23 PM

I got my tails!!! I was home almost all afternoon and the UPS guy brought them 15 minutes before I had to go to work. So, that's what I'll be playing with when I get home tonight

But wow. Just from taking a look at them for a few minutes I am really impressed with the quality. They look great! I can't wait to see them actually on my truck and lit up! I received those LED bulbs for the turn signals and reverse lights as well, and at least they look good when they're off cuz they're clear. I'll let you all know how they work out...

Cxrazy · 04-30-2008, 06:12 PM

Definitely upload some pics.

Fo_SheeZy · 04-30-2008, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by pdyebrasil

I got my tails!!! I was home almost all afternoon and the UPS guy brought them 15 minutes before I had to go to work. So, that's what I'll be playing with when I get home tonight

But wow. Just from taking a look at them for a few minutes I am really impressed with the quality. They look great! I can't wait to see them actually on my truck and lit up! I received those LED bulbs for the turn signals and reverse lights as well, and at least they look good when they're off cuz they're clear. I'll let you all know how they work out...

Hell yeah man! It's about time, haha.

pdyebrasil · 05-01-2008, 01:45 AM

Alright. First impressions? I love em!!! They are really bright and they look great. I thought I'd have that ABS light issue, but it never came on. So, now I have an extra set of resistors for my front turn signals

As for the new LED bulbs, they are hella bright as well! The design of them makes it so that it really fills out the reflector and the lens and it's bright from every angle. The turn signal bulb is actually longer than a normal bulb, so you can see it better from the side. The reverse lights are pretty bright too. Although, this was all after the sun had gone down tonight. Tomorrow will tell if they'll pass the daylight test.

So far I'm very impressed with my new purchase. I'll be sure to get some pics for ya'll and maybe a movie or two of the turn signals and such.

Clemsonfan15 · 05-01-2008, 05:04 AM

Those look really good. I might save up for them.

pdyebrasil · 05-20-2008, 12:55 AM

Alright guys, I went ahead and made my own LED 3rd brake light to match these tails. Check it out here:

LED 3rd brake light for 3rd gen

Fo_SheeZy · 05-23-2008, 11:30 AM

They just came out w/ black LED tails:

Here are the smoked ones, there's quite a big difference:

X-AWDriver · 05-23-2008, 12:38 PM

This is a mod that truly is an upgrade in looks and safety but I'm going to have to wait a bit longer for them since a T-belt/water pump job was needed plus my stock speakers have been bugging me so I upgraded those so maybe the LEDs up next.

blarchitect · 05-23-2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by X-AWDriver

This is a mod that truly is an upgrade in looks and safety .

Agreed!
My wife collects mine she heads to US first week in June. Hope i don't suffer from the ABS idiot light issue.

JHRRLD · 05-23-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by blarchitect

Agreed!
My wife collects mine she heads to US first week in June. Hope i don't suffer from the ABS idiot light issue.

We've pretty much determined the ABS issue only happens to people who have LED tails and LED third brake lights. If your 3rd brake light is not LED, then you should be fine.

04-25-2008, 11:39 AM	#252 (permalink)
Fo_SheeZy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,543	Texas, I'm suprised you haven't ordered any LED tails yet... __________________ *Check out my 2008 Urban 4Runner on CarDomain!!* http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3108855 http://www.myspace.com/bmplayar *Hella 500's FOR SALE, PM me!*

04-25-2008, 11:52 AM	#254 (permalink)
Fo_SheeZy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,543	Awesome, didn't know you were getting a Supercharger, but man gas prices are so high and that's gonna lower your MPG even more! __________________ *Check out my 2008 Urban 4Runner on CarDomain!!* http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3108855 http://www.myspace.com/bmplayar *Hella 500's FOR SALE, PM me!*

04-25-2008, 12:33 PM	#256 (permalink)
pfdaxe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,408	The only real reason you may get worse MPG when you have a s/c are because you tend to put your foot down more The real stinker is that you have to run premium fuel. I only drive mine on weekends or special occations. I drive my 'lil GMC Sonoma for work and such.... __________________ My 2000 TRD 4 Runner My email

04-30-2008, 04:23 PM	#258 (permalink)
pdyebrasil Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 289	I got my tails!!! I was home almost all afternoon and the UPS guy brought them 15 minutes before I had to go to work. So, that's what I'll be playing with when I get home tonight But wow. Just from taking a look at them for a few minutes I am really impressed with the quality. They look great! I can't wait to see them actually on my truck and lit up! I received those LED bulbs for the turn signals and reverse lights as well, and at least they look good when they're off cuz they're clear. I'll let you all know how they work out... __________________ '98 4Runner SR5 4x4, 3.4 V6 auto - SS 7.2, 295/75/16 Nitto TGs - HID bi-xenon retrofit w/ Porsche projectors and Hella Gen 3 Ballasts - Clear corners and bumper lights - Deckplate w/ Trueflow and ISR - 18" Magnaflow muffler - White LED interior lighting - White reverse glow gauges and blue LED instrument backlighting - Sony GT710 HU w/ 6.5" Infinity Ref. in front and 5.25" Pioneer in rear - 2 Eclipse SW6000 10" subs and Phoenix Gold amp.

05-01-2008, 01:45 AM	#261 (permalink)
pdyebrasil Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 289	Alright. First impressions? I love em!!! They are really bright and they look great. I thought I'd have that ABS light issue, but it never came on. So, now I have an extra set of resistors for my front turn signals As for the new LED bulbs, they are hella bright as well! The design of them makes it so that it really fills out the reflector and the lens and it's bright from every angle. The turn signal bulb is actually longer than a normal bulb, so you can see it better from the side. The reverse lights are pretty bright too. Although, this was all after the sun had gone down tonight. Tomorrow will tell if they'll pass the daylight test. So far I'm very impressed with my new purchase. I'll be sure to get some pics for ya'll and maybe a movie or two of the turn signals and such. __________________ '98 4Runner SR5 4x4, 3.4 V6 auto - SS 7.2, 295/75/16 Nitto TGs - HID bi-xenon retrofit w/ Porsche projectors and Hella Gen 3 Ballasts - Clear corners and bumper lights - Deckplate w/ Trueflow and ISR - 18" Magnaflow muffler - White LED interior lighting - White reverse glow gauges and blue LED instrument backlighting - Sony GT710 HU w/ 6.5" Infinity Ref. in front and 5.25" Pioneer in rear - 2 Eclipse SW6000 10" subs and Phoenix Gold amp.

05-01-2008, 05:04 AM	#262 (permalink)
Clemsonfan15 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 58	Those look really good. I might save up for them.

05-20-2008, 12:55 AM	#263 (permalink)
pdyebrasil Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 289	Alright guys, I went ahead and made my own LED 3rd brake light to match these tails. Check it out here: LED 3rd brake light for 3rd gen __________________ '98 4Runner SR5 4x4, 3.4 V6 auto - SS 7.2, 295/75/16 Nitto TGs - HID bi-xenon retrofit w/ Porsche projectors and Hella Gen 3 Ballasts - Clear corners and bumper lights - Deckplate w/ Trueflow and ISR - 18" Magnaflow muffler - White LED interior lighting - White reverse glow gauges and blue LED instrument backlighting - Sony GT710 HU w/ 6.5" Infinity Ref. in front and 5.25" Pioneer in rear - 2 Eclipse SW6000 10" subs and Phoenix Gold amp.

05-23-2008, 11:30 AM	#264 (permalink)
Fo_SheeZy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,543	They just came out w/ black LED tails: Here are the smoked ones, there's quite a big difference: __________________ *Check out my 2008 Urban 4Runner on CarDomain!!* http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3108855 http://www.myspace.com/bmplayar *Hella 500's FOR SALE, PM me!*

05-23-2008, 12:38 PM	#265 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 9,545	This is a mod that truly is an upgrade in looks and safety but I'm going to have to wait a bit longer for them since a T-belt/water pump job was needed plus my stock speakers have been bugging me so I upgraded those so maybe the LEDs up next. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

05-23-2008, 01:24 PM	#268 (permalink)
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