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New LED Tails!

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by TampaDude, Jul 21, 2013.

  1. Jul 21, 2013 at 8:00 PM
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    TampaDude

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    I just installed some IPCW Bermuda Black LED tails today, along with the matching 3rd brake light. I also got some Lumen white LED bulbs to replace the stock back up lights. Thanks, CARiD! :cool:

    MOTHER OF GOD these things are BRIGHT! :eek:

    I will post some pics later.

    BTW, they are awesome, but now the stock turns in the front look like ass compared to the new tails. Looks like I gotta get some LED bulbs for the front now, too. :D
     
  2. Jul 21, 2013 at 8:04 PM
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    Exactly what led bulbs did u get for reverse?

    Some rlly suck.... I want a set with Cree rear facing and smd array
     
  3. Jul 21, 2013 at 8:11 PM
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    These: http://www.carid.com/2006-toyota-tacoma-led-lights/lumen-led-lights-10267304.html

    They were a bit tough to get in the socket, but that's okay, because I know they're in there really tight and won't come loose. They emit a bright, cool white light, and are much brighter than the stock bulbs.
     
  4. Jul 21, 2013 at 8:13 PM
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    I see two models in the pics.

    U get the white base or black base?
     
  5. Jul 21, 2013 at 8:14 PM
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    I've kinda been back and forth about maybe getting a set of these vs 2009+ LED Tails... subbed for pics :popcorn:
     
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  6. Jul 21, 2013 at 8:16 PM
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    The $8.99 ones. They are plenty bright. I don't need to spend $21.95 for the other ones, at least not right now.
     
  7. Jul 24, 2013 at 9:58 AM
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    Okay...as promised, here are some pics. Sorry if the night ones look blurry...those tails are BRIGHT! :cool:

    Tacoma01.jpg
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  8. Jul 24, 2013 at 10:03 AM
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    Got any pics of the reverse lights lit up?
     
  9. Jul 24, 2013 at 10:08 AM
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    Not yet. I'll need to get someone to put it in reverse with the brakes on. I'll try to get pics real soon.
     
  10. Jul 24, 2013 at 10:49 AM
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    Reverse Lights come on if the keys are turned 1 click past acc.... Leave parking brake on, foot on brake pedal, shift to reverse with truck not running, get out.

    Take pic.

    Much better because u won't get added light of the brake lights being on.... Just pure reverse light power iirc.
     
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  11. Jul 24, 2013 at 11:03 AM
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    There are 2 $8.99 ones, did you get 40 lumen or 50 lumen? How much room do you have left after install?
     
  12. Jul 24, 2013 at 11:47 AM
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    This is awesome, i'm also interested in knowing how much room there is with the 50 lumen ones.
     
  13. Jul 24, 2013 at 11:57 AM
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    Nice. Will have to look into this soon.

    LOL Just throw it in Reverse and run around the back and snap the pick.

     
  14. Jul 24, 2013 at 2:47 PM
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    Cool...I'll try that, thanks! :cool:
     
  15. Jul 24, 2013 at 2:49 PM
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    According to the website, mine are 50 lumen. They have 9 LED units on each of them. The LED "bulbs" don't take up much room inside the tails. I will post some more pics tonight.
     
  16. Jul 24, 2013 at 9:12 PM
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    Okay...here are some more pics with the back up lights on...

    Tacoma04.jpg
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  17. Jul 27, 2013 at 7:32 PM
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    Pics posted...enjoy! :cool:
     
  18. Jan 22, 2014 at 8:42 PM
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    I just installed these taillights... and so far I love them too! And folks when he says they are bright, he means BRIGHT. Holy sweet mother of mercy, batman, they were much brighter than I expected.... but that is awesome!
     
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