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Tail light mod (both lights used as brake and signals)?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Chris.taco.2016, Jan 22, 2017.

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  1. Oct 12, 2017 at 8:46 PM
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    Yes. @Siblue did that IIRC.

    If I do a PNP kit.. it's gonna be the brightest/most functional as Can be without having to dissasemble.

    Double brake up top, bright Amber turn at the bottom, along with bright white reverse.
     
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    I messaged you as well :)

    Used to have Tail As Turn on my Genesis Coupe and I loved it
     
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    Finally got frustrated and I just placed my order for the linked Tail as Turn DIY set along with 4 red LED upgrades to improve the light output. I was frustrated with other people not really noticing the top corner of the tail light blinking when trying to merge. Now they will have to notice the extra light output of the LEDs coupled with an entire taillight (not just the top half) flashing them. mawhahahaha!

    So what color wires will I be splicing into the Tail as Turn wires?
     
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  4. Oct 24, 2017 at 12:14 PM
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    have you decided to do a PNP kit for the tail lights?
     
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  5. Oct 24, 2017 at 12:28 PM
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    Or just make the turn signal a totally different color... like amber;)
    eh haven't really go around to it. I'll make a prototype harness/connectors and post up when I do.
     
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    I think the line has already began to form. It is the the curse of doing such good work, hard to keep up with all the potential customers on your new products. :bowdown:
     
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    lol, I strongly considered it, but I didn't want to spend the extra money at this time. I'm sure I will do it in the future, but for now, I know that I'll be happy with this middle of the road solution before investing in those switchbacks (or better yet, maybe someone will finally make a few more of those awesome 1000 LED tail lights for us to buy). ;) :D :thumbsup:
     
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    Awesome! Thanks for the side-by-side comparison in your video.

    It really reinforces my initial thoughts on the stock tail lights...they are confusing! It almost seems like a bulb is out when it is blinking or braking, but then when you have a blinker on, while braking, it's just a hot mess too figure out!

    Did you swap out the brake lights with something else, or did keep the stock bulbs?
     
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    I emailed Diode Dynamics prior to first install. They STRESS to use LED bulbs on all four 7443.
     
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    Of course they do, that's what they sell:rofl:
    But regardless.. I'm all for LED swaps anyway
     
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    Also the fact that incandescent bulbs would pull too much current for the Tail as Turn module.
     
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    I need to do this, but I think I want to go the route where the top and bottom are brake only and the reverse and blinker are down in the bottom. I really prefer that little section between the top and bottom lights to be the blinker, but I understand that is a reflector
     
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    I have VLEDS’ HVR Bulbs.
     
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    Now that I think about it.. I want to do this method.. SMH

    You got that T20 adapter ready to go?
     
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    I knew you'd come around;)

    None on hand, but I can whip up a batch. They look like dis
    [​IMG]
     
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    Are those 3D printed? If so, I have a few machines that could whip out some if it helps?
     
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    Yes they are. But not with your typical extrusion PLA/ABS printers. This is fused Nylon which is super durable... Much more so than the previously mentioned materials.
     
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    @mesojdm I'll take those taillight...LED. :)
     
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    <cough>Market exists<cough>

    :D
     
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