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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. Dec 20, 2018 at 10:46 AM
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  2. Dec 20, 2018 at 10:46 AM
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    Be glad you are not in FL, or as my son likes to put it "Where old people come to die"

    I am a defensive & aggressive driver, just trying to get from point A to B while dodging blue hair and knuckles. :eek:

    :burnrubber: :censored: :muscleflexing: :annoyed: :eek: :facepalm: :censored: :fingerscrossed: :burnrubber:<--- my typical commute :frusty:
     
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  3. Dec 20, 2018 at 10:49 AM
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    A lesser subset here:
    :burnrubber::censored::muscleflexing::annoyed::censored::fingerscrossed::burnrubber:

    Yesterday, a person yielded very late while I was in a roundabout, then flashed honked and road raged for a couple miles after that. ??
     
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  4. Dec 20, 2018 at 10:57 AM
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    My steering wheel has definitely heard some things that should never be said in mixed company. :anonymous:

    However, to stay on topic, my tail light mod definitely helps me feel safer. :yay:Full C brake light is one of those "should have been stock" mods.

    With my light pods for reverse and the light bar's reverse function anyone that does not know I am backing up is blind or looked directly at the light and has had their retinas burnt out.:cool:
     
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  5. Dec 21, 2018 at 7:01 AM
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    I can’t wait....
     
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  6. Dec 21, 2018 at 1:59 PM
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    So, I don't know if this has been discussed, but what about putting the turn signal in this area? What's there? Could a socket be mounted in that cavity?

    taillight.jpg
     
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  7. Dec 21, 2018 at 4:41 PM
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    That minimally takes full disassembly of the tail light. The harness is a simple add on harness to redirect signal.output
    Far less work, time, money, and skill required.
     
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    What he said...
     
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  9. Dec 21, 2018 at 4:44 PM
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    Negative
     
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    From the wizzard of lights himself.:thumbsup:
     
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    @mesojdm if you are able to release the kit and include 7443 red LEDs for the "C" housings, can you ensure a high brightness contrast between when they are running idle and when they show braking?
     
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  12. Jan 2, 2019 at 11:31 AM
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    What, like this?
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    In for this! Stew is a freakin wizard.
     
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    I’m ready for these!
     
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    Any updates on this kit? :thumbsup:
     
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  16. Jan 8, 2019 at 7:06 PM
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    Yes, actually I do. I've been hard at work putting this tail light kit together and they should be ready by the end of the month. Still wondering what I should call it. Diode Dynamics calls theirs "Tail as Turn" (also trademarked lol) but this is a little different as it's more of a "Reverse as turn" or a "Full tail as brake". Anyone have some suggestions..let me know!

    I will be offering 2 different kits:

    STAGE 1: 100% Plug-n-play kit
    Contains: Full T harness with OEM plugs, Switchback LED Bulb with custom lower adapter, Plug in resistor kit.
    Available add ons: -7443 Red LED bulbs (4ea) for the brake section
    Price: TBD

    STAGE 2: VLED Edition kit     (I am now a VLED's dealer, so I can pass the savings onto you guys!)
    Contains: Full T harness with OEM plugs, V6 Tritton harness soldered in, Custom V6 socket adapter
    Available add ons: -V6 Tritton switchback bulb kit -VLED 7443 Red High output LEDs(4ea) for the brake section.
    Price: TBD

    **NOTE** the Vled kit will require "slight" modification to the reverse hole for bulb clearance.

    Hopefully breaking it down into these 2 kits (+ the available options) will have something for everyone; From a basic plug in(reversible) kit, or for those people that want the best of the best brightest possible(VLED). Also, I will be making full videos on kit overview, and installation so it will be easy for anyone to accomplish.

    Stay tuned!!! This is going to be an awesome kit I do believe.
     
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    Good stuff

    How about: Full "See" brake and turn kit?
     
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  18. Jan 8, 2019 at 7:12 PM
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    In for Stage 2!!!!
     
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  19. Jan 8, 2019 at 7:19 PM
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    That would be Stage #1
    Stage #2 would be the “I can’t See s#!t” edition...
     
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  20. Jan 8, 2019 at 7:25 PM
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    What about combining them with - “Full Reverse” ?

    EDIT: Turn as Turn, “Can you ‘C’ my ass”, Back to Turn where it belongs, Switchback to the way it should be, ProTails
     
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