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MESO X MORIMOTO Full LED Tail lights

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MESO, Aug 11, 2021.

  1. Apr 5, 2022 at 11:02 AM
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    Ahomeofbones

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    Preordered Day 1. Just arrived with no tabs broken. Looks good. Will go over them fully prior to install and update.

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  2. Apr 5, 2022 at 11:33 AM
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    Same here. UPS just dropped them off looking perfect with no broken tabs. Will install once the rain quits
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  3. Apr 5, 2022 at 12:15 PM
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    Just got my tails today. No broken tabs or anything.

    I was one of the few individuals that had hyper flash with the MESO Total Tails - Stage 1's paired with the V5 Ultimate Turn Signals and 2020+ OEM LED Headlights. I'm happy to announce that hyper flash does not occur with these tails!

    Below is a short video of me performing a function check on the tail lights for those who are interested. I tried to park halfway out of the garage so I could compare daylight to darkness at the same time. It didn't go so well, but I'm not a YouTuber so... meh.
    Keep in mind, these are the clear lenses. Red may not appear the same as in my video.


    Original (2020 Pro):
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    MESO:
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  4. Apr 5, 2022 at 12:35 PM
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    I have a set of these and I think it they're awesome but if they made that reflector near the sequential pillars light up with the pillars as a brake light it would've been perfection.
     
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  5. Apr 5, 2022 at 1:29 PM
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    swils

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    I've really gotta hand it to you, I didn't expect the turn signal to come through the red plastic of the brake light quite as nicely as it did. It's really stunning how accurately y'all got the color matched. Another home run, not that anyone was expecting less!
     
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  6. Apr 5, 2022 at 1:58 PM
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    Got my delivery notice just now as I was looking through this thread. Can’t wait to get home!
     
  7. Apr 5, 2022 at 2:47 PM
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    Whew. Been a busy past week. I'm happy to hear they are arriving unscathed. Double boxing was a bit more work, but paid off. We are finally caught up with all preorders, dealer orders, and regular new orders.
    I've seen a few posts about the intensity compared to my Total Tail PnP kit. Although these new tail lights are the brightest on the market(for an aftermarket drop in) the total tail seems brighter on the turn/reverse mainly because surface of the bucket reflector. It's a big chrome mirror essentially. More surface area=more light reflection. Not saying the new tail lights are dim whatsoever. It's just an apples to oranges comparison.

    I will say.. I got 50 sets of clears that I requested to be UNSEALED. So I can mess around with the internals, maybe do a switchback amber/white in the bottom reverse section, blacking out the side reflector and some other ideas. :anonymous:
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    The clears look great on army green! They look very similar to the OEM Pro's as far as color/contrast. But you can tell they are just a little more custom. I call it OEM + :)

    See above;)

    Thanks! That was definitely a tricky part.. getting amber light to shine through red. A custom color LED had to be designed and produced in order to make that happen:D
     
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  8. Apr 5, 2022 at 3:24 PM
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  9. Apr 5, 2022 at 4:14 PM
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    I’ll take one of those 50 sets if you figure out that LED strip blinker on the side ;)
     
  10. Apr 5, 2022 at 4:20 PM
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    Not so fast. I saw your Instagram story. You're about to be blasted with another lot of orders once your next drop occurs. I'm currently in the process of trying to convince myself I don't need them... unless you tell me that it's possible to replace the switch kit and instead easily add to a switch pro while still keeping the door/proximity functionality working as it should...

    Definitely! It was bothering me having OEM LED headlights and V5 turn signals in the front and boring ole tails in the back. I do like the similarities your tails offer. Some of the other aftermarket options have odd shapes that just don't go well with the truck at all in my opinion.
     
  11. Apr 5, 2022 at 4:21 PM
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    Just to confirm the behavior if that's normal, below is what I experience:

    1. while low beams are on, the running lamp is disabled when the turn signal is activated
    2. during braking, brake light is disabled when the turn signal is activated

    For example, at night, when I signal a right turn and also apply brake, only the left side brake light is on, and right is just amber turn signal (with momentary darkness), the right side does not switch between amber turn signal and red running/brake light
     
  12. Apr 5, 2022 at 4:37 PM
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    I’d definitely be in for a punched up set. I tend to pull over and help people as much as I can on the side of the road, so having super bright hazards in this bright az sun is a huge advantage for me.
     
  13. Apr 5, 2022 at 4:39 PM
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    Same here. Wouldn’t mind a blacked out side reflector either…
     
  14. Apr 5, 2022 at 4:41 PM
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    Thanks Meso for double-boxing - came via UPS completely unscathed.:thumbsup:

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  15. Apr 5, 2022 at 4:48 PM
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    Ooooooooh!!!

    Red on Red...interesting!!!

    EDIT: Your "Sport" looks very spicy with them wheels/tires!
     
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  17. Apr 5, 2022 at 4:55 PM
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    The clear on MGM is perfect!



    I can't wait to see what comes out of the Toyota candy factory next. :101010::popcorn:
     
  18. Apr 5, 2022 at 4:55 PM
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    I purchased mine through hotshot offroad and the shipping info says they'll be here on Thursday
     
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  19. Apr 5, 2022 at 5:36 PM
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    Just as I imagined. Red on green looks so clean :thumbsup:. My truck is covered with dust and there's 50+ mph gusts blowing outside right now so only pic I took. More later if requested :)

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  20. Apr 5, 2022 at 5:59 PM
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    So happy these came in today. First post on these forums and want to give a big thank you to @MESO for these with the free sticker and tee. One clip was broken like others have mentioned on my passenger side to hold the wires out the box. Not a deal breaker for me being it’s not a major piece. Overall super exited to see these during the day/night and overall brightness is a lot brighter compared to stock. Will post more pictures with my dslr during the day when I get a chance. Here’s the clears on my inferno compared to stock.
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