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Old 03-23-20, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ltsr
I only brought this up because I put a set of red 2010-2013 tail lights on my 2018 starfire pearl and noticed the same gap you mentioned. I don't want this to be a sore subject and keep bringing it up. But I think it's normal, at least on my GX.
Thanks for the comments. that could very much be the truth.
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Originally Posted by ltsr
I only brought this up because I put a set of red 2010-2013 tail lights on my 2018 starfire pearl and noticed the same gap you mentioned. I don't want this to be a sore subject and keep bringing it up. But I think it's normal, at least on my GX.
I don't know if this is due to installation error or something else but I don't have a gap in my clear OEM tail lights. I am going to have another look this evening to make sure

EDIT: I just went ahead and took a look. There is no obvious gap (compared with hzhao gap that he pointed out) in my 2015 GX 460 with OEM taillights.

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Old 03-23-20, 04:00 PM
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You can fill that small gap with some self adhesive closed cell foam cut to shape... (even thin weather stripping would work) I used some noico cc foam on my front parking signals recently to fill the gap there and prevent vibration/noise.
Lights look sweet by the way! Look forward to hearing how they age...
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No noticeable gap on my ‘19. I like how the vendor made the black strip on the bottom so that the lights could fit both a Prado (without the strip) and the GX (with).


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Thanks for posting video - super helpful. These look awesome. Could you get a video from a little farther back with the brake lights on and off? Do you think they’re just a bright (and just as noticeable) as OEM?

How does the waterproofing look?
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Originally Posted by stubble
Thanks for posting video - super helpful. These look awesome. Could you get a video from a little farther back with the brake lights on and off? Do you think they’re just a bright (and just as noticeable) as OEM?

How does the waterproofing look?
what waterproofing concern do you have?
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Originally Posted by tecman
what waterproofing concern do you have?
It might have aftermarket tolerances that allow for a blinker fluid reservoir.
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Originally Posted by stubble
Thanks for posting video - super helpful. These look awesome. Could you get a video from a little farther back with the brake lights on and off? Do you think they’re just a bright (and just as noticeable) as OEM?

How does the waterproofing look?
The break lights is brighter than OEM. For OEM it is combined with tail/parking lights, just increase intensity. Not sure what do you mean by waterproofing. It is a sealed light fixture.
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Hzaho
For some reason I thought your GX was gray.
I really like the rear profile look and the sequential turn signals. I’m in agreement about the sides being very plain. But the gap between the light and bumper will always bother me.


I would be fine if DEPO or TYC made aftermarket cherry red tail lamps for the GX.
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Originally Posted by nuclearn8
You can fill that small gap with some self adhesive closed cell foam cut to shape... (even thin weather stripping would work) I used some noico cc foam on my front parking signals recently to fill the gap there and prevent vibration/noise.
Lights look sweet by the way! Look forward to hearing how they age...
Excellent idea! Thanks. That’s what I am going to do. We are talking about 1/16 or lesser of inch of gap, I just ordered some self adhesive noico form sheet. Will post the result when I get it done.
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Originally Posted by stubble
No noticeable gap on my ‘19. I like how the vendor made the black strip on the bottom so that the lights could fit both a Prado (without the strip) and the GX (with).
I pulled out my caliper and it’s 2.2mm gap for 2010-2013 red tails on my 2018. I remember it being wider but i guess i’m wrong.



To try and stay on topic, if I didn't get the 2010-2013 red tail lights, i'd probably spring for the ones mentioned in this thread. The OEM scarlet ones from the sport edition runs at $800/pair. I can't justify that purchase..
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Originally Posted by ObsidianBl
Hzaho
For some reason I thought your GX was gray.
I really like the rear profile look and the sequential turn signals. I’m in agreement about the sides being very plain. But the gap between the light and bumper will always bother me.


I would be fine if DEPO or TYC made aftermarket cherry red tail lamps for the GX.
Exactly my thoughts
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Originally Posted by tecman
what waterproofing concern do you have?
a lot of chinese aftermarket tails end up with condensation. Just curious if OP can tell the quality.
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Originally Posted by stubble
a lot of chinese aftermarket tails end up with condensation. Just curious if OP can tell the quality.
As I have stated in my post, the engineering and build quality seems very good. The package is also looked very professional, much like the OEM products. Since it is fairly new, and just been installed. Will have to see how it perform and hold up over the time.
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looking good. thanks for the pics, reviews, and videos!


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