View Poll Results: 2006+ Tail Upgrade: What choice did you make, why and how do you like it?
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2006+ Tail Light Conversion-Is there a FINAL Verdict?
10-17-09, 08:17 AM
#1
2006+ Tail Light Conversion-Is there a FINAL Verdict?
Gang-been reading all the posts after I searched about this very popular topic (moderators: maybe we can make a sticky?) and it seems like everyone is happy with the mods they made, but I wanted to get a FINAL verdict from those of you who did not opt for the expensive ECU option and have been living with the light indicator on and if you regret.
I guess it's time for another survey!
Also for those of you who dropped the cash for the ECU how much harder that install was? Is it still DIY?
I am thinking for $600 or so from lexusparts or carson toyota, some careful labor and those great chrome coated amber blinking lights that this is a no brainer to go the cheaper route and live with the indicator light, but that's just my initial take. Hoping to get your thoughts/opinions now that you all have been living with this upgrade for a while. Thanks!
I guess it's time for another survey!
Also for those of you who dropped the cash for the ECU how much harder that install was? Is it still DIY?
I am thinking for $600 or so from lexusparts or carson toyota, some careful labor and those great chrome coated amber blinking lights that this is a no brainer to go the cheaper route and live with the indicator light, but that's just my initial take. Hoping to get your thoughts/opinions now that you all have been living with this upgrade for a while. Thanks!
10-17-09, 11:38 PM
#3
Just swapped out my tail lights and boy what a big difference in appearance. 10 minutes is all it'll take to swap the ECU, the pain is getting off all the trunk trim pieces to get at the stupid thing. But all you need is a 10mm socket to do the job. It took longer installing the lights.
Now everytime I look at my car, I wonder how I lived with those ugly lights before :P
I say, pony up and get the darn thing. Disabling the TPMS, the tail light indicator, etc, you're missing out on a useful function of your car. I've seen countless IS300s driving around with their lights out...and wonder how many fix-it tickets they've gotten. And with the "mods" I have on my car, I don't want to give the five-oh any reason to stop me
Now everytime I look at my car, I wonder how I lived with those ugly lights before :P
I say, pony up and get the darn thing. Disabling the TPMS, the tail light indicator, etc, you're missing out on a useful function of your car. I've seen countless IS300s driving around with their lights out...and wonder how many fix-it tickets they've gotten. And with the "mods" I have on my car, I don't want to give the five-oh any reason to stop me
10-19-09, 10:16 PM
#4
lol...big response. sorry if the poll was boring...just wanted to see opinions about the value of doing the ecu vs the annoyance of not. I think I am leaning towards NOT doing it...$1k for rear tail lights that don't shine your shoes or brush your teeth is a lot!
10-20-09, 07:52 AM
#6
Lexus Test Driver
Yep makes a big difference, Ive even had ppl who are not into cars at all notice and say how much better it looks.
But the price has gone up alot on the ecu since I bought mine.
But the price has gone up alot on the ecu since I bought mine.
10-20-09, 10:22 AM
#7
there is a much cheaper option. you can tint the taillights red. it covers up the amber for a cleaner look. that's what i did and it's a big difference in my opinion.
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10-20-09, 01:11 PM
#8
My son is color blind. One time, we took a long trip in the spring and we were all commenting on how the fields of Indian Paintbrush flowers looked so pretty. My son never said anything. Finally, after hearing us continue to marvel at the beautiful colors in the fields, he yelled out, "What are you LOOKING at?" LOL....with his color blindness, he couldn't see a darn thing.
I feel the same way on this tail light mod thing. I've compared the lights and tried to see what everyone else sees, but I just don't see any significant difference or improvement at all. I'll just never understand this mod. What am I supposed to be looking for?
I feel the same way on this tail light mod thing. I've compared the lights and tried to see what everyone else sees, but I just don't see any significant difference or improvement at all. I'll just never understand this mod. What am I supposed to be looking for?
10-21-09, 07:55 AM
#14
10-21-09, 11:09 AM
#15
nice option jason....I agree your look is much better than the amber/red mix. If I didn't want the 2006+ tails I would definitely do your mod!
for me the mod is for the led look and the modern look of it all, and I actually like the white stripe on the 2006+ lens
interesting that the sewell deal is only $770 for everything...I cannot find that link and have searched like crazy. On the sewell parts online site you price everything out and it's like $900 even with the CL discount code.
Can someone send this to me? Maybe I searched wrong...tried sewell group buy, searched for 2006+ tail light group buy, "mod", etc. etc.
Thanks!
for me the mod is for the led look and the modern look of it all, and I actually like the white stripe on the 2006+ lens
interesting that the sewell deal is only $770 for everything...I cannot find that link and have searched like crazy. On the sewell parts online site you price everything out and it's like $900 even with the CL discount code.
Can someone send this to me? Maybe I searched wrong...tried sewell group buy, searched for 2006+ tail light group buy, "mod", etc. etc.
Thanks!