Technostalgia/Apex Sequential Taillights. Do they Fog? Longevity Quality? Recommend? - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

DuskSS · 02-01-2013, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Madgiggler

Ive been looking into buying the rapid fire versions.. the only thing turning me away is the thread linked above. the numerous horror stories of poor customer service and L O N G fix times is a huge turn off for me in case of an issue i want to know there is someone behind the product that is willing to step up and fix any issues.

that is also holding me from getting them as well.
Ive got regular sequencers in mine for now.

whamslam3 · 02-01-2013, 06:02 PM

yes they fog one of mine is doin it right now so i have to fix it. and another one of mine alrdy got a puddle of water in it so..... they are cool tho when they dont have any problems just a pain in the ass. i dont get why they just cant check the seals be4 they ship em out especially since how long it takes to get the damn things

GB EB · 02-01-2013, 06:27 PM

I've had mine for 2 years and they have never ever had any problem whatsoever.

The only "problem" I have is too many people ask me about them........

and yes, there are 2 versions out there and the technostalgia have the most features- sequential by each LED row (not light housing), flash brake, afterburner effect and show mode.

crewxp · 02-03-2013, 05:07 AM

Thanks guys. I'm leaning towards getting them now. I'm just trying to make sure I don't get a set that fogs.

Childs Play · 02-04-2013, 11:55 AM

I have had two issues with my technostalgias. The first one was where the afterburner LED lights came loose and were touching the glass in one of them. The second was where the two outside lights fogged up and had condensation when it had a big rain here.

However... BOTH times I sent them in I had them back within a week with no questions asked (minus what was wrong). Todd over at Technostalgia is great to work with and puts customers first.

Even with those two issues I would still recommend these lights. There's no other lights like them and they're totally worth it. Especially when you see a jealous mustang owner.

Also, If one of them messes up (or two) they still work just fine mixed with your OEM lights. It's not like you have to remove them all if one acts up. It's simple. Oh and it still looks kinda cool mixed together.

Basically... If you're on the fence about buying these get off it and grab a set. I love them even with the previously mentioned kinks. One of my favorite mods on the car.

Did I mention it makes mustang owners jealous? What's not to love?

gr8daneh · 02-04-2013, 11:57 AM

I have had mine for over two years and no problems after an initial replacement of 1 light for bad LED's. I like them.

SNK · 02-04-2013, 12:57 PM

I also have considered these, but the stories worry me. I am still not sure what im going to do

Ill be returning to this thread to see whats up

ZombieEatsYou · 02-05-2013, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by crewxp

Anyone Here have them installed and later remove them afterwards? Or does anyone here think they add to the car a lot?

Last concern is that the LEDs look like separate lights and don't really flow together. But maybe that's just the videos I've seen

1. I had a Mustang yell at me in traffic asking where I got them. You can put the OEM ones back in. I've had mine for a year with no issues other than two occasions of clouding when I washed the car on a cold day. Disappeared quickly though.
2. The LEDs are separate lights so I don't know what "flow" you're looking for.

crewxp · 02-05-2013, 07:01 PM

I was talking about a 'flow' at night. Some cars have aftermarket leds installed on their headlights and it looks like a bunch of light bulbs in order, isn't as slick as leds that are really close together. if they're close enough, itll blend and I really like the look. It's hard to tell how cars look at night with video cameras

I'm still worried about fogging, but hopefully I can swing a warranty through the manufacturer or retailer who sells it to me.

crewxp · 02-10-2013, 01:06 AM

WELL..... Installed them today....

Day1: Fog already... -_- . On the two outside lights.

Other than that, they work great.... just the fog.... Argh. They really do look great at night though. I'll have to get used to the rapidfire exta attention it will bring, but it should workout great.

And props to phastek as well for staying open extra for me to make the trip out of town to them. I really appreciate that.

Some of you said they 'fixed' the fog issues on the later revisions? Could I have gotten an old set?

Calikenn · 02-10-2013, 01:39 AM

I got mine in sept of 2012 and it read 6701B on the box. Is that what yours showed?

crewxp · 02-10-2013, 02:02 AM

Yeah. That's the exact number it says on my box too. Did you have the earlier or later revision?

Calikenn · 02-10-2013, 02:07 AM

I was told the newer version. I'm sorry to hear about your issues. This should be a warranty item so I hope that gets things corrected for you.

Chris C · 02-11-2013, 02:32 PM

How do these kill your battery if you don't drive often?

02-01-2013, 06:02 PM	#16
whamslam3 Camaro King [^^^] Drives: Apollo 11 Camaro IOM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CA Posts: 1,754	yes they fog one of mine is doin it right now so i have to fix it. and another one of mine alrdy got a puddle of water in it so..... they are cool tho when they dont have any problems just a pain in the ass. i dont get why they just cant check the seals be4 they ship em out especially since how long it takes to get the damn things __________________

02-01-2013, 06:27 PM	#17
GB EB Drives: 2014 Stingray 2LT/Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NAS PENSACOLA, FL Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	I've had mine for 2 years and they have never ever had any problem whatsoever. The only "problem" I have is too many people ask me about them........ and yes, there are 2 versions out there and the technostalgia have the most features- sequential by each LED row (not light housing), flash brake, afterburner effect and show mode. __________________ *CAMARO5 CAMARO OF THE WEEK 3/21/11* *1ST PLACE - NAVAL STATION SAN DIEGO CAR SHOW 4/17/11* *PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD - SAN DIEGO FREEDOM FESTIVAL CAR SHOW 7/4/11* *TROPHY RECIPIENT - GREATEST SHOW ON TURF 9/11/11* *1ST PLACE MODERN MUSCLE - CORONADO SPEED FESTIVAL 9/23/11* *AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - GOOD GUYS DEL MAR FALL NATIONALS 11/27/11* *1ST PLACE / '82&UP CAMARO/FIREBIRD- FORT WALTON BEACH FF SHOW 2/16/13* BUILD THREAD: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120353

02-04-2013, 11:55 AM	#19
Childs Play Pizza & Wings Only $12.99 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 628	I have had two issues with my technostalgias. The first one was where the afterburner LED lights came loose and were touching the glass in one of them. The second was where the two outside lights fogged up and had condensation when it had a big rain here. However... BOTH times I sent them in I had them back within a week with no questions asked (minus what was wrong). Todd over at Technostalgia is great to work with and puts customers first. Even with those two issues I would still recommend these lights. There's no other lights like them and they're totally worth it. Especially when you see a jealous mustang owner. Also, If one of them messes up (or two) they still work just fine mixed with your OEM lights. It's not like you have to remove them all if one acts up. It's simple. Oh and it still looks kinda cool mixed together. Basically... If you're on the fence about buying these get off it and grab a set. I love them even with the previously mentioned kinks. One of my favorite mods on the car. Did I mention it makes mustang owners jealous? What's not to love? __________________ H-Town Camaro Club Past Rides: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 2012 Camaro ZL1 A6 2017 Camaro 2SS M6 Last edited by Childs Play; 02-05-2013 at 01:44 PM.

02-04-2013, 11:57 AM	#20
gr8daneh 460 RWHP 420 RWTQ Drives: 2SS/RS - IBM LS3 M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: W.V.C., Utah Posts: 624 View My Garage	I have had mine for over two years and no problems after an initial replacement of 1 light for bad LED's. I like them. __________________

02-04-2013, 12:57 PM	#21
SNK Drives: 2010 2LT...Black Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chevy Chase, MD Posts: 298	I also have considered these, but the stories worry me. I am still not sure what im going to do Ill be returning to this thread to see whats up __________________

02-03-2013, 05:07 AM	#18
crewxp Drives: 2LT RS Summit White Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 293	Thanks guys. I'm leaning towards getting them now. I'm just trying to make sure I don't get a set that fogs.

02-05-2013, 07:01 PM	#23
crewxp Drives: 2LT RS Summit White Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 293	I was talking about a 'flow' at night. Some cars have aftermarket leds installed on their headlights and it looks like a bunch of light bulbs in order, isn't as slick as leds that are really close together. if they're close enough, itll blend and I really like the look. It's hard to tell how cars look at night with video cameras I'm still worried about fogging, but hopefully I can swing a warranty through the manufacturer or retailer who sells it to me. Last edited by crewxp; 02-10-2013 at 01:03 AM.

02-10-2013, 01:06 AM	#24
crewxp Drives: 2LT RS Summit White Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 293	WELL..... Installed them today.... Day1: Fog already... -_- . On the two outside lights. Other than that, they work great.... just the fog.... Argh. They really do look great at night though. I'll have to get used to the rapidfire exta attention it will bring, but it should workout great. And props to phastek as well for staying open extra for me to make the trip out of town to them. I really appreciate that. Some of you said they 'fixed' the fog issues on the later revisions? Could I have gotten an old set?

02-10-2013, 01:39 AM	#25
Calikenn Drives: 2012 Corvette GS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sunny California Posts: 620	I got mine in sept of 2012 and it read 6701B on the box. Is that what yours showed? Attached Images

02-10-2013, 02:02 AM	#26
crewxp Drives: 2LT RS Summit White Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 293	Yeah. That's the exact number it says on my box too. Did you have the earlier or later revision?

02-10-2013, 02:07 AM	#27
Calikenn Drives: 2012 Corvette GS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sunny California Posts: 620	I was told the newer version. I'm sorry to hear about your issues. This should be a warranty item so I hope that gets things corrected for you.

02-11-2013, 02:32 PM	#28
Chris C End Of Line. Drives: 2013 2LT IOM V6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 25	How do these kill your battery if you don't drive often? __________________ :5thgenvert: