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1JEWLDSSRS · 02-03-2014, 01:00 PM

I had a guy I work with stop me today and told me my new tail lights are "annoying", says he was following me the other morning in the rain and it was dark out before sunrise, was on my way to work and he said when I put the brakes on and the tails flashed like they do and come on steady,, they blinded him and he couldn't see the back of my car at all!!! Lit up the entire roadway in front of him, and I said cool,,,gues the technostalgia LEDS are bright huh...He said that he thinks they are illegal, and if they aren't, they should be cause they are blinding, also said maybe it was cause it was raining they were bad. Anyone else had anyone be negative about the brightness??

patternpilot · 02-03-2014, 01:54 PM

I've never had anyone say anything. Too bright can be blinding if you stare, but I have only had this problem stopped at a light behind a car with super bright stop lights. Didn't bother me while stopping though as I am looking at a lot of things while pulling to a stop. I don't think these stoplights are over bright from a distance though. They are DOT legal. Minimum brightness is one of their criteria. Don't worry about it.

angie7 · 02-03-2014, 02:00 PM

I think hes a bit dramatic. Ive followed a few Camaros in a Camarovan to shows that had them and they aren't too bright at all. They are distracting but in a good way when they flash.

Diode Dynamics · 02-03-2014, 02:07 PM

That's ridiculous, I imagine Dodge's "Racetrack" LED's are considerably brighter than your tail lights and they are a factory setup

Sounds like that driver behind you is having a bad day and needs something to complain about. Maybe he's a Broncos fan?

Nick C.

SSMKNU2 · 02-03-2014, 06:12 PM

My friends have told me mine are really bright, but I just shrug and tell them I'm glad I have their attention!

LnLSS · 02-03-2014, 06:58 PM

I know mine are bright and actually added tint to them to tone it down a bit. I just removed the tint as sometimes it looked cloudy at shows so am back to bright, I like bright.

sjmautoprod · 02-03-2014, 07:53 PM

Believe it or not, DOT has a high-end spec for brightness, too!

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-03-2014, 08:46 PM

Yea thanks guys, I guess I got his attention, and I like how bright they are, make you look and PAY attention to what's going on in front of you..lol..

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-03-2014, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sjmautoprod

Believe it or not, DOT has a high-end spec for brightness, too!

And since you mentioned this spec, what might that be, and do these Technostalgias fall in the spec. Thanks..Love them..

Modern07 · 02-03-2014, 08:53 PM

They are bright for sure - it's the rapid fire that makes it seem worse though.

I turned that feature off on mine as I'm not a fan of that at all

Camaro Dude · 02-03-2014, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

I had a guy I work with stop me today and told me my new tail lights are "annoying", says he was following me the other morning in the rain and it was dark out before sunrise, was on my way to work and he said when I put the brakes on and the tails flashed like they do and come on steady,, they blinded him and he couldn't see the back of my car at all!!! Lit up the entire roadway in front of him, and I said cool,,,gues the technostalgia LEDS are bright huh...He said that he thinks they are illegal, and if they aren't, they should be cause they are blinding, also said maybe it was cause it was raining they were bad. Anyone else had anyone be negative about the brightness??

Yes, tell him.........they are indeed bright!

If you sit there, and stare at them like an idiot that is.

sjmautoprod · 02-03-2014, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

And since you mentioned this spec, what might that be, and do these Technostalgias fall in the spec. Thanks..Love them..

DOT docs seem to say 360 candelas on the high-end for a two-compartment tail lamp like the Camaro has.

I can't comment on those tails being in, or, out of spec. Contact the manufacturer for details.

AnUnarmedMan · 02-03-2014, 11:09 PM

They are the best way to keep people's eyes on the road and not on their cell phone. I was rearended in August so I bought these and now people dont tailgate me anymore. They are supposed to grab your attention. I try to be considerate and not tap the brakes a million times, but it's unavoidable some times. Stay safe and rapid fire on!!!!

sjmautoprod · 02-03-2014, 11:15 PM

I think anything to help people see us stopping is good. Several in my local car club, and, myself, have been rear-ended already.

02-03-2014, 01:00 PM	#1
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,402	TECHNO'S TOO BRIGHT??? WHAT !!! I had a guy I work with stop me today and told me my new tail lights are "annoying", says he was following me the other morning in the rain and it was dark out before sunrise, was on my way to work and he said when I put the brakes on and the tails flashed like they do and come on steady,, they blinded him and he couldn't see the back of my car at all!!! Lit up the entire roadway in front of him, and I said cool,,,gues the technostalgia LEDS are bright huh...He said that he thinks they are illegal, and if they aren't, they should be cause they are blinding, also said maybe it was cause it was raining they were bad. Anyone else had anyone be negative about the brightness?? __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

02-03-2014, 01:54 PM	#2
patternpilot Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tri-Cities WA. Posts: 928 View My Garage	I've never had anyone say anything. Too bright can be blinding if you stare, but I have only had this problem stopped at a light behind a car with super bright stop lights. Didn't bother me while stopping though as I am looking at a lot of things while pulling to a stop. I don't think these stoplights are over bright from a distance though. They are DOT legal. Minimum brightness is one of their criteria. Don't worry about it. __________________ There's more to life than gas mileage LS3, Whipple, Custom Comp Cam, springs, pushrods, timing set, CAI intake, Apex cold air scoop, Doug Thorley TRI-Y headers, Billet Custom Products baffled Valve covers, Mighty Mouse Catch can, ADM FPCM, ZL1 fuel pump, MSD boost-a-pump, Hex Vent hood vents, ProSport gauges(fuel pressure, AFR, Boost), Corsa, 100 cell Cats. Jannetty remote tuned, Pfadt trailing arms, all parts user installed. No Dyno yet. Manual trans. 3.45 gears.

02-03-2014, 02:00 PM	#3
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	I think hes a bit dramatic. Ive followed a few Camaros in a Camarovan to shows that had them and they aren't too bright at all. They are distracting but in a good way when they flash. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

02-03-2014, 02:07 PM	#4
Diode Dynamics Drives: Camaro Lighting Experts Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,429	That's ridiculous, I imagine Dodge's "Racetrack" LED's are considerably brighter than your tail lights and they are a factory setup Sounds like that driver behind you is having a bad day and needs something to complain about. Maybe he's a Broncos fan? Nick C. __________________ John C. Diode Dynamics Follow Us: FB // IG // YT // TikTok

02-03-2014, 06:12 PM	#5
SSMKNU2 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central IL Posts: 901	My friends have told me mine are really bright, but I just shrug and tell them I'm glad I have their attention! __________________ My Build thread! http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317027

02-03-2014, 06:58 PM	#6
LnLSS Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2015 Red Hot ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando Fla Posts: 2,582 View My Garage	I know mine are bright and actually added tint to them to tone it down a bit. I just removed the tint as sometimes it looked cloudy at shows so am back to bright, I like bright.

02-03-2014, 07:53 PM	#7
sjmautoprod Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,271	Believe it or not, DOT has a high-end spec for brightness, too!

02-03-2014, 08:46 PM	#8
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,402	Yea thanks guys, I guess I got his attention, and I like how bright they are, make you look and PAY attention to what's going on in front of you..lol.. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

02-03-2014, 08:53 PM	#10
Modern07 Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2019 ZL1 on Order Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Heathrow, FL Posts: 3,136	They are bright for sure - it's the rapid fire that makes it seem worse though. I turned that feature off on mine as I'm not a fan of that at all __________________ My Build Thread

02-03-2014, 11:09 PM	#13
AnUnarmedMan Drives: 2013 LS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Nashville Posts: 680	They are the best way to keep people's eyes on the road and not on their cell phone. I was rearended in August so I bought these and now people dont tailgate me anymore. They are supposed to grab your attention. I try to be considerate and not tap the brakes a million times, but it's unavoidable some times. Stay safe and rapid fire on!!!! __________________

02-03-2014, 11:15 PM	#14
sjmautoprod Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,271	I think anything to help people see us stopping is good. Several in my local car club, and, myself, have been rear-ended already.