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ChaseHundreds · 03-07-2019, 11:10 AM

Good Afternoon Everyone!

I’m just curious about everyone’s experience with Oracle Lighting side markers. In the past 4-5 years I’ve been through about 4 kits. This will be my 5th purchased is there anyway to increase the longevity of these lights? Also does anyone have suggestion for other brands out there.

Thanks for the responses in advance!

mbesman · 03-07-2019, 11:21 AM

Hmmm...might have nixed the Oracles by now. I have stock side markers with blackout and well... never burnt out in 4 years. Cost: $6.99. Not sure your getting a good return on your money.

paulsandhu · 03-07-2019, 11:28 AM

I've had them on my car since 2012. So far, I have experienced LEDs burning out. I don't remember after how long it happened but I do have one that was replaced in the front after an accident in 2016 and that had burnt out LEDs within a year.

I've seen other people complain about them as well. There may be other options out there, but none of them look like Oracles and that's a bummer.

cnrad · 03-07-2019, 12:50 PM

Gen5Concepts recently made these: https://gen5concepts.wixsite.com/gen...t-side-markers

Their stuff is nice because they design it to be used with factory bulbs, so no LEDs burning out.

ghost_l2yder · 03-07-2019, 11:30 PM

Thank you cnrad, while we do not use LEDs in our tail lights we do use them in our side markers, however not only is it a different type as to not look like little "dots" we also use voltage regulators and "under drive " the LEDs, this provides a stable voltage and longer life span. To date we have not had a single kit returned over a burned out led. We would like to keep it that way.

paulsandhu · 03-07-2019, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ghost_l2yder

Thank you cnrad, while we do not use LEDs in our tail lights we do use them in our side markers, however not only is it a different type as to not look like little "dots" we also use voltage regulators and "under drive " the LEDs, this provides a stable voltage and longer life span. To date we have not had a single kit returned over a burned out led. We would like to keep it that way.

Do you offer a painted, tinted lens option?

cnrad · 03-08-2019, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ghost_l2yder

Thank you cnrad, while we do not use LEDs in our tail lights we do use them in our side markers, however not only is it a different type as to not look like little "dots" we also use voltage regulators and "under drive " the LEDs, this provides a stable voltage and longer life span. To date we have not had a single kit returned over a burned out led. We would like to keep it that way.

Ah, ok got it. I must have misread your facebook post

. Either way, still much better than the Oracle option

. You need to come up with a nice reverse light option next, haha

davesnever · 03-08-2019, 04:48 PM

I know this is not appealing to some but I'll put it up just in case.Sometimes the cheap crap lasts just as long and you don't feel so bad when it dies.

https://www.aliexpress.com/af/camaro...wCP=y&jump=afs

ghost_l2yder · 03-10-2019, 08:43 PM

Our lenses are the factory red and amber lenses. Our paint match is a gm paint with clear coat. We can do a tinted clear on top if youd like.

GetSmart · 03-27-2019, 04:17 PM

I've had mine for about 3 years, no problems. The only problem I have had is with one of my Afterburners 2.0 having some segments go out, but Oracle has replaced them before and said they will do it again. Love Oracle products.

BossRS4 · 03-27-2019, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GetSmart

I've had mine for about 3 years, no problems. The only problem I have had is with one of my Afterburners 2.0 having some segments go out, but Oracle has replaced them before and said they will do it again. Love Oracle products.

I have had my Afterburner 1.0's go out 4 times now (4 individual lights). They have been replaced for free each time but it is still a pain to re-do everything. But they look so nice and are really bright! I do enjoy them.

So far good luck with my Oracle side markers, I will keep my fingers crossed. Also, I purchased another brand before, and the oracle ones are a lot more bright.

BLU DUCE · 03-28-2019, 06:51 AM

I have had mine for in for 9 yrs. Mine are painted IBM and ghosted. The left rear side one had 5 of the dots burned out. I called Oracle told them the problem. I sent it in and they replaced the light bar free. No other problems since.

Eddiefuzz · 03-28-2019, 06:55 PM

I've had a set from EBAY for over seven years with no problems. They are clear lenses with 5 Amber lights for the front and 5 Red lights for the rears.

Cheap Guy · 04-01-2019, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddiefuzz

I've had a set from EBAY for over seven years with no problems. They are clear lenses with 5 Amber lights for the front and 5 Red lights for the rears.

The clears really look great on your car. I'm cheap so I'll probably go with the eBay ones or just get the regular non-LED clears and use an LED bulb.

03-07-2019, 11:10 AM	#1
ChaseHundreds Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 67	Oracle Side Marker Longevity Good Afternoon Everyone! I’m just curious about everyone’s experience with Oracle Lighting side markers. In the past 4-5 years I’ve been through about 4 kits. This will be my 5th purchased is there anyway to increase the longevity of these lights? Also does anyone have suggestion for other brands out there. Thanks for the responses in advance! Attached Images __________________ Current Mods: RDP Tune, Kooks LT 1 7/8, Flow Masters Outlaw Series Cat-Back, Cold Air Induction CAI, Vmax Ported Throttle Body, Elite Engineering Catch Can II Gen, Oracle Tinted Side Markers, 15% Tinted Windows

03-07-2019, 11:21 AM	#2
mbesman Great White Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 251 View My Garage	Hmmm...might have nixed the Oracles by now. I have stock side markers with blackout and well... never burnt out in 4 years. Cost: $6.99. Not sure your getting a good return on your money. __________________ [

03-07-2019, 11:28 AM	#3
paulsandhu Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 455 View My Garage	I've had them on my car since 2012. So far, I have experienced LEDs burning out. I don't remember after how long it happened but I do have one that was replaced in the front after an accident in 2016 and that had burnt out LEDs within a year. I've seen other people complain about them as well. There may be other options out there, but none of them look like Oracles and that's a bummer. __________________ GHOST · 2SSRS Order Date: March 28, 2009 // DoB: June 19, 2009 // Arrival Date: July 2, 2009 Current Modifications: Hurst Comp HardDrive Stick Kit K&N Blackhawk CAI Anvil Carbon Fiber Notch Spoiler Ceramic Coated Satin Black Wrap

03-10-2019, 08:43 PM	#9
ghost_l2yder Drives: 2013 camaro zl1 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: United States Posts: 53	Our lenses are the factory red and amber lenses. Our paint match is a gm paint with clear coat. We can do a tinted clear on top if youd like. Last edited by ghost_l2yder; 03-11-2019 at 12:01 PM.

03-27-2019, 04:17 PM	#10
GetSmart Drives: 2013 Black SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hawaii Posts: 216 View My Garage	I've had mine for about 3 years, no problems. The only problem I have had is with one of my Afterburners 2.0 having some segments go out, but Oracle has replaced them before and said they will do it again. Love Oracle products. __________________ Rotofab CAI, VMAX PTB, Borla S axle-back, Dynatech SuperMaxx 1 7/8" headers/HF cats, No weeds exhaust diverters, Apex air scoop & catch can, Rohana wheels, MPD1 Z-Force Hood, BTR Stage 3 cam, Vitesse Throttle Controller, etc...

03-07-2019, 12:50 PM	#4
cnrad Drives: a wagon Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ᴄᴀʟɪꜰᴏʀɴɪᴀ Posts: 1,199 View My Garage	Gen5Concepts recently made these: https://gen5concepts.wixsite.com/gen...t-side-markers Their stuff is nice because they design it to be used with factory bulbs, so no LEDs burning out.

03-07-2019, 11:30 PM	#5
ghost_l2yder Drives: 2013 camaro zl1 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: United States Posts: 53	Thank you cnrad, while we do not use LEDs in our tail lights we do use them in our side markers, however not only is it a different type as to not look like little "dots" we also use voltage regulators and "under drive " the LEDs, this provides a stable voltage and longer life span. To date we have not had a single kit returned over a burned out led. We would like to keep it that way.

03-08-2019, 04:48 PM	#8
davesnever Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Richmond Hill ,Ontario, Canada Posts: 780 View My Garage	I know this is not appealing to some but I'll put it up just in case.Sometimes the cheap crap lasts just as long and you don't feel so bad when it dies. https://www.aliexpress.com/af/camaro...wCP=y&jump=afs

03-28-2019, 06:51 AM	#12
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	I have had mine for in for 9 yrs. Mine are painted IBM and ghosted. The left rear side one had 5 of the dots burned out. I called Oracle told them the problem. I sent it in and they replaced the light bar free. No other problems since. __________________

03-28-2019, 06:55 PM	#13
Eddiefuzz Drives: 2011 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florence New Jersey Posts: 1,125	lights I've had a set from EBAY for over seven years with no problems. They are clear lenses with 5 Amber lights for the front and 5 Red lights for the rears. Attached Images Last edited by Eddiefuzz; 03-28-2019 at 06:56 PM. Reason: add photos