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45thCamaro · 11-11-2014, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RenegadeXR

If it was "6800a", that would denote a minor revision, not a visible design change like the 6800 had from the 6700. Personally, I'd prefer a CCFL to create a seamless edge on the afterburner, like what Oracle offers in one model of their taillamp modification kit.

Yes agreed.

Normagene · 11-11-2014, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro Dude

Not liking the new model in the pics..

I certainly hope the brake lights on the new model aren't any brighter than before!

One thing I have noticed on more than one occasion, are people in my rear view mirror, while at a stop light, squinting with hand over eyes sometimes, due to my brake lights. I wasn't sure whether to feel bad, or just say F off losers, lol.

I have the older model.

I blacked mine out, not because they were too bright, I just like that Stealth dark look.

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TommyTheCat · 11-11-2014, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CreativeDawn

When I had mine shipped, they never addressed the fact that they re-designed everything. The older one has a better looking afterburner, but the newer ones seem to be brighter.

The new ones are not brighter. In the picture the new series has the brake pedal depressed, the old one is just with the running lights on.

LIM3 · 11-11-2014, 01:43 PM

That's unfortunate that they changed it visually so much. But I still like them better than the other lights we can get for our cars.

GearHeadPeter · 12-09-2014, 01:07 PM

I have a set of Technostalgia LED Taillights, series 6700 for sale. Here is the link if you are interested to read more about them.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=387491

Thanks, Peter

ABADZL1 · 01-10-2015, 09:26 PM

The majority of this thread seems to be battery issues. I've had my lights (6800 series) installed for about 3 months until someone behind me told me that a couple of them where flickering out of control. Sure enough got home and looked at them. With engine running, and lights on, The right hand outboard one was flickering like crazy. The left hand outboard was a little more intermittent. Yanked them out and sent them back to technostalgia for repair. I bought another set for girlfriends Camaro for Christmas and put them on her car almost two weeks ago. Now hers are doing the same freaking thing!!!
After I re-install mine, after the supposed repair. If they screw up again I will ask for a refund. If I don't get one I will take them to the shooting range and mail them back the pieces.
On a side note, I have not had any drainage issues. And the flickering returns to normal when I kill the engine and leave the headlights on manually. It's almost as if they don't like the higher voltage of the cars running. My voltage is about 15.5 when running.

Normagene · 01-11-2015, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by GearHeadPeter

I have a set of Technostalgia LED Taillights, series 6700 for sale. Here is the link if you are interested to read more about them.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=387491

Thanks, Peter

I noticed on the video you posted that you didn't have the "rapid fire" mode turned on. Was just curious as to why you choose not to have it on. Are you selling/trading in your car?

Normagene · 01-11-2015, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ABADZL1

The majority of this thread seems to be battery issues. I've had my lights (6800 series) installed for about 3 months until someone behind me told me that a couple of them where flickering out of control. Sure enough got home and looked at them. With engine running, and lights on, The right hand outboard one was flickering like crazy. The left hand outboard was a little more intermittent. Yanked them out and sent them back to technostalgia for repair. I bought another set for girlfriends Camaro for Christmas and put them on her car almost two weeks ago. Now hers are doing the same freaking thing!!!
After I re-install mine, after the supposed repair. If they screw up again I will ask for a refund. If I don't get one I will take them to the shooting range and mail them back the pieces.
On a side note, I have not had any drainage issues. And the flickering returns to normal when I kill the engine and leave the headlights on manually. It's almost as if they don't like the higher voltage of the cars running. My voltage is about 15.5 when running.

Are these the newer version of the lights? I haven't seen the new ones. Could you post a pic of them on, really like to see them installed. Thanks. Hope you don't have any other issues. I love mine, early edition, but keep a battery tender Jr. connected just incase. I have in the past parked it for like two weeks and could see the battery was low, so now I plug it in as soon as I pull into the garage. Even if it's just for overnite. Only takes a second to connect so why not.

ABADZL1 · 01-11-2015, 09:36 AM

Yes new version.

ABADZL1 · 01-11-2015, 10:24 AM

Ok. Here is my video of what my lights are doing

Normagene · 01-11-2015, 12:38 PM

This video is current? After they returned/fixed??? I had the lower ring go out and had to return, no problems since. Or is this prior, seems like an easy fix for the company. The other set, girlfriends, works fine I take it. Probably just a one time fluke. Keep us posted/updated.

ABADZL1 · 01-11-2015, 12:51 PM

I sent them out last week for repair. The video was rite before I took them out. And last nite discovered girlfriends doing the same thing. Have not removed hers yet. Have not got mine back yet.

Camaro Dude · 01-11-2015, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ABADZL1

Ok. Here is my video of what my lights are doing

Did you do a "reset" on them?

Disconnect lead wire to power source, leave it disconnected for a couple of minutes for good measure, then reconnect.

Normagene · 01-11-2015, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro Dude

Did you do a "reset" on them?

Disconnect lead wire to power source, leave it disconnected for a couple of minutes for good measure, then reconnect.

Great tip! I also had a couple lights go out and they told me to, thru the back, insert a tiny screwdriver and press the contacts firmly into their seat. I did, and it fixed the problem, it was just a loose connection. He definitely should try to "reset" the girlfriends and see if that does the trick. Pain in the butt to remove, wait, then reinstall.

11-11-2014, 01:43 PM	#480
LIM3 it's mind bottling.. Drives: SGM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: miami floirda. Posts: 5,392	That's unfortunate that they changed it visually so much. But I still like them better than the other lights we can get for our cars. __________________

12-09-2014, 01:07 PM	#481
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	I have a set of Technostalgia LED Taillights, series 6700 for sale. Here is the link if you are interested to read more about them. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=387491 Thanks, Peter __________________ 2011 - 2LT/RS - RY, A6, Gray Interior - Team LLT: 3rd Camaro on this forum to have a Mylink installed. Installation by GEN5DIY, Heritage Grill, Lloyds Premium Ebony Camaro RS floor mats, Empire Billet Camaro Black sill plates, AAC: LED footwell & interior lighting, Rear Courtesy Lights, LED side markers/turn signals, Plasma P13W DRl bulbs, Formula 1 Pinnacle Series tint, Roto-Fab Yellow CAI & Fuse cover, Technostalgia Afterburner LED taillights, EmblemPros custom V6 hydrocoated carbon fiber/RY engine cover, Pfadt Sport sway bars, Ofer's Backup Camera, and full Brembo brake conversion.

01-10-2015, 09:26 PM	#482
ABADZL1 ZL1 Pilot Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: TN Posts: 1,673 View My Garage	The majority of this thread seems to be battery issues. I've had my lights (6800 series) installed for about 3 months until someone behind me told me that a couple of them where flickering out of control. Sure enough got home and looked at them. With engine running, and lights on, The right hand outboard one was flickering like crazy. The left hand outboard was a little more intermittent. Yanked them out and sent them back to technostalgia for repair. I bought another set for girlfriends Camaro for Christmas and put them on her car almost two weeks ago. Now hers are doing the same freaking thing!!! After I re-install mine, after the supposed repair. If they screw up again I will ask for a refund. If I don't get one I will take them to the shooting range and mail them back the pieces. On a side note, I have not had any drainage issues. And the flickering returns to normal when I kill the engine and leave the headlights on manually. It's almost as if they don't like the higher voltage of the cars running. My voltage is about 15.5 when running. __________________

01-11-2015, 09:36 AM	#485
ABADZL1 ZL1 Pilot Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: TN Posts: 1,673 View My Garage	Yes new version. __________________ Last edited by ABADZL1; 01-11-2015 at 10:37 AM.

01-11-2015, 12:51 PM	#488
ABADZL1 ZL1 Pilot Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: TN Posts: 1,673 View My Garage	I sent them out last week for repair. The video was rite before I took them out. And last nite discovered girlfriends doing the same thing. Have not removed hers yet. Have not got mine back yet. __________________

01-11-2015, 12:38 PM	#487
Normagene Drives: 2013 Ashen Gray M6 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 2,615 View My Garage	This video is current? After they returned/fixed??? I had the lower ring go out and had to return, no problems since. Or is this prior, seems like an easy fix for the company. The other set, girlfriends, works fine I take it. Probably just a one time fluke. Keep us posted/updated.