Technostalgia taillight install:the Worst

[Broffermoon]

Wow, such controversy over a great upgrade! Sorry to all who had trouble. My install was pretty straight forward. I have a basic knowledge of DC wiring. I have worked on cars all my adult life even with the points and condensers in old distributors. I love the lights and feel that they are great safety additions. Since I put in the lights, I have not had someone miss my brake lights or wonder which way I was going. Besides, the judges love the lights when I fire up the show circuit. Got a trophy to prove it.

[chozn4service]

I've had my Technostalgia lights since they first came out and I love them as well! Took me about 45min's to do the install and I have no regrets with them. If I had to do it all over again, I would. I think the hardest part of the install is getting the bezels out which I figured out a way to do that easily after the first one and the other deal is getting that little hex nut on the outer side of the lights. I can be a beyatch but if you have on some latex gloves it seems to allow for better grip, especially dealing with the bezels.
I also just added the JDP color changing halos and this is a sweet mod as well! I know have all LED lights on my car with exception of my reverse lights.

[Dragon Tats]

I installed mine a few weeks ago and NO issues. I did call tech support though regarding their terminology of "white stripe" and "ramp" which was included in the supplemental instructions. And if that polarity wasn't followed correctly those individual lamps wouldn't work. Maybe a possible issue/fix??

[D20136]

Great info everyone, ordering these soon and all this info will be helpfull.

[LED Crazy]

No disrespect, but I am 21 and I know nothing about wiring and it took me 45 minutes to install these. I was afraid at first, but it was actually quite simple. The only thing that sucks is getting those damn bezels out. After that it is a breeze. No splicing, no t-taping (which I have not acquired skills for).

I've had these tail lights for well over a year and they are fantastic. Have I had a issue? Sure! Did Technostalgia make it right? Yes!

Every product is due to have it's issues once in awhile. Give it a chance.

[Rangore]

I want these but I keep hearing how painful the install is.


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[LED Crazy]

It's really not a pain at all. Trust me. I thought the exact same thing.

-Perhaps it is time for someone to make a install video of this.. If I can pay (or take him on a joy ride in Naynay) a neighborhood kid to hold my iPhone to record my progress I can make this challenge a reality.

[Schmidty]

Originally Posted by ChriSS84

Yet another complaint. I'll be staying away from these lights.

My install wasn't bad at all and the lights are great! Sure it can be a little tight down there but a little patience goes a long way. The only down side is that they are popular and so there is a wait to get them. Remember that for the most part you only from those that had issues...by no means does that mean the majority have these issues. OP said most people do and I would bet my Camaro most people don't. No disrespect to the OP. But if it scares you away from purchasing them, well, to each their own. I love mine and love watching the expressions on the face of the people behind me when I step on the brakes!

[LED Crazy]

Originally Posted by Kali4nia58

My install wasn't bad at all and the lights are great! Sure it can be a little tight down there but a little patience goes a long way. The only down side is that they are popular and so there is a wait to get them. Remember that for the most part you only from those that had issues...by no means does that mean the majority have these issues. OP said most people do and I would bet my Camaro most people don't. No disrespect to the OP. But if it scares you away from purchasing them, well, to each their own. I love mine and love watching the expressions on the face of the people behind me when I step on the brakes!

That's what she said :laugh above:

Sorry had to do it

You are right though. It can be difficult, but if you take your time and read the directions it'll be a smooth process.

[jmontalvo]

I found out about these a couple days ago. I wish I had more $$$.

[Rangore]

It would be great if someone had a DIY on it...that would help to alleviate aprehension.

[Broffermoon]

Originally Posted by Rangore

It would be great if someone had a DIY on it...that would help to alleviate aprehension.

Go to Apex website. They have the instructions there. I went through the instructions before I bought them. Helpful, lots of pictures....I believe I made the right decision. Love the lights.

[SamHouseIII]

I think we are missing the point, THE LIGHTS ARE AWSOME!! but what lacks, is why the QA problems??? Wires dis-connected, Leaks, Resistors, Wiring problems.....

I have a set of them, I love the looks, but every problem I had, I had to do the leg work to fix them. At $400 dollars I would expect more QA period.

Again, love the lights, had/have some issues, still not resolved, not bad mouthing, expected more.

What if you had these problems???

[Rollar]

The lights are amzaing. But there are some quality control issues. While I haven't had the water issues others have had, I had other issues. In 3 of the 4 taillights, I have several individual lights not working.

I called Todd and he will be shipping me a new set, problem is due to supply/demand issues this return is going to take several weeks. More waiting for such an awesome mod. In a recent trip out to dinner I had a guy in a nice pickup come up and ask about them.

Hope to have the new ones soon!

And to the install comments, just my opionion. If I can fit my big hands in and replace them on my convertible, anyone can. I recommend a pair of Gorrila Gloves that I picked up from Walmart, not only did they save my hands from getting cut up but they helped gripping the nuts so you dont loose them in the bumper.