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Niceun · 10-06-2014, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jgray1978

These conform to the size and shape of OEM right? So tint films would work just the same?

Yes they are OEM.

foo.fighter · 10-07-2014, 06:44 AM

just curious guys where did you end up ordering from?

Niceun · 10-07-2014, 06:45 AM

Ecklers- Rick's Camaro is where I got mine.

jgray1978 · 10-07-2014, 08:00 AM

One thing that has turned me off about them is the LED array arraignment. The LED arraignment does not conform to the lens shape and is rounded on the bottom. I have always thought that it looked funny.

45thCamaro · 10-07-2014, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jgray1978

One thing that has turned me off about them is the LED array arraignment. The LED arraignment does not conform to the lens shape and is rounded on the bottom. I have always thought that it looked funny.

After reading that I have to agree with you. You wonder why they didn't just fill it with leds instead of those lines.

I want to purchase these, but my biggest gripe I think (other than hearing ppl say they fog up) is why wouldn't they put the toggle switches on the top of the lights so you could switch them by easily removing those covers over the tail lights, as apposed to having to take the bumper down? I've been told by a couple of people that the switches are really far in the back of the light that you really can't get to them.

Mean Green Z28 · 10-07-2014, 10:00 AM

I like mine. Well, for the price I paid for them, I really like mine, lol. The only thing I noticed about it was that it seemed to run my battery down faster when stored. Possibly 'cos it's directly connected to the battery?

Before installing, went on work travel for three weeks. Came back and had no issue starting the car up
After installing, went on travel for just two weeks. Came back and battery was dead. Had to trickle charge it overnight.

Hope it was just my original battery starting to die (almost 5yrs. now), else I may have to disconnect the harness every time I travel.

GearHeadPeter · 10-07-2014, 07:00 PM

I got mine directly from the manufacturer when they first came out, even before they were on Camaro5.

LnLSS · 10-07-2014, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mean Green Z28

I like mine. Well, for the price I paid for them, I really like mine, lol. The only thing I noticed about it was that it seemed to run my battery down faster when stored. Possibly 'cos it's directly connected to the battery?

Before installing, went on work travel for three weeks. Came back and had no issue starting the car up
After installing, went on travel for just two weeks. Came back and battery was dead. Had to trickle charge it overnight.

Hope it was just my original battery starting to die (almost 5yrs. now), else I may have to disconnect the harness every time I travel.

I always connect my trickle charger to the battery before I leave it for an extended period of time.

Niceun · 10-07-2014, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 45thCamaro

After reading that I have to agree with you. You wonder why they didn't just fill it with leds instead of those lines.

I want to purchase these, but my biggest gripe I think (other than hearing ppl say they fog up) is why wouldn't they put the toggle switches on the top of the lights so you could switch them by easily removing those covers over the tail lights, as apposed to having to take the bumper down? I've been told by a couple of people that the switches are really far in the back of the light that you really can't get to them.

Yes the little toggle switches are deep inside the lights but you don't have to remove the bumper. You would need to remove the lights and that in itself is time consuming but not impossible. It has rained for 2 days here and so far I have not had any fogging on mine. BUT I did put clear silicone all around them before I installed them. You should get a set they are awesome! I watched a girl behind me at a red light today video my car with her phone. The strobe effect gets the attention.

LnLSS · 10-07-2014, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 45thCamaro

After reading that I have to agree with you. You wonder why they didn't just fill it with leds instead of those lines.

I want to purchase these, but my biggest gripe I think (other than hearing ppl say they fog up) is why wouldn't they put the toggle switches on the top of the lights so you could switch them by easily removing those covers over the tail lights, as apposed to having to take the bumper down? I've been told by a couple of people that the switches are really far in the back of the light that you really can't get to them.

The main reason people are getting the fogging is when they are installing they tighten the nuts to much which in turn breaks the seal on the light. Found this out the hard way but after drying it out and adding silicon have not had a fogging issue since.

45thCamaro · 10-08-2014, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by LnLSS

The main reason people are getting the fogging is when they are installing they tighten the nuts to much which in turn breaks the seal on the light. Found this out the hard way but after drying it out and adding silicon have not had a fogging issue since.

I'm curious, if they see many people are having issues, why not just use better silicone?

Niceun · 10-08-2014, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 45thCamaro

I'm curious, if they see many people are having issues, why not just use better silicone?

Yes exactly, for mine the silicone was not a continuous bead all around the light. It had voids in the bead that is why I applied my own bead around the light. I think the manufactur just needs a little quality inspection before it goes in a box.

45thCamaro · 10-08-2014, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Niceun

Yes exactly, for mine the silicone was not a continuous bead all around the light. It had voids in the bead that is why I applied my own bead around the light. I think the manufactur just needs a little quality inspection before it goes in a box.

Agreed. This is one of the reasons I'm holding off. That and they are far and few between as far as availability.

I just put a lot of $$ into the car so in going to wait a while.

TommyTheCat · 10-09-2014, 12:31 AM

Nobody buy these products!

I want to be the only one with these badass lights
I mean, trust me they're not worth it...

10-07-2014, 06:44 AM	#16
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10-07-2014, 08:00 AM	#18
jgray1978 Drives: '12 2SS/RS 45th vert, '14 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 840 View My Garage	One thing that has turned me off about them is the LED array arraignment. The LED arraignment does not conform to the lens shape and is rounded on the bottom. I have always thought that it looked funny. __________________ 2012 2SS/RS LS3/M6 - C.A.I., Nightshade Tail Lights, ZL1 Fascia and Rockers, NightOwl Halo and Grille LED System, Bravado Americana Wheels With NT05 Rubber.

10-07-2014, 10:00 AM	#20
Mean Green Z28 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 941 View My Garage	I like mine. Well, for the price I paid for them, I really like mine, lol. The only thing I noticed about it was that it seemed to run my battery down faster when stored. Possibly 'cos it's directly connected to the battery? Before installing, went on work travel for three weeks. Came back and had no issue starting the car up After installing, went on travel for just two weeks. Came back and battery was dead. Had to trickle charge it overnight. Hope it was just my original battery starting to die (almost 5yrs. now), else I may have to disconnect the harness every time I travel. __________________ 2010 2SS - CAI Intake, ADM Scoop, RotoFab Washer relo. LT Headers and off-road pipes, X-pipe, Muffler Deletes, ZL1 Spoiler, Technostalgia Tail-lights '98 T/A (Sold) - Forged 6.0ltr, MS3, P&P'd Heads/Valves, 90MM FAST/TB, Headers, 3" Y-pipe, 4" Mufflex Catback. Koni Adjustables w/GC coilovers (550/175), Strano Sway Bars '94 Z28 (Sold) ... LS1 swap (basically same setup as the T/A), TH350/3500 stall ... swapped it all into the T/A -- >> Some of my Projects My Fquick Page

10-07-2014, 07:00 PM	#21
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	I got mine directly from the manufacturer when they first came out, even before they were on Camaro5. __________________ 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.

10-07-2014, 06:45 AM	#17
Niceun Drives: 2012 45th edition RS 2LT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chattanooga,TN Posts: 151	Ecklers- Rick's Camaro is where I got mine.

10-09-2014, 12:31 AM	#28
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,108	Nobody buy these products! I want to be the only one with these badass lights I mean, trust me they're not worth it...