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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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05 MCS LED Tail Lights Installed....Pics

Just bought my 2005 MCS about 1 week ago today and searched and searched and found no pics of folks with LED Tail lights. I ordered a Black set and they arrived today. I love the look but and unsure if i should VHT Nightshade them or tint them or just leave them as is. This light exceeded my expectations its super bright during full sun and at night. What is everyones opinions?

 
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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do a picture with them lit up with the brake lights.

The only problem with these LED tails are that they are missing reflectors. Sigh. Not sure WHY they couldn't have put in reflectors ANY where in the housing.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 02:50 AM
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Seem fine 2me.
Been waiting all year for the price to drop on those.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 04:21 AM
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LOoks real good. Mine are in shipping. Price came down the other day so I couldn't resist. Can't wait to get mine installed.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 06:25 AM
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do a picture with them lit up with the brake lights.

The only problem with these LED tails are that they are missing reflectors. Sigh. Not sure WHY they couldn't have put in reflectors ANY where in the housing.

Yeah, but they look great . When I looked that them they wanted an arm and leg. Stick a reflector in the lower rear plug just above the pipes where the old back up lights were.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 07:59 AM
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How much do these cost? I would't niteshade them, just put a light film tint over them, as that's not permanent. They look good though.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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Yeah, but they look great . When I looked that them they wanted an arm and leg. Stick a reflector in the lower rear plug just above the pipes where the old back up lights were.
Didn't say they didn't look great.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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LOoks real good. Mine are in shipping. Price came down the other day so I couldn't resist. Can't wait to get mine installed.
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Just checked Ebay. Still same & over $200. "Arm & leg"
Where did you pickup yours?
 
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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So let me get this straight. These are aftermarket tail lights with the reverse bulb in the housing? I need a cheap set of OEM style housings for my '05 in the event I do get rid of it. I will be going back to stock, so the OEM look is important. But on another note, those LED tails look great!!!
 
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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i got the 05 up euro all red with the white turn signal...
they are wonderful
 
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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Yeah i picked these up on fleabay and gave my arm and leg! I gave like 245.00 but ill be honest the look is worth it especially at night. But im a lover of LED'S!
 
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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 05:08 AM
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i tink looks good
 
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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JustinGTP
do a picture with them lit up with the brake lights.

The only problem with these LED tails are that they are missing reflectors. Sigh. Not sure WHY they couldn't have put in reflectors ANY where in the housing.
I don't care for the reflectors myself. Here are the pics you requested JustinGTP:

Tail Lights:


Brake Lights:
 

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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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Yup. Those will definately wake up the driver behind. Looks like you changed out the
3rd brake light also. Like the black background over bright.
That bright plate though
 

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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 10:13 PM
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they look great! thanks for posting the pics!

the only reason why a reflector is good because at night with your lights off it helps other drivers see your car
 
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 04:04 AM
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Wow just the photo burns my retinas
 
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 03:19 PM
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I would just dechrome them. They look spot on otherwise.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jayxx83
I would just dechrome them. They look spot on otherwise.
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Thought about that.
If the headlight trims are black I will agree. My guess is they're not. I would leave it be.
 

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