Interior/Exterior Spec D Smoked LED Taillights
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Spec D Smoked LED Taillights
Anyone run these that can provide insight as to how well they hold up, fit and perform? I've done a search and came up with a few hits, but none that comment on long term performance. Pictures and a few videos I've seen all look promising. Just wanting to hear first hand before I buy.
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#2
I have had these installed for about a year now. Absolutely love them and take years off the car. I know many people say that the reverse lights don't work for models older then 2005 I think, not to sure, anyways this is true, as I have a 2002. However it wasn't a big deal to me as the stock reverse light above exhaust tips still works just fine. I haven't had any problems with them as of yet. 10 out of 10 would by again!
#3
Spec-D LED Tails
Yep, I've had them for about a year as well. I too really like them. I have a pre-facelift 03 R53. They are indicated for use with post facelift cars as they include the reverse lights. The reverse lights in the tail lights don't work, but they don't have to as the reverse light low in the bumper continues to operate as normal. For post facelift R50/R53 cars, the reverse lights in the Spec-Ds will work as they should.
I've replaced the reverse lights with Red LED's. My understanding is that in pre-facelift cars, the #1 pin goes to the rear fogs. I have a 6 toggle switch panel with the rear fogs, and I just have to get the option turned on to have rear fogs in the Spec-D LED lights. In the post facelift cars, the #1 pin goes to the integrated reverse lights. So, really, these tail lights can be thought of as "universal" for pre and post facelift R50/R53 cars
Regarding fit, they were really easy to install. They fit well and seal well. Just don't over tighten the mounting stud as it is seated in the plastic housing. I have not had any issues with water getting in at all. Overall, I REALLY like them a bunch.
Hope that helps!
I've replaced the reverse lights with Red LED's. My understanding is that in pre-facelift cars, the #1 pin goes to the rear fogs. I have a 6 toggle switch panel with the rear fogs, and I just have to get the option turned on to have rear fogs in the Spec-D LED lights. In the post facelift cars, the #1 pin goes to the integrated reverse lights. So, really, these tail lights can be thought of as "universal" for pre and post facelift R50/R53 cars
Regarding fit, they were really easy to install. They fit well and seal well. Just don't over tighten the mounting stud as it is seated in the plastic housing. I have not had any issues with water getting in at all. Overall, I REALLY like them a bunch.
Hope that helps!
#4
Yep, I've had them for about a year as well. I too really like them. I have a pre-facelift 03 R53. They are indicated for use with post facelift cars as they include the reverse lights. The reverse lights in the tail lights don't work, but they don't have to as the reverse light low in the bumper continues to operate as normal. For post facelift R50/R53 cars, the reverse lights in the Spec-Ds will work as they should.
I've replaced the reverse lights with Red LED's. My understanding is that in pre-facelift cars, the #1 pin goes to the rear fogs. I have a 6 toggle switch panel with the rear fogs, and I just have to get the option turned on to have rear fogs in the Spec-D LED lights. In the post facelift cars, the #1 pin goes to the integrated reverse lights. So, really, these tail lights can be thought of as "universal" for pre and post facelift R50/R53 cars
Regarding fit, they were really easy to install. They fit well and seal well. Just don't over tighten the mounting stud as it is seated in the plastic housing. I have not had any issues with water getting in at all. Overall, I REALLY like them a bunch.
Hope that helps!
I've replaced the reverse lights with Red LED's. My understanding is that in pre-facelift cars, the #1 pin goes to the rear fogs. I have a 6 toggle switch panel with the rear fogs, and I just have to get the option turned on to have rear fogs in the Spec-D LED lights. In the post facelift cars, the #1 pin goes to the integrated reverse lights. So, really, these tail lights can be thought of as "universal" for pre and post facelift R50/R53 cars
Regarding fit, they were really easy to install. They fit well and seal well. Just don't over tighten the mounting stud as it is seated in the plastic housing. I have not had any issues with water getting in at all. Overall, I REALLY like them a bunch.
Hope that helps!
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That still works fine as they have reverse lights in the tail light themselves. Pre 2005 the reverse like is in the bottom of bumper above the exhaust tips. But they work with either or.
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