s14 led taillights

[spanishricer]

Judging by the pictures posted earlier in this thread, the D-Max lights aren't exactly the same as some of the ones found on ebay.

[OptionZero]

aside from the coloration of the key hole, which is the exact same shape, there's no difference

[unlegendary]

it might be the pictures but they look different to me and like i said it might be the pictures, but i'm swaying towards intense power

edit: also the generic version looks like it's just been painted over with custom led lights underneath lol.

[BoostedCoupe]

THEY ARE ALL THE SAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUY THE CHEAPEST YOU CAN FIND ON EBAY!!!!!!
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yes i know i did all of that in caps.

[Bigsyke]

$200? try more like $300 after shipping

[Maiku240sxS14]

Originally Posted by bshotts

Here's a set sold to me by Intense Power. The manufacturer is actually Sonar. You can google Sonar LED 240sx and you'll see what I'm talking about. I have been extremely satisfied with mine...everyone should update NOW!

I'd prefer it if everybody didn't go buy them. Go with Kouki tail lights, they look a whole lot better and you won't have fogging issues or moistures because they are OEM!

[beavis360]

My order from Intense Power came with the clear keyhole as shown with the "D-max" lights.

They were ordered in late March

[kOuKi MoNsTaRr]

I would prefer to get them from intense
1. They have the best deal
2. They look better than any other ones

I like the whole led look and that the turn signal lens is white but there's just something bout the oem that looks bad ass

[mattack69]

http://zilvia.net/f/advertiser-speci...ils-stock.html FTW Im in germany and the shipped here. I'll post pics up after work. I ordered the D-Max and they are better quality than the egay's my buddy rocks. PM Kevin@driveline and you won't be dissapointed! BTW the linx above is just for picture reference of they're products.

[spanishricer]

Originally Posted by mattack69

http://zilvia.net/f/advertiser-speci...ils-stock.html FTW Im in germany and the shipped here. I'll post pics up after work. I ordered the D-Max and they are better quality than the egay's my buddy rocks. PM Kevin@driveline and you won't be dissapointed! BTW the linx above is just for picture reference of they're products.

If you could do side by side pictures of the two different brands/types, that would be great.

[thatdrifterguy]

is there an LED style tail light but uses regular bulbs?

[5t341tH]

Originally Posted by thatdrifterguy

is there an LED style tail light but uses regular bulbs?

wtf is the point then??

[Maiku240sxS14]

Originally Posted by thatdrifterguy

is there an LED style tail light but uses regular bulbs?

Are you serious...?

[madd ocx]

I pm'ed intense power on the taillights and asked them the manufacturer and they said its a private manufacturer that makes it for them. "yeah right".. sounds like ebay to me!!

[johngriff]

I have no preference in which products are better over each other, but I will tell you this.

I worked in the LED lighting industry, and there are a variety of issues to consider with these lights.

LED's cannot just be hooked up to a 12v source, they need resistors, especially in arrays. Arrays like this also can get hot, making the ballast a big issue, and if they are using PCB's to mount to, the quality and material could even lead to failure/critical failure and fire. This has been common in the BMW community with ebay led tails.

So be careful, I would imagine the Dmax kit to have a much better design and QC process than the ebay ones, but that could just be an assumption.

[thatdrifterguy]

Originally Posted by 5t341tH

wtf is the point then??

i like the crystal shiny look but dont want the little rows of LED lights. just one nice square red light

[KAs14slider]

Hey guys, I know I'm bumping a very old thread. But I just got some of the ebay led's and some water got in the right corner light. How the hell are you guys taking them apart to reseal them? I just don't understand how the lenses comes off. I tried heating it up around the outside edges of the tail light and it just starts to melt the lense.

[Cjkouki2010]

Idk but used to have some off ebay and were about150$-200$ if iI remember correctl , eventually got moisture in the and looked like hell. I prefer oem lighting on a s14. Just looks better to me

[silviaks2nr]

If they use a heat activated glue you can put them in the oven at 250* for about 8-12 minutes and the glue will become soft enough to gently pry off the lens. Make sure there are no screws attaching the lens to the housing, if so, you need to remove them before heating obviously.

[Om1kron]

same thing with vertex lights. Almost fell into that hype trap, same fucking ebay lenses as everyone else.

[KAs14slider]

Or do I put them in the oven just like headlights? I was just afraid to put the led's in the oven thinking something might break in them from the heat. I took the screws out of the back and from what I can see they are way too short to extend to lenses so I doubt its the screws that are holding them on. I guess I could try the oven.

[Maiku240sxS14]

I haven't personally done them to my taillights but I would assume its the same as doing the headlights. Stick them in the oven and watch it carefully. Should be able to pry off the lense, BUT be careful of the glue when taking off the lense!

I bought some LED taillights couple years ago and still have not put them on, wonder if they will get some moisture inside? My first pair had no problems.

[silviaks2nr]

Yes, it's the same for headlights, corner lights, blinkers, and taillights on most OEM nissans. Since these are aftermarket it's where it gets tricky. Most aftermarket are head activated butyl sealant and not permaseal though so they can be opened up the same way, with indirect heat in the oven.