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Old 07-03-2007 | 05:50 AM
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Hey MrRadi how did everything go with the install? Are you pleased with the outcome how it looks?

hope you like it man. take care
Old 07-04-2007 | 07:47 PM
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Old 07-05-2007 | 12:54 AM
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I buy mine in bulk from an ebay seller at the moment. best deal ive been able to find for the quantity.
Old 07-05-2007 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by snowromance
Hey MrRadi how did everything go with the install? Are you pleased with the outcome how it looks?

hope you like it man. take care


Looks great! Install was easy once I quit limp wisting plugging the leads in. Funny thing about electricity; it just won't jump them gaps.

Recommended for upgrading the rear. Much nicer than the stock bulb. Thanks for the production services and great instructions.

Rich
Old 07-06-2007 | 06:30 AM
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Hey your welcome Rich. The people behind you will like it better than the stock bulb too ;-)

Not to mention clean up the back end with LED lighting behind the scion overlay. How come you didnt like "CIO" ????

haha jk man. Enjoy
Old 07-11-2007 | 05:11 AM
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hey rob... hope everything is going ok with you.... i just wanted you to know i successfully installed the 3rd brake thingy.... i used duct tape.... and i removed the red cover.... its looks clean....
Old 07-13-2007 | 06:41 AM
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hey sorry i didnt reply sooner...

thats awesome man! glad you like it. hopefully i helped you on the phone the other night. Im still working on putting together a DIY kit for you for making your own tail lights.

hang in there! i havent forgotten ;-)
Old 07-13-2007 | 09:57 AM
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haha, no prob... no rush.... hope your wife's well....
Old 07-20-2007 | 06:10 AM
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thanks dude. she is well...everything is good. i just became a dad the other day. what a blessing, we're both very excited and happy. baby and mom are both doing great.

anyone that have made one of these now or gotten one from me have any pictures to share?
Old 09-06-2007 | 02:04 AM
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Rob, got the brake light and installed it today. I used 3m tape, a small strip on each side and it worked like a charm. Thanks again for a great job.

Jim
Old 09-06-2007 | 06:12 AM
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Just did my 3rd brake light and love it, now i want to do the main lights...... when i get the courage







took 45lleds, and 3hrs of time...
Old 09-08-2007 | 03:09 AM
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hey nice work toaster boy.

look into getting some superflux LEDs next time around. the real ones, Lumileds.

they are MUCH brighter than the standard round flanged that you use.

again, GREAT JOB!
Old 09-08-2007 | 04:35 AM
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Thanks :D, Yeah I made the mistake of getting some 800lumens leds first those were sooo dim, then i got 3000lumens leds. if i muster up the strength to do my tails ill def get the super flux, thanks for the advice
Old 12-17-2007 | 08:46 PM
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Bump because I am finally back in the states from Europe and am able to help with questions about this mod.

Hope you guys are enjoying your 3rd brakelight retofits!
Old 12-18-2007 | 02:08 PM
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wow, you took your baby to Europe? anyway, just wanted to say the LEDs are still shining.... just wish my tint weren't sooo dark...
Old 12-18-2007 | 06:11 PM
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no no baby and mom stayed here in the states. I was there for work for a couple months.

good to hear your retro is still shining :-) it should be for quite awhile...like 100,000 hours or so
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