New rear tail lights - Page 11

ecko04 · 08-16-2018, 03:53 PM

In regard to legality, I never heard back. Not sure if there’s a DOT stamp on them, and even if there is, I don’t know if they underwent proper testing. If you are wanting DOT approved lamps, I would suggest you look elsewhere. If a DOT stamp is on them I’ll let you know once mine arrive.

The best price I have from the same vendor I’ve been dealing with is $250/shipped. I’ve pushed and asked for better pricing but this is it. Still it’s better than the price I paid for my set. This is the vendor I’ve been working with for my order and the vendor I feel most comfortable with as I know they have the lamps available on-hand and ready to ship.

If anyone is interested, once I receive mine, and take some low quality iPhone pics and videos, we can entertain the notion of a group buy.

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GooseSS · 08-16-2018, 04:03 PM

Looking forward to pics =)!

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crosive · 08-16-2018, 04:21 PM

I'm interested, depending on how the fit + finish + function is, obviously

ecko04 · 08-16-2018, 07:26 PM

Update 8/16/18

Lamps are DOT certified and therefore legal in all 50 states

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Sheriff37 · 08-17-2018, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ecko04

Update 8/16/18

Lamps are DOT certified and therefore legal in all 50 states

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Glad to hear

ecko04 · 08-17-2018, 10:51 AM

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ecko04 · 08-17-2018, 11:36 AM

Well, bad news.

The lights are not designed to work with any RS or SS equipped Camaro. They hyperflash. I already had the Gen5DIY reverse bulb harness, which does not change their behavior. I removed the resistor harness and got the same thing.

I then called Gen5DIY and they have another set of lamps that they received from China, different than these, but have tried every load resistor to address the hyperblinking and they didn't work.

Gen5 did mention that there is an apparent fix for them but he doesn't know when it will be available, what the fix will be or if that fix will work until he gets it in the shop to test.

Unfortunately, that's all I have. I can't recommend them unless you have a non-RS/SS car and/or are willing to deal with hyperflashing. I put them back in the box and will reach out to the supplier soon.

ecko04 · 08-17-2018, 11:57 AM

Here’s a video of what could’ve been:

Aftermarket vs GM Dark Tail (Hazards)

Hyperflash

Hazard + Running Lights

Brake Light

Running Lights + Brake

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Oramac2016 · 08-17-2018, 03:47 PM

Yup. And they have also halted sales on them. Probably for the “fix” lol

ecko04 · 08-17-2018, 06:29 PM

They also need the reverse led load resistor to prevent the reverse bulb from illuminating when the car is off

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ecko04 · 08-17-2018, 08:50 PM

The donor vehicle did not have an RS package and wasn’t an SS.
They are now aware of the issue.
This is the same issue for the supplier of the replica GM dark tails on Alibaba.

I wouldn’t expect an expeditious fix for this.

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iarepeyton · 08-17-2018, 10:59 PM

So I could get these on a non-rs and I don't need a resistor for the turn signals? Oh boy that's tempting....

ecko04 · 08-18-2018, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by iarepeyton

So I could get these on a non-rs and I don't need a resistor for the turn signals? Oh boy that's tempting....

To run them on a non-RS you’d need the lamps but also the adapter harness for LED lamps. For non-RS cars you can’t run the LED assembly without a conversion harness. Gen5DIY makes the harness for $100.

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08-17-2018, 11:36 AM	#148
ecko04 Drives: Too many to list Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: East Coast Runner Posts: 878	New rear tail lights Well, bad news. The lights are not designed to work with any RS or SS equipped Camaro. They hyperflash. I already had the Gen5DIY reverse bulb harness, which does not change their behavior. I removed the resistor harness and got the same thing. I then called Gen5DIY and they have another set of lamps that they received from China, different than these, but have tried every load resistor to address the hyperblinking and they didn't work. Gen5 did mention that there is an apparent fix for them but he doesn't know when it will be available, what the fix will be or if that fix will work until he gets it in the shop to test. Unfortunately, that's all I have. I can't recommend them unless you have a non-RS/SS car and/or are willing to deal with hyperflashing. I put them back in the box and will reach out to the supplier soon. Last edited by ecko04; 08-17-2018 at 01:29 PM.

08-17-2018, 11:57 AM	#149
ecko04 Drives: Too many to list Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: East Coast Runner Posts: 878	New rear tail lights Here’s a video of what could’ve been: Aftermarket vs GM Dark Tail (Hazards) Hyperflash Hazard + Running Lights Brake Light Running Lights + Brake Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Last edited by ecko04; 08-17-2018 at 01:28 PM.

08-17-2018, 03:47 PM	#150
Oramac2016 Drives: 2016 Camaro RS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Louisiana Posts: 392	Yup. And they have also halted sales on them. Probably for the “fix” lol __________________ 2016 Summit White 1LT RS, Brembo Brakes, NPP Exhaust,Front Glowtie, Rear Red Glowtie, Adrenaline Red Interior

08-17-2018, 08:50 PM	#152
ecko04 Drives: Too many to list Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: East Coast Runner Posts: 878	New rear tail lights The donor vehicle did not have an RS package and wasn’t an SS. They are now aware of the issue. This is the same issue for the supplier of the replica GM dark tails on Alibaba. I wouldn’t expect an expeditious fix for this. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Last edited by ecko04; 08-17-2018 at 09:03 PM.

08-16-2018, 03:53 PM	#141
ecko04 Drives: Too many to list Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: East Coast Runner Posts: 878	In regard to legality, I never heard back. Not sure if there’s a DOT stamp on them, and even if there is, I don’t know if they underwent proper testing. If you are wanting DOT approved lamps, I would suggest you look elsewhere. If a DOT stamp is on them I’ll let you know once mine arrive. The best price I have from the same vendor I’ve been dealing with is $250/shipped. I’ve pushed and asked for better pricing but this is it. Still it’s better than the price I paid for my set. This is the vendor I’ve been working with for my order and the vendor I feel most comfortable with as I know they have the lamps available on-hand and ready to ship. If anyone is interested, once I receive mine, and take some low quality iPhone pics and videos, we can entertain the notion of a group buy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

08-16-2018, 04:03 PM	#142
GooseSS Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 112	Looking forward to pics =)! Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

08-16-2018, 04:21 PM	#143
crosive Drives: 18 zl1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: central alabama Posts: 935	I'm interested, depending on how the fit + finish + function is, obviously

08-16-2018, 07:26 PM	#144
ecko04 Drives: Too many to list Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: East Coast Runner Posts: 878	Update 8/16/18 Lamps are DOT certified and therefore legal in all 50 states Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

08-17-2018, 10:51 AM	#146
ecko04 Drives: Too many to list Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: East Coast Runner Posts: 878	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

08-17-2018, 10:52 AM	#147
ecko04 Drives: Too many to list Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: East Coast Runner Posts: 878	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

08-17-2018, 06:29 PM	#151
ecko04 Drives: Too many to list Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: East Coast Runner Posts: 878	They also need the reverse led load resistor to prevent the reverse bulb from illuminating when the car is off Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

08-17-2018, 10:59 PM	#153
iarepeyton Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT V6 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Kentucky Posts: 95	So I could get these on a non-rs and I don't need a resistor for the turn signals? Oh boy that's tempting....

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