Offical New Rx8 LED Brake Light Group Buy
02-01-2009, 09:42 PM
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02-01-2009, 11:29 PM
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8rocks, what you're going through really sucks. I don't understand why they aren't being responsive. I'm one of the ones that got the wrong light (think it was the RSX one) and I got a return label in a day and got the correct brake light a few days after that.
Thought I'd post some pictures of it installed since I haven't seen any '09 pics yet. I've always thought the '09 looked weird with OEM LED side lights and a bulb 3rd brake light. Even with the light off it didn't match since the new panels are mostly reflective silver which didn't seem to go well with the reddish 3rd brake light. I think this new light looks much better both with the light on and off but you be the judge.
This is the original, light off.
This is the LED, light off.
This is the original, light on.
This is the LED, light on.
I used different cameras for the before and after so the color is a bit different but you get the gist.
Thought I'd post some pictures of it installed since I haven't seen any '09 pics yet. I've always thought the '09 looked weird with OEM LED side lights and a bulb 3rd brake light. Even with the light off it didn't match since the new panels are mostly reflective silver which didn't seem to go well with the reddish 3rd brake light. I think this new light looks much better both with the light on and off but you be the judge.
This is the original, light off.
This is the LED, light off.
This is the original, light on.
This is the LED, light on.
I used different cameras for the before and after so the color is a bit different but you get the gist.
02-01-2009, 11:37 PM
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8rocks, what you're going through really sucks. I don't understand why they aren't being responsive. I'm one of the ones that got the wrong light (think it was the RSX one) and I got a return label in a day and got the correct brake light a few days after that.
Thought I'd post some pictures of it installed since I haven't seen any '09 pics yet. I've always thought the '09 looked weird with OEM LED side lights and a bulb 3rd brake light. Even with the light off it didn't match since the new panels are mostly reflective silver which didn't seem to go well with the reddish 3rd brake light. I think this new light looks much better both with the light on and off but you be the judge.
I used different cameras for the before and after so the color is a bit different but you get the gist.
Thought I'd post some pictures of it installed since I haven't seen any '09 pics yet. I've always thought the '09 looked weird with OEM LED side lights and a bulb 3rd brake light. Even with the light off it didn't match since the new panels are mostly reflective silver which didn't seem to go well with the reddish 3rd brake light. I think this new light looks much better both with the light on and off but you be the judge.
I used different cameras for the before and after so the color is a bit different but you get the gist.
Your car definitely looks WAY better with the LEDs. Congrats.
I just realized you are in Livermore....you come to the meets? Fortunate Few had mentioned there is one coming up in Tracy..... should try and make it.
02-02-2009, 01:00 AM
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It's actually WVBOOSTED that is still having problems. I got my replacements, just not the return label for the RSX lights they had shipped out originally.
Your car definitely looks WAY better with the LEDs. Congrats.
I just realized you are in Livermore....you come to the meets? Fortunate Few had mentioned there is one coming up in Tracy..... should try and make it.
Your car definitely looks WAY better with the LEDs. Congrats.
I just realized you are in Livermore....you come to the meets? Fortunate Few had mentioned there is one coming up in Tracy..... should try and make it.
02-02-2009, 02:11 AM
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02-09-2009, 09:07 PM
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Can we shut down this Group buy and make sure this guy never gets any "group rip offs" started again. I'm going straight to the company tomorrow and tell them what kind of message saki is giving people about their products.
If any of you guys consider buying anything else from him, I'd take this customer service into consideration, and better believe I will speak up every thread I see. Thanks!
If any of you guys consider buying anything else from him, I'd take this customer service into consideration, and better believe I will speak up every thread I see. Thanks!
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02-10-2009, 10:05 AM
#214
I'm really sorry to hear that you're having such a crap time getting your light WV. Keep us posted on what happens. I don't understand why saki would start this strong and then just fizzle out. Shady.
On a lighter note. I was a little disappointed that the chrome around the LEDs didn't really match the chrome in the taillight housings, which I really wanted for that factory look. The chrome quite a bit brighter. The smoked lense makes it too dark though. Then I came across this thread:
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-exterior-appearance-body-kits-27/using-dye-clear-corners-165896/
I bought some Rit dye and did some experimenting. I ended up getting the aftermarket housing that came with the kit the perfect color, and as a bonus, after soaking the stock housing the gasket came off easily so I could use it with the aftermarket one. Anyway, it's a very subtle change. Let me know what you think.
Before, chrome is much brighter than the tails:
After, looks like a match:
On a lighter note. I was a little disappointed that the chrome around the LEDs didn't really match the chrome in the taillight housings, which I really wanted for that factory look. The chrome quite a bit brighter. The smoked lense makes it too dark though. Then I came across this thread:
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-exterior-appearance-body-kits-27/using-dye-clear-corners-165896/
I bought some Rit dye and did some experimenting. I ended up getting the aftermarket housing that came with the kit the perfect color, and as a bonus, after soaking the stock housing the gasket came off easily so I could use it with the aftermarket one. Anyway, it's a very subtle change. Let me know what you think.
Before, chrome is much brighter than the tails:
After, looks like a match:
02-10-2009, 03:13 PM
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Id watch out for anything sold by Racer-union.com, or spyderauto.com. Both companies are the same and giving me the run around when I call. I wouldn't be as pissed if I had paid this saki guy but I my payment went to john at spyderauto.com. They will recieve enough phone calls to make this right and I hope saki is laughed off this forum for his "wonderful customer service."
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02-13-2009, 11:30 AM
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I finally got ahold of Ray at Spyderauto after going through a LOUSY (microsoft style) operator. He said he should be able to send out a new brakelight in the next couple days. It sucks you have to bypass the operator of the group buy to get the slightest amount of customer service. I will inform you if this one isn't a complete piece of junk.
02-14-2009, 03:31 PM
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8rocks, what you're going through really sucks. I don't understand why they aren't being responsive. I'm one of the ones that got the wrong light (think it was the RSX one) and I got a return label in a day and got the correct brake light a few days after that.
Thought I'd post some pictures of it installed since I haven't seen any '09 pics yet. I've always thought the '09 looked weird with OEM LED side lights and a bulb 3rd brake light. Even with the light off it didn't match since the new panels are mostly reflective silver which didn't seem to go well with the reddish 3rd brake light. I think this new light looks much better both with the light on and off but you be the judge.
This is the original, light off.
This is the LED, light off.
This is the original, light on.
This is the LED, light on.
I used different cameras for the before and after so the color is a bit different but you get the gist.
Thought I'd post some pictures of it installed since I haven't seen any '09 pics yet. I've always thought the '09 looked weird with OEM LED side lights and a bulb 3rd brake light. Even with the light off it didn't match since the new panels are mostly reflective silver which didn't seem to go well with the reddish 3rd brake light. I think this new light looks much better both with the light on and off but you be the judge.
This is the original, light off.
This is the LED, light off.
This is the original, light on.
This is the LED, light on.
I used different cameras for the before and after so the color is a bit different but you get the gist.
02-27-2009, 08:45 PM
#221
I finally got mine installed (months later) and here are the results, sorry for the iphone crappy pictures. I used the factory weatherstripping or whatnot because the one included wasnt working out so well.
