Valenti tailights help

That video is deceiving as they shot it post-removal. See http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii...view-valenti-jdm-full-led-tail-lamps-twp.html instead.

Follow this post for tips on how to remove the taillights and retainer clips.

 

The yellow and retainer clips are essential for proper fit and alignment with no play. The white clips you can ignore. If you broke the black wing, you won't see it unless you have the hatch open. However, you can always order replacement clips and wings from the various Toyota parts websites.

 

Do you still have the link you had mentioned (or the website) for those clips, 32k? I noticed when I was at the body shop today that they had broken one of my yellow ones, so I best get one heading this way, as I don't foresee them going to the trouble of replacing it.....

 

I have never ordered replacement clips or retainers, but Calvin (HI MPG) did and he mentioned that the shipping costs were more than replacement clips. You should PM HI MPG or maybe he'll respond here with the link.

 

Yes, I did order some replacement white clips and the bottom black retainers (not the side wing) as I broke both during the install. I didn't break any of the yellow clips, but I can't imagine them to be any different than the white ones (this is from memory, so I can be wrong about that). I'll see if I can find the parts numbers tonight.

 

Yes, as long as it's secure when you slide it in, you're fine. If there's no play of the unit, you've installed it right.

 

Very nice! Good choice on the SB unit also.

 

Looks great! Where did you by the Valenti's? How much?

 

I'd also like to know where you got these tinted Valenti's. Very interested in buying them for my Blizzard Pearl! Does anyone know if it's illegal to have tinted tail lights? This will go great with my tinted car. Looking for purchasing information, please! Specifically the tinted ones. Thanks!

 

We get them through TWP CO. LTD.

Tinted tail lights aren't illegal per se. It's the blacking out of the rear reflectors that make them illegal. Fortunately, the rear reflectors aren't blacked out on the Valenti lights so you'll be fine. They lack the side reflectors though which are required here but cops are unlikely to notice that unless they shine their lights exactly perpendicular to you.

 

Thank you, 32K. Unfortunately, those are a little too pricey for me. They sure do look good though! Looks like I'll just replace my turn/reverse bulbs with LED's instead.

 

You get what you pay for. Rather than replace turn/reverse bulbs with LEDs, which doesn't do much, get your taillights tinted using film (but leave openings for the reflectors so you don't get in trouble with the cops).

This is what tinted stock tails look like (photoshopped though). I'm a fan of blacked out tails and rims on Blizzard Pearl.

 

Thanks guys - I'm still thinking about this.. ucsmfu - how would you rate the difficulty of installation? It doesn't seem too hard, but when you say "finally" it makes me wonder a little bit. How long did it take for you to get them? Thanks!

 

Thanks! I remember seeing the links and info for the different clips for the headlights months back, so good to know u were the one who had found them. Hope maybe u find the link(s) again, since I need a yellow one!

Thanks! For some reason, I had it in my mind that you were the one who had given the links for them before. Thanks for letting me know it was Calvin!