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PantsDants · 08-04-2013, 04:12 PM

I installed my switchbacks from viciousled about a month ago and I haven't noticed any fogging (knock on wood). The packaging was in Japanese but it did say Made in China right on it, and I did have to widen the holes to make them fit. Does anyone have pictures of the exact ones that caused the fogging? I'm kinda getting nervous about it and was going to order different ones from Diode Dynamics but they're sold out atm.

Is this specific to the switchback units or should I be worried about my rear/side marker LEDs as well? Haha

Yruyur · 08-04-2013, 05:07 PM

So far all these examples are the ones that you have as well. We did a local group buy. Could be another factor like the temps we have in az. Not sure.

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PantsDants · 08-04-2013, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yruyur

So far all these examples are the ones that you have as well. We did a local group buy. Could be another factor like the temps we have in az. Not sure.

Sent from a Motorola DynaTAC 8000X

Welp, I went ahead and ordered some different switchbacks from HID Powerhouse just to be safe. Here's to keeping my turn signals unfogged.
:happy0180:

IAMTHEWG · 08-04-2013, 09:36 PM

Seems all the comments hit everything already. Just wanted to say I've ordered from the guys down at DD a couple times and everything they've sold me is quality and they're fast. So in the future be smart and don't use eBay crap. I learned that lesson on my truck.

D4LYFE · 10-02-2013, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbos86

Are these the problematic ones?

These are the ones I previously had and they stopped blinking after they overheated. The vendor said they have been replaced with a newer model which fairs better. Crossing fingers.

turbos86 · 10-02-2013, 03:11 AM

^ Same.
The ones in my photo quoted above are Concept 3 switch back from Vicious LED.
From this thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20290

Vicious LED · 10-02-2013, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yruyur

So far all these examples are the ones that you have as well. We did a local group buy. Could be another factor like the temps we have in az. Not sure.

Sent from a Motorola DynaTAC 8000X

Quote:

Originally Posted by D4LYFE

These are the ones I have now and they stop blinking after they overheat...

I also had to enlarge the housing to fit it. Total waste of money and damage to my housing.

Just purchased the stage 2 from diode dynamics.. Hope it turns out better than the ones in the picture.

Quote:

Originally Posted by D4LYFE

I picked up the ones from Vicious Led. Worst "downgrade" I have made.

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbos86

^ Same.
The ones in my photo quoted above are Concept 3 switch back from Vicious LED.
From this thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20290

Hey guys.

Just stumbled across this and I would like to respond!

After seeing the bulbs he just sent a picture of, those were our 2nd revision. We've since changed out our supplier (we noticed a big change in quality over our last supplier) and we haven't had a single complaint about the new bulbs.

If you're having a similar issue with those switchbacks, PLEASE PM us so that we can rectify this situation. We'd love the opportunity to make things right, as that is how we operate our company. So please contact us with your order # and we will review available options with you. Like I said, we've majorly upgraded bulb quality over past revisions...this was a learning experience along the way, and we can say we've learned alot listening to our customers. Give us the opportunity, and we WILL make things right.

Cheers!

D4LYFE · 10-02-2013, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicious LED

Hey guys.

Just stumbled across this and I would like to respond!

After seeing the bulbs he just sent a picture of, those were our 2nd revision. We've since changed out our supplier (we noticed a big change in quality over our last supplier) and we haven't had a single complaint about the new bulbs.

If you're having a similar issue with those switchbacks, PLEASE PM us so that we can rectify this situation. We'd love the opportunity to make things right, as that is how we operate our company. So please contact us with your order # and we will review available options with you. Like I said, we've majorly upgraded bulb quality over past revisions...this was a learning experience along the way, and we can say we've learned alot listening to our customers. Give us the opportunity, and we WILL make things right.

Cheers!

Thanks for the support dude.... I guess these issues happen every so often.

I would like to try out the new bulbs and ill post an update if there are no issues with the new bulbs.

turbos86 · 10-02-2013, 03:48 AM

Thank you @Vicious LED for the after sale support and standing up to the situation.

My problem has been resolved.

Vicious LED · 10-02-2013, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D4LYFE

Thanks for the support dude.... I guess these issues happen every so often.

I would like to try out the new bulbs and ill post an update if there are no issues with the new bulbs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbos86

Thank you @Vicious LED for the after sale support and standing up to the situation.

My problem has been resolved.

I'm glad that we could resolve the issues you two were experiencing with an older version of our switchbacks. Hopefully we can serve you again in the future; this time without any setbacks or hiccups

Have a great rest of your day, and cheers!

J_Fitz · 10-07-2013, 09:49 AM

I ordered a set from iJDM Toy. They only lasted me about a month before one side started working when it wanted too. I called them about the problem to get a replacement and they offered to send me an RMA. I had to call back a second time and talk to a manager before I actually received a return authorization. To beat it all, they expected me to pay return shipping to send them their defective product. WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER!

Muskokan · 10-07-2013, 10:21 AM

@Yruyur

.... Fringe?

Yruyur · 10-07-2013, 10:58 AM

Lol since I have had my account in june 2012 no one has made that connection!

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ck-GT86 · 10-07-2013, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camelflage

i got mine from @JWMotoring and the LEDs were about half that size. will keep an eye on it and post if mine start having issues.

I got mine from @JWMotoring too, no problems.

.ck

08-04-2013, 05:07 PM	#30
Yruyur Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion fr-s asphalt M/T Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,192 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 1,631 Times in 941 Posts Mentioned: 96 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So far all these examples are the ones that you have as well. We did a local group buy. Could be another factor like the temps we have in az. Not sure. Sent from a Motorola DynaTAC 8000X __________________

10-07-2013, 10:58 AM	#41
Yruyur Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion fr-s asphalt M/T Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,192 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 1,631 Times in 941 Posts Mentioned: 96 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Lol since I have had my account in june 2012 no one has made that connection! Sent from a Motorola DynaTAC 8000X now Free __________________

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08-04-2013, 04:12 PM	#29
PantsDants Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S A/T, Whiteout Location: Seattle Posts: 334 Thanks: 57 Thanked 221 Times in 90 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I installed my switchbacks from viciousled about a month ago and I haven't noticed any fogging (knock on wood). The packaging was in Japanese but it did say Made in China right on it, and I did have to widen the holes to make them fit. Does anyone have pictures of the exact ones that caused the fogging? I'm kinda getting nervous about it and was going to order different ones from Diode Dynamics but they're sold out atm. Is this specific to the switchback units or should I be worried about my rear/side marker LEDs as well? Haha

08-04-2013, 09:36 PM	#32
IAMTHEWG Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Scion Fr-s Location: NJ Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Seems all the comments hit everything already. Just wanted to say I've ordered from the guys down at DD a couple times and everything they've sold me is quality and they're fast. So in the future be smart and don't use eBay crap. I learned that lesson on my truck.

10-02-2013, 03:11 AM	#34
turbos86 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2014 Zenki 37J Location: Earth Posts: 137 Thanks: 121 Thanked 86 Times in 35 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^ Same. The ones in my photo quoted above are Concept 3 switch back from Vicious LED. From this thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20290

10-02-2013, 03:48 AM	#37
turbos86 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2014 Zenki 37J Location: Earth Posts: 137 Thanks: 121 Thanked 86 Times in 35 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thank you @Vicious LED for the after sale support and standing up to the situation. My problem has been resolved.

10-07-2013, 10:21 AM	#40
Muskokan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: white Sport-tech Location: Ontario Posts: 676 Thanks: 204 Thanked 320 Times in 149 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	@Yruyur .... Fringe?

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