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xxscaxx · 07-02-2013, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by loogs

looked easy enough up until the pin thing. now i need to find someone to do the install cause i just dont get it

you have to depin the wires out of the clip, and re-arrange them.

These tails are super nice. If I didn't paint my stock ones i'd be all over these.

loogs · 07-02-2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by xxscaxx

you have to depin the wires out of the clip, and re-arrange them.

exactly, what the hell does that mean?

xxscaxx · 07-02-2013, 01:23 PM

exactly what it reads. You need to remove each wire out of the back of that clip shown, and move them into a different spot.

If you don't know what de-pinning is, just google it.

RallySport Direct · 07-02-2013, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by loogs

looked easy enough up until the pin thing. now i need to find someone to do the install cause i just dont get it

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxscaxx

you have to depin the wires out of the clip, and re-arrange them.

These tails are super nice. If I didn't paint my stock ones i'd be all over these.

That is correct. And really it is super easy. Takes just a few minutes to get the pins(wire ends) out of the harness plug, then you just slide the wires into a different spot in the harness plug and you are good to go. I am working on something that should make this a bit more clear as well

Thanks,
Rick

swift996 · 07-02-2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RallySport Direct

Thanks!!! And I know the feeling haha.

We also just posted up a video we made

Thanks,
Rick

Looks awesome. Once I get my innovate supercharger installed/tuned and my water/meth running I'll be on these. They look so nice and would complete my car's exterior aesthetics. I just ordered $500 in brake pads this morning...I'll have to reload my car fund savings first.

loogs · 07-02-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RallySport Direct

That is correct. And really it is super easy. Takes just a few minutes to get the pins(wire ends) out of the harness plug, then you just slide the wires into a different spot in the harness plug and you are good to go. I am working on something that should make this a bit more clear as well

Thanks,
Rick

looking forward to this cause im clueless with this stuff

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Originally Posted by swift996

Looks awesome. Once I get my innovate supercharger installed/tuned and my water/meth running I'll be on these. They look so nice and would complete my car's exterior aesthetics. I just ordered $500 in brake pads this morning...I'll have to reload my car fund savings first.

what wheels are those on the BRZ/ FR-S in your sig?

swift996 · 07-02-2013, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by loogs

looking forward to this cause im clueless with this stuff

what wheels are those on the BRZ/ FR-S in your sig?

ESM 004s

Bignicky1 · 07-02-2013, 04:29 PM

will these pass inspection?

BigFatFlip · 07-02-2013, 05:53 PM

Is it possible to re-pin the tail light harnesses instead? I'd be more comfortable doing the lights so the car's harness stays the same and avoids confusion in the future (ie no need to re-pin back to USDM if switching back to old lights, etc.)

RallySport Direct · 07-02-2013, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by swift996

Looks awesome. Once I get my innovate supercharger installed/tuned and my water/meth running I'll be on these. They look so nice and would complete my car's exterior aesthetics. I just ordered $500 in brake pads this morning...I'll have to reload my car fund savings first.

Nice! Really a great way to set off the back of this car. The stock tails leave much to be desired

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Originally Posted by loogs

looking forward to this cause im clueless with this stuff

what wheels are those on the BRZ/ FR-S in your sig?

Sounds good, I will let you know as soon as we get them up

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Originally Posted by Bignicky1

will these pass inspection?

I doubt it, they do not have a DOT stamp on them and they do not have the required reflector to meet U.S. specifications. However they look OEM, so they may not even be questioned. Always play it safe though, just in case

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Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

Is it possible to re-pin the tail light harnesses instead? I'd be more comfortable doing the lights so the car's harness stays the same and avoids confusion in the future (ie no need to re-pin back to USDM if switching back to old lights, etc.)

This is a great question that I did not touch on. The Tom's harness/plug has a glue/sealant that you would have to remove first before you could re-pin the harness plug. It is possible, but would take a bit more work to get it done.

Thanks guys!
Rick

loogs · 07-02-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RallySport Direct

I doubt it, they do not have a DOT stamp on them and they do not have the required reflector to meet U.S. specifications. However they look OEM, so they may not even be questioned. Always play it safe though, just in case

wait. pass inspection where? i thought as long as you dont trigger a check engine light, you pass inspection. im in new york so is it different somewhere else or the same

Bignicky1 · 07-03-2013, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by loogs

wait. pass inspection where? i thought as long as you dont trigger a check engine light, you pass inspection. im in new york so is it different somewhere else or the same

Im in NY too, I just dont want to bring it for inspection and fail over this .... but i know people to just "pass me"...

loogs · 07-03-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bignicky1

Im in NY too, I just dont want to bring it for inspection and fail over this .... but i know people to just "pass me"...

yeah ill probably pass on the Toms and get some other brand. too many issues

Bignicky1 · 07-03-2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by loogs

yeah ill probably pass on the Toms and get some other brand. too many issues

I will prob too, with the whole repinnin of some wires. But these are THE best looking taillights

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xxscaxx Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Location: New York Posts: 2,240 Thanks: 458 Thanked 878 Times in 556 Posts Mentioned: 34 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	exactly what it reads. You need to remove each wire out of the back of that clip shown, and move them into a different spot. If you don't know what de-pinning is, just google it.

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