Shop to Install Valentis ? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

peanutbutterpandapuffs · 03-30-2016, 11:12 AM

Hey guys,

So i think Im actually going to start to get around to fixing some stuff in my FRS and make it look less stock. I have a 2015 frs full stock at the moment and I'm looking to change it up cosmetically for the time being first. Is there any shops that you guys know in NYC that would install/do the smoked Valenti tail lights for me ? Like even if they dont sell them , would it be possible to buy them and bring it into a shop for them to install them for me ? And does anyone have experience swapping our the stock headlights for LEDs/HIDs ? Most likely I would have to switch out those small orange lights on the bottom too so it looks less ghetto ? Or does anyone have experience with just swapping out the headlights only ?

I never did any work like this on my car before but I really wanted to swap those out since the valentis look so nice.

I was also hoping on finding as hop to do the navigation install as well. If i brought it to the dealership to do that it would cost like literally 1200 bucks -_-.

Thanks ahead of time guys

go_a_way1 · 03-30-2016, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by peanutbutterpandapuffs

Hey guys,

So i think Im actually going to start to get around to fixing some stuff in my FRS and make it look less stock. I have a 2015 frs full stock at the moment and I'm looking to change it up cosmetically for the time being first. Is there any shops that you guys know in NYC that would install/do the smoked Valenti tail lights for me ? Like even if they dont sell them , would it be possible to buy them and bring it into a shop for them to install them for me ? And does anyone have experience swapping our the stock headlights for LEDs/HIDs ? Most likely I would have to switch out those small orange lights on the bottom too so it looks less ghetto ? Or does anyone have experience with just swapping out the headlights only ?

I never did any work like this on my car before but I really wanted to swap those out since the valentis look so nice.

I was also hoping on finding as hop to do the navigation install as well. If i brought it to the dealership to do that it would cost like literally 1200 bucks -_-.

Thanks ahead of time guys

Try searching around here first. You will be pleasantly suppressed when you find it takes 4 10mm bolts and 5 minutes to change your taillight, its plug and play

Tectoniic · 03-30-2016, 11:46 AM

Like it was previously said it is very very easy to do the tail lights yourself and there is a bit of satisfaction with that as well

There are plenty of videos as well

Open Trunk
Move Liner
Disconnect cable and loosen the 4 nuts
Pull Old tail out
Put new tail in
Tighten 4 bolts and connect cable
Put liner back
Close trunk
Admire your handy work
ggez

Namuna · 03-30-2016, 02:34 PM

Another suggestion to DIY this install. It really is easy enough that even the most basic car person can do it (and hey, save that money you would've spent on install on another upgrade for the car!).

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jrFASjxwWQ"]DIY: Scion FR-S / Subaru BRZ Valenti Tail Light Installation - YouTube[/ame]

NyC Zn6 · 03-30-2016, 02:42 PM

aren't they plug in play

cnk · 03-30-2016, 02:48 PM

Instead of paying a shop the hourly rate to install them, why not just meet up with someone local or at a meet? I'm sure a lot of folks would be willing to help you out. Takes only 15-20m to do it and that's if you take your time.

GT86drifter · 03-30-2016, 04:44 PM

I do install work on weekends if your interested.

soulreapersteve · 03-30-2016, 06:40 PM

I am a dumbass when it comes to cars. If I can install taillights on the first try, you can too!

I do second the suggestion about asking the locals for assistance if need be. I find people are very helpful when it comes to anything about cars.

x1UP · 03-30-2016, 10:24 PM

It's plug and play. I'm sure you can do it yourself! I know it can be scary at first, but it is so gratifying doing it by yourself.

If you're that worried, please don't go to a shop to install it, they'll rip you off (unless they're nice!), and go to someone local or at a meet.

Like many others here, I'm free to install these on a weekend if you'd like!

thecarfilmer · 03-30-2016, 10:27 PM

installing taillights are very easy and shouldnt take you more than an hour. i thought it would be hard at first but it was a lot easier than i thought (thanks to youtube install videos lol)

peanutbutterpandapuffs · 03-30-2016, 10:56 PM

i think ill opt for one of yo uguys to help me xD. when you buy valentis , do you get just the tail lights ? or the brake light as well ?

Reflex · 03-31-2016, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by peanutbutterpandapuffs

i think ill opt for one of yo uguys to help me xD. when you buy valentis , do you get just the tail lights ? or the brake light as well ?

Valenti's sell both the reverse/brake light and taillights separately. I know you're looking for smoked ones but I'm currently selling red Valenti's and would install them for free if you change your mind

03-30-2016, 11:12 AM	#1
peanutbutterpandapuffs Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: Scion FRS Location: Brooklyn Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Shop to Install Valentis ? Hey guys, So i think Im actually going to start to get around to fixing some stuff in my FRS and make it look less stock. I have a 2015 frs full stock at the moment and I'm looking to change it up cosmetically for the time being first. Is there any shops that you guys know in NYC that would install/do the smoked Valenti tail lights for me ? Like even if they dont sell them , would it be possible to buy them and bring it into a shop for them to install them for me ? And does anyone have experience swapping our the stock headlights for LEDs/HIDs ? Most likely I would have to switch out those small orange lights on the bottom too so it looks less ghetto ? Or does anyone have experience with just swapping out the headlights only ? I never did any work like this on my car before but I really wanted to swap those out since the valentis look so nice. I was also hoping on finding as hop to do the navigation install as well. If i brought it to the dealership to do that it would cost like literally 1200 bucks -_-. Thanks ahead of time guys

03-30-2016, 11:46 AM	#3
Tectoniic #FiftyShadesOfBlue Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: 2015 FR-S Location: Chicago Posts: 1,195 Thanks: 2,086 Thanked 1,425 Times in 730 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Like it was previously said it is very very easy to do the tail lights yourself and there is a bit of satisfaction with that as well There are plenty of videos as well Open Trunk Move Liner Disconnect cable and loosen the 4 nuts Pull Old tail out Put new tail in Tighten 4 bolts and connect cable Put liner back Close trunk Admire your handy work ggez __________________ Engine/Exhaust: OFT w/ E85 Tune \| FT86SF Catted UEL \| Invidia Q300 Catback Wheels/Tires/Suspension: Avid.1 AV-20 18x8.5 +33 w/ 245/35/18 PSS \| RCE Yellow Springs \| Velox LCAs Cosmetic: Valenti FT86SF Special Edition Tails \| Diode Dynamics Full HID/LEDs \| BRZ Fender Garnishes

03-30-2016, 02:34 PM	#4
Namuna Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: NY/NJ Posts: 273 Thanks: 182 Thanked 173 Times in 89 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Another suggestion to DIY this install. It really is easy enough that even the most basic car person can do it (and hey, save that money you would've spent on install on another upgrade for the car!). [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jrFASjxwWQ"]DIY: Scion FR-S / Subaru BRZ Valenti Tail Light Installation - YouTube[/ame] __________________ --- --- Namunas' FR-S Journal

03-30-2016, 04:44 PM	#7
GT86drifter Drift Specialist Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 180SX,GT86 Location: JDM ONLY Posts: 1,041 Thanks: 237 Thanked 475 Times in 276 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I do install work on weekends if your interested. __________________ My 86 \| Instagram \| Store \| Limit Garage

03-30-2016, 10:24 PM	#9
x1UP One & Done (AOZORA) Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: '15 Series.Blue BRZ (WRB) Location: New York City Posts: 932 Thanks: 340 Thanked 217 Times in 160 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's plug and play. I'm sure you can do it yourself! I know it can be scary at first, but it is so gratifying doing it by yourself. If you're that worried, please don't go to a shop to install it, they'll rip you off (unless they're nice!), and go to someone local or at a meet. Like many others here, I'm free to install these on a weekend if you'd like! __________________ "I have the need....the need for speed! - Maverick (Top Gun)

03-30-2016, 02:42 PM	#5
NyC Zn6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 10 Series #974 6m/t Location: NYC Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 1,357 Thanked 1,141 Times in 669 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	aren't they plug in play

03-30-2016, 02:48 PM	#6
cnk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: '13 DGM BRZ Limited Location: NJ Posts: 1,201 Thanks: 59 Thanked 547 Times in 339 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Instead of paying a shop the hourly rate to install them, why not just meet up with someone local or at a meet? I'm sure a lot of folks would be willing to help you out. Takes only 15-20m to do it and that's if you take your time.

03-30-2016, 10:56 PM	#11
peanutbutterpandapuffs Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: Scion FRS Location: Brooklyn Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i think ill opt for one of yo uguys to help me xD. when you buy valentis , do you get just the tail lights ? or the brake light as well ?

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