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PantsDants 08-04-2013 05:12 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 06:07 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.

Sent from a Motorola DynaTAC 8000X

PantsDants 08-04-2013 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yruyur (Post 1117819)
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 10:36 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 03:47 AM

Do not buy cheap switchbacks....learned the hard way
 
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Originally Posted by turbos86 (Post 1106018)
Are these the problematic ones?
http://i.imgur.com/k54rE0u.jpg?1

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 04:11 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 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yruyur (Post 1117819)
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 (Post 1245576)
These are the ones I have now and they stop blinking after they overheat... :thumbdown:

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 (Post 1245582)
I picked up the ones from Vicious Led. Worst "downgrade" I have made.
:mad0259:

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbos86 (Post 1245598)
^ 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 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicious LED (Post 1245618)
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. :thanks:

turbos86 10-02-2013 04:48 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 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D4LYFE (Post 1245630)
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. :thanks:

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbos86 (Post 1245635)
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 :thumbsup:

Have a great rest of your day, and cheers!

J_Fitz 10-07-2013 10:49 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 11:21 AM

@Yruyur


.... Fringe?

Yruyur 10-07-2013 11:58 AM

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

Sent from a Motorola DynaTAC 8000X now Free

ck-GT86 10-07-2013 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camelflage (Post 1106509)
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


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