Which side markers do you like best on FatFree's FRS? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

FatFree · 03-31-2015, 08:46 PM

I've already got the clear side markers with the stock side marker bulbs but I would like to upgrade to an LED setup. Which side markers do you guys think would look best with my FRS?

I would prefer a smoked side marker and quality is important to me. It should have good fitment as well. I've been looking at the Valenti side markers as well as the Avest. I'd prefer the Valentis because I already have their tail lights and reverse light but I've heard bad things about the fitment.....

Or, do you think the clear side markers look decent enough already? I like the fact that they match the headlights and the turn signal lights but I think a smoked out LED would look a bit meaner.

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8R6 · 03-31-2015, 10:48 PM

if you want legit quality, get the OEM JDM clear sidemarkers and then tint it if you want it slightly dark to match the car.

kch · 04-01-2015, 01:27 AM

JDM OEM all the way. All the others seem to get condensation sooner or later.

Vroomin86 · 04-01-2015, 01:32 AM

agreed

bfsnail · 04-01-2015, 02:11 PM

I have the smoked helix ones with amber LEDs in them and I love them. I had heard some complain about possible condensation so I used super glue on all the edges/seams and have had 0 problems with mine.

SirBrass · 04-01-2015, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kch

JDM OEM all the way. All the others seem to get condensation sooner or later.

Agreed. Just pop the LED bulbs of your color and strength choice as replacements to the incandescent ones and go.

FatFree · 04-01-2015, 04:59 PM

At $140 for the Jdm oem I'd rather just keep the clear ones that I already have. There is a little condensation but maybe I can just seal them up with some crazy glue like bfsnail said.

But I kind of like the look of the Valentis... I can't tell if they are a little too flashy/ricer though.

RaineyStar · 04-01-2015, 05:10 PM

IMO the sidemarkers are a bit excessive
I'd rather the sidemarker not exists and have a clean look.

JPxM0Dz · 04-01-2015, 05:13 PM

Stay clear of the Valenti ones due to dead leds and leakage. Can't comment on the Avest ones. Stocks are great with upgraded bulbs, the HELIX ones are great too. I'm currently running these, smoked with white led and plug & play. They also come in clear with white or amber led

FatFree · 04-03-2015, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RaineyStar

IMO the sidemarkers are a bit excessive
I'd rather the sidemarker not exists and have a clean look.

I agree with this. That's why I was considering something other than clear just because it still stands out a bit.

But I think I might actually just stick with the clear after all. It is much more simple and isn't as flashy as the valenti or avest. I had the white LEDs with the clear side markers before but they were too bright and didn't match the rest of the lighting at all.

So maybe I'll just pop in some Amber LEDs and call it good. I'm still interested in any suggestions though.

FatFree · 04-18-2015, 11:18 PM

Sticking with clear helix sidemarkers for now. Threw in some Amber LEDs Name: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1429409940.478274.jpg
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View Poll Results: Which side markers look best on FatFree's FRS?
Valenti	6	31.58%
Avest	2	10.53%
Clear Helix (currently equipped)	8	42.11%
Something else (comment with suggestion)	3	15.79%
Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll

03-31-2015, 08:46 PM	#1
FatFree Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-S Location: Seattle Posts: 202 Thanks: 127 Thanked 43 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Which side markers do you like best on FatFree's FRS? I've already got the clear side markers with the stock side marker bulbs but I would like to upgrade to an LED setup. Which side markers do you guys think would look best with my FRS? I would prefer a smoked side marker and quality is important to me. It should have good fitment as well. I've been looking at the Valenti side markers as well as the Avest. I'd prefer the Valentis because I already have their tail lights and reverse light but I've heard bad things about the fitment..... Or, do you think the clear side markers look decent enough already? I like the fact that they match the headlights and the turn signal lights but I think a smoked out LED would look a bit meaner. VALENTI SIDE MARKERS AVEST SIDE MARKERS

03-31-2015, 10:48 PM	#2
8R6 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: FRS Location: SoCal Posts: 2,086 Thanks: 2,738 Thanked 1,338 Times in 746 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	if you want legit quality, get the OEM JDM clear sidemarkers and then tint it if you want it slightly dark to match the car. __________________ Team BRG inspire-usa My car build #8R6

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04-01-2015, 01:27 AM	#3
kch Senior Misanthrope Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2015 BRZ Series.Blue CWP Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,490 Thanks: 1,743 Thanked 1,169 Times in 645 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	JDM OEM all the way. All the others seem to get condensation sooner or later.

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Vroomin86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 Fire Location: South FLo-Rida Posts: 447 Thanks: 264 Thanked 169 Times in 107 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	agreed

04-01-2015, 02:11 PM	#5
bfsnail Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 307 Thanks: 84 Thanked 128 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have the smoked helix ones with amber LEDs in them and I love them. I had heard some complain about possible condensation so I used super glue on all the edges/seams and have had 0 problems with mine.

04-01-2015, 04:59 PM	#7
FatFree Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-S Location: Seattle Posts: 202 Thanks: 127 Thanked 43 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	At $140 for the Jdm oem I'd rather just keep the clear ones that I already have. There is a little condensation but maybe I can just seal them up with some crazy glue like bfsnail said. But I kind of like the look of the Valentis... I can't tell if they are a little too flashy/ricer though.

04-01-2015, 05:10 PM	#8
RaineyStar Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: Brz Location: Toronto Posts: 36 Thanks: 18 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	IMO the sidemarkers are a bit excessive I'd rather the sidemarker not exists and have a clean look.

04-18-2015, 11:18 PM	#11
FatFree Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-S Location: Seattle Posts: 202 Thanks: 127 Thanked 43 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sticking with clear helix sidemarkers for now. Threw in some Amber LEDs

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