Tom Taillight USDM or JDM?

[FRSHunter]

I think people are getting confused. I believe there is a Red JDM, Red USDM, and Clear USDM Tom's lights.

[GuerillaRacing]

JDM!

[switchlanez]

Originally Posted by FRSHunter

I think people are getting confused. I believe there is a Red JDM, Red USDM, and Clear USDM Tom's lights.

Yes, there are actually 4 versions of Tom's tail lights that I know of:

1. Red JDM wired for JDM harness (factory original)
2. Red JDM rewired for USDM harness (modified in the USA as I've confirmed with Tom's USA)
3. Red USDM (DOT/SAE approved)
4. Clear USDM (DOT/SAE approved)

[gt8613]

Originally Posted by switchlanez

Yes, there are actually 4 versions of Tom's tail lights that I know of:

1. Red JDM wired for JDM harness (factory original)
2. Red JDM rewired for USDM harness (modified in the USA as I've confirmed with Tom's USA)
3. Red USDM (DOT/SAE approved)
4. Clear USDM (DOT/SAE approved)

Good gawwwwd

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[adprokid]

Originally Posted by switchlanez

Yes, there are actually 4 versions of Tom's tail lights that I know of:

1. Red JDM wired for JDM harness (factory original)
2. Red JDM rewired for USDM harness (modified in the USA as I've confirmed with Tom's USA)
3. Red USDM (DOT/SAE approved)
4. Clear USDM (DOT/SAE approved)

According to Tom's USA there will be Clear JDM too

[tranat]

To help with the confusion

TOMS JDM Spec Taillights: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38370
$439.99 + shipping (local pickup is available)

TOMS USDM Spec Taillights: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43113
$450 free shipping


I went with the USDM ones to stay out of trouble. IMO I like the red turn signals and the DOT side reflectors. If you're running on the JDM Clear Sidemarkers, this would make sense because they both stick out. I guess theres kind of a flow going on. Just my 2cents

[JohnAyySays]

Originally Posted by tranat

To help with the confusion

TOMS JDM Spec Taillights: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38370
$439.99 + shipping (local pickup is available)

TOMS USDM Spec Taillights: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43113
$450 free shipping


I went with the USDM ones to stay out of trouble. IMO I like the red turn signals and the DOT side reflectors. If you're running on the JDM Clear Sidemarkers, this would make sense because they both stick out. I guess theres kind of a flow going on. Just my 2cents

Yea I've thought about it alot and I am leaning towards the USDM. They are cheaper and also they are probably safer to use on the road. Could you post a picture of yours actually? Would be greatly appreciated(:

[PSORngr]

I don't see why you wouldn't go the legal route with these. I don't see how the side markers would be any sort of detriment to the visual appeal of the lights and amber vs red turn signals in a red housing. Who cares?

My decision is going to be between the two USDM versions. Red or clear. I like the look of the clear and think it might look better than the red ones on light colored cars (I have silver ignition paint). I'd really like to see some sort of comparison of the two on either whiteout or silver ignition before I make up my mind.

[mush]

Id go with the usdm red. More lights means people can see u better, this car is pretty small so i would rather have the side bulbs for safety
I like the amber signals tho

[Turbowned]

USDM red, DOT approved and plug n' play is nice

[37]

I have the JDM red and prefer the amber signals since they're easier to discern against red lights. Had the USDM red been available at the time then it would be a more difficult choice.

It's unclear why they changed to a red turn signal though. Plenty of USDM cars have amber signals from the factory, ours included.

Originally Posted by tennisfreak

I think to be legal in the US you have to have the side reflectors so if you go JDM you will no longer be legal.

All JDM tails have side reflectors, including factory. It's mandatory in Japan. They simply don't illuminate. That's the only part that absolutely had to change to become DOT approved.

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[gt8613]

Originally Posted by PSORngr

I don't see why you wouldn't go the legal route with these. I don't see how the side markers would be any sort of detriment to the visual appeal of the lights and amber vs red turn signals in a red housing. Who cares?

My decision is going to be between the two USDM versions. Red or clear. I like the look of the clear and think it might look better than the red ones on light colored cars (I have silver ignition paint). I'd really like to see some sort of comparison of the two on either whiteout or silver ignition before I make up my mind.

Same here, any1 have pics?

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[JohnAyySays]

Thanks everyone for the feedback! I've decided to go the safer route with the USDM version. Living in California I've heard some cops being very picky so rather safe than sorry right? I really appreciate all the feedback from the community!

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by JohnAyySays

Thanks everyone for the feedback! I've decided to go the safer route with the USDM version. Living in California I've heard some cops being very picky so rather safe than sorry right? I really appreciate all the feedback from the community!

Good choice, I went with the same.