Valenti Tail Lights - Visibility Issues? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Amanda86 · 03-27-2016, 11:02 PM

Hey guys, I've been looking at getting some smoked Valentis, but I'm a bit hesitant after seeing some demo videos on Youtube.. It seems the daytime visibility isn't all that great?

Has anyone encountered any issues with visibility or had cops give them a hard time?

Thanks!

Examples:
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WWLZQA78sc"]Scion FR-S Valenti Tail Light Operation - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMbKYQ_3VG8"]BRZ Valenti TAIL LAMPï¼ˆæ˜¼ï¼‰ - YouTube[/ame]

ShadowReaper · 03-27-2016, 11:29 PM

Daytime visibility? You're not going to notice many tail lights flare up during days of sunshine like those videos.

However, you should get the Revos instead

FRSBRZGT86FAN · 03-27-2016, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ShadowReaper

Daytime visibility? You're not going to notice many tail lights flare up during days of sunshine like those videos.

However, you should get the Revos instead

If you're worried about visibility avoid smoked tail lights like a bad habit because smoked taillights will attract police attention in some areas.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amanda86

Hey guys, I've been looking at getting some smoked Valentis, but I'm a bit hesitant after seeing some demo videos on Youtube.. It seems the daytime visibility isn't all that great?

Has anyone encountered any issues with visibility or had cops give them a hard time?

Thanks!

Examples:

but that's also almost $300-$400 more than the normal ones lol

jawn · 03-28-2016, 12:07 AM

I've seen both the clear/red and the red (I own the red), and they're both fine during the day. The turn signal/brake LEDs don't show up that well on video, since they're LEDs and don't scatter in the same way as an incandescent. They are very bright, though.

thecarfilmer · 03-28-2016, 12:09 AM

I thought the same and didn't think they would light up bright enough. Boy was I wrong, I was behind my friends FRS with the smoked ones and I easily saw them light up from a distance during the day.

Chanpion · 03-28-2016, 12:20 AM

Depends on the cops in your area and your own luck running into the right ones.
If makes you feels any better. Clean up the glass where your centre brake light is to compensate.

Amanda86 · 03-28-2016, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by FRSBRZGT86FAN

but that's also almost $300-$400 more than the normal ones lol

lol ugh yeah I know.. I would love to get the Revos. My heart says yes.. but my wallet cries no.

The smoke on the Revos actually looks more subtle and the turn signals look more clear. Plus with the new design there would be no issues with missing dots as people have had with the original Valentis.. But why so expensive??

maybe I'll save up a little longer

x1UP · 03-28-2016, 12:24 AM

You're fine. If anything, don't get these and get TOMS. I have the Valenti Clear Red and I've had zero problems.

FRSBRZGT86FAN · 03-28-2016, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jawn

I've seen both the clear/red and the red (I own the red), and they're both fine during the day. The turn signal/brake LEDs don't show up that well on video, since they're LEDs and don't scatter in the same way as an incandescent. They are very bright, though.

What Jawn said is totally correct automotive LEDs are sort of directional and have a bit of a cutoff they are very bright from the correct angle. Just like how LED drls on some cars can't be seen. In fact I'm planning on getting the clear red soon.

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Originally Posted by Amanda86

lol ugh yeah I know.. I would love to get the Revos. My heart says yes.. but my wallet cries no.

The smoke on the Revos actually looks more subtle and the turn signals look more clear. Plus with the new design there would be no issues with missing dots as people have had with the original Valentis.. But why so expensive??

maybe I'll save up a little longer

Revos are probably more expensive because they're so new

Keep saving, by the time you have enough the price will have dropped a bit and some small fixes if there are any issues will have come out.

03-27-2016, 11:02 PM	#1
Amanda86 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Drives: 2015 Asphalt FRS Location: Mississauga Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Valenti Tail Lights - Visibility Issues? Hey guys, I've been looking at getting some smoked Valentis, but I'm a bit hesitant after seeing some demo videos on Youtube.. It seems the daytime visibility isn't all that great? Has anyone encountered any issues with visibility or had cops give them a hard time? Thanks! Examples: [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WWLZQA78sc"]Scion FR-S Valenti Tail Light Operation - YouTube[/ame] [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMbKYQ_3VG8"]BRZ Valenti TAIL LAMPï¼ˆæ˜¼ï¼‰ - YouTube[/ame]

03-27-2016, 11:29 PM	#2
ShadowReaper Indulgent Tormenter Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: 15' LTD Subaru BRZ DGM Location: FL Posts: 494 Thanks: 333 Thanked 129 Times in 88 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Daytime visibility? You're not going to notice many tail lights flare up during days of sunshine like those videos. However, you should get the Revos instead __________________ Instagram: Gabe.it.the.ole.college.try

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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)	You're fine. If anything, don't get these and get TOMS. I have the Valenti Clear Red and I've had zero problems. __________________ "I have the need....the need for speed! - Maverick (Top Gun)

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jawn Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: 2015 CWP BRZ Limited Location: NOVA Posts: 2,800 Thanks: 1,801 Thanked 3,946 Times in 1,757 Posts Mentioned: 105 Post(s) Tagged: 7 Thread(s)	I've seen both the clear/red and the red (I own the red), and they're both fine during the day. The turn signal/brake LEDs don't show up that well on video, since they're LEDs and don't scatter in the same way as an incandescent. They are very bright, though.

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Chanpion Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 13 FRS Satin Location: Alberta Posts: 162 Thanks: 25 Thanked 60 Times in 41 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Depends on the cops in your area and your own luck running into the right ones. If makes you feels any better. Clean up the glass where your centre brake light is to compensate.

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