2017 vs 2013 Taillight Side-by-Side - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

leevanf · 12-17-2018, 02:29 AM

Just wanted to share a side by side for those looking to make the switch!

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Functionality-wise, cant go wrong with OEM LED and build quality. I dont want to bother with the minor problems some people still get from Toms/Valentis like failing bulbs or burning lens parts. I just dont have the patience for that stuff.

Design-wise, I dont think its that far from aftermarket. Its definitely leaps beyond the old design. Newer one looks just like a beefier and more adult Valenti, or a less-dull Toms. The Toms just look like boring bricks in daylight. So all in all if you could get a used one at mint condition at the price of an aftermarket, i say go for it!

Lastly, im not sure if you will need a newer Flasher module to prevent hyperblink as I’ve replaced mine long ago with the SmartTap LED module.

Thats all! Hope it helps your decisions too

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HRTROB · 12-21-2018, 06:20 AM

Nice! I see you're in the Philippines. Did you get it locally from a Toyota dealer or Motor Image? How much did it cost?

BigTuna · 12-21-2018, 07:59 AM

I know I'm in the minority, but I prefer the older tail lights. I love the ring of LEDs when they are lit up.

Either way, good job on the pics. They'll be useful to a lot of people.

Yoshoobaroo · 12-21-2018, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BigTuna

I know I'm in the minority, but I prefer the older tail lights. I love the ring of LEDs when they are lit up.

Either way, good job on the pics. They'll be useful to a lot of people.

I do too! I actually wish a fully clear version of the 2013 lights existed, kind of like on the last gen WRX hatches..

n0thing · 12-21-2018, 07:55 PM

With the old style, you can install Diode Dynamics tail as turn, and have 4x super bright reverse bulbs...something you can't do with the new style. Moreover, the new style doesn't really match the 4th brake light assembly.

spike021 · 12-22-2018, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BigTuna

I know I'm in the minority, but I prefer the older tail lights. I love the ring of LEDs when they are lit up.

Either way, good job on the pics. They'll be useful to a lot of people.

IMO the old ones look amazing in darkness, but in light they're horrendous.

Kinda wish somehow the new ones would've re-used the ring. Oh well.

HRTROB · 12-22-2018, 02:04 AM

I agree, the ring of leds on the old tail light looks much better. If they made the housing black, it would have been perfect.

reeves · 12-22-2018, 08:18 AM

+1 for the ring of the old tail lights... minus the white turn signal part.

Irace86.2.0 · 12-22-2018, 06:33 PM

It looks like a Ferrari at night and an ebay special during the day.

leevanf · 12-24-2018, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by HRTROB

Nice! I see you're in the Philippines. Did you get it locally from a Toyota dealer or Motor Image? How much did it cost?

Hi Bro! I got it fresh used from someone who was swapping his 2018 to TOMs.

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leevanf · 12-24-2018, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0

It looks like a Ferrari at night and an ebay special during the day.

SPOT ON! Haha!

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leevanf · 12-24-2018, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by reeves

+1 for the ring of the old tail lights... minus the white turn signal part.

Yeah, the turn signals and all the chrome are what ruin and cheapen it for me. Kinda why the Intec ones actually look good

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12-17-2018, 02:29 AM	#1
leevanf Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: 2014 BRZ Limited A/T Location: Philippines Posts: 313 Thanks: 15 Thanked 97 Times in 47 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	2017 vs 2013 Taillight Side-by-Side Just wanted to share a side by side for those looking to make the switch! Functionality-wise, cant go wrong with OEM LED and build quality. I dont want to bother with the minor problems some people still get from Toms/Valentis like failing bulbs or burning lens parts. I just dont have the patience for that stuff. Design-wise, I dont think its that far from aftermarket. Its definitely leaps beyond the old design. Newer one looks just like a beefier and more adult Valenti, or a less-dull Toms. The Toms just look like boring bricks in daylight. So all in all if you could get a used one at mint condition at the price of an aftermarket, i say go for it! Lastly, im not sure if you will need a newer Flasher module to prevent hyperblink as I’ve replaced mine long ago with the SmartTap LED module. Thats all! Hope it helps your decisions too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by leevanf; 12-17-2018 at 02:41 AM.

12-21-2018, 07:59 AM	#3
BigTuna Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Location: Ohio Posts: 672 Thanks: 258 Thanked 477 Times in 275 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I know I'm in the minority, but I prefer the older tail lights. I love the ring of LEDs when they are lit up. Either way, good job on the pics. They'll be useful to a lot of people. __________________ 2013 WRB "Build" Thread

12-22-2018, 06:33 PM	#9
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12-21-2018, 06:20 AM	#2
HRTROB Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 458 Thanks: 144 Thanked 271 Times in 140 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice! I see you're in the Philippines. Did you get it locally from a Toyota dealer or Motor Image? How much did it cost?

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n0thing Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: Markham Posts: 394 Thanks: 48 Thanked 90 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	With the old style, you can install Diode Dynamics tail as turn, and have 4x super bright reverse bulbs...something you can't do with the new style. Moreover, the new style doesn't really match the 4th brake light assembly.

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HRTROB Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 458 Thanks: 144 Thanked 271 Times in 140 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I agree, the ring of leds on the old tail light looks much better. If they made the housing black, it would have been perfect.

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