Has anyone replaced the rear valance reflectors with functional LEDs?

[300mag]

I like them and they look cool but a little to much flashing going on for me but I would definitely get if I went to shows.

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[Boss Bandit]

You guys mean something like this

Looks good, Joe!

Happen to know if your guy can do something like what I outlined above? White reverse lights instead of aux brake lights?

 

[joeg92]

Looks good, Joe!

Happen to know if your guy can do something like what I outlined above? White reverse lights instead of aux brake lights?

To be honest I have no idea. I’ve never talked to the guy, and as far as I know he stopped making the lights.

 

[Boss Bandit]

To be honest I have no idea. I’ve never talked to the guy, and as far as I know he stopped making the lights.

Ah well, it was worth asking. I might snag one of those kits off of Ebay and replace the lights with white LEDs. I'm not too good with wiring, but I'm sure I could figure it out.

 

[300mag]

Had my bumper off this weekend to install BLIS/CTA and installed new LED replacements for in place of the reflectors, really like how they go with LED sidemarkers.

 

[Biggsy]

Where did you get those from

 

[300mag]

Where did you get those from

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/283319070765

 

[Cobra Jet]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/283319070765

Thanks for that link! This thread has really popped alive since I initially posted (and there was not any aftermarket offerings initially).

Those eBay reflectors look nice! If someone gets them, post up your thoughts and pics of them installed.

 

[MasterCylinder]

I picked up the iJDMtoy version. Hope they aren't garbage. I found out last night, cause I was looking for some for my wife's crosstrek, that they don't have good reliability and prone to fail very quickly.

 

[300mag]

Thanks for that link! This thread has really popped alive since I initially posted (and there was not any aftermarket offerings initially).

Those eBay reflectors look nice! If someone gets them, post up your thoughts and pics of them installed.

I picked up the iJDMtoy version. Hope they aren't garbage. I found out last night, cause I was looking for some for my wife's crosstrek, that they don't have good reliability and prone to fail very quickly.

I'm sure it's going to be hit or miss based on product , ijdmtoy just puts their name on it and resells it in my opinion. I'd bet the smoked version I purchased and the red version that ijdmtoy sells comes off the assembly line in China. With that set quality looked good, sealing was excellent(no viable samor gap between lens and body) and fitment was excellent as well. no instructions but that is typical with these ebay/ China parts. With the bumper off install. is a breeze, snaps into place and you reuse nut from the oem reflector, two wires green is positive and black is. negetive. You can still install without removing bumper or valence just going to be a PITA on your back getting to nut and putting the nut back on each reflector and then of course splicing the wires in.

 

[Cobra Jet]

I'm sure it's going to be hit or miss based on product , ijdmtoy just puts their name on it and resells it in my opinion. I'd bet the smoked version I purchased and the red version that ijdmtoy sells comes off the assembly line in China. With that set quality looked good, sealing was excellent(no viable samor gap between lens and body) and fitment was excellent as well. no instructions but that is typical with these ebay/ China parts. With the bumper off install. is a breeze, snaps into place and you reuse nut from the oem reflector, two wires green is positive and black is. negetive. You can still install without removing bumper or valence just going to be a PITA on your back getting to nut and putting the nut back on each reflector and then of course splicing the wires in.

So does the wiring just tie into the side marker lights?

 

[300mag]

So does the wiring just tie into the side marker lights?

yes I tied them right into sidemarker harness so they come on with parking lights.

 

[BlownGP]

Not a fan of the eBay ones either but I’d like to find something that works. I like the reverse light idea and I would just run it in conjunction with the Oracle led reverse light I have. Whatever I end up finding though, has to stop warping. I’m on my third set of reflectors from warping after a track day....too hot in the kitchen I guess.

Another option......

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/382744380698

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/283319070765

oooo. I like those.
Going to have to get them.

I want to tie them into the brake lights.

 

[Cobra Jet]

For those who have installed them - how’s long term use so far, any issues?

 

[Akeldama]

I'm still looking for some with smoked lenses that will fit a 2018. I have them for the rear marker lights and they look great...

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