Cadillac CTS-V 2004-2007 (Gen I) The Caddy with an Attitude...

FEELER - interest in an LED tail light group buy?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-08-2014, 04:49 PM
  #201  
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (1)
 
Junior-1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: About to pass you...
Posts: 366
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by SIGFOD
vs. 3lbs 10oz give or take an ounce

The new lights are heavier by a half a pound.
Thanks, I appreciate it...
Old 08-08-2014, 05:01 PM
  #202  
TECH Resident
iTrader: (1)
 
JayBirdWs6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Maryland
Posts: 802
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Just arrived
Attached Thumbnails FEELER - interest in an LED tail light group buy?-image.jpg  
Old 08-08-2014, 06:22 PM
  #203  
TECH Resident
iTrader: (1)
 
JayBirdWs6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Maryland
Posts: 802
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

I'll try to get video later. Easy Install
Attached Thumbnails FEELER - interest in an LED tail light group buy?-ledtails1.jpg   FEELER - interest in an LED tail light group buy?-ledtails2.jpg  
Old 08-08-2014, 06:24 PM
  #204  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (10)
 
LAYGO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Cross Roads, Tx
Posts: 1,065
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Just finished installing mine. About an hour including the 'dropped the nut in the fender you idiot & now you have to unbolt the stock amp just to reach in there for it' issue I had to resolve. Pics coming when they're done uploading.
Old 08-08-2014, 07:11 PM
  #205  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (10)
 
LAYGO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Cross Roads, Tx
Posts: 1,065
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default













Old 08-08-2014, 09:16 PM
  #206  
TECH Resident
iTrader: (1)
 
JayBirdWs6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Maryland
Posts: 802
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Old 08-09-2014, 07:19 AM
  #207  
Staging Lane
 
SIGFOD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Brambleton, VA
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by LAYGO
Just finished installing mine. About an hour including the 'dropped the nut in the fender you idiot & now you have to unbolt the stock amp just to reach in there for it' issue I had to resolve. Pics coming when they're done uploading.
I meant to tell you to be careful not to drop anything into the fender unless you have a strong magnet.
Old 08-09-2014, 04:50 PM
  #208  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (10)
 
LAYGO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Cross Roads, Tx
Posts: 1,065
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by SIGFOD
Originally Posted by LAYGO
Just finished installing mine. About an hour including the 'dropped the nut in the fender you idiot & now you have to unbolt the stock amp just to reach in there for it' issue I had to resolve. Pics coming when they're done uploading.
I meant to tell you to be careful not to drop anything into the fender unless you have a strong magnet.
I tried fishing with a magnet for a few mins, but it wasn't really doing any good. Once I removed the stock amp, I could reach all the way in to the front, which is where it rolled.

Overall an easy task. Once I took the pic with the running lights on, I realized I had forgotten to plug in the right one. So, I had to pull the plastic around the trunk again & said **** it, didn't put it back yet. Will get that back today.
Old 08-09-2014, 05:23 PM
  #209  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (10)
 
LAYGO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Cross Roads, Tx
Posts: 1,065
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Night time pix:



Cell phone camera, it's not really that bright:








Old 08-10-2014, 11:15 AM
  #210  
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
wes8398's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 947
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Glad everyone's happy with what they're getting. Mine are delivered but I haven't had a chance to pick them up from the UPS store yet. The beauty of living near the border - no getting raped by shipping fees to Canada, and no ridiculous delays receiving them.
Old 08-11-2014, 06:38 AM
  #211  
Staging Lane
 
SIGFOD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Brambleton, VA
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by wes8398
Glad everyone's happy with what they're getting. Mine are delivered but I haven't had a chance to pick them up from the UPS store yet. The beauty of living near the border - no getting raped by shipping fees to Canada, and no ridiculous delays receiving them.
...and those tariffs they charge to cross the border!

Last edited by SIGFOD; 08-11-2014 at 09:08 AM.
Old 08-11-2014, 05:43 PM
  #212  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (2)
 
liqidvenom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,716
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

I installed mine last night, easy like everyone else said. My passenger side tail light though seems to be a bit shorter than stock and leaves a gap.



How do we go about contacting the seller for this? Do i reach out to the group buy starter to mention this to him?
Old 08-11-2014, 08:14 PM
  #213  
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
wes8398's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 947
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by liqidvenom
I installed mine last night, easy like everyone else said. My passenger side tail light though seems to be a bit shorter than stock and leaves a gap.

How do we go about contacting the seller for this? Do i reach out to the group buy starter to mention this to him?
FWIW, my OEM lights leave a gap about that size between the bottom and the bumper. Can you loosen the mounting nuts and play with how the lights sit at all? I would think there'd be a little wiggle room before things get torqued down.
Unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to do anything for you regarding refunds/returns. I suggest you email the address you sent the payment to if you have any issues. The contact name I've been communicating with was "Ronney".
Old 08-13-2014, 07:27 AM
  #214  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (19)
 
AAIIIC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Where the Navy tells me to go
Posts: 2,405
Received 107 Likes on 89 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by liqidvenom
My passenger side tail light though seems to be a bit shorter than stock and leaves a gap.
Is it actually shorter, or does it just seem shorter? You have the stock light, put them side-by-side or measure them. It may be that there was a gap like that even with the stock light, but replacing the light made you notice it more.

As wes8398 said, that gap to the bumper is not unusual. Even with all of the mounting clips and nuts tightened up, my bumper has quite a bit of up-down movement in it.

Should receive mine today or tomorrow, I think.
Old 08-13-2014, 08:05 AM
  #215  
Staging Lane
 
SIGFOD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Brambleton, VA
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by AAIIIC
Is it actually shorter, or does it just seem shorter? You have the stock light, put them side-by-side or measure them. It may be that there was a gap like that even with the stock light, but replacing the light made you notice it more.

As wes8398 said, that gap to the bumper is not unusual. Even with all of the mounting clips and nuts tightened up, my bumper has quite a bit of up-down movement in it.

Should receive mine today or tomorrow, I think.
I have a gap too between the light an the bumper.
Old 08-13-2014, 09:37 AM
  #216  
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
wes8398's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 947
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Those of you that have the lights in your hands: Could you tell me how much (if any) room the signal bulb has inside the housing? I'm going to replace with an LED bulb, but wondered if I need to be careful with the size/length in terms of it fitting in the housing. Thanks!
Old 08-13-2014, 01:05 PM
  #217  
TECH Regular
 
JD03Cobra's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Motor City
Posts: 404
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Any video of the signal on?
Old 08-13-2014, 06:36 PM
  #218  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (10)
 
LAYGO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Cross Roads, Tx
Posts: 1,065
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Well ****. My passenger side light's dust seal came half way off. Opened the trunk & noticed it was half off, starting at the top. Might have to take it off to see what the deal is.
Old 08-14-2014, 07:04 AM
  #219  
Staging Lane
 
SIGFOD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Brambleton, VA
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by LAYGO
Well ****. My passenger side light's dust seal came half way off. Opened the trunk & noticed it was half off, starting at the top. Might have to take it off to see what the deal is.
Mine started at the bottom. Looks like it just came unwelded.
Old 08-14-2014, 07:13 AM
  #220  
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
wes8398's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 947
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by LAYGO
Well ****. My passenger side light's dust seal came half way off. Opened the trunk & noticed it was half off, starting at the top. Might have to take it off to see what the deal is.
Originally Posted by SIGFOD
Mine started at the bottom. Looks like it just came unwelded.
Is this a pretty easy fix, or a major fault? If a number of us have this issue and it's not something easy to fix, I can try inquiring to Ronney about it...


Quick Reply: FEELER - interest in an LED tail light group buy?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:28 PM.