[scion08goldxB]

Didn't really know where to put this. Didn't consider it a mod.

Has anyone tried to make regular back up lights with the tail light. You know like american made. or even like the 1stgen.?

 

[eviljack]

The simpilest solution for this is Rumion tail lights. They have the back up light in the regular housing. They are factory so they fit perfectly. Only thing you have to do is run the power wire for the back up light in the bumper to the ones in the tail lights.

Here is a link for ease of finding.

http://www.newscionparts.com/product/?id=2759

 

[Direness]

What about the TRD Led lights? Do they include the back ups? I was thinking about getting them...

 

[eviljack]

What about the TRD Led lights? Do they include the back ups? I was thinking about getting them...

No they don't. You would still need the one in the bumper if you use these lights.

 

[Aljay]

Dang new cars have some expensive light assemblys.

 

[scion08goldxB]

Eviljack, Do you suppose that is $330. for one or the pair?

BTW, Congrats. on your wedding.

 

[boblamb58]

We have backup lights? Is that what the little round white thing on the back left side of the bumper is? 'Cause if it is, it's pretty dang useless.

 

[scion08goldxB]

Well, yea, dude, LOL, Didn't you ask your dealer what that was when you looked at it. And they say men know all about cars. Just messin.

Husband says its pretty bright. Never saw it myself, people just don't seem to recognize when I back out of spots. And that is important to me. ya know.

 

[547japhill]

just get u a passenger side one at toyota and the dealer can put it in for ya then you will have two the 2nd lite was a 500$ option way to xpensive for me.

 

[scion08goldxB]

$500. for one and they have to put a hole in the bumper, that's a little scary. Or........$330 for both and husband can probably take care of that.
But thanks for the info.

 

[scion08goldxB]

The simpilest solution for this is Rumion tail lights. They have the back up light in the regular housing. They are factory so they fit perfectly. Only thing you have to do is run the power wire for the back up light in the bumper to the ones in the tail lights.

Here is a link for ease of finding.

http://www.newscionparts.com/product/?id=2759

Thanks evil, now I jsut have to wait to see what's happening with the 09 rs. Husband doesn't want the change the 08 rs if it is to be his car. Did put the link in fav.

 

[eviljack]

I belive that its for the set. Would be way too expensive if it was just for one. There is actually a perfect area for adding a backup light into the factorys, but it doesn't work as a backup light so well if it shines red.

 

[MidlifeCrisis]

Well, yea, dud, LOL, Didn't you ask your dealer what that was when you looked at it. And they say men know all about cars. Just messin.

Husband says its pretty bright. Never saw it myself, people jsut don't seem to regonize when I back out of spots. And that is important to me. ya know.

Get one of those backup beepers, then they'll know their 'bout to get run over

 

[jrl91789]

The cyclops backup lamp works for me. Its bright enough & i don't drive backwards most of the time... :whistling:

 

[scion08goldxB]

Yea, I don't drive backwards most of the time either, but when backing out of a parking spot want people to know that I am coming out. Ya Know.?

What kills me is most of the time I park away where no one is. I come out of the store and I'm surrounded. Guess people just want to take a look at the nugget. LOL

evil, yes, you're right, took another look at the link, its for the set. My husband was wanting some european lights for his truck and they cost $300 per. Now that's expensive and he's still waiting.

 

[xseveredveganx]

Tapping into the TRD LED tails' turn signal bulb would be extremely easy. If someone replaced the amber bulbs with clear units (like I have), you could use the turn signals as reverse lights.

Cause who really uses the turn signals while backing up? :lol:

But a minor concern would be if the power were to go back through the system? It could possibly fry something. You never know. Easy solution, a diode.

Done.