1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

LED tail lights - valenti looking LED on ebay

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by chit, Nov 21, 2012.

  1. chit

    chit Junior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 29, 2012
    10
    0
    0
    Location:
    San Francisco, California
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    TOYOTA PRIUS Tail Lights ALL LED Style 2010 2011 2012 | eBay

    Has anyone checked this one out? It looks exactly like a Valenti Type HC tail lights, only cheaper. The seller comes from Taiwan. I wonder if someone has purchased and tried this yet. I might consider this. Any suggestions?
     
  2. 32kcolors

    32kcolors Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2009
    5,683
    952
    124
    Location:
    Redondo Beach, CA
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    Looks exactly the same from pics but my concern is it's a knockoff. Knockoffs are pretty common with taillights. Another disadvantage is you won't get the one year warranty as if you were to purchase from *selling by members is not allowed here without talking to Danny so username removed*. Buy at your own risk.
     
  3. El Nino

    El Nino Member

    Joined:
    Aug 30, 2011
    210
    54
    0
    Location:
    Michigan
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    Holy smokes! Almost half what we paid. I say take a shot and report back.
     
  4. sfv41901

    sfv41901 Masta S

    Joined:
    May 5, 2010
    4,591
    5,291
    0
    Location:
    Palmdale, Ca
    Vehicle:
    2015 Prius
    Model:
    Four
    Bet u they will say Valenti
     
  5. kmkremer

    kmkremer Member

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2009
    227
    30
    0
    Location:
    San Diego
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    I considered these before I bought the tail lights I have. I e-mailed a guy who bought them through e-Bay and he confirmed the lights say "Valenti" on them. They only have red though so anyone who wants the smoked or any of the other versions will have to go through the traditional channel.
     
  6. artnsx

    artnsx Junior Member

    Joined:
    Nov 30, 2012
    38
    2
    0
    Location:
    NJ
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    Has anyone tried these out? I want to get rid of the stock chrome 2010 tails which are an eye sore, and don't want to spend $400+

    I don't know if these are the same as the ones in the original post, this is a california seller:

    apparently I can't post links, they are about 240-260 shipped, here are the pics

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
  7. 32kcolors

    32kcolors Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2009
    5,683
    952
    124
    Location:
    Redondo Beach, CA
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    Someone got the Option Racing lights but returned them because the LEDs were too weak. Stick with known brands such as Valenti, Spec-D and Crystal Eye.
     
  8. artnsx

    artnsx Junior Member

    Joined:
    Nov 30, 2012
    38
    2
    0
    Location:
    NJ
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    I glanced at that thread and didn't notice that person was talking about these, but I see it now. There are a bunch from different ebay sellers (some that don't say option racing) but they are pretty clearly the same looking tail light.

    Aside from the option racing ones, has anyone had any success from any red style ebay tail light?
     
    David2sav likes this.
  9. 32kcolors

    32kcolors Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2009
    5,683
    952
    124
    Location:
    Redondo Beach, CA
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    I've only seen positive reviews on the big three (Valenti, Spec-D and Crystal Eye). bino did get the Revier ones and didn't have any complaints, but they're only available in Japan. If cost is an issue for you, get the Spec-D ones off ebay but make sure they actually say Spec-D so you can file a not as described claim if necessary. Getting a no name off ebay is like playing a Russian roulette with build quality and LED outputs.
     
    artnsx likes this.
  10. pholife

    pholife Junior Member

    Joined:
    Dec 29, 2010
    57
    8
    0
    Location:
    hb
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    I got them. They work great. It was a no brainer for the price.
     
    artnsx likes this.
  11. artnsx

    artnsx Junior Member

    Joined:
    Nov 30, 2012
    38
    2
    0
    Location:
    NJ
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    Thanks for the advice, when I look for the spec-d on ebay i'm seeing the ones that are basically half red and half clear. I prefer the ones that are more like the pics i posted ( i want as little chrome as possible), but if the spec-d are the only ones guaranteed to be reliable I might make the sacrifice.

    So no complaints on the visibility of the turn signals?
     
  12. ockevin

    ockevin Active Member

    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2011
    493
    148
    0
    Location:
    Orange County
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Four
    My Spec D are great.
     
  13. Michael325

    Michael325 Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2013
    85
    57
    0
    Location:
    Central Valley CA
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    sorry i know its an old thread but how about these? why are they so cheap? :confused:

     
  14. 32kcolors

    32kcolors Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2009
    5,683
    952
    124
    Location:
    Redondo Beach, CA
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    They are not full LED, meaning the turn signals and reverse lights are still ordinary halogens. The Spec-D Version 2 is full LED and more expensive but doesn't have Valenti's quality or brightness. You get what you pay for.
     
  15. Michael325

    Michael325 Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2013
    85
    57
    0
    Location:
    Central Valley CA
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Okay thanks! Guess I am saving up for the Valenti's lol.
     
    Burna J and sfv41901 like this.
  16. sfv41901

    sfv41901 Masta S

    Joined:
    May 5, 2010
    4,591
    5,291
    0
    Location:
    Palmdale, Ca
    Vehicle:
    2015 Prius
    Model:
    Four
    U won't regret it

    VS980 4G ?
     
  17. burstaneurysm

    burstaneurysm Active Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2013
    469
    144
    0
    Location:
    Chicago, IL
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    Indeed. My Spec-D full LED are flaking out. The passenger brake light works maybe 60% of the time.
    They're getting pulled hopefully this week. If anyone is feeling adventurous, and wants to take a crack at repairing them, I'll be selling them cheap.
     
  18. kitkit201

    kitkit201 Member

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2014
    136
    88
    0
    Location:
    Bay Area, CA
    Vehicle:
    2016 Prius
    Model:
    Four
    Still looking at led tails but I do like the 10-11 types. They go well with the silver and kind of blend in. Was thinking of getting some vinyl and covering the top part like the brake lights.


    Or if I'm feeling really adventurous http://bit.ly/1hiQbGY


    iPhone ?
     
  19. 32kcolors

    32kcolors Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2009
    5,683
    952
    124
    Location:
    Redondo Beach, CA
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    That's Valenti CR. Not sure why it's saying pre-facelift 10-11 tailights as the photos clearly show Valenti lights.
     
    kitkit201 and sfv41901 like this.
  20. sfv41901

    sfv41901 Masta S

    Joined:
    May 5, 2010
    4,591
    5,291
    0
    Location:
    Palmdale, Ca
    Vehicle:
    2015 Prius
    Model:
    Four
    Same thing I was just thinking

    VS980 4G ?
     
    kitkit201 likes this.