Changing Tail-lights?

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beldecca

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'10 Mazda 5 GT

• Jan 8, 2010

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I'm looking at a certified 08 Sport ($13.5k?) but it has the normal tail lights rather than the LED tails. Is it a direct plug and play to switch over to the LEDs? I saw the version from Japan, but I worry that the DOT wont like them.

Any help appreciated.

 

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fernando8877

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07' Mazda5 Touring

• Jan 8, 2010

• #2

they come on the '09 models and also should be plug and play.

 

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VenomDesign

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Mazda 5 GT Pearl White '07

• Jan 9, 2010

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The LED model is plug and play on any previous model '06 / '07 / no problem i did it on my 2007 Mazda 5 (GT model)

It's really easy to do, even my 8 years old boy can do it lol.

 

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laredotexas

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• Jan 9, 2010

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where did you got yours?? im looking for a pair..

 

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Bluesideup

• Jan 10, 2010

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I like that yours have the black surrounds. I haven't seen those here in the US. Did you buy them at a Canadian Dealership?

 

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VenomDesign

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Mazda 5 GT Pearl White '07

• Jan 11, 2010

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they are used, and yes i buy them at a Mazda dealer here in Quebec/Canada ( got lucky ). Here in Canada all GT models come with "black surrounds".

 

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was98strat

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• Jan 11, 2010

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are you guys swaping out the good tail lights for those LED ones??? why?

 

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VenomDesign

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Mazda 5 GT Pearl White '07

• Jan 12, 2010

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Because they look 100X better and are more effective at night and in fog condition.

 

1WICKED6

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2006 Mazdaspeed 6 Sport

• Jan 12, 2010

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They look Good...I like!

 

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DKaz

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2007 Mazda 5 GT 5MT

• Jan 12, 2010

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Plus LEDs light up 1/6 of a second faster I think than regular bulbs... 1/6 second = 15 feet @ 60mph that could make the difference between the car behind you hitting you or not.

 

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VenomDesign

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Mazda 5 GT Pearl White '07

• Jan 12, 2010

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DKaz said:

Plus LEDs light up 1/6 of a second faster I think than regular bulbs... 1/6 second = 15 feet @ 60mph that could make the difference between the car behind you hitting you or not.

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(2thumbs) Amen (gah) lol

 

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red headz

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Mazda5 GT

• Jan 14, 2010

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Bluesideup said:

I like that yours have the black surrounds. I haven't seen those here in the US. Did you buy them at a Canadian Dealership?

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All of the LED's have black surrounds, but the entire taillight housing is too big & WHITE for me. On our black M5 with tinted windows - those taillights stick out like a sore thumb.

I have been considering VHT nightshades, but it seems so ghetto (uhm), but what are my options.

I have same LED tails as above and need to tone them down to better match the rest of the car.

 

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elbastardocalvo

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2007 Mazda5 GT

• Jan 15, 2010

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Anyone know of a good source for the LED tail lights in the US?

 

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VenomDesign

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Mazda 5 GT Pearl White '07

• Jan 15, 2010

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red headz said:

All of the LED's have black surrounds, but the entire taillight housing is too big & WHITE for me. On our black M5 with tinted windows - those taillights stick out like a sore thumb.

I have been considering VHT nightshades, but it seems so ghetto (uhm), but what are my options.

I have same LED tails as above and need to tone them down to better match the rest of the car.

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www.Lamin-x.comIt is really easy to install !

 

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driver

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• Jan 21, 2010

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I'm not crazy about the clear lights too. My Copper Red 09 looks great, but I am thinking about doing a light coating of Nightshades to tone down the white a bit.

 

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VenomDesign

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Mazda 5 GT Pearl White '07

• Jan 21, 2010

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Do not apply night shade plzzzzz. Use Lamin-X product. So easy to remove !

 

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Dphillips

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08 Mazda5

• Jan 21, 2010

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elbastardocalvo said:

anyone know of a good source for the led tail lights in the us?

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+1

 

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mpvue

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• Jan 22, 2010

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driver said:

I'm not crazy about the clear lights too. My Copper Red 09 looks great, but I am thinking about doing a light coating of Nightshades to tone down the white a bit.

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I wasn't crazy about the big white tails on my 5 either, until I realized how visible they are to other drivers. I'm paranoid about being rear ended, so anything that increases my visibility is a good thing.

 

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fernando8877

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07' Mazda5 Touring

• Jan 22, 2010

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I agree with Venom Design about the Lamin-X. What is the price for the GT tails in Canada? Maybe shipping too......

 

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VenomDesign

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Mazda 5 GT Pearl White '07

• Jan 23, 2010

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I think that they are like 280$ each. CDN. I bought mine for much much less then that of course