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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 01:37 PM
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Depo thread - the test of time (taillights)

I've read a lot of posts here from people that have these taillights. The general consensus is:
-They look the same as stock
-They fog up when you don't seal the bulb-holes or replace the wiring.

I'd like to know who has had them the longest, and how they look now. I want to see if they stand up to the 'test of time' before I buy some.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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buy them and put a thin bead of rtv silicone around the entire light where the clear plastic meets the black housing. you will have nothing to worry about. or u can buy a used set on here, they usually go for $230-$250
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by TigOLDBiTTies
buy them and put a thin bead of rtv silicone around the entire light where the clear plastic meets the black housing. you will have nothing to worry about. or u can buy a used set on here, they usually go for $230-$250
Or you could get them new on ebay for the same price...
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 02:00 PM
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I got mine from eBay for $200 shipped and yes I would re seal them I have had the
Lights got about 1month and they fogged up a little when it snowed here I almost had a heart attack but haven't seen them do that no more thank God.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 05:02 PM
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I have had my DEPO JDM style tail lights for about 1.5 years now without a single problem. That includes lots of snow, sleet, wind, sun, etc.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 05:09 PM
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Almost a year, no issues. Didnt re-seal them or anything
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by EvoTeyn
Or you could get them new on ebay for the same price...
sorry i made a mistake, i meant you can pick up some authentic OEM tail lights for 230-250 used.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 06:13 PM
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Had mine for 2+ years. Applied some clear RTV where the black meets the clear, never had a problem.

Only if they made some Evo VII replicas, lol. I'm thinking about painting my stockers red, and taping them up at the turn signals to make them look authentic.

Anywho, good tail lights for cheap, where you can put that money into mods

Still look brand new, no fading, scratches, cracking, etc. Car is not a daily driver though, and I clean it a looott.

I don't have any pics of them currently, but this is an old one, still look brand new.


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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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^Nice.
Originally Posted by TigOLDBiTTies
sorry i made a mistake, i meant you can pick up some authentic OEM tail lights for 230-250 used.
It's all good, but the only problem is that they're new.
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