Hi,

I'm new to the forum and my xB and have a question about tail lights. Does anyone know if the aftermarket chrome altezza 03/04 tail lights will also fit the 05 xB? I've been waiting for the APC retro tails to come on the scene, but so far it's all just a tease it seems, and I'm getting a bit impatient. Would appreciate any help anyone can give me on this or if anyone knows of any other chrome tails out there for the xB.

Thanks!

Auroara

As far as I know the Basic Design for the XB was not changed from 04 to 05. They only made a changed as far as the Radio is concerned and maybe an adjustment on what the MPG really is...

So to answer your questions...Yes they should work just fine. My only questions is though are you talking about the Elgante TYC lights? Or are you talking about a different tail light?

Hope this helps... :D

Hi ikhonlord!

Aren't you a doll for responding so quickly, and so informed! I really am clueless in such matters, so very much appreciate your assistance. The tail lights in question are on ebay and listed only as new, 03/04 altezza tail lights Euro style. They are not the new TYC's that are available through the toyota/scion dealerships, that much I know. The company selling them is a HUGE operation and I haven't heard back re: the email I sent them yesterday. I believe someone else was selling the same style some time back on ebay and he indicated they would fit, but I have no way of knowing if it's exactly the same tail light. However, you sound like you are "in the know", and they appear to be shaped as the current tail lights on my 05 xB. They are at a reasonable enough price, that I think I will take the plunge after what you have indicated.

Thanks SO much!!

Auroara

No problem and that is what I am here for..and many of the members are here for as well. Also could you post the link to the e-bay lights you are talking about...that way I can double check and let you know if they really work or not...

:D :D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7931089436&category=33716
Are these the ones you are talking about? They should fit. Like he said, the basic design hasn't changed, just the CD player. You can always ask the seller if you are in doubt.

yes.

Hi to all that have replied thus far! Vanilla Rice, yes!! The link you posted to ebay show the tail lights in question and I have emailed the seller, but so far no reply. They are a huge company and I even tried calling them, but their sales peoples mailboxes are all full. Probably not a good sign, but I want these bad enough and the price is cheap enough that I'm willing to take a chance. Which is now far less of a "chance" thanks to all of you! :D

Thanks again to all of you for replying to this post, sharing your knowledge and your good advice. I think these are pretty cool and am only now just starting to trick out my Box. Having a hard time deciding on graphics. Does anyone know any cool sites for these, specific to xBs?

Thanks again all! Will let you know the outcome and post a pic when I get the tails.

Auroara

those look pretty sweet. i got the similar to those xcept they are the black jdm ones.
kinda goes very well with the tcm. i think the chrome would look better on dark colored xb's thats my taught.

...Having a hard time deciding on graphics. Does anyone know any cool sites for these, specific to xBs?

Auroara
These guys have a banner flying at the top of the page. Never bought anything from them and don't think they are specific to xB but they are a sponsor so here ya go! http://www.streetcandy.net/

...Having a hard time deciding on graphics. Does anyone know any cool sites for these, specific to xBs?

Auroara

You can also try www.defcondesigns.com

They have some cool graphics...


:D

hey auroara

u sure you want APC's
have you heard of their reputation lately?

hey auroara

u sure you want APC's
have you heard of their reputation lately?

im intrigued?
waz up with their rep?

Well, I did it! I'm now the proud owner of those cool chrome tail lights on ebay and without having to wait for the seller to get back to me. Thanks again to all of you who took the time to reply to my question about whether these would fit my 05. And Fujiz_xb, like your "taught", as these are going on a black cherry xB, so I hope they'll look good :)

Firesquare-interested in what you know about APC's. I decided against the retro APC's as they only seem to be an idea someone has and not on the market yet anyway. Took the ones on ebay with the "buy it now" option that I was asking questions about here on the forum. Are you suggesting those are APC's as well? The seller didn't advertise them as such, but maybe there's a reason for that! Either way, I'm stuck with 'em now, so let me down easy, will ya :)

Also appreciate all the info on the graphics stuff. Will check out the websites that have been suggested. Am considering having a custom one done, a "cherry bomb" with a pair of cherries with a lit fuse on an exploding starburst background. May want something a little less extreme however, so still looking around before I make my decision.

APC------Another Piece of Crap

im happy on your selection ani i think they look ok but here me out

from my experence and others i know. i used to buy APC products for my focus. every product i purchased (and others focus and non focus owners alike) had some type of failure or caused damage to a car

i seen 98% of APC lenses either broken because of the red altezza lens poped out from normal operation, Light bulbs burning out in a week, moisture in every light they sell (poor seals from APC) and etc.

you can ask others if they had a previous car and experenced products from APC

a buddy of mine bought a CF hood from them. it was warped from the factory. causing him to use hood pins. a 700 hood already warped. IMO APC is a bad company.

the only thing i like about them is their products are made mostly in the USA and its creating jobs for us Americans

just my rant and rave

cool

[/quote]Fujiz_xb, like your "taught", as these are going on a black cherry xB, so I hope they'll look good
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eye new i mispelled that werd. hey i hope you like them.if not resell them or return them...

hmmm, so it sounds like maybe these tails weren't such a great bargain after all. The seller offers a 30 day warranty, which I will make sure I print out and keep a REAL close eye on these babies EVERY day for the first 30 days. Any problems and I'll ship 'em right back:) Thanks for the heads up firesquare!

"altezza" lights belong on an altezza.

be sure to remove them in the winter if you live in the snow belt. Cold weather seems to ruin any type of aftermarket lites and they begin to leak water. try to be patient nad wait till spring to install them. I speak of experience and had a set of meatballs ona Neon of four years. Never leaked water, but used them in the winter. Jus my 2 cents.

be sure to remove them in the winter if you live in the snow belt. Cold weather seems to ruin any type of aftermarket lites and they begin to leak water. try to be patient nad wait till spring to install them. I speak of experience and had a set of meatballs ona Neon of four years. Never leaked water, but used them in the winter. Jus my 2 cents.

i shall do that as well..thnx fo the info.

not my style but all the apc comments are true unfortunately they put stuff out in such great quantities and at such cheap prices that products suffer greatly.

"altezza" lights belong on an altezza.
God forbid someone actually wants to modify their car with something that it doesn't come with stock :roll: Do you dude, don't let others tell you what's cool... This will probably get IRV_USC and other close-minded people mad, but I've been thinking about putting supra taillights in the bumper of my xB (seen it on a toyota P/uin mini truckin') as for fitment, all taillights made for an xB or bB will fit any year xB.

hey auroara, have any pics of the tails on your box?

"altezza" lights belong on an altezza.
God forbid someone actually wants to modify their car with something that it doesn't come with stock :roll: Do you dude, don't let others tell you what's cool... This will probably get IRV_USC and other close-minded people mad, but I've been thinking about putting supra taillights in the bumper of my xB (seen it on a toyota P/uin mini truckin') as for fitment, all taillights made for an xB or bB will fit any year xB.

He owns a US Spec Altezza, the IS300... he has every right to be angry at all these cheap knock-off uglies. He's right, Altezza taillights belong on one vehicle, and thats an Altezza.

The tail lights came and they are VERY cool, Altezza's or not and I'll be honest, I didn't know there WAS such a thing as an Altezza for them to go on. (Hiding face, filled with shame ):oops: The box they came in said nothing about them being APC, it read simply TY63O-UURW2 Toyota bB Rear Lamp and their was a large N just before it in blue on the box. This description appears to be from the manufacturer, not the seller that I got them from on eBay. However I'm illiterate enough in the Altezza department, so God knows, I might well be illiterate in this department too:) Perhaps these were shipped in a box other than what they are.

Will post pics of these on my Box, Big Jim, as soon as I get some daylight. They just went on today. Bit of a problem with the install in that the backup lights don't seem to want to work. The blinkers are wicked however, in that the white dot in the center of the middle light, is where the blinker is! You have to see it in action to really appreciate how cool it is, but worth the price of admission for sure. Now, if only we can get those back up lights working..........

Used silicone around the lens cover to hopefully keep out the weather as I do live in a cold and wet winter climate, here in Vermont. Hoping that will do the trick as it's what the sellers of these recommend. We'll see............

He owns a US Spec Altezza, the IS300... he has every right to be angry at all these cheap knock-off uglies. He's right, Altezza taillights belong on one vehicle, and thats an Altezza.

I understand that he owns a lexus IS300, but I think he needs to come of his high horse. Do I like altezza tai lights? no. not even on the IS300. but does that mean that they should only be on "altezzas"? no. I would have to say that a majority of the "tuner crowd" would disagree about putting parts form cars that don't belong there OEM. it's been done for years and not just by the "ricers"... my pops use to have zr-1 taillights in his el camino... mix and match and let the parts mingle making riles about what should and shouldn't go on a specific car takes all the fun out of moding.

Pics of the xB are up with the new tail lights in. Thanks again to all those of you who helped me with this and thanks for the education on APC and Altezza's:)!!

Auroara

I like them, please post pics when you get a chance.

Also screw all the haters who gives a crap what they think, people just like to _____ sometimes and just ignore it and do whatever floats your boat.

Personally I like the TYC tails the best, those second and those gawd awful stoplight looking things some in last but again alot of people are rocking the stoplight and love them. :)