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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 03:13 AM
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i have a 09 tc with a stock brake light. and i noticed today when someone stepped on the brake for me it doesnt light the whole thing up. just the center. is this how everyones is? or is mine blownout
Old Sep 15, 2009 | 03:17 AM
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Only like 6? or something LED's in the center light up.

yea, its pretty ghetto. Thats why a few companies sell "Full third brake lights."
Old Sep 15, 2009 | 05:52 AM
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thats how it is hehe
Old Sep 15, 2009 | 07:23 AM
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get an oznium full TBL

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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 12:03 AM
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taking that into consideration... anyone have the oznium TBL that could tell me how bright it is, if it was easy to install and does it break alot?... thanks dudessss
Old Sep 16, 2009 | 02:32 PM
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It's easy to install and it's plenty bright.


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And here is what it looks like when it isn't lit up. Obviously I have the red one.

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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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^^how long has yours lasted, I have read some have burned out pretty quick but I know they have a pretty good return policy for them.
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heard the same about the buring out part
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 06:10 AM
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I had one that a few LED's burnt out on after having it a few weeks..got a replacement from oznium like 2 days later no questions asked and the one I currently have on is going 2-2 1/2 years strong
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Very nice
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Oh also I believe if you PM squallLheart..he makes full TBL (or someone else from norcal does..i know he does LED work) and it's good quality stuff..so check him out to..
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As you've read, the stock tail light only has the middle 6 inches light up. The remaining is a reflector.

I have the oznium TBL. Had the first one for about a year before three of the LED's burned out. It was either the harsh winters we have had lately in Chicago or due to rushed repair work done on the hatch by a local body shop.

Called Oz and got a replacement had it in 2-3 days, been perfect since

The Oz TBL is really bright and doesn't lag or flicker when you brake. Its a great product.
Old Sep 18, 2009 | 02:24 AM
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price?
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go to oznium.com, they are like 169 or something like that
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http://www.oznium.com/tc-tbl

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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 02:53 AM
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^^made it too easy for him
Old Sep 18, 2009 | 03:08 AM
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haha thanks<3
Old Sep 18, 2009 | 04:10 AM
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Originally Posted by DJ08tC
^^made it too easy for him
haha i have to keep my _______ to nice comments ratioed out!

1 nice for 10 neg remarks lol
Old Sep 18, 2009 | 04:30 AM
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^^Lol yea, it just kills me sometimes when someone cant look for themselves.
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led-headz FTW!
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