B7 Aftermarket LED Tail lights

[Jimmy S]

I've tried to search through the forums and not had a great deal of luck!

Has anyone fitted aftermarket LED tail lights to their B7 sedan? Specifically an RS4? I really like the LED style but do not want to fit them to find they 'cheapen' the look of the car, or they don't work at all anyway!

These are the lights I am looking at: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AUDI-A4-S4-RS4-S-Line-B7-05-08-4-Door-Sedan-Smoked-Red-LED-Tail-Lights-Taillight-/160736735557?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item256ca7f145&_uhb=1#ht_6047wt_1163

and here is a quick chop of what it should look like in my head:
http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/v/524527_10151631356759529_961699850_n.jpg?oh=32fb4c ba00770cb03ab28c706d9113a5&oe=5165F29A&__gda__=1365674920_5f949befc88ca6a6199ecd4eb85fa85 6

Appreciate any input!

[A4A4A4]

...but do not want to fit them to find they 'cheapen' the look of the car...


If that's the case, I'd steer clear of those eBay lights.

The ones ECS has don't don't look quite as cheap, I have no idea on quality however.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B7_A4-Quattro-2.0T/Lighting/Tail_Light/ES2063121/

[sa_seahawker]

also, parts4euro sells some. But like A4, I'm not sure of the quality...

http://www.parts4euro.com/DCShop/index.php?cPath=2_47_1049&osCsid=9a28518cb40f0bd4b7ba94151222bf47

Although the LED pattern in your pic is pimp!

[nvrenuf]

The LED pattern is much better in the posted photos in original PIC.

I think the ebay ones look more expencive than the others posted IMO anyway

[Jimmy S]

Yeah, I definitely prefer the style of the ones posted... They mimic the newer B8 LED taillights which suits the car IMO!

I'm pretty tempted to get a set when the time comes anyway... Just was hoping someone else would have seen/have them fitted... They have a black edge by the looks which will blend with my car nicely, and hopefully will help it not look to 'altezza' which is really my own concern.

Any clarity on what if anything would need to be done to get them working in the RS4? will it need additional resistors or anything to prevent the car whinging about them?

[sa_seahawker]

Yeah, I definitely prefer the style of the ones posted... They mimic the newer B8 LED taillights which suits the car IMO!

I'm pretty tempted to get a set when the time comes anyway... Just was hoping someone else would have seen/have them fitted... They have a black edge by the looks which will blend with my car nicely, and hopefully will help it not look to 'altezza' which is really my own concern.

Any clarity on what if anything would need to be done to get them working in the RS4? will it need additional resistors or anything to prevent the car whinging about them?

No, it's still a B7. Most body parts are still interchangeable.

[FastEddie]

I have seen the ebay ones. IF your worried about fitment then get ecs ones. If parts for Euro is the same as ECS than those are ok too. The ebay ones DO NOT FIT FLUSH! If that doesn't bother you then go ahead. Coderedpl had them and they just didn't fit right. I was going to get them until I saw them on his car. They look great but im the type of person that if its not flush and its hanging out or pushed in some it bothers me. ECS ones from what I read can be flush but it takes some muscle and time. Ive decided to go this route.

[NastyNogaro]

I have the ebay ones, no issues here. They sit flush enough with extremely minor gaps. They match the pattern in your top pic. Same ones on the Adam's Rotors S4.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/529997_650648274012_1078766676_n.jpg

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

If that's the case, I'd steer clear of those eBay lights.

The ones ECS has don't don't look quite as cheap, I have no idea on quality however.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B7_A4-Quattro-2.0T/Lighting/Tail_Light/ES2063121/


We had these on our RS4 for almost 2 years. Never had an issue.

Jason

[WinterRunner]

I'm on the fence about all those designs... I don't understand why they can't just mimic the OEM tails, but with LED lighting?!?!

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

I'm on the fence about all those designs... I don't understand why they can't just mimic the OEM tails, but with LED lighting?!?!

Ours do.

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/119047_x600.jpg

Jason

[badbluers4]

Yeah I'm going with the ECS smoked!

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

Yeah I'm going with the ECS smoked!

[up][up]

Jason

[Jimmy S]

I have the ebay ones, no issues here. They sit flush enough with extremely minor gaps. They match the pattern in your top pic. Same ones on the Adam's Rotors S4.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/529997_650648274012_1078766676_n.jpg

That looks mint!! Do you have any other photos?

Did you have any difficulty fitting?

[sa_seahawker]

Can someone find an electrical engineer and figure out a way to rewire these taillights and then market them? I would even consider getting a B7 just for the taillights (spoiler alert: I was looking for a B7 S4 anyway [>_<]

My suggestion:

(Excuse the chopping of your pic, ECS but I was curious as to what they would look like without a glare):

right tail light would be the nighttime taillight. Applied brakes would illuminate all LEDs a step brighter (like the left, only brighter).

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i267/sa_seahawker/119047_x600_zps06cedb62.jpg

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

Can someone find an electrical engineer and figure out a way to rewire these taillights and then market them? I would even consider getting a B7 just for the taillights (spoiler alert: I was looking for a B7 S4 anyway [>_<]

My suggestion:

(Excuse the chopping of your pic, ECS but I was curious as to what they would look like without a glare):

right tail light would be the nighttime taillight. Applied brakes would illuminate all LEDs a step brighter (like the left, only brighter).

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i267/sa_seahawker/119047_x600_zps06cedb62.jpg

Unfortunately we do not have any more pics than the ones on the product page. We've also sold the RS4.

Jason

[WinterRunner]

Ours do.

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/119047_x600.jpg

Jason

Not really, you have that huge clear area on the bottom... It's not cool, smoked is slightly better, but still not great IMO...

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

Not really, you have that huge clear area on the bottom... It's not cool, smoked is slightly better, but still not great IMO...

Red Lamin-X [up]

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/129647_x600.jpg (www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B7_A4-Quattro-2.0T/Lighting/Tail_Light/Lamin-X/ES1867206/?salesrep=JMarusic&utm_source=audizine&utm_medium=forum&utm_content=JMarusic&utm_campaign=postreply)

Jason

[slvrb7]

you should make the lamin-x an option when selling the lights either already installed or pre cut ready to install

[slvrb7]

i like thouse where are they from?


I have the ebay ones, no issues here. They sit flush enough with extremely minor gaps. They match the pattern in your top pic. Same ones on the Adam's Rotors S4.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/529997_650648274012_1078766676_n.jpg

[NastyNogaro]

They are these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Audi-A4-S4-RS4-B7-sedan-LED-tail-lights-2005-2005-5-2006-2007-2008-/121084592728?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c31344258&vxp=mtr

I can get closer pics of the gaps in person.. they're minor and don't bother me much, the LED tails look so much better at night and I also don't mind the clear strip.

I may get mine smoked soon.

[sa_seahawker]

found these at http://dectane-tuning.com

Might look good with a tint

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i267/sa_seahawker/ra12slrcl_ani_zpse7f49cbd.gif

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i267/sa_seahawker/ra16klrc_ani_zps3d67cb74.gif

[xalfa]

And what is wrong with incandescent tail light bulbs, exactly? It's not like you are going to be reversing global warming by going LED.

[RS4forfrank]

LEDs illuminate faster than incans. You are giving the dumb ass tail gating you more time to stop, because the lights come on quicker.

Are there LED bulbs we could just swap out?

[Jimmy S]

I think people are mainly buying these for the style? I know I am?

[xalfa]

So they illuminate faster and are more stylish. Makes total sense.

[S4Per]

Many people hate these (mostly because of black outline).... rwerks.com, smoked. For my Avus with Ti - I don't hate them ;)

http://www.perfarnyphotography.com/RS4/LED-Tail-Lights/i-PBsVpCB/0/X2/3H4A2986-X2.jpg

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

you should make the lamin-x an option when selling the lights either already installed or pre cut ready to install

It is pre cut and ready to install.

Jason

[zachf88]

found these at http://dectane-tuning.com

Might look good with a tint

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i267/sa_seahawker/ra16klrc_ani_zps3d67cb74.gif

these are for avants

Also, the rate at which incandescents light up compared to LED's is absolutely miniscule compared to the reaction time of a human being. I would rather do a mod that I can enjoy, not the people behind me.

[NastyNogaro]

these are for avants

Also, the rate at which incandescents light up compared to LED's is absolutely miniscule compared to the reaction time of a human being. I would rather do a mod that I can enjoy, not the people behind me.

You can definitely enjoy it. The LED pattern on the ones I have looks very OEM and the OEM taillights just look dated in my opinion.

Although, I can't say I'd spend $350 on these.. I got mine for incredibly cheap (less than $150 and in perfect shape) and I couldn't pass them up. Definitely happy I got them though. For ~$80k these cars should have had LED taillights from the factory. You gonna tell me LED taillights weren't around in 2007/8? [>_<]

Also, try this on for size. LED tail lights are on average .2 seconds faster than incandescent bulbs. At 60 mph, that .2 seconds gives a driver behind you an extra 20 ft. of stopping distance. Just food for thought.


And what is wrong with incandescent tail light bulbs, exactly? It's not like you are going to be reversing global warming by going LED.

Who ever claimed they would reverse global warming? Nothing is wrong with incandescent bulbs.. Some of us prefer the updated look for our cars with LED tail lights, for those who don't, it's easy.. don't buy them..

[badbluers4]

You can definitely enjoy it. The LED pattern on the ones I have looks very OEM and the OEM taillights just look dated in my opinion.

Although, I can't say I'd spend $350 on these.. I got mine for incredibly cheap (less than 150) and I couldn't pass them up. Definitely happy I got them though. For ~$80k these cars should have had LED taillights from the factory. You gonna tell me LED taillights weren't around in 2007/8? [>_<]

Also, try this on for size. LED tail lights are on average .2 seconds faster than incandescent bulbs. At 60 mph, that .2 seconds gives a driver behind you an extra 20 ft. of stopping distance. Just food for thought.



Who ever claimed they would reverse global warming? Nothing is wrong with incandescent bulbs.. Some of us prefer the updated look for our cars with LED tail lights, for those who don't, it's easy.. don't buy them..

IMO our cars need LED EVERRRRYTHING! Our cars are slowly becoming dated. It's bad enough when I get in a rental or a loaner, I can play music thru my bluetooth and the car has WIFI LOL.....the least we could do is modernize the bulbs!!!

[NastyNogaro]

IMO our cars need LED EVERRRRYTHING! Our cars are slowly becoming dated. It's bad enough when I get in a rental or a loaner, I can play music thru my bluetooth and the car has WIFI LOL.....the least we could do is modernize the bulbs!!!

Haha I know right!!! I just did the aux mod on my car to avoid the GARBAGE ipod integration. Like seriously? I hook my ipod up the first day I got my car (November 2010) and I look at the song list... Track 01 Track 02 Track 03...

Really Audi!? Sticker on my car was over $80k with exclusive package!

[two2]

IMO our cars need LED EVERRRRYTHING! Our cars are slowly becoming dated. It's bad enough when I get in a rental or a loaner, I can play music thru my bluetooth and the car has WIFI LOL.....the least we could do is modernize the bulbs!!!


Haha I know right!!! I just did the aux mod on my car to avoid the GARBAGE ipod integration. Like seriously? I hook my ipod up the first day I got my car (November 2010) and I look at the song list... Track 01 Track 02 Track 03...

Really Audi!? Sticker on my car was over $80k with exclusive package!

i hear that.. my 2006 $30k Acura has tons more goodies that my Rs4 lacks.. it is mind blowing.

[badbluers4]

Haha I know right!!! I just did the aux mod on my car to avoid the GARBAGE ipod integration. Like seriously? I hook my ipod up the first day I got my car (November 2010) and I look at the song list... Track 01 Track 02 Track 03...

Really Audi!? Sticker on my car was over $80k with exclusive package!

LOL yeah the jap's been ahead of the germans in terms of electronics and tech package LOL But I think the German's finally caught up! My 2012 A6 loaner was SICCCCCK!!!!

[FastEddie]

Just got my LED tails in from USP. Pretty sure they are the same thing as ECS.

[zachf88]

Our cars are based of the b6 platform, which is from late 2000..... So yeah, it's old. But I think the RS4 has aged a lot less than the current B8 S4s and S5s have.

[slvrb7]

Where did everyone mount their resistors any pics? Also on the topic of leds not trying to thread jack but I have the ziza license plate leds from ecs and I get a bulb out error when I first start car. Anyone else have this issue, and what do you suggest I do to fix? Also no codes are being logged that I can see.

[badbluers4]

Where did everyone mount their resistors any pics? Also on the topic of leds not trying to thread jack but I have the ziza license plate leds from ecs and I get a bulb out error when I first start car. Anyone else have this issue, and what do you suggest I do to fix? Also no codes are being logged that I can see.

Def thread jack LOL. I have the ziza license plate lights too. Only get an error when the lights are on auto and you're in a dark enough place for the lights to turn on at startup (like a garage, or just at night) The bulb out error goes away immediately, once it senses the lights. Never a problem. Just a 1 beep and its gone. In normal daylight with lights on auto, it never gets an error. I love the ziza lights and get compliments all the time. Cheap easy mod.

[slvrb7]

Ok so its normal thanks for the help man now on to resistor placement for tails.

[dparm]

i hear that.. my 2006 $30k Acura has tons more goodies that my Rs4 lacks.. it is mind blowing.



To be fair, the RS4's first priority was performance. Acura has always been about "luxury + technology".

[Jimmy S]

hmmm... Bought a set of these, and now I'm getting a reversing light error!... lame...

Is that a resistor issue? or has something not been plugged in correctly?

[junchen]

hmmm... Bought a set of these, and now I'm getting a reversing light error!... lame...

Is that a resistor issue? or has something not been plugged in correctly?

There's a vagcom mod to delete this reverse light error for b8. For ur b7, u might want to try if it works.
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/385959-DIY-LED-Reverse-Light?p=8656834&amp;viewfull=1#post8656834
Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk 2

[Jimmy S]

Cheers mate! I'm going to put this one down to growing up with an engineer father... And not believing in instructions! Hahah!

Turns out, the led kit doesn't come with reversing light globes, so.. Globes in, error gone!.. the RS4 is actually smarter than me! ;)

[Datadatum]

^ LOL

Reminds of the first line that Tech Support always asks... "Is the computer plugged in?" [:)]

[badbluers4]

Post pics please

[Jimmy S]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/25/abyhy4u9.jpg

[singleframe]

those look pretty good on black. are those off eBay? if so which seller..can you send link to exact one?
wow..thread from the dead.

[Jimmy S]

those look pretty good on black. are those off eBay? if so which seller..can you send link to exact one?
wow..thread from the dead.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AUDI-A4-S4-RS4-S-Line-B7-05-08-Sedan-Smoked-Red-LED-Tail-Lights-LED-Indicators-/160736735557?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item256ca7f145

[:)]

and yeah... no idea how that popped up on Tapatalk for me this morning... 'Technology' [;)]

[singleframe]

install a piece of cake??

[Jimmy S]

install a piece of cake??

literally a 5 minute job... pretty much one screw per light... Just have to remember to move the reversing light globes across to the new lights, as they don't come with the new ones! [:p]

[singleframe]

right on.. def going to do this. gotta find a US seller just to make it easier.

[singleframe]

one more ?? are those smoked black?

[Jimmy S]

right on.. def going to do this. gotta find a US seller just to make it easier.

Yeah that would be the ticket! I'm sure there is one.

OT: how have you "LED'd" your DRL's? Just replaced the globes? or something funkier?

If you've replaced the globes, what style globes are they? and how hard to get to them? I've had a very brief look at mine, but didn't look overly easy to get too!?

[singleframe]

Yeah that would be the ticket! I'm sure there is one.

OT: how have you "LED'd" your DRL's? Just replaced the globes? or something funkier?

If you've replaced the globes, what style globes are they? and how hard to get to them? I've had a very brief look at mine, but didn't look overly easy to get too!?

followed Per's route:

http://rs4.thefarnys.com/led-drls.html

work great!!

and did you get Smoked Black or Smoked Red?? the black edges blend well on the Phantom Black.

[Jimmy S]

The smoked red are the ones to get.. Smoked black is a clear taillight with red LEDs

[singleframe]

The smoked red are the ones to get.. Smoked black is a clear taillight with red LEDs

gotcha...thanks mate!!

[HamidsVikes]

more pics more pics...

I have a black RS as well, and cand decide if I want these ones, or the other type...
close up pic woud be appreciated... just want to see how the black trim on the lights looks up close..

thanks

[Jimmy S]

Best I can do at the moment... Few different angles... It matches the black really well IMO!

http://i.imgur.com/QuhX7lt.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/X8ZCVSj.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/hJEo165.jpg

[4rings-rs4]

more pics more pics...

I have a black RS as well, and cand decide if I want these ones, or the other type...
close up pic woud be appreciated... just want to see how the black trim on the lights looks up close..

thanks

Here are some close-ups I took when I first installed them...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/MitszEvLY25o6GkvfcFwOt77vXmhPamBI3i_B3gMpTnG=w1131-h848-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ked7Cb4ZGZM/UPcOJw8b4kI/AAAAAAABC7M/POIoO6rm9uI/w1131-h848-no/20130116_145226.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-q7ssUDiiI8g/UPcOIKCFb9I/AAAAAAABC60/FPxGzv1ZTic/w1131-h848-no/20130116_143857.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zo6GXpoTk68/UPcOHWdOYQI/AAAAAAABC6o/TsdRphje_OI/w1131-h848-no/20130116_143620.jpg

[WinterRunner]

Throw up the ESC pics

[B5SilverS4]

Nice!

[Flying Tomatoes]

Throw up the ESC pics

DIY thread of instal and removal:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/589803-DIY-Tail-Light-Removal-Bulb-Replacement-ECS-Led-Tail-Light-Installation

Photos of my ECS Smoked LEDs:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f23/BaddAss93TA/D7DB5E86-1276-43C9-A736-7F94DC0A1852_zpsvk9wxjfu.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f23/BaddAss93TA/89B9F030-496C-47FF-96D0-61255259E92D_zpsqydqmjqo.jpg

[WinterRunner]

^ Those are the ticket

[badbluers4]

^ Those are the ticket

Yup!! JOM to me are the best (sold by ECS). I'm not a fan of the black line around the eBay ones....but to each, his own.

[singleframe]

Yup!! JOM to me are the best (sold by ECS). I'm not a fan of the black line around the eBay ones....but to each, his own.

not a fan of the black outline either, but on a black Audi (which I have) it blends in much better! think I'm going with the Rwerks..or whatever that brand is! :)

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

DIY thread of instal and removal:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/589803-DIY-Tail-Light-Removal-Bulb-Replacement-ECS-Led-Tail-Light-Installation

Photos of my ECS Smoked LEDs:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f23/BaddAss93TA/D7DB5E86-1276-43C9-A736-7F94DC0A1852_zpsvk9wxjfu.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f23/BaddAss93TA/89B9F030-496C-47FF-96D0-61255259E92D_zpsqydqmjqo.jpg

Looks great along with the LED license plate lights! [up][up]

Jason

[singleframe]

Here are some close-ups I took when I first installed them...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/MitszEvLY25o6GkvfcFwOt77vXmhPamBI3i_B3gMpTnG=w1131-h848-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ked7Cb4ZGZM/UPcOJw8b4kI/AAAAAAABC7M/POIoO6rm9uI/w1131-h848-no/20130116_145226.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-q7ssUDiiI8g/UPcOIKCFb9I/AAAAAAABC60/FPxGzv1ZTic/w1131-h848-no/20130116_143857.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zo6GXpoTk68/UPcOHWdOYQI/AAAAAAABC6o/TsdRphje_OI/w1131-h848-no/20130116_143620.jpg

anyone know a US seller? all I could find is from Taiwan on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121167319286

rather just deal local-ish.

[2QK4U]

i hear that.. my 2006 $30k Acura has tons more goodies that my Rs4 lacks.. it is mind blowing.

Even my 2002 Acura (the CL Type-S) had some features the RS4 lacks. Much better navigation(with a touchscreen & mini joy stick), widows that still auto roll up after the cars off, center console that makes sense (e-brake doesn't bump up the armrest).

Anyways....I found this site recently: http://www.protuninglab.com/

[singleframe]

Anyways....I found this site recently: http://www.protuninglab.com/

yeah they are out of stock. :/

[rbbny]

AND

[4rings-rs4]

So I came across this ebay listing...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Audi-A4-S4-RS4-LED-Left-and-Right-Tail-Lights-B7-2005-5-2006-2007-2008-Sedan-/191225605981?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c85ef2f5d&vxp=mtr

FWIW, the LED tails from RWERKS.COM and probably from PROTUNINGLAB.COM are branded by SPYDER AUTO. As far as I could tell the lights are Altezza style and SPYDER AUTO only sells through distribution. My info is over a year old so not sure how things have changed since beginning of last year.

I should also note that I had a bulb out warning error with the inner rear set - I had to swap out the resistor with a larger one in order for it to work. Details starting @ POST #36
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/524394-ECS-LED-taillights

[HamidsVikes]

I use to have these on my old S4...
look nice, however after a year or so, I started getting codes, and the chrome inside the reverse light started to flake!
Eventually one or two leds would go out on one of the tail lights, but then they worked at other times...
over-all, I was happy with them...!

[Flying Tomatoes]

no bulb out warnings on my ECS after a few months of use. they have been flawless.

[FastEddie]

Ive been running the JOM lights (ECS) since last July. They look SO MUCH BETTER in person. I love the way they look. Ive seen both lights in person before making a decision and I thought the JOM version just looked better IMO.

[FWP!]

Any videos of the ECS tail lights in action?

[badbluers4]

Any videos of the ECS tail lights in action?

Video? What exactly are you trying to see? Yo do know it's not very fun to record LED with cameras right?

[Flying Tomatoes]

Any videos of the ECS tail lights in action?

I can take some but it wont come out well..


Video? What exactly are you trying to see? Yo do know it's not very fun to record LED with cameras right?

Exactly. They are even hard to photograph.

[FWP!]

Video? What exactly are you trying to see? Yo do know it's not very fun to record LED with cameras right?

I'm trying to see how the blinkers look when they're flasing, same with the brake lights. Why are you always so bitchy on this forum?

[Flying Tomatoes]

I'm trying to see how the blinkers look when they're flasing, same with the brake lights. Why are you always so bitchy on this forum?

I'll give it a shot this weekend. The turns I can capture for sure as those aren't LED bulbs.

[badbluers4]

I'm trying to see how the blinkers look when they're flasing, same with the brake lights. Why are you always so bitchy on this forum?

Bitchy?? What are you talking about? Are you misinterpreting writing on a screen? We have these LED light sets and are trying to help you. But maybe you didn't realize that LED flickers when you try and record it. Slow your roll there bruh....

[FWP!]

Bitchy?? What are you talking about? Are you misinterpreting writing on a screen? We have these LED light sets and are trying to help you. But maybe you didn't realize that LED flickers when you try and record it. Slow your roll there bruh....

I've been a digital photographer and videographer for years. I know what LED flicker is about, bruh. Still, there are plenty of videos on youtube of other LED tail lights that are helpful, just haven't seen any of the ECS ones.

[badbluers4]

I've been a digital photographer and videographer for years. I know what LED flicker is about, bruh. Still, there are plenty of videos on youtube of other LED tail lights that are helpful, just haven't seen any of the ECS ones.

Well the turn signals "blinkers" as you called them and reverse lights are not LED with this set. So if you're wanting to see how those look in video, it's pretty close to what OEM looks like. I can make a video of my hazard lights on and throw it in reverse. Is that what you're looking for?

[FWP!]

Well the turn signals "blinkers" as you called them and reverse lights are not LED with this set. So if you're wanting to see how those look in video, it's pretty close to what OEM looks like. I can make a video of my hazard lights on and throw it in reverse. Is that what you're looking for?

If the turn signals aren't LED, then that's kind of a bummer. No need for a video then, thanks for offering.

[badbluers4]

If the turn signals aren't LED, then that's kind of a bummer. No need for a video then, thanks for offering.

No prob. Yea the other set in this thread I believe they are all LED. But not the ECS (JOM) ones.

[Mr Hyde]

No prob. Yea the other set in this thread I believe they are all LED. But not the ECS (JOM) ones.

All except for reverse which was previously mentioned.

[CdnaudiS4]

I really want the newer LED style from ebay but afraid of the errors that come with it... I might just say screw it and deal with it lol. Im already dealing with the license plate bulb out error whats another few errors? Just a question for any of these LED tail lights are they just plug and play? I don't wanna do any splicing of the wires etc.

[FWP!]

I have the ECS versions from ebay, and here's my experience with them.

- If the car is left to sit for like 6 hours or more, or overnight, the next time you go to start the car, the dash lights up saying the one or both brake lights are out and the parking lights are out.

- But, if when I get in the car I step on the brake pedal for a few seconds on/off to sort of warm up the ballasts before turning the ignition to "on," I rarely get any errors.

- Running into the store/leaving the car sit for a little while results in no errors, I'm guessing because the ballasts or converters or whatever they are are warmed up and reporting proper wattage draw to the sensors.

Basically, they're nice, but they're not perfect. They were plug and play, yes, and I have communicated with the seller regarding the errors, but all he wants to do is send me a replacement set, and I doubt the next set would be any different. They fit perfectly just like OEM, it took me only a few minutes to change them out, and I have learned to deal with the occasional errors and now it's not a big deal. They look great. I also added amber LED turn signal bulbs with built-in resistors front and rear, they work perfectly and look great. Got them on amazon.

[BIG_blu]

I have the ECS versions from ebay, and here's my experience with them.

- If the car is left to sit for like 6 hours or more, or overnight, the next time you go to start the car, the dash lights up saying the one or both brake lights are out and the parking lights are out.

- But, if when I get in the car I step on the brake pedal for a few seconds on/off to sort of warm up the ballasts before turning the ignition to "on," I rarely get any errors.

- Running into the store/leaving the car sit for a little while results in no errors, I'm guessing because the ballasts or converters or whatever they are are warmed up and reporting proper wattage draw to the sensors.

Basically, they're nice, but they're not perfect. They were plug and play, yes, and I have communicated with the seller regarding the errors, but all he wants to do is send me a replacement set, and I doubt the next set would be any different. They fit perfectly just like OEM, it took me only a few minutes to change them out, and I have learned to deal with the occasional errors and now it's not a big deal. They look great. I also added amber LED turn signal bulbs with built-in resistors front and rear, they work perfectly and look great. Got them on amazon.

I have the same issue with the ECS city lights. No code if the car is warm and started just like your tails. I will try the brake pedal trick and see if that improves it.

[Flying Tomatoes]

I haven't had any issues with my ECS at all. I only drive my car about once a week any more and I never get an error code. I would call them and complain, they will likely take care of it for you. I had a similar issue to what your explaining with my rear liscense plate LEDs from ECS and they sent me new ones no questions asked

[badbluers4]

ECS from eBay? Or JOM lights sold by ECS? Or did you actually buy the eBay lights?

[FWP!]

ECS from eBay? Or JOM lights sold by ECS? Or did you actually buy the eBay lights?

I did not the B8 style LED lights, I bought the ECS "versions" from an ebay seller. These - http://www.ebay.com/itm/290920353991?item=290920353991&viewitem=&vxp=mtr

[badbluers4]

Hmm... JOM makes the ones ECS sells. They are from Europe. See if yours show JOM listed on the taillights. Otherwise they maybe a knock off.

Here's the website for JOM.

http://www.jom.de/products/gb/Special-Offers/Rear-light-set-LED-Audi-A4-B7-04-08-red-black-not-for-right-hand-drive1.html

[singleframe]

I really want the newer LED style from ebay but afraid of the errors that come with it... I might just say screw it and deal with it lol. Im already dealing with the license plate bulb out error whats another few errors? Just a question for any of these LED tail lights are they just plug and play? I don't wanna do any splicing of the wires etc.


https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5568/15295252236_5ef8555407_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/piAaBs)

eBay ones work fine for me.

[4rings-rs4]

I have the same issue with the ECS city lights. No code if the car is warm and started just like your tails. I will try the brake pedal trick and see if that improves it.

I had the same issue with my pass side city light (using the ziza led set from ECS). ECS website says bulb out issue may have to do with the 'version' of our instrument cluster. Either way, they replaced it for me several times but no dice. I ended up addeding another resistor to the pass side ziza led (simply cut out the resistor off a spare set and added it in series), and no more issue - worked fine and haven't seen any signs of overheating.

[BIG_blu]

I had the same issue with my pass side city light (using the ziza led set from ECS). ECS website says bulb out issue may have to do with the 'version' of our instrument cluster. Either way, they replaced it for me several times but no dice. I ended up addeding another resistor to the pass side ziza led (simply cut out the resistor off a spare set and added it in series), and no more issue - worked fine and haven't seen any signs of overheating.

Thanks for the advice, I'll give that a try.

[mllz]

thanks for sharing seahawker, bitchen

[two2]

i actually purchased two sets from ECS tuning. the last set i purchased i had the autobody shop order them and install them for me when i was getting my new bumper. after less than 8 months A LOT of water starting getting inside the right side housing, i sent an email to ECS, explaining i had the shop order them for me while my car was in for repair, they basically told me something along the lines that too bad because a 3rd party were the ones that originally ordered them.

funny because the side blinkers i also bought from ECS get water inside of them too..

probably in the spring i will be order a set, but from ebay.

[singleframe]

Yup side blinkers from ECS leaked and had moisture in there 3-4 days after rain. kind of annoying but they sent me a replacement and they've been fine **knocking on wood**

[Mphatik]

When you buy aftermarket taillights it's a good idea to bake the taillights in the oven, scrape off the junk bonding from the manufacturer and apply your own silicone making a secure seal.

[Datadatum]

^ Every day I'll look at my stock taillights and think, "No leaks, and no scraping junk sealant!"

[Flying Tomatoes]

Still no problems with my ECS tails here. Love them.

[FastEddie]

I havent had any issues with the tails, but the side markers have water. On my second set too. Im gonna see if they will send another set and this time i will RTV the shit out of them and hopefully that will help.

[xalfa]

All OEM lighting here. Plenty bright, no leaking, and no error codes.

[ABT B7]

Not sure if anyone experienced this problem but I am starting to get bulb out warning on my dash and the LED (tail light). I purchased another set from ECS tuning (I was thinking maybe the ballast was pooped) but it did not fix the problem. Anyone want to chime in on this?

[4rings-rs4]

Not sure if anyone experienced this problem but I am starting to get bulb out warning on my dash and the LED (tail light). I purchased another set from ECS tuning (I was thinking maybe the ballast was pooped) but it did not fix the problem. Anyone want to chime in on this?

Which light exactly are you getting a bulb out warning for, brake light, trunk mounted parking lights? Variations of this issue have been discussed across a few threads... generally speaking issue seems to be the resistance. I had an issue where my trunk mounted light wouldn't turn on when i unlocked the car and had the coming home feature turned on. I added another resistor to that light and works great.

[badbluers4]

Which light exactly are you getting a bulb out warning for, brake light, trunk mounted parking lights? Variations of this issue have been discussed across a few threads... generally speaking issue seems to be the resistance. I had an issue where my trunk mounted light wouldn't turn on when i unlocked the car and had the coming home feature turned on. I added another resistor to that light and works great.
This is my issue as well but it only happens when my lights are set to "auto" and if I start the car in that auto mode, I get the bulb out error on the passenger trunk mounted side. If I quickly cycle the switch to off, tap the brake pedal and switch to auto again, the tail light comes on and the error message goes away.

If I'm driving and the lights auto switch on due to low sunlight, no issue.

[WinterRunner]

^ Sounds uber annoying for every time you start the car, or if you forget...

[4rings-rs4]

This is my issue as well but it only happens when my lights are set to "auto" and if I start the car in that auto mode, I get the bulb out error on the passenger trunk mounted side. If I quickly cycle the switch to off, tap the brake pedal and switch to auto again, the tail light comes on and the error message goes away.

If I'm driving and the lights auto switch on due to low sunlight, no issue.

I had the exact same symptoms. I rationalized the issue to be not enough voltage at start up; for some unknown reason. I even tried a different set and still had the issue - so its possible there was an electrical gremlin messing around or just the way voltage was being delivered to that light. In either case, I swapped out the 10w16h resistor that it came with and added a 25w10h and issue disappeared.

[badbluers4]

I had the exact same symptoms. I rationalized the issue to be not enough voltage at start up; for some unknown reason. I even tried a different set and still had the issue - so its possible there was an electrical gremlin messing around or just the way voltage was being delivered to that light. In either case, I swapped out the 10w16h resistor that it came with and added a 25w10h and issue disappeared.

I need to do that. I remember you shared the details of this in another thread. I'll look up. Thanks!

[juventuss]

Does ECS have anything to say about this ? I just got a notification that they are back in stock. Look nice but hesitation is on functionality

[WinterRunner]

They take no part in promises.....

[HamidsVikes]

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5568/15295252236_5ef8555407_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/piAaBs)

eBay ones work fine for me.

I have the same ones... and have had no issues with them!
ordered off ebay!

I really like these ones (link).. but they only have them for the avant... been waiting for 2 years for the sedan version, but no luck yet...
don't get why they don't have the sedan version...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/A4-S4-RS4-B7-8ED-AVANT-2005-2009-LED-Tail-Rear-Light-RED-CLEAR-for-AUDI-/111380453661?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AAudi%7CModel%3AA4&hash=item19eecad91d&vxp=mtr

don't be scared to pull the trigger on ebay...
I find you get better service than some of the other retailers!

[docurley]

I have the same ones... and have had no issues with them!
ordered off ebay!

I really like these ones (link).. but they only have them for the avant... been waiting for 2 years for the sedan version, but no luck yet...
don't get why they don't have the sedan version...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/A4-S4-RS4-B7-8ED-AVANT-2005-2009-LED-Tail-Rear-Light-RED-CLEAR-for-AUDI-/111380453661?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AAudi%7CModel%3AA4&hash=item19eecad91d&vxp=mtr

don't be scared to pull the trigger on ebay...
I find you get better service than some of the other retailers!

That's the style I would love for my sedan/saloon

[WinterRunner]

I havent had any issues with the tails, but the side markers have water. On my second set too. Im gonna see if they will send another set and this time i will RTV the shit out of them and hopefully that will help.

I went through 3 sets of these between my S4 and now RS$. Buy the Parts4Euro ones, they are better made and have never leaked once.

[ABT B7]

It is the driver side tail light. I noticed when I open the trunk the corner light on driver side (tail light) will lit on too. Also there are 6 LED lights flickers sometimes. Since I have replaced a new set and still did not fix the problem my next guess would be the comfort control module but not sure if I want to spend the money for a bulb out warning since everything seems to be working still......

[CdnaudiS4]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/25/abyhy4u9.jpg

Im looking for these except not sure how they will look on a (Ibis?) white S4. Ideally I want clear ones but like this so would these ones from Taiwan be better? http://www.ebay.com/itm/121167319286#shpCntId Or these ones that he actually bought them from http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/160736735557?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&fromMakeTrack=true or are they the same?

Edit: I looked at the ECS ones and I like these ones a lot better! Where else can I get them besides those two ebay sellers? I'm just not sure how the black line will look on my white car lol

[singleframe]

Im looking for these except not sure how they will look on a (Ibis?) white S4. Ideally I want clear ones but like this so would these ones from Taiwan be better? http://www.ebay.com/itm/121167319286#shpCntId Or these ones that he actually bought them from http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/160736735557?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&fromMakeTrack=true or are they the same?

Edit: I looked at the ECS ones and I like these ones a lot better! Where else can I get them besides those two ebay sellers? I'm just not sure how the black line will look on my white car lol


Got mine from US seller off eBay. I'll look them up.
My only problem is that black outline against your Ibis white.
Mine for reference:
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/18/d2552146b99003a1c32b4419f2a72d33.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/18/9794f179abb4d15637e2db726e5b3674.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/18/80e0da84b6cc10d1b777a4e002a127c9.jpg

I feel like these look best on Black or Daytona Grey. Maybe you could paint the outline to match your Ibis?? Hmmmm

[A4Maine-iac]

Can someone find an electrical engineer and figure out a way to rewire these taillights and then market them? I would even consider getting a B7 just for the taillights (spoiler alert: I was looking for a B7 S4 anyway [>_<]

My suggestion:

(Excuse the chopping of your pic, ECS but I was curious as to what they would look like without a glare):

right tail light would be the nighttime taillight. Applied brakes would illuminate all LEDs a step brighter (like the left, only brighter).

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i267/sa_seahawker/119047_x600_zps06cedb62.jpg

Has anyone been able to do this yet? Like the pattern of the ebay ones but like the look of the ECS ones. This would be more B8 looking.

[CdnaudiS4]

Got mine from US seller off eBay. I'll look them up.
My only problem is that black outline against your Ibis white.
Mine for reference:
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/18/d2552146b99003a1c32b4419f2a72d33.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/18/9794f179abb4d15637e2db726e5b3674.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/18/80e0da84b6cc10d1b777a4e002a127c9.jpg

I feel like these look best on Black or Daytona Grey. Maybe you could paint the outline to match your Ibis?? Hmmmm

Yeah thats my worry as well! Actually its funny the price on the first link with AUD is cheaper than the Taiwan seller in USD but the AUD gives me 3 different options. Which one would look the best? Clear red? Smoked red? Or Smoked black? They do have a picture on the silver but its not white so I'm on the fence still but I love the look! I remember there was a member that made lights similar to these but looked 10X better but he stopped doing it.

[singleframe]

Yeah thats my worry as well! Actually its funny the price on the first link with AUD is cheaper than the Taiwan seller in USD but the AUD gives me 3 different options. Which one would look the best? Clear red? Smoked red? Or Smoked black? They do have a picture on the silver but its not white so I'm on the fence still but I love the look! I remember there was a member that made lights similar to these but looked 10X better but he stopped doing it.

Really wish Dectane would make these for the saloons.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/20/b3356313dd05731ddb03aa1b476f3e5d.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/20/f4d5960c491442d98e4033b906bf6e63.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/20/7b6d695b5e78773ef59def9ef96e19b6.jpg

I'd be all over these!!

[docurley]

Really wish Dectane would make these for the saloons.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/20/b3356313dd05731ddb03aa1b476f3e5d.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/20/f4d5960c491442d98e4033b906bf6e63.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/20/7b6d695b5e78773ef59def9ef96e19b6.jpg

I'd be all over these!!

x2

[CdnaudiS4]

x2

X3! It looks like I might have to settle for those ones. Whats the best you guys think for an Ibis white? Smoked clear, Smoke red or clear red?

[Reggie]

I put LED on my RS4 from RWERKS. Not sure they still make them for this car : http://www.rwerks.com/products


https://youtu.be/lB_dwPnBmWE


https://youtu.be/dRW_OAoVaeA

I liked the fact that the turn signals were LED. I would occasionally get a warning of bulb out but in 10 seconds if I hit the brake light the warning went away.

Here is a picture of the car with them - as you can see there was a black trim that some people liked and others did not.


http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww112/Audiguy3/20130416_132030_zpsub8halzm.jpg

[0260]

Really wish Dectane would make these for the saloons.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/20/b3356313dd05731ddb03aa1b476f3e5d.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/20/f4d5960c491442d98e4033b906bf6e63.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/20/7b6d695b5e78773ef59def9ef96e19b6.jpg

I'd be all over these!!

x4!

[juventuss]

x4!

X5

[HamidsVikes]

x4!

Ive been following and waiting for them to make the saloon version for 5 years now (that the first time I saw Avant ones.. they were 500 british pounds at the time)!
Even sent them emails asking when they will have them.. they never responded!

[FastEddie]

Ive been following and waiting for them to make the saloon version for 5 years now (that the first time I saw Avant ones.. they were 500 british pounds at the time)!
Even sent them emails asking when they will have them.. they never responded!

yeah me too. I like them the most but they never made a sedan version. Such a shame.

[WinterRunner]

That avant is the bee's knees.

[singleframe]

Ive been following and waiting for them to make the saloon version for 5 years now (that the first time I saw Avant ones.. they were 500 british pounds at the time)!
Even sent them emails asking when they will have them.. they never responded!

yeah so weird they didn't manufacture the sedan version...once again we get the shaft over here!! [emoji23]

[0260]

Is it me or does the LED ribbon on the right taillight (hatch) look different then the left? The top-right part of ribbon looks like it's shorter then the ribbon on the left taillight. (on the white RS4 Avant)
Maybe it's just me?

[enigma1406]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/160736735557?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&fromMakeTrack=trueI just bought these lights. I'll post when I get them so we have more pics [drive]



Really wish Dectane would make these for the saloons.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/20/b3356313dd05731ddb03aa1b476f3e5d.jpg
Agreed, these look nice!

[65vetteC6]

Is it me or does the LED ribbon on the right taillight (hatch) look different then the left? The top-right part of ribbon looks like it's shorter then the ribbon on the left taillight. (on the white RS4 Avant)
Maybe it's just me?

Looks like part of the light died

[HamidsVikes]

I just bought these lights. I'll post when I get them so we have more pics [drive]


Agreed, these look nice!

I got these..
they look great on my car because its black, and I havnt had any issues with them at all...
Doesn't work with all colors though!

[Renegade5]

O
Really wish Dectane would make these for the saloons.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/20/b3356313dd05731ddb03aa1b476f3e5d.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/20/f4d5960c491442d98e4033b906bf6e63.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/20/7b6d695b5e78773ef59def9ef96e19b6.jpg

I'd be all over these!!

Anyone know the wheel specs on the white RS?

[singleframe]

O

Anyone know the wheel specs on the white RS?

Look like Vorsteiner flow forged v-ff 103

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/22/55e35c37e258d624577d4089317b2fee.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/22/a563203c0e75d34255a6c2827de20ffb.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/22/db3d78bf53b7942472bddea79fc568fc.jpg

[enigma1406]

I got these..
they look great on my car because its black, and I havnt had any issues with them at all...
Doesn't work with all colors though!

I also have black [up]

[highPSI-S4]

Dat Butt Doe!

[singleframe]

Dat Butt Doe!

Hah. Knew someone would appreciate that photo!! [emoji119]🏼

[dolby2thx]

My tail lights without the black border.http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/image1256.jpg

[singleframe]

My tail lights without the black border.http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/image1256.jpg

did you paint them red?

[prfktgntlmn]

did you paint them red?

They're a different style. http://www.carparts-tuning.co.uk/Lighting-Tuning/Taillights/Led-Taillights-Audi-A4-B7-8E-Limo-Yr-04-07-red-black.html

[Axel-]

Really wish Dectane would make these for the saloons.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/20/b3356313dd05731ddb03aa1b476f3e5d.jpg
I'd be all over these!!


Is it me or does the LED ribbon on the right taillight (hatch) look different then the left? The top-right part of ribbon looks like it's shorter then the ribbon on the left taillight. (on the white RS4 Avant)
Maybe it's just me?


Looks like part of the light died


You're right. The strip on the right side is slightly cut-off. I have these and they're not normally like this.

[singleframe]

They're a different style. http://www.carparts-tuning.co.uk/Lighting-Tuning/Taillights/Led-Taillights-Audi-A4-B7-8E-Limo-Yr-04-07-red-black.html

oh cool.. look like if the ECS and eBay ones had a child.

[dolby2thx]

Ed

I ordered the set from FKauto in Germany. Took two months to for it to arrive. No communications from seller until one month laters when they finally shipped. Then another month for it to go through Customs in Europe. Almost thought I lost my money on this purchase.

[prfktgntlmn]

oh cool.. look like if the ECS and eBay ones had a child.

This car has them.
https://youtu.be/ZVh280Hsv9k

[singleframe]

This car has them.
https://youtu.be/ZVh280Hsv9k

I like 'em! That SC though!!!!! [emoji109]🏼[emoji95]

[your daddy]

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/725/21149881233_7b5b50eb91_k.jpg
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/719/21744852026_2a2eee37e6_k.jpg

[GrandMarkie]

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5762/21771653905_7e26bf8d94_o.jpg

[bbeast]

your daddy and GrandMarkie - yours look very similar, smoked with no black trim. If I may, where did you procure these from?

[WinterRunner]

Rick those look good, did you have those when I was at your shop? ECS?

[badbluers4]

Yup those are the JOM sold by ECS. A few of us have them.

[WinterRunner]

I actually ordered those, and the lenses were all micro scratched. Returned them to ECS as they had none in stock that were mint.

[badbluers4]

I actually ordered those, and the lenses were all micro scratched. Returned them to ECS as they had none in stock that were mint.

Word, yeah I remember.

[WinterRunner]

Did yours Bad? Or were they fresh?

[badbluers4]

Mine were fresh. I had the passenger side replaced once for that flicker issue. But they were always scratch-free. The flicker issue is still happening on that side BTW. I just got used to turning lights on and off. It only happens when they're set on Auto. Or when using the "coming home feature" on the key fob.

[prfktgntlmn]

Mine were fresh. I had the passenger side replaced once for that flicker issue. But they were always scratch-free. The flicker issue is still happening on that side BTW. I just got used to turning lights on and off. It only happens when they're set on Auto. Or when using the "coming home feature" on the key fob.

Mine flickered too. Found some rust inside the tail light connector. Cleaned it off and the flicker went away. No errors after that. What worked for me didn't work for someone else though. Just throwing it out there.

[your daddy]

ebay believe it or not. from germany, took 4 weeks. had a tiny chip that i sanded out. no flickering, yet. and yup they were on the car. when i bought the car it had "smoked" that looked more clearish. i wasnt a fan.

[badbluers4]

Mine flickered too. Found some rust inside the tail light connector. Cleaned it off and the flicker went away. No errors after that. What worked for me didn't work for someone else though. Just throwing it out there.

Thanks, yeah Rich, added a resistor to his set of eBay ones, and that seemed to help the same (bulb out) issue, so I wanted to try that, but just never got around to it.

[4rings-rs4]

Yup.... still going strong with no issues... I checked the connectors as well at the time and they looked brand new, no signs of rust or any type of wear.

[hankooks2k]

does anyone have any more pics of the Spec-D taillights on that white avant RS4?

[DanKing]

My tail lights without the black border.http://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/image1256.jpg
Any issues with these ? How's the fitment ?


I want them but hate the clear bottom part ! Why is it not reddddd :-(

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[docurley]

Any issues with these ? How's the fitment ?


I want them but hate the clear bottom part ! Why is it not reddddd :-(

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just buy some red tinting film and no more white.

[DanKing]

just buy some red tinting film and no more white.
Would you put the red tinting film over the whole light cluster .... Or just the corner portion?

I feel that if I just do the corner portion reds it will not match perfect and there will also be a noticeable crease where I put the tint.

If I did the whole light cluster in red tint to avoid a 'crease', i feel that already red part of the cluster will be darker in color than the corner portion now. :-/

And yes I'm super anal haha

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[singleframe]

Would you put the red tinting film over the whole light cluster .... Or just the corner portion?

I feel that if I just do the corner portion reds it will not match perfect and there will also be a noticeable crease where I put the tint.

If I did the whole light cluster in red tint to avoid a 'crease', i feel that already red part of the cluster will be darker in color than the corner portion now. :-/

And yes I'm super anal haha

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how about painting/tinting that portion red??

[DanKing]

how about painting/tinting that portion red??
I feel that if I just do the corner portion red it will not match perfect and there will also be a noticeable crease where I put the tint.

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[docurley]

Would you put the red tinting film over the whole light cluster .... Or just the corner portion?

I feel that if I just do the corner portion reds it will not match perfect and there will also be a noticeable crease where I put the tint.

If I did the whole light cluster in red tint to avoid a 'crease', i feel that already red part of the cluster will be darker in color than the corner portion now. :-/

And yes I'm super anal haha

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I would do the whole light and to make it easy you can buy kits pre-cut.
http://www.lamin-x.com/Audi-A4-S4-Sedan-06-08-Tail-Light-Covers-p/a208.htm

[DanKing]

I would do the whole light and to make it easy you can buy kits pre-cut.
http://www.lamin-x.com/Audi-A4-S4-Sedan-06-08-Tail-Light-Covers-p/a208.htm
Oh sweet thanks for the link. You don't think the red on red will make the cluster color look a darker red ?

I have a brilliant red a4 and I love the look of the OEM red it matches perfect to the color.

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[Flying Tomatoes]

About a year and a half into my ECS and they are still performing flawlessly. Heres the quick DIY instal thread i put together if anyones interested:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/589803-DIY-Tail-Light-Removal-Bulb-Replacement-ECS-Led-Tail-Light-Installation

edit: noticed I already posted the link on page two... sorry. ill keep it here again because why not.

[DanKing]

About a year and a half into my ECS and they are still performing flawlessly. Heres the quick DIY instal thread i put together if anyones interested:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/589803-DIY-Tail-Light-Removal-Bulb-Replacement-ECS-Led-Tail-Light-Installation

edit: noticed I already posted the link on page two... sorry. ill keep it here again because why not.
Thanks man.

Just needa figure out the tinting situation :-)

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[dolby2thx]

DanKing

I had no issues so far. Fitment is oem like. Let me know if you want some pics.

[enigma1406]

First place I ordered from never came through so I'm getting a refund. Bought these instead. Hope they actually get delivered. [headbang]

www.ebay.com/itm/361409267794?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

[DanKing]

First place I ordered from never came through so I'm getting a refund. Bought these instead. Hope they actually get delivered. [headbang]

www.ebay.com/itm/361409267794?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
You order from who and never came through ?


I like those tails, just dont like the black putter lines

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[DanKing]

DanKing

I had no issues so far. Fitment is oem like. Let me know if you want some pics.
Yes please man day time and night time pictures would b greatttttt.

Did you buy them from FK auto directly ... If so how was the process and how long did they take ?


did you black out your reserve light ? And are they straight plug and play ... No errors or issues ?

Sorry for the cluster fuck off questions^

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[enigma1406]

You order from who and never came through ?


I like those tails, just dont like the black putter lines

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Originally ordered from marsperformance on ebay.

[Jimmyjamms]

Really wish Dectane would make these for the saloons.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/20/b3356313dd05731ddb03aa1b476f3e5d.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/20/f4d5960c491442d98e4033b906bf6e63.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/20/7b6d695b5e78773ef59def9ef96e19b6.jpg

I'd be all over these!!

Where did you find these photos?
I'm waiting for a set of these to arrive and can't find any other pics of them installed

[singleframe]

Where did you find these photos?
I'm waiting for a set of these to arrive and can't find any other pics of them installed

either IG or RS246.com in the B7 RS4 photo thread.

[Jimmyjamms]

either IG or RS246.com in the B7 RS4 photo thread.

Cool. Cheers mate

[singleframe]

Cool. Cheers mate

couldn't find out the owner of that white Avant though.. soooo sickk!!!

[docurley]

couldn't find out the owner of that white Avant though.. soooo sickk!!!

The white avant is on French plates so unlikely to be on RS246.com

[Noel Artiles]

I've got a set of Ebay LED tails that had one of the inner lights go dead. Has anyone tried to hack them apart and try upgrading the electrical components? Was thinking of trying this before buying another set.

[my_RS4]

I've got a set of Ebay LED tails that had one of the inner lights go dead. Has anyone tried to hack them apart and try upgrading the electrical components? Was thinking of trying this before buying another set.

I haven't, but they sure are finicky. I have to take them out and plug back in every so often [emoji849] takes 3 minutes, but still...


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[CdnaudiS4]

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/381641323406?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l5999&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI381641323406.N36.S1.R1.TR4#vi-ilComp

I just ordered these. Should be here by beginning August. Only took me 10 months to decide LOL. I'm hoping the black lines don't look too bad and I hope fitment is good. I'm not expecting 100% but nothing noticeable far away. Also, my outer tail light is out and my brake light indicator came on is it the 1156 bulb I need? Just trying to remember from the top of my head.

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I've got a set of Ebay LED tails that had one of the inner lights go dead. Has anyone tried to hack them apart and try upgrading the electrical components? Was thinking of trying this before buying another set.

Hmmmm I just ordered a set. How long should I expect for it to do that?

[ballinb5]

Really wish Dectane would make these for the saloons.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/20/b3356313dd05731ddb03aa1b476f3e5d.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/20/7b6d695b5e78773ef59def9ef96e19b6.jpg

I'd be all over these!!

Where are you seeing these on the Dectane site?
http://www.dectane-tuning.com/taillights_233_taillights-audi_24_audi-a4_966_a4-b7_974_974

I am not able to find them for the avant...