Thespeedline valenti taillights

[Jay Bamrah 29]

Hi, I ordered some black and gold valenti sequential tail lights from the speedline after seeing a gt86 owners review on them. I wished it had some photos of the tail lights so thought il post this for anyone else in the future looking.

One question I did have if anyone would know is, is there any part to the light I should sealant for condensation reasons / any advice installing it to prevent condensation please.

here’s some photos of the tail lights, from what I see they’re authentic it took 7-8 weeks to arrive from Taiwan to the uk that’s over xmas period + corona and customs delay. You can track your order most the way and Thespeedline reply to emails if you have any questions in about 48 hours.

All inclusive cost 271 dollars

thanks guys 

[86iain 44]

I got mine from there too. I just installed them. I didn't over think it.

Try not to pinch the seals by wanging them up too tight, that might help.

[Jay Bamrah 29]

11 hours ago, 86iain said:

I got mine from there too. I just installed them. I didn't over think it.

Try not to pinch the seals by wanging them up too tight, that might help.

Okay Thanks !, I had one idea that the foam gasket could be 3m water sealant stuck to the tail light to take chance of a gap to 0 ?

[Mani 9]

@Jay Bamrah Thanks for sharing the details and pics of your purchase .. I have been contemplating smoked headlights and taillights for my GT86 and am considering a few so this information is very timely

can I ask if there was any particular reason for importing the Valenti ones as compared to those available locally ... I found some VLAND smoked headlights and taillights which can be delivered in a couple of weeks.

[Varelco 211]

No need to seal anywhere else, just make sure you don't over tighten the nuts when fitting the lights that can cause sealing issues.

[Jay Bamrah 29]

3 hours ago, Mani said:

@Jay Bamrah Thanks for sharing the details and pics of your purchase .. I have been contemplating smoked headlights and taillights for my GT86 and am considering a few so this information is very timely

can I ask if there was any particular reason for importing the Valenti ones as compared to those available locally ... I found some VLAND smoked headlights and taillights which can be delivered in a couple of weeks.

I’m happy it helped. I chose thespeedline vs fensport as an example as they charge £336 before delivery while I paid £200 including delivery. Only issue is it takes longer to arrive. I’m installing them hopefully tomorrow so il update you then but just by looking at them and feeling them the quality is amazing. Vland headlights I can’t comment on currently as next for me is a UEL+ecutek!

[Jay Bamrah 29]

3 hours ago, Varelco said:

No need to seal anywhere else, just make sure you don't over tighten the nuts when fitting the lights that can cause sealing issues.

I have water sealant already so would you say even despite already having it don’t bother applying it then? How long have you had your ones on without condensation?

thanks by the way!

[86iain 44]

Mine must have been on well over a year, and zero condensation.

[Jay Bamrah 29]

1 minute ago, 86iain said:

Mine must have been on well over a year, and zero condensation.

Damn zero that’s impressive as stock ones always seem to have condensation and I can’t see any difference between the two really

[Kodename47 446]

11 minutes ago, Jay Bamrah said:

Damn zero that’s impressive as stock ones always seem to have condensation and I can’t see any difference between the two really

It's all to do with the seal, the TSB for them is very specific with order of tightening and for torque. You need them to be even or you create a poor seal and that's where the moisture gets around the seal. I expect some cars aren't done well from factory. Plus they really should be a single use item, once you remove a light you need to replace the gasket.

[Varelco 211]

2 hours ago, Jay Bamrah said:

I have water sealant already so would you say even despite already having it don’t bother applying it then? How long have you had your ones on without condensation?

thanks by the way!

Mine have been on for 4 years with no issues, TBH I fitted them without knowing this info beforehand, so it might not be too critical.

[Jay Bamrah 29]

On 1/7/2021 at 7:50 PM, Jay Bamrah said:

Hi, I ordered some black and gold valenti sequential tail lights from the speedline after seeing a gt86 owners review on them. I wished it had some photos of the tail lights so thought il post this for anyone else in the future looking.

One question I did have if anyone would know is, is there any part to the light I should sealant for condensation reasons / any advice installing it to prevent condensation please.

here’s some photos of the tail lights, from what I see they’re authentic it took 7-8 weeks to arrive from Taiwan to the uk that’s over xmas period + corona and customs delay. You can track your order most the way and Thespeedline reply to emails if you have any questions in about 48 hours.

All inclusive cost 271 dollars

thanks guys 

 

[Kodename47 446]

Done the hose test?

[Jay Bamrah 29]

Just now, Kodename47 said:

Done the hose test?

Haha no I was just going to come back in a week after it’s rained or something, is this a recommended test to do?😂

[Kodename47 446]

Yes, how do you know you've sealed it and the boot isn't going to flood  

[Jay Bamrah 29]

26 minutes ago, Kodename47 said:

Yes, how do you know you've sealed it and the boot isn't going to flood  

That’s a really good point actually, it’s so cold now where I live so il test them tomorrow when the water won’t freeze !

[Whizo 11]

They make a huge difference mate, so much better than the standard lights.

Did they cost £200 all in, what about import taxes, VAT etc?

I love the look of these but I’m also tempted by the Revo 3 version.  More expensive though.

[Jay Bamrah 29]

1 minute ago, Whizo said:

They make a huge difference mate, so much better than the standard lights.

Did they cost £200 all in, what about import taxes, VAT etc?

I love the look of these but I’m also tempted by the Revo 3 version.  More expensive though.

Well I thought import tax too but I haven’t been asked to pay any it was 270.98 dollars to the penny converted is something like £199 all in

[Whizo 11]

Bloody hell thats an amazing deal.  The newer model the Revo 3 are just over £600!!!

[Whizo 11]

Here’s the ones I’m after but not at that price!!

https://www.amber-performance.co.uk/product.php?xProd=26254&xSec=8595

 

[Jay Bamrah 29]

22 minutes ago, Whizo said:

Bloody hell thats an amazing deal.  The newer model the Revo 3 are just over £600!!!

Is that including the 4th break light? I don’t have that only the two main tail lights. If it is £600 without the 4th break light that’s insane money! Well everyone’s value to money is different but to me it is anyway haha

[Jay Bamrah 29]

14 minutes ago, Whizo said:

Here’s the ones I’m after but not at that price!!

https://www.amber-performance.co.uk/product.php?xProd=26254&xSec=8595

 

Yeah they’re nice but like u said you’re paying 67.5 % more that’s assuming free delivery too. personal preference but I do prefer when the valenti v2 main light goes all the way round the unit vs only 2/3s round in the revo one

[Mani 9]

@Jay Bamrah the transformation to the smoked ones looks great (as compared to the stock taillights) ... did you manage to do it yourself or did you get help?
 

How long did it take to make the switch - I am tempted to get help from a garage but if it is pretty straightforward then will have a go myself - once I place the orders 

[Whizo 11]

11 minutes ago, Jay Bamrah said:

Yeah they’re nice but like u said you’re paying 67.5 % more that’s assuming free delivery too. personal preference but I do prefer when the valenti v2 main light goes all the way round the unit vs only 2/3s round in the revo one

I totally agree.  That is what I loved about your version of the lights.  The two things I like about the newer lights is the sweeping indicators are way larger instead of the thin strip of LED’s.  The other main difference is that the new model is concaved in design.  That price I believe is just for two lights, it does not include delivery and it definitely doesn’t include the 4th brake light. So yes that’s insanely priced.  May wait until prices come down if they ever do.  

[Lordyboi 5]

6 hours ago, Whizo said:

They make a huge difference mate, so much better than the standard lights.

Did they cost £200 all in, what about import taxes, VAT etc?

I love the look of these but I’m also tempted by the Revo 3 version.  More expensive though.

I read somewhere that if you email them and ask them to put a lower price on the paper work attached to the box you'll pay less import tax/no import tax. If true I wish I'd known about it sooner as I got stung with a £50 import fee when I bought mine from speedline but even with import cost included it was still cheaper then buying from a UK based company.