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Tundra Total Taillight Kits - Hotshot Offroad

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by memario1214, Oct 13, 2021.

  1. Oct 13, 2021 at 7:40 AM
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    memario1214

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    1/20/22 UPDATE: Tundra HotTails A&B kits are LIVE!

    IMG_2866.jpg

    Here's a quick clip if you've been living under a rock and have not seen what has been in the works!:
    https://youtu.be/n4Ay_DzRW80

    Let's address the obvious first. The HotTails (aka Ultimate) kits will be based fully on VLEDS architecture which is not the cheapest LED option on the market. They are the current king in terms of output intensity, and are the only current manufacturer of a dual-filament red 921 LED bulb which is a critical component to making this work.

    I know that VLEDS themselves has recently come out with a Tundra "Kit" of their own, but here's what makes ours different: Their kits are installed into OEM wiring via wedge adapters which will then be hanging loose in the taillight well. Ours will be utilizing OEM-grade connectors to allow for a watertight, vibration resistant, and fully plug-and-play seal between the incoming hardware and the OEM equipment. I'll let you decide how much value this has to you :cool:

    - Now to the cool stuff - We're calling them HotTails -
    ALL OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE NOW HERE

    Option A - NOW $365 - Full Tail with Switchback Turn Signal

    Features:

    • Upper and lower portion of taillight function as both parking as well as brake lights
      • Upper portion is VLEDS V6 Extreme bulb, and lower is VLEDS V6 Triton
    • Reverse/Clear section of housing is now converted to do both white reverse and amber turn signal functions from the same area
      • VLEDS V6 Triton Switchback is used here (900 Lumen reverse + 500 Lumen amber turn)
    • This setup is insanely bright, and completely transforms the functionality of the stock Tundra tails.
    • Fully Plug-and-play
      • Bulbs will come to you already assembled for your housing so you won't have to mess with VLEDS screws or gaskets
    Option B - No Longer Available - Full Tail w/o Switchback

    Features:
    • Upper and lower portion of taillight function as parking light, brake light, AND turn signals
    • Turn signal will override brake input for OEM-like functionality!
    • Central reverse area is retained for OEM functionality.
      • We offer bundled kits for this to upgrade to VLEDS options
    • Fully Plug-and-play
      • Bulbs will come to you already assembled for your housing so you won't have to mess with VLEDS screws or gaskets
     
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  2. Oct 13, 2021 at 7:48 AM
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    Gotyour6

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    One seems to be broke or off or something
    My OCD is going nuts looking at that demo
     
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  3. Oct 13, 2021 at 7:52 AM
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    Noice job. I like the look of the "Hot Tails" The right side looks "unbalanced".
     
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  4. Oct 13, 2021 at 7:53 AM
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    memario1214

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    That's exactly right! The one that looks broke or off is probably the one on the right? That is OEM functionality, and exactly what these kits are intended to change! :cool:
     
  5. Oct 13, 2021 at 8:07 AM
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    :thumbsup:

    Option A for the win
     
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    Question......So if you already have the V6 extreme in top and V6 tritons in bottom, (and in reverse bulb), is there going to be an option to just buy the module to tie it all together?
     
  7. Oct 13, 2021 at 8:56 AM
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    Come to poppa! In for a set of hot tails
     
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  8. Oct 13, 2021 at 9:04 AM
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    Now im confused, my wife wants to gift me a dirtydeeds exhaust system for my birthday coming up....but i also want option A! help!!
     
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  9. Oct 13, 2021 at 9:04 AM
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    I don't know first hand, just word of mouth ~ a harness type option might be made at a later date.
     
  10. Oct 13, 2021 at 9:06 AM
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    "Hot Tails"...I'm in!!!
     
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    Just doesn't make sense to me to have to "rebuy" the bulbs I currently have in the girl. I'm sure I am not the only one in this boat.
     
  12. Oct 13, 2021 at 9:12 AM
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    I agree. And for those who just want to source their own 'bulbs'

    I feel it might change later, but for now we have a package deal. It's a start.

    keep what you have as spares or sell them to offset the cost?
     
  13. Oct 13, 2021 at 9:24 AM
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    So the "short" answer is no we won't be selling just the harness. However, if that's all you need and you already have bulbs I am sure we can work something out. The only bulb that I am sure that you probably need though is the different 921 in the top portion of the housing. Your existing one is likely not the dual-filament and won't work.
     
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  14. Oct 13, 2021 at 9:35 AM
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    Yup, the V6 triton 921 dual filament is the one I have, (didn't want to splice into the harness to add resistor so waited for it to be released).
     
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    Hot Tails for me
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    Question about the option B.
    When the turn signals and brakes are activated, do the lights blink on/off or just dim/bright?
     
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    They would operate as normal because they would be dual filament.
     
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    okay thank you for the response!
     
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    Turn signal and brake will be in the same position on the taillight as it currently is, but will leverage the hi/low functionality of the bulbs to allow for them all to be on when the parking lights are on, and be hi/low when brake or signal is used.

    I'll pull the description for now as I wasn't ready to take anyone's money on Option B yet anyway. Should be able to get something figured by the end of the month though. We've been talking through some other things here where it's like do we do a total tail with a brake interrupt, or do we stick with an upper and lower section like was initially described? We have some more things to work on for that one, and that was more or less an initial price point "reveal" and functionality!
     
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    Thank you! i am very excited for this mod. hopefully products will roll out before Christmas!
     
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    Definitely interested.
     
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    Interested. Though why the difference in tritons? Extreme up top, regular on bottom?
     
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    The 921 extreme up top is 400 lumens to match the lower Triton which is also 400 lumens.
     
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    Option B for me to go with my mirrors :thumbsup:
     
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    You guys ship to Canada? I put something into the cart and can only select US for address. And if you do what would be the shipping cost? Thanks
     
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    I'm in. Been waiting for something like this!
     
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    I'm in for option A.
     
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    Awesome! Definitely interested in Option A. Really wish I didn't drop the money on VLEDs reverse bulbs already, however.
     
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