JDM Taillights

SpYdEr2723 · 02-27-2006, 12:56 PM

ok I tried searching and failed. What exactly is different between JDM and USDM tail lights. I have looked at pictures and see no difference. So if some one could enlighten me I would be very grateful.

**Paperchasin** · 02-27-2006, 01:06 PM

i beleive the jdm ones have circular part stay lit and the outer lights go on when u brake...whereas usdm has the out portion lit and circular part lights up wen u brake...

***DjChieNa*** · 02-27-2006, 01:13 PM

this guy has a pic of the taillight...56k warning

my 04' aspen white STi *update*= FPred :)

rockD · 02-28-2006, 11:12 PM

Its just the placement of the bulbs that is different. The USDM tailight can be modified to look like JDM tailight, pretty easy.

jon347 · 02-28-2006, 11:57 PM

How do you do the JDM tail light mod? Is it easy or hard?

FlyinbySTi · 03-01-2006, 05:33 AM

Yeah. I would kinda like to do the JDM Tailght mod too. Is there a how to on this somewhere.

Fast_STi · 03-01-2006, 05:47 AM

Could someone who has done the mod post instructions?

JBalla1036 · 03-01-2006, 07:46 AM

Here is a write-up for it. It is about 9 post down. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...JDM+Taillights or on this page but I dont know if it will work on the STi without cutting http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...JDM+Taillights 8 post down

***VSGTS14*** · 03-01-2006, 07:53 AM

it looks so good, i love it

lokutus1 · 03-01-2006, 08:04 AM

could somone who has done this do a diy w/ pics (like the hella supertones diy)? i'm stupid when it comes to following instructions without some sort of visual aid.

***VSGTS14*** · 03-01-2006, 08:08 AM

i just tried looking for what i used, but i can't find it

it was a pic with arrows to where they went.

**Alex** · 03-01-2006, 08:22 AM

Pretty neat, I'll have to look into it. I much prefer the WRC style to the JDM circles though. The JDM's are somewhat altezza looking.

JL889 · 03-01-2006, 08:43 AM

ok i did it tonight, took less than 5 minutes, as my trunk liner was already loose lol.

it is very easy without any cutting + extending wires, or swapping harnesses or removing taillights.

move the plugs like this:

say when you start out, looking at the drivers taillight from the rear of the car, that the outside light is #1, the middle #2, and the round lens inner one is #3.

swap them so now left to right they are #'s 3, 1, 2

and remove the bulb from socket 1.

everything will fit, and without stretching things!

great mod, should be a sticky!!

jacked from nasioc

Fast_STi · 03-01-2006, 08:57 AM

Cool thanks! ^^^

rockD · 03-01-2006, 08:58 AM

1. Its easier to do if the taillights are out (undo 4 bolts).
2. Unplug main harness, remove tailight out of the car
3. Locate the bottom row lights (3 bulbs).
4. Mark (with tape or sharpie)the outermost bulb, towards the corner of the car as #1, middle #2, innermost #3.
5. Remove bulb/socket by turning counterclockwise (you'll hear a pop).
6. Now place #1 bulb ---> #2 slot, #2 bulb --->#3 slot, #3 bulb--->#1 slot
7. It's going to be tight but it'll reach, so loosen the wires as much as you can.
8. Plug the harness back and check, press on the brake, turn on lights. Satisfied...? Put taillight back in the car, tighten bolts and enjoy.

I wish I took pics but I don't feel like taking the lights out again, sorry.
**Note, this is for the '04-'05, '06 might be different.

03-01-2006, 08:04 AM	#10
lokutus1 Spec C Club Car: 05 WRB WRX STi Fav Mod: FYI, I'm a dude Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 2,350 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	could somone who has done this do a diy w/ pics (like the hella supertones diy)? i'm stupid when it comes to following instructions without some sort of visual aid. Last edited by lokutus1 : 03-01-2006 at 08:11 AM.

03-01-2006, 08:58 AM	#15
rockD Professional STI Driver Fav Mod: camber plates Posts: 470 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	1. Its easier to do if the taillights are out (undo 4 bolts). 2. Unplug main harness, remove tailight out of the car 3. Locate the bottom row lights (3 bulbs). 4. Mark (with tape or sharpie)the outermost bulb, towards the corner of the car as #1, middle #2, innermost #3. 5. Remove bulb/socket by turning counterclockwise (you'll hear a pop). 6. Now place #1 bulb ---> #2 slot, #2 bulb --->#3 slot, #3 bulb--->#1 slot 7. It's going to be tight but it'll reach, so loosen the wires as much as you can. 8. Plug the harness back and check, press on the brake, turn on lights. Satisfied...? Put taillight back in the car, tighten bolts and enjoy. I wish I took pics but I don't feel like taking the lights out again, sorry. **Note, this is for the '04-'05, '06 might be different. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-27-2006, 12:56 PM	#1
SpYdEr2723 STI Driver Car: 04 WRX STi WRB/Gold Fav Mod: Race Seats Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 243 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	JDM Taillights ok I tried searching and failed. What exactly is different between JDM and USDM tail lights. I have looked at pictures and see no difference. So if some one could enlighten me I would be very grateful. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-27-2006, 01:06 PM	#2
Paperchasin Authorized Vendor Location: SoCal Posts: 2,862 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (71)	i beleive the jdm ones have circular part stay lit and the outer lights go on when u brake...whereas usdm has the out portion lit and circular part lights up wen u brake...

02-27-2006, 01:13 PM	#3
*DjChieNa* All day everyday Car: 05 Aspen/Gold STI Fav Mod: Debt Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 1,291 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (15)	this guy has a pic of the taillight...56k warning my 04' aspen white STi update= FPred :)

02-28-2006, 11:12 PM	#4
rockD Professional STI Driver Fav Mod: camber plates Posts: 470 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	Its just the placement of the bulbs that is different. The USDM tailight can be modified to look like JDM tailight, pretty easy.

02-28-2006, 11:57 PM	#5
jon347 STI Driver Car: 05 WRB STi Fav Mod: Bride Seats Location: Yorba Linda, CA Posts: 204 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	How do you do the JDM tail light mod? Is it easy or hard?

03-01-2006, 05:33 AM	#6
FlyinbySTi Silver Member Car: 05' STi Fav Mod: JDM Fogs Posts: 2,393 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Yeah. I would kinda like to do the JDM Tailght mod too. Is there a how to on this somewhere.

03-01-2006, 05:47 AM	#7
Fast_STi Spec C Club Car: 05 STi WRB w/silver Fav Mod: Defi Location: Edge of Society Posts: 1,756 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Could someone who has done the mod post instructions?

03-01-2006, 07:46 AM	#8
JBalla1036 Junior STI Driver Location: Alpharetta, Ga Posts: 103 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Here is a write-up for it. It is about 9 post down. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...JDM+Taillights or on this page but I dont know if it will work on the STi without cutting http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...JDM+Taillights 8 post down

03-01-2006, 07:53 AM	#9
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,984 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	it looks so good, i love it

03-01-2006, 08:08 AM	#11
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,984 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	i just tried looking for what i used, but i can't find it it was a pic with arrows to where they went.

03-01-2006, 08:22 AM	#12
Alex Authorized Vendor Car: 2004.5 STi Fav Mod: alcantara...everything! Location: atlanta, ga Posts: 1,915 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	Pretty neat, I'll have to look into it. I much prefer the WRC style to the JDM circles though. The JDM's are somewhat altezza looking.

03-01-2006, 08:43 AM	#13
JL889 Senior STI Driver Car: 05 OBP STi Fav Mod: Syms wing (coming soon) Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 378 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	ok i did it tonight, took less than 5 minutes, as my trunk liner was already loose lol. it is very easy without any cutting + extending wires, or swapping harnesses or removing taillights. move the plugs like this: say when you start out, looking at the drivers taillight from the rear of the car, that the outside light is #1, the middle #2, and the round lens inner one is #3. swap them so now left to right they are #'s 3, 1, 2 and remove the bulb from socket 1. everything will fit, and without stretching things! great mod, should be a sticky!! jacked from nasioc

03-01-2006, 08:57 AM	#14
Fast_STi Spec C Club Car: 05 STi WRB w/silver Fav Mod: Defi Location: Edge of Society Posts: 1,756 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Cool thanks! ^^^