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Old 08-12-2023, 10:49 AM
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I saw these online and reached out to my moody French Canadian friend, Francois, at Flat6 Illumination to order a set. Flat6/ Francois was great to work with and the kit is very well made. Precision fit metal shields are included to protect the back of the lights from rocks/ debris. Very precise mounting brackets are included as well. The fitment was very good and the build quality is high. Installation was relatively easy, though some electrical work is needed. I kept the blade connectors and opted to simply add new male blade pieces to my new lights, making them easily removable should I want to go back to stock.

I shouldn't be surprised by how much road dirt can accumulate in 40 years, but it's stunning. If you guys haven't popped off your tail-lights and cleaned out the area/ installed new seals, it might be time. Lots of stuff gets kicked up there from the tires.

I know this look isn't for everyone, but I wanted to go LED for my tail lights and I really like the look of these.




blade connectors stayed on

after cleaning out a dried up lake bed of dirt

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Those are the tail lights Doc Brown would use after making 1.21 gigawatts from Libyan terrorist plutonium.

Operational images, including night time?
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They're not exactly classic, I agree. Will get some night time shots and follow up. Daylight testing was good, they're definitely bright.
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So strange. I’m usually pretty opinionated. These are definitely different. Can’t decide if I love them or hate them!
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Unique. Leaning toward RS.
The stock brightness definitely needs an upgrade.
Night photos of lights are difficult to judge due to exposure compensation by the camera but I look forward to seeing pics.
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Interesting, but the next logical question is can Francois build something a little more traditional without making it an exact copy. I have heard he is not really moody after a good glass of Beaujolais, so call him after his lunch break.



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