STEALTH BULBS for BLINKERS (PICS) - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

advan24r · 10-06-2011, 12:21 PM

For those that don't want to switch to LED bulbs (switchbacks) or use resistors. Here are stealthbulbs..

Biggoldfish · 10-06-2011, 12:23 PM

Nice clean looks. So they're chrome colored? Did you plastic dip your "Limited AWD" badging as well?

advan24r · 10-06-2011, 12:40 PM

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Nice clean looks. So they're chrome colored? Did you plastic dip your "Limited AWD" badging as well?

Yes, the bulbs are chrome colored to eliminate that egg yolk look w/the amber bulbs. I went w/Stealthbulbs because I've always had them on my M3 since 2002 and still running strong. I heard those that you buy from china, the coating is bad that it bubbles and eventually fades.

As for PLASTIDIP...it's the greatest invention! I did do the emblems and the limited/awd. I didn't prep the limited/awd as well so if you were to see it up close, it's not that well done. I was thinking of doing the SIENNA rear trunk handle all black as well and leave the word "SIENNA" chrome but I figured leaving it chrome matches the white color better. I don't want too much of a contract.

nth89 · 10-06-2011, 12:45 PM

Cool. Looks great!

ACS Rob · 10-06-2011, 02:40 PM

thanks for posting! looks clean!

Biggoldfish · 10-07-2011, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by advan24r

I was thinking of doing the SIENNA rear trunk handle all black as well and leave the word "SIENNA" chrome but I figured leaving it chrome matches the white color better. I don't want too much of a contract.

Yeah, good call. IIRC, the blacked out "SIENNA" handle cover is on base CEs. Of course, I may be wrong.

naturoses · 10-07-2011, 09:37 AM

Advan24r: It's amazing how you find all this as well as put this into practice. I wonder why you did not go with the SE tail lights. Or may be that is in the plan...

Keep it up.

ACS Rob · 10-07-2011, 09:55 AM

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Advan24r: It's amazing how you find all this as well as put this into practice. I wonder why you did not go with the SE tail lights. Or may be that is in the plan...

Keep it up.

are you referring to stealth/silver bulbs? those came out 10yrs ago.

LED's are the "newer" technology but requires more work than just plug and play when it comes to blinkers.

advan24r · 10-07-2011, 01:56 PM

I would go w/the SE tail lights but it may be too noticeable for the wifey =) All of these items are more subtle for her. Although I'm doing the SE grill which is in transit right now, I've already brought it up to her and plan on executing the plan even though she doesn't want me touching the car at all =P

naturoses · 10-07-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ACS Rob

are you referring to stealth/silver bulbs? those came out 10yrs ago.

LED's are the "newer" technology but requires more work than just plug and play when it comes to blinkers.

I am asking about Toyota Sienna SE white tail lights only. Honestly, I really did not know anything about stealth bulbs too. I am learning about them now.

Folks, you all should forgive me: I am young (33-34 yrs) but my knowledge about auto industry and it's developments are very poor to none. Also, my parents never had a car either. I am learning all about it now. Professionally, I come from a basic biochemical science background. So apologies for my lack of knowledge.

ACS Rob · 10-07-2011, 02:53 PM

no worries..

i'm in the same age group and also work for a fine chemical company. i'm in IT but surrounded by chemist!

Biggoldfish · 10-11-2011, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by advan24r

I would go w/the SE tail lights but it may be too noticeable for the wifey =) All of these items are more subtle for her. Although I'm doing the SE grill which is in transit right now, I've already brought it up to her and plan on executing the plan even though she doesn't want me touching the car at all =P

Order the Se taillights and just happen to take the van in for "maintenance". Come back with the tailights installed. If she askes, tell her they're an upgrade cause the garage busted one taillight.

advan24r · 10-11-2011, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Biggoldfish

Order the Se taillights and just happen to take the van in for "maintenance". Come back with the tailights installed. If she askes, tell her they're an upgrade cause the garage busted one taillight.

Very Good Idea! I should also get the SE suspension put in too =P