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Old Nov 26, 2025 | 10:23 AM
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Just wondered if they are all equal. Any manufacturer that stands out as better quality.
Thought I would check before I purchase.
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Old Dec 5, 2025 | 09:18 PM
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vette lights. Great products

https://www.vette-lights.com/collect...d-side-markers






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Old Dec 10, 2025 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by crusher1
This is what I have. Been problem free.
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Alternatively, you could just have them tinted with tint film. I've done that on three C6s so far and never had issues.
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I usally buy the cheapest ones I can find ( Ebay Amazon) They work pretty good. They fade some after a few years. When they get to that point I usually just replace them
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They are all really the same Chinese product with different labeling.
I spent a little more for Umnitza because I wanted the animation built in vs static or a board hanging off the harness to animate
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They're all Chinese, but they're not the same. Oracle stands out as one of the better brands.

Check with vendors like Sharp Light Innovations and Vette Lights they will tell you the same thing. You might ask which ones they have had the best luck with.

Here's an example of Oracle custom painted blacked out sidemarkers w tinted strips over the LEDs









Nice and bright:



These are for sale btw, PM me for details if you're interested.
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Thanks guys. Some really good information.
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There are 4 Chinese vendors making these. We visited all 4, we have standardized on one that has been more reliable than the others, but despite what most photos show, they are largely visually all the same. The only difference is warranty, quality (QA), and overall service support.

We offer a 1 year warranty but the animation is configurable in most cases, and we have a wider array of options - clear, smoked, OE amber/red with amber/red led.
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