Morimoto Tail Lights -- are they more robust than OEM?Ig

I'm one of those guys that like OEM only but I just want you to be aware to ask about errors that are generated by non-standard light bulbs which will end up having F1 issues... don't know if that was solved I'm sure it has been but I'm not sure

 

You can also get Scud Ing Swiss OEM style lights if you want something that will not break but looks original. I've been very happy with my Morimoto lights though.

 

I have a fix for the standard light fitting, worked on my 430 for 7 years. Sent me an e mail address. About £5 to fix them

 

I agree, once you repair the OEM ones correctly, they shouldn't crack again. I used the 3D printed repair kit from eBay, which reinforces the weak part of the design. For DIY, I have seen repairs where a new threaded bar is also used, which improves the design.

Which repair did you use? 3D printed or new threaded bar or something else?

 

Just lengths of threaded bar to the single pivot point , only 15 mins each and no problems. The pivot point at the bottom of the fitting is the problem.

 

I think around 5000 miles on them now.

 

I had a few cracks on the 2 upper ones, just put some two part epoxy on them, and the threaded rod on the bottom one. So far its still working.

 

For the housing, yes. But that is a low bar to cross. For the lighting, that is to be determined but so far so good. Although incandescent bulbs burn out, they are easily replaced. The LED's are sealed so we're relying on the idea that quality components were used, otherwise the whole assembly is trash. So far so good.