The Difference Between Sequential And Non-Sequential Kits
You may have noticed the term "non-sequential" used when describing the featured LED taillight kit. It indicates direct installation without any modifications to the existing wiring harness, and each LED panel operates just as the incandescent bulb it replaces.
Restore A Musclecar also offers "sequential" LED taillight kits, which adds $10 to the retail price. Installation is slightly more involved, and the kit requires wiring modifications. However, each kit features an internal computer board, which sequences a vertical band of LEDs that travel outward from the inner most LED panel of the taillight assembly when cycling the turn signal, thereby improving visibility.
What About Reverse Lights?
While the featured LED taillight kit replaces only the incandescent bulbs in the brake and taillight positions, and requires the use of a traditional bulb to reverse lens illumination, Restore A Musclecar offers a white LED panel specifically for that purpose. It adds $110 to the retail cost of any kit.
 Once the LED panels illuminate...  Once the LED panels illuminate correctly, the housing is returned to the bench and the lens is reinstalled. Since moisture can quickly ruin an LED, proper installation of the lens-to-housing gasket is very important to maintain maximum seal. |  Reinstalling the taillight...  Reinstalling the taillight assembly onto the Firebird is as simple as reversing the disassembly procedure. |  The LED panels are plugged...  The LED panels are plugged into their respective sockets, which are then returned to their position in the housing. Complete installation took us just under three hours from start to finish. |
 |  It's easy to determine from...  It's easy to determine from brake light intensity which of these Trans Ams is equipped with an LED taillight kit. The LED panels emit a vibrant red hue (bottom) compared to the original assembly (top). One might assume that the added intensity causes the LED panel to generate more heat than an original incandescent bulb, and taillight lens warping might be as issue. Because the LED panel draws less voltage, however, it actually produces little heat, eliminating any warping risk. | |