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FS: FX-R / Mini RETROFITS and BHLM (NO DOWN TIME!)

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2005-2015)' started by ambiguous, Nov 4, 2012.

  1. Jan 4, 2014 at 10:55 PM
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    I like simple/suttle/sleek things. Glowing from behind also accents the shroud better then shining in front of it. You won't even see the design or holes on the shroud if it's in front rather than behind. Depends on the shroud too though. I have Apollos which don't have any slots or holes to shine through so in front would be the better option probably, but most of the time I like the ones behind because they add to the shroud rather than take away.

    That said, I don't like halos. I think someday whoever gets them will realize they're not driving a 16 year old rice burner and will want to take them out. But that's just my opinion, not a fact. Personal preference.
     
  2. Jan 4, 2014 at 10:59 PM
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  3. Jan 5, 2014 at 5:58 AM
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  4. Jan 5, 2014 at 9:51 AM
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    I totally agree that the halo looks a lot better behind the shroud....especially with Apollo 2.0. The concern I have with Halo is when they fail, you gotta crank up the oven and start baking....and I'm no Betty Crocker....
     
  5. Jan 5, 2014 at 11:52 AM
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    You have take it apart wether it fails in front or behind don't you? I don't know, I've never looked into halos.
     
  6. Jan 5, 2014 at 11:53 AM
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    Yes you would have to take the headlight apart if you had a halo in the front and or the back of the shroud
     
  7. Jan 5, 2014 at 2:27 PM
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    Yes you do, I was meaning to say its a big decision on opting for Halos on the Retro build in the first place, I don't know the failure rate for these newer LED's...maybe Burt has some insight..? I NEVER want to take my lights out and bake 'em open for ANY reason....Decision time..Halo..or not.!
     
  8. Jan 5, 2014 at 4:07 PM
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    If they break and you don't fix them it will be the same as if you never installed them, as long as they're behind the shroud. Yes?
     
  9. Jan 5, 2014 at 6:36 PM
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    Yes that's what I would think. Here's an ex. With halos on the front.asy7a7u9_a2c6ebaa387b4e5206d7f23cb915d8e9bcd24e6f.jpg
    And if they break or one is faultygeqe6u5y_c45ec3c7d6770e6ee9a24f4655b05294b60f8a01.jpg
    You drive around and look like thissaty5u2y_06922778b410b9f3b01c278123b056b9170d7774.jpg
     
  10. Jan 6, 2014 at 9:38 AM
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    It's all personal preference when it comes to running halos or not. I love them behind the shroud on the Apollo, Apollo 2.0, and G37R
     
  11. Jan 6, 2014 at 9:43 AM
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    Agreed..^^
     
  12. Jan 6, 2014 at 12:11 PM
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    Thanks for the input guys
     
  13. Jan 9, 2014 at 10:46 AM
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    Now it just needs to warm up so I can install.
     
  14. Jan 9, 2014 at 1:19 PM
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    i vote behind shroud...
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  15. Jan 9, 2014 at 2:37 PM
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    That's just filthy....Burts putting my Halos behind Apollo 2.0...just hoping it looks that good....:woot:
     
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    Looks good, I like in front better
     
  17. Jan 9, 2014 at 3:28 PM
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    That's the beauty of it Dane....all our trucks look just alittle different....:cool:
     
  18. Jan 9, 2014 at 3:59 PM
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    I'll second that!
     
  19. Jan 9, 2014 at 4:22 PM
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    SOLD!!!

    photo3_zps6576021e_31b66fba7c8b6a83f2bb2dc8ef95aef2f2910cb8.jpg

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    PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS BEFORE ASKING ME QUESTIONS:
    -Almost perfect OEM headlights (2012-2014) - no scratches (picture has residue on lens)
    -FXR 3" projectors with red demon eye
    -Satin black bezel and shroud, flat black bowls
    -smoked reflector
    -White LED halo
    -Apollo shroud
    -Osram CBI headlight bulbs or Morimoto 5000k
    -Morimoto 35W ballasts
    -Morimoto wiring harness

    SOLD!!!
     
    Last edited: Jan 10, 2014
  20. Jan 9, 2014 at 5:23 PM
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    Nice...should go quick.
    The guys on the list should jump on this.
     

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