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HID Headlights and Fogs

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2005-2015)' started by TSmalls89, Aug 6, 2013.

  1. Aug 6, 2013 at 9:24 AM
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    TSmalls89

    TSmalls89 [OP] Technologically Advanced Redneck

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    Complete set of 8k HIDs
    No longer want them, switching back to Silvania Silverstars

    Asking 100 plus shipping for the entire set or Best offer.

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    I will get a night picture tonight on the drive home.
     
  2. Aug 6, 2013 at 9:27 AM
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    Bennett707

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    let me be the first to say thank you for not using HID's anymore without a retrofit, good luck with your sale.
     
  3. Aug 6, 2013 at 9:29 AM
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    TSmalls89

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    Haha, I expect to hear this alot within the next few days.
     
  4. Aug 6, 2013 at 12:26 PM
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    Just the bulbs? Housing or harnesses included?
     
  5. Aug 6, 2013 at 12:52 PM
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    TSmalls89

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    Everything from relays wires bulbs etc.
     
  6. Aug 7, 2013 at 8:22 AM
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    TSmalls89

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    morning bump
     
  7. Aug 7, 2013 at 2:31 PM
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    Cuda17

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    Excuse my ignorance, I'm still using the stock halogens:D, Are they just too bright without the retrofit shroud directing the beam? Why is it a "bad idea" to use HIDs on stock headlight assemblies?
     
  8. Aug 7, 2013 at 3:02 PM
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    XPOTRPR

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    > BUILD LINKS >
    The stock headlights are "reflectors" designed for halogen bulbs. When an HID is put into one, it causes glare due to unfocused light being scattered.. blinding other drivers.

    HIDs are meant to be put into "projectors" which concentrate the output and create a cutoff which focuses the light to the ground and not into other people.
     
  9. Aug 7, 2013 at 3:29 PM
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    Cuda17

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    Thanks for the reply... that's what I figured.
     
  10. Aug 7, 2013 at 3:31 PM
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    ST3VE

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    Tint, car seat, baby wipes
    Eyelids also help some with the glare in stock housing.
     
  11. Aug 7, 2013 at 9:17 PM
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    anethema

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    Eyelids will kill your down focused light, not up. The top of the reflector gives you the light closer to the truck.
     
  12. Aug 8, 2013 at 7:33 AM
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    True. But most of the blinding scatter comes from the top of the reflective bowl.


    Either way. Bump, for a good deal.
     
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  13. Aug 8, 2013 at 7:44 AM
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    How much for the fogs only?
     
  14. Aug 8, 2013 at 7:52 AM
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    Really looking to sell them as a set..... Umm... let me think about it and get back to you.
     
  15. Aug 8, 2013 at 10:53 AM
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    Bone f’n stock for now
    What brand?
     
  16. Aug 8, 2013 at 11:50 AM
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    ON HOLD PENDING SALE
     

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