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New headlights 2006 Taco

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ap53, Nov 11, 2008.

  1. Nov 11, 2008 at 5:59 PM
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    ap53

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    i will take some pics tomorrow after the install.
     
  2. Nov 11, 2008 at 6:41 PM
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    wow!!!! Nice... They look pricey as hell!!!!
     
  3. Nov 11, 2008 at 8:05 PM
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  4. Nov 11, 2008 at 9:09 PM
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    the ones i've seen in person didnt seem at all poser-y. they actually seemed really well made. looked just like the beamer lights they are based on.

    im wondering on the price to, stock taco lights are pretty fantastic (at least in my mind... i can completely replace my headlights for 17 dollars...:() so i wonder how useful these really are. i'd love to see some before after light output info on these!

    I'm, really missing the point of these lights... arent I?!
     
  5. Nov 12, 2008 at 4:28 AM
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    Lights are off Ebay I think at was $210 with shipping, headlights really look OEM quality, I was surprised on the quality especially for the price.
     
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  6. Nov 12, 2008 at 3:31 PM
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    I’m pissed, I drove with the lights on for about 50 minutes and the headlight plastic cover is melting right where the low bean bulbs are.
    Will update the post soon as I hear from the seller.
     
  7. Nov 12, 2008 at 3:34 PM
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  8. Nov 12, 2008 at 3:47 PM
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    Look no need for this no picture shit I tried and the picture did not come out good so chill out, I will get different camera tomorrow and see if I can capture this image.
     
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    Hahahahaha...Wow- calm down their buddy!
     
  10. Nov 12, 2008 at 4:23 PM
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    You are correct Sir.

    I’m getting about 10 of those babies right now.
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    that sucks man.i saw them on ebay and thought about them instead of the bhlm mod.can you return them?
     
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  12. Nov 16, 2008 at 12:49 PM
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    Here’s few pictures of my head lights melting.

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    what the smurf! how the fraggle does this happen? are these snorkin knockoffs! I've seen these on trucks that are driven every muppety' day! no melt!

    maybe a defect in the ones they gave you? or a wiring issue?

    like when jeep heater switches set the stereo on fire?
     
  14. Nov 16, 2008 at 1:07 PM
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    Definitely no miss wiring .I think the bulb is too big in the headlight or the plastic/glass is worthless.
     
  15. Nov 16, 2008 at 4:31 PM
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    have you contacted them about these lights?
     
  16. Nov 17, 2008 at 9:44 AM
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    that sucks!! i suggest you write a letter, maybe the housing had a thin spot?
     
  17. Nov 17, 2008 at 9:48 AM
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  18. Nov 17, 2008 at 9:49 AM
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    That projector is extremely close to the lens...just my opinion. HID bulbs or halogen?
     
  19. Nov 17, 2008 at 9:52 AM
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    maybe its a friction burn. you should try slowing down some. there is too much friction from the wind at the speeds you drive causin the plastic to melt!!!!!!!!
     
  20. Nov 17, 2008 at 5:31 PM
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    You are in too something but not 100% right.

    I think the melting on my Tacoma headlights was caused by me re-entering atmosphere too fast with faulty heat shields.
     

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