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Discussion in 'Florida' started by beardrumz, Jun 3, 2014.

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  1. Jun 3, 2014 at 9:31 AM
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    Has anyone put in Xenon or HID headlights in their truck? How is that working out? Any warnings?
     
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  2. Jun 5, 2014 at 5:55 PM
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    Toyota Tech31

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    I have been running HIDs for years with no issues.

    Did you buy your truck at David Maus?
     
    Toyota Tech31, Jun 5, 2014
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  3. Jun 7, 2014 at 6:32 AM
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    yes l did
     
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  4. Jun 7, 2014 at 6:54 AM
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    A lot of people do. It's called retrofitting. Search or Google 'The Retrofit Source.'

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/lighting/191480-hid-faq.html

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/slimcubby/207908-installed-my-bi-xenon-slimhid-kit.html

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/lighting/58882-official-slimcubby-hid-kit-install-diy.html

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/lighting/252776-hid-install-how-ambiguous-retrofit.html

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/193207-hid-kits.html

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/lighting/281001-installing-hids.html
     
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    zacharypaul89, Jun 7, 2014
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  5. Jun 7, 2014 at 7:04 AM
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    Slim does not sell retrofits... Those are plug & play. GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER Zach!
     
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  6. Jun 7, 2014 at 7:08 AM
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    Also, I edited my first post to make it correct :thumbsup:
     
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  7. Jun 7, 2014 at 7:09 AM
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    I have had hids in mine for years without Retro and have never been flashed or had any issues. The problem is when people don't adjust them accordingly.
     
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  8. Jun 7, 2014 at 7:11 AM
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    I plan on doing the mod eventually, but am gonna put the projectors in just because I think they look cool and they do help with directing the light straighter.
     
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  9. Jun 7, 2014 at 7:15 AM
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    I agree, i am just way to cheap to do it.
     
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  10. Jun 7, 2014 at 7:16 AM
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    x213435 that's why I haven't done it yet lol
     
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  11. Jun 7, 2014 at 7:21 AM
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    putting hids in w/out projectors is like doing a block lift.
     
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  12. Jun 7, 2014 at 7:40 AM
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    That's funny. I've got almost 6" of lift, actually probably more now with my tires, and still have yet to be flashed for my hids. When done right and aimed properly there is no issue. I love how everyone bashes the concept.
     
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  13. Jun 7, 2014 at 7:43 AM
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    Not really sure what your rant pertains to, I was merely saying it is a half assed job.
     
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  14. Jun 7, 2014 at 7:44 AM
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    x2. Why not get projectors and make it that much better?
     
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  15. Jun 7, 2014 at 7:44 AM
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    And how is that?
     
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  16. Jun 7, 2014 at 7:46 AM
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    Again, see my previous post based on cost. I have had no issue running without projectors. It is a matter of opinion saying they are that much better or like Benet said a half ass job.
     
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  17. Jun 7, 2014 at 7:53 AM
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    Not half-assed, but incomplete. It's not my opinion that they're better with projectors, but that they're more effective with projectors:

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    Sure, the headlights still work without projectors, but they work better with them.
     
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  18. Jun 7, 2014 at 7:56 AM
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    I definitely agree that they work better. I also really like your counter arguement. That's a great picture showing the comparison.
     
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  19. Jun 7, 2014 at 8:14 AM
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  20. Jun 7, 2014 at 8:28 AM
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    No, i was very serious. I like that picture so much i showed a coworker so he could see the difference.
     
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