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What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SlimDigg, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. Dec 31, 2015 at 1:51 PM
    tacomatrd22

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    6000K bulbs, mini H1 projectors with halo rings on the shround
     
  2. Dec 31, 2015 at 1:54 PM
    RAT PRODUCTS

    RAT PRODUCTS Well-Known Member

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    Get some real bulbs if you want bright. 6000k just looks gay.
     
  3. Dec 31, 2015 at 2:12 PM
    cynicalrider

    cynicalrider #NFG

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    So does a cum yota. 6k isn't far from 5k...
     
  4. Dec 31, 2015 at 2:16 PM
    ThunderOne

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    It's difference between a little blue... and jack-frost vision!
     
  5. Dec 31, 2015 at 2:30 PM
    RAT PRODUCTS

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    Talking out your ass, but sure it's only 1000 different.
     
  6. Dec 31, 2015 at 2:31 PM
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    Brand hids? Ive got cheapies now in my mini h1s and deciding if its worth upgrading to the xb stuff
     
  7. Dec 31, 2015 at 2:34 PM
    cynicalrider

    cynicalrider #NFG

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    I've got 6k HID spots so no I'm not. 5k is pure white, 6k is bluer but not 8k blue or some shit. Regardless I think you are the last person to shit on someones mod preferences. Leave that for the turd gen's. Not to mention "gay" is a antiquated term reserved for 12 year olds to use who don't know any better.
     
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    Another thing for converting to a 3.4 from a 2.7. You'll need the fan shroud too.

    I did reuse my 2.7 fan clutch, fan and nuts.
    IMG_2827.jpg
     
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  9. Dec 31, 2015 at 3:02 PM
    WheelInTheSky

    WheelInTheSky Ramblin' Man

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    Peeps already be durnk enough for forum fights. Happy Holidays Assholes!:jerkoff:
     
  10. Dec 31, 2015 at 3:10 PM
    RAT PRODUCTS

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    I was actually being poetic. Try some 5k.

    Like I'm the only guy that ever told someone to buy a better product...
     
  11. Dec 31, 2015 at 3:23 PM
    gray223

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    Why would you ever want less usable light though???
     
  12. Dec 31, 2015 at 3:32 PM
    PcBuilder14

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    The thing many people don't think about with 55w bulbs are that they take away some of the color hue.

    Put a pair of 5,000k 35w bulbs beside a pair of 6,000k 55w bulbs and you'll barely notice any difference in color.
     
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  13. Dec 31, 2015 at 3:35 PM
    gray223

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    But 4600k is where you get the most usable light correct? So why would you want anything more or less?
     
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    Some people like the look, leave it at that. Atleast its not green or purple
     
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    Need a shroud?
     
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    Roll Tide COO COO KACHOO

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  17. Dec 31, 2015 at 4:00 PM
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    I do but I'll pick one up from the junk yard here when I'm ready. Thanks.
     
  18. Dec 31, 2015 at 4:13 PM
    tacomatrd22

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    Usable as the color of the bulb? I am getting something more on bulb tempature in the future.
     
  19. Dec 31, 2015 at 4:15 PM
    tacomatrd22

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    I saw this before I bought this. I will get 6500K from TRS in the future once my old HIDs go bad.
     
  20. Dec 31, 2015 at 4:20 PM
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    For driving a pure white bulb would be perfect. 5000k is as close as most bulbs get. Get that. Yellow (4000k or less) works better for fog because it doesn't reflect off the water molecules as much. Blue (6000k+) to look cool, purple to look cool, green to look cool, or something like that. They don't perform. And annoy other drivers on the road that upgrade their lighting for visibility and safety.
     
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