CLOSED - The Retrofit Source GB

And what about mgm?

 

Oh I mix that at work with the paint code automotive base coat with an acrylic binder and use a machine to pump it into an aerosol spray can

 

@gym_jamz A wiring question for you if you don't mind (or anyone that wants to help!). Im installing the Switchback halos, and from my reading, they have three wires, 12v constant, 12v switched, and ground. My goal is to have the White Halo on when DTRL or headlights are on (Basically anytime except for when all lights are off), and then Amber Halo (pulsing) when turn signal is on. If i wire the constant 12V to the amber DTRL, that should enable the white only when the lights are on. I can then wire the switched 12V to the rear turn signals, however, when the turn signals are on, the constant 12V connected to the front DTRL would be pulsing too. Not sure this would be good for the LED drivers. Any ideas or recommendations? Thanks for all the help so far!

 

So @LSC15 can you give me tips on this retrofit you did and how much it would cost to get all that I need? I been dreaming of it since I saw that pic!!!

 

@inmyiroc

On our 2012+ tacomas, our front dtrls have three wires. 12v constant, 12v turn signal, and ground. You want to tap into the 12v constant. I don't remember which one it was, use a multimeter. Two of the three will have 12v until you use your turn signal. Don't use the one that pulsates

 

You want the color changing on the front too?

 

I painted them myself with the duplicolor mgm.

 

I dunno that I'd need color changing, I'd leave it at what it is on the pic but I guess it would be cool to change it if I get bored...

 

Well both of them will have a white face when off. It's all personal choice if you want color or not

 

That pic has a color changing on the front by it is turned off

 

Well I would probably want the color changing, is it a big price difference? Just wanna know how much I need to save up to do the retrofit to my smoke headlights I just put in.

 

Are you gonna build them yourself?

 

The hubby will have to, if I could afford to have a pro do it I would but my husband is pretty handy. I'm sure he can do it! =)

 

Came in the mail 2 days early. Just installed them can't wait to see what they look like at night

 

Ever wonder what's under the chrome? Looks a lot like the Quicksand color from 2016s.

 

Thought you got some from the guy that built you retros

 

Did but they were $12 ballast. That's why they were so cheap. (When it came to a pair of retrofits)

 

Told you man. My setup comes with all new parts from TRS. You just had to spend $120 on those lol

 

Lol I know, I just didn't have the money back then. Christmas money made me rich enough to buy the ballast and have some more left over. I spent $100 thanks to Christmas savings on TRS as well. I will hit you up once I need another set built

 

Are you not happy with the set you got?