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12-15 Tacoma Retrofit w/ FXR Projectors Chrome/Black

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by kustom54lighting, Jan 28, 2016.

  1. Jan 28, 2016 at 9:06 PM
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    kustom54lighting

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    OEM style and a little custom paint can go a long way. The gorgeous retro has just the right amount of chrome and paint to make it stand out. We outfitted a brand new set of headlights a Morimoto FXR D2S bixenon projector for kick ass output. Appollo 3 chrome shroud was used to cover up the massive projector and painted the reflector and front trim gloss black.DSC01721.jpg DSC01723.jpg DSC01722.jpg
     
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  2. Jan 29, 2016 at 3:27 AM
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    Looks awesome! I'm still debating whether to leave my turn signal bowls chrome or black it out
     
  3. Jan 29, 2016 at 9:32 AM
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    Chrome! I like it so much better
     
  4. Jan 29, 2016 at 5:03 PM
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    Wow how much are those beauty's?
     
  5. Jan 29, 2016 at 5:52 PM
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  6. Jan 29, 2016 at 6:31 PM
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    How much for the ones that are pictured here? I like those.
     
  7. Jan 29, 2016 at 6:54 PM
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    Danny its 975 for mini h1s and 1185 for fxr set. Both looks wise would be same just difference is projector
     
  8. Jan 29, 2016 at 6:59 PM
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    Do you use oem or after market headlights for your retrofits?
     
  9. Jan 29, 2016 at 7:41 PM
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    Its customers choice, my prices include aftermarket lights but if customer wants to pay extra for oem I can build them out of oem
     
  10. Jan 29, 2016 at 8:01 PM
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    Good to know.
    Where are you guys based out of?
    Would you mind elaborating on your warranty "Lifetime Tech Support & 90 day warranty on parts & labor."
    For example, if on day 100, my headlights start developing condensation inside the housing or if I begin having some paint issues, will I be on my own?

    Thanks
     
  11. Jan 29, 2016 at 8:17 PM
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    I'm in San Diego and frankly our warranty is very "flexible" I care about reviews to much to leave a customer hanging. I'm about to re write the warranty, the only reason it says 90 is because usually moisture happens quickly not over time. You can check my reviews on Facebook you'll see I treat my customers amazingly
     
  12. Jan 29, 2016 at 8:33 PM
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    Thanks :) not doubting you.
    I'm currently just doing some research. There was an issue with one of the retrofitters I was going to use, so now I'm looking for a new retrofitter.
    Do aftermarket headlights have a "black chrome" option? I'm trying to stick to a more oem look so painted bezels and bowls are not an option.
     
  13. Jan 29, 2016 at 8:55 PM
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    The black chrome we can do but my concern is clear costing something that's chrome and something we can't sand. We haven't tested the longevity of that
     
  14. Jan 30, 2016 at 1:49 AM
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    I could be wrong but I believe Eagle makes that smoked/black chrome look.

    Edit: for example
    http://m.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Toyota-Ta...-Headlight-Eagle-Eye-/360966302604?nav=SEARCH
     
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  15. Jan 30, 2016 at 2:45 AM
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    Great, thanks Jimmy.
    @kustom54lighting I'll snap a pic of my current retrofit set up in the morning, and you tell me how much it'll cost to replicate the look. Thanks.
     
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    Looking to upgrade your current set?
     
  17. Jan 30, 2016 at 12:55 PM
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    Yes. Current ones having some issues :(
    After speaking to several guys at TRS, I'm convinced my retrofits need new FXR projectors. The light output is about 50% of what it should be (even swapped ballasts and bought new Philips bulbs). And to make matters worse, I noticed condensation inside both housings last weekend, been though they have been condensation free for the past 1.5 or so years :annoyed:
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  18. Jan 30, 2016 at 12:59 PM
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    After a year and half and they condense now? That's so odd
     
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    Depends who build them I don't know maybe they used cheap fxrs?
     
  20. Jan 30, 2016 at 1:05 PM
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    The lights themselves are several years old. I purchased them second hand. I thought it was strange too considering I haven't changed anything or touched anything.

    Do the projectors have some sort of reflective coating?
     

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