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HID RETROFIT CUSTOM HEADLIGHT BUILDS

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by CaptainMorgan, May 7, 2016.

  1. May 7, 2016 at 12:38 PM
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    CaptainMorgan

    CaptainMorgan [OP] Custom headlight retrofits

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    My retrofit business is now taking custom orders for HID headlight builds.
    HID's are the best way to increase your headlight output with high quality solid, bright, consistent light that wont blind other drivers like Halogens or LEDs.
    I have been building custom retrofits for years on may different types of vehicles, and I can customize them anyway you like, halos, LED strips, demon eyes ect.
    I mount each set on my own truck in order to align the projector beam patterns to ensure they are absolutely perfect, which is why I only build headlights for 2012-2015 model Tacomas
    The components I use are all brand new, top of line parts from TRS, and everything, including my work, comes with a warranty.
    All headlights are completely assembled and ready for easy install that takes about two minutes. No cutting or wiring required
    All my builds come with FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the U.S

    Prices include BRAND NEW HEADLIGHT HOUSINGS, OR if you would like to provide housings for your build, you will save $200

    Retrofit brand new headlight housings with D2S projectors, ballasts, igniters, wiring harness, shrouds of your choice, HID bulbs of your choice $900

    Retrofit brand new headlight housings with Mini H1 7.0 projectors ballasts, igniters, wiring harness, shrouds of your choice, HID bulbs of your choice $850


    I offer military and first responder discounts

    If want to discuss a build, drop me a message!


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  2. May 8, 2016 at 10:22 PM
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    crashnburn80

    crashnburn80 Vehicle Design Engineer

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    Halogens in a halogen reflector will not blind anyone. They will operate exactly like OEM with the manufacture spec cut offs.

    Do not mislead people with false advertising.
     
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  3. May 8, 2016 at 10:44 PM
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    CaptainMorgan

    CaptainMorgan [OP] Custom headlight retrofits

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    Not misleading anyone with false information, just pointing things out.
    Sure halogens work just fine, but they do scatter light and can most certainly blind other drivers, expecially if you put super bright bulbs in the housing, they arent really designed for that. I have nothing against halogens, but they just dont function as well as HIDs with a proper projector set up
     
  4. May 8, 2016 at 10:58 PM
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    LEDs in a halogen reflector scatter everywhere and blind oncoming drivers. True.

    Brighter halogens in the stock halogen reflector look exactly like OEM halogens to oncoming drivers, as they maintain the exact same cut offs protecting oncoming drivers below the cutoff line.

    Don't believe me, check out the Ultimate headlight upgrade link in my sig and look at the flawless cut off line between the massively upgraded 85w halogens compared to the stock units. Picture perfect identical beam pattern.
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-ultimate-headlight-upgrade-not-led-or-hid.398066/

    Projector headlights are the only way to go with an HID upgrade. HIDs should never be done in a halogen reflector. But do not discount halogens as blinding other drivers when that is flat out false information.
     
  5. May 9, 2016 at 11:51 AM
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    At least we can both agree HIDs in a halogen set up is a no no haha
     
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  6. May 9, 2016 at 12:49 PM
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    What Projectors were used in the second photo?
     
  7. May 9, 2016 at 12:51 PM
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    Those are D2S projectors with a 4500k bulb
     
  8. May 14, 2016 at 1:25 AM
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    slapped these on my truck today for some pictures.
    I will take some of the light output and demon eyes when i get a chance this weekend.

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  9. May 30, 2016 at 5:34 PM
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    Do you paint the housings, and do you do color change halos?
     
  10. May 30, 2016 at 5:39 PM
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    CaptainMorgan [OP] Custom headlight retrofits

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    Yes to both!
     
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    And if I sent in my own headlights it would be around 600?
     
  12. May 30, 2016 at 5:41 PM
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    Do you do FXR projectors?
     
  13. May 30, 2016 at 5:43 PM
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    I dont usually, they are nice, but I prefer the D2S.
     
  14. May 30, 2016 at 5:46 PM
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    How come you prefer D2S?
    I don't know much about the different projectors.
     
  15. May 30, 2016 at 5:52 PM
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    The D2S are easier to work with and less likely to come lose over time. Less room for error
     
  16. May 30, 2016 at 5:55 PM
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    I'm just gonna guess that the FXR are brighter though?
     
  17. May 30, 2016 at 5:59 PM
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    Not Necessarily, All the morimoto projectors would be the same brightness, depending on the bulb, its more a matter of size and construction style, because they are built in a little different style
     
  18. Jun 8, 2016 at 10:28 PM
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    Got another BHLM done!

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  19. Jun 8, 2016 at 10:50 PM
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    Never seen a "cut off line" on any halogen set up.
     
  20. Jun 30, 2016 at 8:34 PM
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    Life has been hectic, but im back with a new set of lights coming soon!

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