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2016+: Let's build a new headlight from scratch...

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by TRSAndrew, Feb 21, 2018.

  1. Feb 22, 2018 at 7:53 AM
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    iDrew

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    Other people, however, might be. To each their own for sure.
     
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  2. Feb 22, 2018 at 7:57 AM
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    Black housing.
     
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  3. Feb 22, 2018 at 7:58 AM
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    Black housing is default per the OP :)
     
  4. Feb 22, 2018 at 7:58 AM
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    How about we go back to the days when everyone just had normal headlights and I could drive around after dark without having to stare into the sun because the mall crawler coming the other way has a driver who's afraid of the dark? These bright ass lights are f÷&\#g dangerous, and have no place on the highway. Oh, and get off my lawn!
     
  5. Feb 22, 2018 at 7:59 AM
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    You need to look into heating elements so the head lights don't freeze over. Other than that, I like them.
     
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  6. Feb 22, 2018 at 8:01 AM
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    @mesojdm is great at coming up with good ideas. Maybe he could chime in?
     
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  7. Feb 22, 2018 at 8:02 AM
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    I’ll take a set I’m in
     
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  8. Feb 22, 2018 at 8:03 AM
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    A few minor things...
    I'm looking into baking a spare set of headlights apart and putting projectors in... For $500 in parts, I'd definitely spend $750 for a quality off-the-shelf solution.

    I don't want anything that's too "off-the-deep-end" in regards to looks. I'd prefer a dual bi-xenon projector setup. HID or LED is a must.

    Black or color matched interior. I just want to throw a ton of light when I'm alone on long dark roads in upper NH.

    Just my $.02
     
  9. Feb 22, 2018 at 8:06 AM
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  10. Feb 22, 2018 at 8:09 AM
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    Great idea. If you guys have the $$$ for tooling I'd say go for it!! would be great to have an over the counter, high quality light option.
    I started on a Jewel eyes but never had time to finish
    [​IMG]
     
  11. Feb 22, 2018 at 8:16 AM
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    Damn!!!! Impressive.
     
  12. Feb 22, 2018 at 8:17 AM
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    Been doin Jewel eyes before they were cool:anonymous:
     
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  13. Feb 22, 2018 at 8:52 AM
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  14. Feb 22, 2018 at 5:22 PM
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  15. Feb 22, 2018 at 7:48 PM
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    Hey Andrew what projectors are you guys putting in those Ford housings? Are they based off morimotos new biled? Or might be 2 low beams and 2 dedicated highs?
     
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  17. Feb 23, 2018 at 4:44 AM
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    It's not the M LED but the output is still beefy. Top 2 are low, bottom 2 are high, in the Ford at least.

    We'd try to fit four in the Tacoma for the same 2/2 split.
     
  18. Feb 23, 2018 at 7:48 AM
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    That's what's up.
    Soon, you are going to have to change the name to; The Replacement Source:rofl:
     
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  19. Feb 23, 2018 at 8:30 AM
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    I'd definitely be interested......this is promising.
     
  20. Feb 24, 2018 at 9:26 AM
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    Plans for tails too?
     

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