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Discussion in 'Lighting' started by ZachPrerunner, Apr 1, 2018.

  1. Apr 1, 2018 at 9:00 PM
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    Before someone mentions below that retrofits are much better in terms of light cutoff, projector quality, durability, etc., I’m curious to see how well the Spec D Tuning Black projector headlights are. I’m currently running Depo headlights, but I managed to strip the adjusting screw, so the headlight “bounces” while driving. I know some users have reported a yellowish OEM style appearance. For those that have installed them, were you pleased for the cheaper price point? I’m okay with having to seal them up with a layer of clear silicon as I had to with the Depo’s. Thank you for any input!

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    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01EZYZXQM/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
     
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  2. Apr 2, 2018 at 9:20 AM
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    On par with any other generic "halo projector" style headlight. Stick to OEM and do a retrofit. :)
     
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  3. Apr 4, 2018 at 6:56 PM
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    I have a set, don't like them, high been lense is deformed from heat, sent them a note about it and got ignored
     
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    Any pictures? Also where do you live?
     
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  6. Apr 11, 2018 at 6:22 AM
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    I live in the mid west, it was on vacation in Texas when I noticed the problem after driving at night with Hi beams on for a long time, Ill post pictures later, Im glad I saved the recall OEM lights for when these go all the way, another thing is they seem to go thru low beam bulbs a lot, about once a year and Im carful putting them in
     
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  7. Apr 17, 2018 at 9:26 AM
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    hes mine, this happened with in 2 months , sent them an e mail, never heard back

    melt2.jpg
     

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  8. Apr 17, 2018 at 9:28 AM
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    happened to both sides

    head 2.jpg
     
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  9. Apr 21, 2018 at 8:33 PM
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    Im running Spec D on my 02 and the seal on the top of the side lamp was bad and caused it to get filled with water after about a month.
    Other than that they are okay for the price.
     
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    did they replace your lenses ?
     
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  11. Apr 25, 2018 at 9:18 PM
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    Id get those and put new projectors..
     
    xx3xil3xx, Apr 25, 2018
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    never got a reply to my email to them, replaced another low beem bulb last week, they seem to last a year and Im carful putting them in
     
    johnpauljones359, Jun 20, 2018
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  14. Dec 11, 2018 at 12:29 PM
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    I just installed a set on Friday and didn’t seal the housing they started to fill with condensation within about 2hrs of night driving. Bulbs are not that bright also
     
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    nope, mine are dim too, never any water but just the melted lense
     
    johnpauljones359, Dec 15, 2018
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SPEC-D TUNING Black Projector Headlights Compatible with 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma, Left + Right Pair Headlamps Assembly
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