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Idea on HID retro-fit 05+ tacoma

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by LEDCREATIONS, May 20, 2010.

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Do you like it?

Poll closed Jun 19, 2010.
  1. Yes

    29 vote(s)
    69.0%
  2. No

    5 vote(s)
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  3. Maybe

    8 vote(s)
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  1. May 20, 2010 at 3:05 PM
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    LEDCREATIONS

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    I'm going to be doing the HID retro-fit to my stock headlights soon and saw the 2010 land rover sport headlight. I really like the LEDs around the headlight projector.

    I did a quick photoshop to see what it looks like and what other may think. I deal with LEDs and would wire them into the parking lights. What does everyone think?
    On the left 5 LEDs
    on the right 8 LEDS
    I will be completely blacking out my headlights as well.

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  2. May 20, 2010 at 3:07 PM
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    DeeKay21

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    Got a larger picture??:confused:
     
  3. May 20, 2010 at 3:19 PM
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    LEDCREATIONS

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    Just did some close up setups
     
  4. May 20, 2010 at 3:20 PM
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    DeeKay21

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    Got it. Yeah those look pretty sick!! I like the ones with the 8 LED's better.;) Looks more uniformed IMO.
     
  5. May 20, 2010 at 4:05 PM
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    BAT24

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    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^I agree with WWFirefighter!^^^^^^^^^^^
     
  6. May 20, 2010 at 4:28 PM
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    mrp192

    mrp192 REALLY!!

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    Go with the 8. it wouldnt be that hard to wire also..
     
  7. May 20, 2010 at 6:32 PM
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    yosh2000

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    should add some underglows and a tape on hood scoop while your at it...seriously not feeling it dude.

    if you do do it, make sure you use some quality LEDs that are not overdriven or anything... that would suck to have a failure and have to replace them again..
     
  8. May 20, 2010 at 6:42 PM
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    Cars0n`

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    i like it. what color would u use?
     
  9. May 20, 2010 at 7:21 PM
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    LEDCREATIONS

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    White or amber are the only street legal colors you can use.


    I only use high end LEDs for my projects. I think of this as a modern day halo
     
  10. May 20, 2010 at 7:33 PM
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    Rakso

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    Right one is nicer.
     
  11. May 20, 2010 at 7:35 PM
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    I'm really not feelin it, gotta be honest, too "bug-eyed"
     
  12. May 20, 2010 at 7:40 PM
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    dexterdog

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    If I did it I would want twenty LEDs.
     
  13. May 20, 2010 at 7:41 PM
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    Or more
     
  14. May 20, 2010 at 7:41 PM
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    i wana see a night pic with the 8
     
  15. May 20, 2010 at 7:43 PM
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    Go with the 8 LEDs. If you go with the five, you'll be rocking the Chrysler emblem!
     
  16. May 20, 2010 at 8:12 PM
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    I like it!
     
  17. May 20, 2010 at 9:12 PM
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    memario1214

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    Well since we are on the LED subject, has anyone thought of putting an AUDI style light strip on the bottom with a retrofit? Maybe it's just me but I think it would look pretty sick... I would do it, but I am too broke right now to do the retro. Soon though!
     
  18. May 20, 2010 at 9:15 PM
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    G-Sak

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    Well, it definitely would be a different look. The eight LEDs would be cool daytime running lights.
     
  19. May 20, 2010 at 9:18 PM
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    G-Sak

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    You could do the Audi style light strip for $25 from TRS. You could always do the retro later on.

    http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pr...d=233&osCsid=f6b8a24ff9e1a1003d2a92be85d6174a
     
  20. May 20, 2010 at 9:25 PM
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    ^^^ Those are alright, but I thought the Audi ones were tighter together no? And I just can't imagine it looking as good without the retro. I want a blacked out retro with this. Think it would look very clean...
     

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