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Faux Pro Headlights with Led Strip

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Friedtacolover, May 10, 2018.

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  1. May 24, 2018 at 6:23 PM
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    Alright here's the latest update. Spw Eric from logistics and he said they found similar issues with the remaining units in the pallet they had in the warehouse so I'm thinking/hoping maybe it was just a bad batch.

    He's going out to their 2nd warehouse tomorrow to QC what they have there and will give me an update tomorrow.

    He said they do their own in-house QC, but had been using halogen bulbs with no findings until they were notified of my issue. They then used an HID bulb to test, and failed what they had left in that warehouse. The staff in the warehouse have been trained on the issue and will be using an HID bulb for QC going forward.

    So hopefully my misfortune translates to better QC for the rest of the TW world with these headlights.

    As long as it all works out in the end I still feel these faux pro headlights are a steal at this price.

    I really dig the blacked out housing.
    20180524_100931.jpg
     
    TRDNoPro, May 24, 2018
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  2. May 24, 2018 at 7:13 PM
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    What bulbs fit these housings. Are they standard H11 like oem lights. I ask because I am running the Hikari H11 LED bulbs in my highs and lows and hope to use them if I buy these headlights.
     
    mrproduxn, May 24, 2018
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  3. May 24, 2018 at 7:13 PM
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    Got mine installed, but I didn’t cut the wiring off my headlights. I actually unplugged the DRL harness from the bottom circle plug, then shaved the tab slightly and installed it on the Depo light in reverse order. I did cut out the whole resister box on the Depo though. This way I can go back to my stock headlights easy.
     
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  4. May 24, 2018 at 7:13 PM
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    Yes H11. I transferred my LED bulbs over.
     
    robbievo, May 24, 2018
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  5. May 24, 2018 at 7:14 PM
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    Mind sharing a picture tomorrow in daylight.
     
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  6. May 24, 2018 at 9:08 PM
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    I can get a picture of the hole underneath on the stock light. Not sure I can access it on the truck now. Once you see it though, you’ll know what I mean on your light.

    Attached my before/after for reference.

    E767413C-B6DE-405F-A355-53599C5ADF09.jpg
     
    robbievo, May 24, 2018
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  7. May 25, 2018 at 5:17 AM
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    How long does the install take. I know I need to loosen and drop the bumper to get to the side bolts. Just curious.
     
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  8. May 25, 2018 at 6:04 AM
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  9. May 25, 2018 at 6:14 AM
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    How are the DRL’s as bright as OEM?
     
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  10. May 25, 2018 at 6:49 AM
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    No discernible difference to my naked eye.
     
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  11. May 25, 2018 at 8:34 AM
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    Lights look good!
     
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  12. May 25, 2018 at 8:55 AM
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    Just ordered a pair. Added note to only ship once quality control resolves flawed lens issue. Now we wait.
     
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  13. May 25, 2018 at 9:39 AM
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    Are those lights hid compatible? Cause im using morimoto hid kit. Im about to pull the trigger, after the releasing of this now hopefully they gonna release the lookalike rigid fog set.
     
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  14. May 25, 2018 at 9:40 AM
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    Same as the stock bulb so H11 kits should be fine. The look alike fogs already exist, but need to order 10+ to get them. Looked into it but don’t wanna put my own money out there to be screwed later lol.
     
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  15. May 25, 2018 at 9:51 AM
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    I've got HIDs in mine. Remember these are really a replica of the OEM design, but you won't be getting OEM parts so set your expectation level accordingly. These are sold at a fraction of the price of OEM units, but well worth it for me as long my replacements don't have any issues.
     
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  16. May 25, 2018 at 9:56 AM
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    I'm guessing there will be an influx of OEM headlights from OR and Sport owners in the coming months. Are the OEM headlights plug and play into my SR? Will I get the LED DRL's without any modifications?
     
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  17. May 25, 2018 at 11:36 AM
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    Got mine in & no scratches on the projectors. These look amazing! Thanks OP for letting us know about these!!! Now to get the tails done...
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  18. May 25, 2018 at 11:52 AM
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    Done! Wish the headlights were as easy as the tails!!! Took longer to find my phone than it did to put them in :thumbsup:
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  19. May 25, 2018 at 1:35 PM
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    Link of the foglights please?
     
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  20. May 25, 2018 at 5:06 PM
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    Nice! I received the GP thunder 7440’s bulbs today and was wondering if It matters that the stock bulbs are a different #- 7442NA? Thanks.
     
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