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16+ XB LED HEADLIGHTS OFFICIAL ($150 Off) until Oct 31st

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by eledobleu, Mar 22, 2019.

  1. Mar 22, 2019 at 1:30 PM
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    eledobleu

    eledobleu [OP] Well-Known Member

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    NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 31st receive $150 off + free shipping to lower 48 states. Use coupon code "pre15" during checkout.

    **Note if you didn't receive an order confirmation in your inbox please check your spam/junk folder. **

    Heres the link to the headlights
    https://retrofitwholesale.com/product/toyota-tacoma-16-xb-led-headlights/




    **IMPORTANT**
    Orders placed after October 6, 2019 will begin shipping END of November.


    MORE INFO & PURCHASE LINK:(https://retrofitwholesale.com/product/toyota-tacoma-16-xb-led-headlights/)


    SPECS:


    • TRAFFIC PATTERN: LHD ONLY
    • OPERATING VOLTAGE: 9-32V DC
    • HOUSING COLOR: Gloss Black
    • REFLECTOR COLOR: Smoked
    • RUNNING / PARKING LIGHT COLOR: White (LED)
    • TURN SIGNAL COLOR: Amber (Sequential LED)
    • OPTICS: Tri-Kuria Optic LED
    • HOUSING MATERIAL: UV-Coated Polycarbonate
    WARRANTY = 5 Years


    PICTURES/VIDEO:



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    COMPATIBILITY **ALL MODELS**
    **see attached below**


    ***PICTURES POSTED BY @TRSAndrew***
    Thanks to @TRSAndrew for letting me use these pictures for this group buy! These are the FINAL production headlights.


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    ***OFFICIAL REVIEW BY @mesojdm ***
    Special thanks to @mesojdm for taking the time to review these!
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/morimoto-led-xb-headlight-review.602544/

    Copied and pasted from his original thread

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    The Goods:
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    Everything is plug and play
    LOW beam, HIGH beam, And Side marker connectors
    [​IMG]

    The Turn/DRL harness is nice. It has an adapter harness to plug into OEM LED DRL vehicles(TRD,SPORT,PRO,etc)
    But if you have a base model(SR/SR5) just remove it and you will have your regualr 3pin connector for Turn/DRL/GND
    [​IMG]

    If you don't care for the sequential style turn signal, this is a bypass jumper to go back to standard flashing
    [​IMG]

    Out with the old, in with the new
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    OLD VS NEW
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    INSTALLED
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    DRL
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    TURN
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    NIGHT PICS

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    (I am on an uneven surface)
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    Here is my unbiased opinion;

    Build quality- 9/10 Molds are clean, plastic looks high quality. Better than ANZO/SPYDER almost OEM grade plastic.
    Fitment- 9/10. Everything lined up pretty well. Tiny gap near the hood/grill..but nothing major.
    Installation-10/10. Everything was PnP. The pigtail DRL/turn adapter will be nice for users with non OEM-LED DRL. The bypass connector for Sequential turns is a benefit as well
    Performance- I'll have to brake this down into a few sections;
    DRL: 10/10. Great output. Awesome intensity, even with the slightly smoked DRL lens. Great attention to detail on the lens design with the optic design to diffuse the light.
    TURN: 10/10. Same as above. Would have liked a little more amber, I'd say they are more borderline of "PC AMBER".. but awesome nonetheless.
    LOW BEAM: 7/10 Step is a little too drastic for my taste(reminds me of the D2S 4.0's) I would have liked a more subtle step like 5.0, or RX's. NO COLOR band:( While the cutoff is very sharp and clean.. it lacks that nice color flicker. Not a deal breaker..but I'm so use to it. After talking with Andrew.. they might tune the projector for a little more color in final production units.
    HIGH BEAM: 8/10 Decent. Very concentrated, but it works.

    Overall, these are the best "over the counter" drop in lights I have seen. You cannot compare them to retrofits as that's a different class.





    WELL here ya go folks. Don't hold me liable for any measurements. This is backyard redneck testing.(my. neighbors probably thought I was a little off:der:. All setups were LED. EXCEPT the stock headlight which has a halogen bulb. I wish I would have had an RX350 handy..but unfortunately not:annoyed:
    Draw your own conclusions.
    I tried to do an accurate comparison of DRIVERS side ONLY (keep it easier to compare). The XB kinda cheats because it has DUAL low beam projectors.... so I will compare it to my Bi-LED dual 3" retrofit. (that's only fair right?! :D)

    Onto some pics. 56K take a seat

    OEM HALOGEN:
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    LUX READING:
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    OEMASSIVE LED headlights:
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    LUX READING:
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    And now what you have all been waiting for: MORIMOTO XB LED
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    SINGLE HEADLIGHT
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    LUX READING
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    So yeah... it kicks butt. compared to stock and even the crappy LED OEMASSIVE/WINJET/ebay(all the same)


    But how does TWO of those perform compared to ONE of it's big brother; the MORIMOTO M-LED Projector?
    Here ya go: (yes I know both sides are on, it's the wifes car and I didn't feel like unplugging)

    MORIMIOTO M-LED 3"
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    LUX READING:
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    NOW...
    If we are comparing DUAL LED projector headlights,
    Here is my last set of double Bi-LED 3" retrofits.
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    LUX READING::rofl:
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  2. Mar 22, 2019 at 9:47 PM
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  3. Mar 22, 2019 at 9:51 PM
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    I ordered mine and can’t wait to get them in. These are also the best pictures of them I’ve seen yet.
     
  4. Mar 23, 2019 at 5:58 AM
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    Can these be PnP for the SR5?
     
  5. Mar 23, 2019 at 7:16 AM
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    They are plug N play for all models.
     
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  6. Mar 23, 2019 at 7:47 AM
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    Taco_Coma

    Taco_Coma That's a lovely accent you have. New Jersey?

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    The low and high beams are they LEDs as well? Or is that just for the DRLs
     
  7. Mar 23, 2019 at 8:42 AM
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    The headlight is Led lows, highs and drls
     
  8. Mar 23, 2019 at 10:53 AM
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    I saw the price and put my card back in my wallet :rofl:
     
  9. Mar 23, 2019 at 11:57 AM
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    Price is similar to a good retrofit! Its not just the looks your paying for, your paying for overall better light output than stock,. You get what you pay for lol!
     
  10. Mar 23, 2019 at 1:16 PM
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    These look sweet. Wish I would have seen them a week ago.
     
  11. Mar 24, 2019 at 7:38 AM
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    Dont get me wrong, those are some bad ass lights. Of course if I had the money to spend I'd pick up a pair :thumbsup:
     
  12. Mar 26, 2019 at 8:05 AM
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    I TOTALLY LOVE the headlights!!! Only if they were 40% off for the beautiful TacomaWorld people, I would be all over them!!! LOL :spy:
     
  14. Mar 26, 2019 at 7:10 PM
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    eledobleu

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    Wish I could give you guys more of a discount. :hattip:
     
  15. Mar 28, 2019 at 8:10 PM
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    So should i watch this thread or the old one? Haha
     
  17. Mar 28, 2019 at 8:41 PM
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    The old thread is the main. I just added this to the buy/sell section in case others can't find the original thread. Though both will be updated.
     
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  18. Mar 30, 2019 at 6:04 PM
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    eledobleu

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    Well you pay for quality. Most oem led headlights go for more than $1500 with less light output
     
  19. Apr 4, 2019 at 1:18 PM
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    ***OFFICIAL REVIEW BY @mesojdm ***
    Special thanks to @mesojdm for taking the time to review these!
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/morimoto-led-xb-headlight-review.602544/

    Copied and pasted from his original thread

    [​IMG]

    The Goods:
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]



    Everything is plug and play
    LOW beam, HIGH beam, And Side marker connectors
    [​IMG]

    The Turn/DRL harness is nice. It has an adapter harness to plug into OEM LED DRL vehicles(TRD,SPORT,PRO,etc)
    But if you have a base model(SR/SR5) just remove it and you will have your regualr 3pin connector for Turn/DRL/GND
    [​IMG]

    If you don't care for the sequential style turn signal, this is a bypass jumper to go back to standard flashing
    [​IMG]

    Out with the old, in with the new
    [​IMG]
    OLD VS NEW
    [​IMG]


    INSTALLED
    [​IMG]

    DRL
    [​IMG]

    TURN
    [​IMG]


    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    NIGHT PICS

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    (I am on an uneven surface)
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]



    Here is my unbiased opinion;

    Build quality- 9/10 Molds are clean, plastic looks high quality. Better than ANZO/SPYDER almost OEM grade plastic.
    Fitment- 9/10. Everything lined up pretty well. Tiny gap near the hood/grill..but nothing major.
    Installation-10/10. Everything was PnP. The pigtail DRL/turn adapter will be nice for users with non OEM-LED DRL. The bypass connector for Sequential turns is a benefit as well
    Performance- I'll have to brake this down into a few sections;
    DRL: 10/10. Great output. Awesome intensity, even with the slightly smoked DRL lens. Great attention to detail on the lens design with the optic design to diffuse the light.
    TURN: 10/10. Same as above. Would have liked a little more amber, I'd say they are more borderline of "PC AMBER".. but awesome nonetheless.
    LOW BEAM: 7/10 Step is a little too drastic for my taste(reminds me of the D2S 4.0's) I would have liked a more subtle step like 5.0, or RX's. NO COLOR band:( While the cutoff is very sharp and clean.. it lacks that nice color flicker. Not a deal breaker..but I'm so use to it. After talking with Andrew.. they might tune the projector for a little more color in final production units.
    HIGH BEAM: 8/10 Decent. Very concentrated, but it works.

    Overall, these are the best "over the counter" drop in lights I have seen. You cannot compare them to retrofits as that's a different class.
     
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  20. Apr 5, 2019 at 1:43 AM
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    Shipping included?
     

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