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Retrofit and BHLM Headlights

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by no vtec 4me, Aug 27, 2018.

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  1. Aug 29, 2019 at 4:36 PM
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    Yes sir
     
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  2. Aug 29, 2019 at 5:59 PM
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    Once @no vtec 4me completes the sets he's working on he updates his first post to indicate he's taking deposits on new orders...once it's open it's up for grabs whoever gets in first.
     
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  3. Aug 30, 2019 at 1:44 AM
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    Exactly, thank you.
     
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  4. Aug 30, 2019 at 6:27 PM
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    Quick question. For those of you running multiple diode dynamics hardware are you combining the wires into one driver? Such as having the diode dynamics switchback drl board and meso switchback sidemarkers. They use the same driver so I would assume you could technically run both off of one single box rather than having multiple little driver boxes per headlight?
     
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  5. Aug 30, 2019 at 6:52 PM
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    Nope, should be ran as designed with one driver per accessory.
     
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  6. Sep 2, 2019 at 11:39 AM
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    Look at these meso stage 3’s! I was happy to finally build a set with these.


    BF650D89-A991-4A19-9308-694CE177865E.jpg

    New orders will be taken soon!
     
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  7. Sep 2, 2019 at 12:36 PM
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    I drove down some country roads for the first time a few days ago (vice where I live because even the outer roads are lit up well) and got flashed a lot.

    Retrofits are bright. And yeah, I’m aimed.
     
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  8. Sep 2, 2019 at 1:26 PM
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    Yea sometimes on a larger vehicle even aiming them "correctly" can be a bit high to some people. I also think people are just thrown off by the brightness. Give them a flash back to really blow their mind :annoyed:
     
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  9. Sep 2, 2019 at 4:10 PM
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    So one guy let me pass him then he tailgated next with his brights on. He ended up slowing down and turning them off, but I was gonna let him get back around and turn my bar on with the brights and heat his cab up to 120°.
     
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    **TAKING ORDERS**

    So I went through my parts tonight and I have:

    (3) Meso stg1 amber side markers
    (3) light smoke side markers w/ amber led bulbs (as seen in picture below)

    18B11424-1DA8-4111-8B16-284A848212AD.jpg

    I will take a few orders if you are interested in a build using any of these side markers!

    Be ready to send a $50 deposit to reserve your spot!
     
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    How much total for a build like in the picture?
     
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  12. Sep 2, 2019 at 5:47 PM
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    That’s my personal set. Retrofit + smoked side markers: $1005

    Without the retrofits so visually the same with no upgrade in performance: $405
     
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    Thanks for the info.
     
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  17. Sep 3, 2019 at 9:06 AM
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    Alert: Ignorant question ahead:

    What is/are a ballast in relation to the headlights?

    Signed curious.
     
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  18. Sep 3, 2019 at 9:42 AM
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    Basically a box that holds charge and supplies constant power to the bulb to maintain consistency.
     
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    So if you order a Halo type headlight your going to have to deal with a ballast (1 or 2) in your engine bay?

    P.S. thanks for the education.
     
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  20. Sep 3, 2019 at 10:08 AM
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    Only if you upgrade the projectors. If you keep stock projectors you won't need ballast. However, the halos have their own relay box but much smaller.
     
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