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In the market for LED signal lights

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by DAS Taco, Jan 30, 2021.

  1. Jan 30, 2021 at 6:15 AM
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    DAS Taco

    DAS Taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hi guys,
    So I would like to replace the incandescent light bulbs with LED's and just want to hear what works best, brightness and longevity. I'm thinking GTR Lighting Carbide Canbus 2.0 due to the fact that they don't need a resistor.
    Thanks
     
  2. Jan 30, 2021 at 7:27 AM
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    ktbell444

    ktbell444 One who throws exceptions

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    The only place that talks about GTR lighting is headlight revolution, who I believe owns GTR lighting. I'd be a little cautious.
     
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  3. Jan 30, 2021 at 8:22 AM
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    VLED they make some really awesome led signal lights, brake etc that require 0 resistors but they are pricy. I have them on my truck,great
     
  4. Jan 30, 2021 at 8:32 AM
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    You are right, I guess there are some complaints made against them on BBB...
     
  5. Jan 30, 2021 at 8:32 AM
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    Thanks, I will look into that
     
  6. Jan 30, 2021 at 8:34 AM
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    They have an amazing warranty FYI. You just looking for turn signals?
     
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  7. Jan 30, 2021 at 8:35 AM
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    Diode Dynamics are worth every penny..
     
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  8. Jan 30, 2021 at 8:37 AM
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  9. Jan 30, 2021 at 8:39 AM
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    I have the GTR Lighting bulbs. They work very well and are bright. I ran into hyper flash one time with the front bulbs. However, I believe that was an overheating issue because I had been sitting on the side of the road for about 20 minutes or so with them on before it started. I let them cool for a while and they returned to normal.
     
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  10. Jan 31, 2021 at 5:36 AM
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    Did you run into any issues during purchasing?, Headlight Revolution reputation is tarnished somewhat.
    Thanks
     
  11. Jan 31, 2021 at 5:38 AM
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    Definitely something I will consider, I believe their stuff is US made !, even thou I'm up in Canuckland, I'll take US made over chinesium...if they're close in price and quality ofcourse !
     
  12. Jan 31, 2021 at 7:14 AM
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    I have another vote for VLED. They are plug and play, and definitely 100x better than stock. I have them in my tails too.
     
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  13. Jan 31, 2021 at 7:16 AM
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    No. I purchased my LED headlights through HR without issues. I purchased the turn signals and brake lights directly from GTR because they were about $10 cheaper.
     
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  14. Jan 31, 2021 at 7:22 AM
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    And they are INSANE bright.the extreme VLED versions are even brighter that's what I have .
     
  15. Jan 31, 2021 at 10:50 AM
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    Not to jack your post but does anyone have the vleds for their interior lighting? I've been leaning towards the diode dynamics but have heard good things about the vleds.
     
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    VLED all the way. Bright beyond expectations.
     
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