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Custom Alpharex Headlights

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by no vtec 4me, Feb 20, 2022.

  1. Feb 20, 2022 at 1:18 PM
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    no vtec 4me

    no vtec 4me [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Wasn’t sure where to post this but wanted y’all to see this little project I took on!

    I think everyone’s biggest gripe with the Alpharex headlights is probably them printing their logo over the parking light. Well I took these apart and said goodbye to that. While I was in there I swapped the amber side markers out for a clear set as well.

    Before:
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    During:
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    After:
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  2. Feb 20, 2022 at 1:19 PM
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    BudFriendguy

    BudFriendguy TRD BRGLR

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    That's a big improvement for such small tweaks.
     
  3. Feb 20, 2022 at 1:26 PM
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    LunarRockV

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    I dont mind the logo on it tbh. I ordered a set from tacomabeast and opted for the one with the tcmbst logo instead of arex. But I love clear corners and these look sweet!
     
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  4. Mar 26, 2022 at 9:03 PM
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    afgixxer

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    What exactly did you do to remove the letters? I’m guessing your warranty is over now lol
     
  5. Mar 27, 2022 at 6:26 AM
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    It’s just a little plastic badge held on by two screws.

    Yes, no warranty from alpharex after this.
     
  6. Mar 27, 2022 at 6:37 AM
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    soundman98

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    if you're not voiding warranties, you're not trying hard enough!
     
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  7. Mar 27, 2022 at 6:39 AM
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    Saturnine

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    Should change the projectors so they're actually good.
     
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  8. Mar 27, 2022 at 8:19 AM
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    no vtec 4me

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    Changing these out to anything else would be a huge feat. If you want good lighting performance I reccomend just retrofitting oem headlights.
     

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