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HID Retrofit (FX-r Bixenon projectors) GB

Discussion in 'Group Buys' started by RacerAV, Apr 7, 2011.

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  1. Apr 13, 2011 at 2:34 PM
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    @TRDguyKC I went with Bi-xenon Morimoto Mini Stage III D2S Kit, over the Bi-xenon FX-R Stage III Kit. Since I heard the install was difficult, how hard was it for you... I really want the FX-R but feel that the Morimoto Mini's will be sufficient for me.

    @Nightstr if I end up wanting to paint my reflector bowls ill let you know so we can switch bowls? or something... what do you want to change about your turn signal and amber reflector?
     
  2. Apr 13, 2011 at 2:36 PM
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    Here are a few pic's of the output of the FX-R's in my truck Low and High beam.

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  3. Apr 13, 2011 at 2:37 PM
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    you will be happy with the mini's no doubt. I love my FX-R's but it was a bit of work. And as everyone here has said, if you are coming from stock, either will be a world of difference.
     
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    Was never on the list of interested parties, but couldnt pass up this deal.
     
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    i dont remember the sellers name, but those are just like them. as long as theyre laid fiberglass you should be good.
     
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    i want them to look just like these i made before my retro.

    [​IMG]
     
  11. Apr 13, 2011 at 2:55 PM
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    yea I really dont think im in to the all black bowls...
     
  12. Apr 13, 2011 at 3:01 PM
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    i think it would look sick if the bowl was black and only some of the shroud and you left the top of the shroud chrome. just to give you an idea.


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    @ NightStr... Atleast we have the best looking color of the tacoma :cheers:...IMO, not trying to put down other peoples trucks... especially TRDguyKc... your shits bad ass:cool: leaves mine in the dust
     
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    I do like that but all the things you have that are orange mine are tinted... i dont know i may purchase another set of headlights... i need a solution. Plus my drivers side lenses has some scratches on it
     
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    I also wasn't on the original list--made an impulse buy last night. :eek:
     
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    Ditto!:laugh:
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    Maybe next time im in Sac we can actually :cheers: I'll let you know... my roommate is from there well sac area... Granite Bay. I definitely wanna see your truck in person one day, except its gonna wanna make me splurge money on a relentless bumper.. and then ill have to trade in my truck for a 4x4..
     
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    Bahaha! For sure, I almost traded in my prerunner for a 4x4 a few weeks ago but realized that it was a stupid idea because its almost paid off.
     
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    yea mines paid off... but my parents helped me out alittle
     
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