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Underglow?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by JTacoma, Aug 29, 2011.

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Underglow?

  1. Yeah, it would look good

    52 vote(s)
    22.4%
  2. Hell no, why are you even thinking about it

    180 vote(s)
    77.6%
  1. Aug 29, 2011 at 10:10 AM
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    JTacoma

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    Would underglow look good or is it for ricers only.
     
  2. Aug 29, 2011 at 10:36 AM
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    veg hed

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    Seriously?

    When I was in high school back in the mid 90's(damn i'm getting old) this kid had a 5.0 that had hot pink lights underneath. I didn't think they looked good then either.
     
  3. Aug 29, 2011 at 10:39 AM
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    topgun155

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    It might be somewhat cool in High School, but all my friends who had them have stopped using them. Half the LEDs stopped working the first time they went through a rain. But as soon as they graduated they ripped them off or just stopped useing them. Save your money and buy something that will last and be functional.
     
  4. Aug 29, 2011 at 10:53 AM
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    veg hed

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    x2

    Yeah, save your cash and buy a bitchin' stereo or something. But it's your money and your truck so ultimately do what you want.

    Just my .02
     
  5. Aug 29, 2011 at 10:59 AM
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    TIPICOTACO

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    If you have a slammed XRunner or a monster truck than yes, otherwise...NOOOOO
     
  6. Aug 29, 2011 at 11:41 AM
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    JTacoma

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    It's not something I was thinking about doing right away. I'm working on a homemade light bar right now and I'm going to add two Hella 700s. So I have that to worry about right now anyway. Thanks for the opinions. Much appreciated.
     
  7. Aug 29, 2011 at 12:03 PM
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    97yota4wd

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    alot of metal, small engine, decent travel.
    caged, camburg long travel, 50t leafpack (soon to be installed) light rack over cab, 5pt harnesses etc
    ill be installing "underglow" led lights for rock lights though. white in color.

    they are also waterproof.
     
  8. Aug 29, 2011 at 12:05 PM
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    396tears

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    go for it dude

    it's your ride
     
  9. Aug 29, 2011 at 12:08 PM
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    tegdog

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    No unless its an X-runner or some kind of show truck even then its a little corny IMO!
     
  10. Aug 29, 2011 at 12:28 PM
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    jbrandt

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    IMO, even then the look isn't "good"
     
  11. Aug 29, 2011 at 12:31 PM
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    MyYota05

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    Underglow lights were cool when the first fast and furious came out, I even had them but looking back now it was a waste of money.
     
  12. Aug 29, 2011 at 12:54 PM
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    depends if you use them as rock lights or drive around with them on
     
  13. Aug 29, 2011 at 1:21 PM
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    jbrandt

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    You can get a set of halogen fog lights and mount them up under the body, and aim them exactly where you want. This, IMO, will provide better light than the ambient "glow" from ricer type body glow lights.

    Like this:

    $14.95 for a pair ain't bad. Probably cheaper than the "glow" kits, too.

    http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/electrical/mp_rocklights01/

    Opinions will differ I'm sure...
     
  14. Aug 29, 2011 at 1:22 PM
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    Too much work, just post photoshopped pics of your rig. Cut and paste someone else's burnout smoke = you're instantly cool.
     
  15. Aug 29, 2011 at 1:28 PM
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    G scott04

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    Yeah do rock lights, look at Jberry's build his rock lights are sick!
     
  16. Aug 29, 2011 at 1:30 PM
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    If you like it, go for it. But it's generally a ricer thing.
     
  17. Aug 29, 2011 at 1:44 PM
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    A firm "NO" from this fellow. : )
     
  18. Aug 29, 2011 at 1:48 PM
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    elblako91

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    Only if they are white and only if they come on when your doors are open.
     
  19. Aug 29, 2011 at 2:05 PM
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    jberry813

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    ...too much shit to list.
    x2. I don't put anything on my truck that doesn't make my truck go faster or perform better in shitty situations. If you're going to use them just for cruizing around, lame. Rock lights have distinct advantages though.

    Yeah...look at his build :anonymous:

    5 (yes ...five) 55 watt HID rock lights (that's 25000 lumens for those of you who don't want to do the math) pointed at the ground.

    IMG_2796_1f1be77cebafd203d4afd3ee69319782c85a88dd.jpg


    At Pismo. Made it easy to find out what happend to my shock:

    IMG_0709_0d9fac4792a0e941bfee3fd3cc0a94363bd739cd.jpg
     
  20. Aug 29, 2011 at 2:07 PM
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    w8n4mud

    w8n4mud I'm back.

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    Sorry brother... I voted for ricers only. We put on racing lights, spot lights, back-up lights, etc, but to each his own. I guess if you ever drop anything outside your truck than you've got an app for that. :D
     

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