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Should I change my headlights?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ToyTaco, Oct 4, 2011.

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Should I Change My Headlights Out?

Poll closed Nov 3, 2011.

  1. No, Keep the ones you have

    14 vote(s)
    11.1%

  2. Yes, IPCW Projector Headlights

    5 vote(s)
    4.0%

  3. Yes, Retro-fit Headlights

    60 vote(s)
    47.6%

  4. Yes, Black Housed OEM Headlights

    47 vote(s)
    37.3%
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  1. Oct 4, 2011 at 6:33 AM
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    ToyTaco

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    Just a quick poll to get other peoples opinions on this. I have had these headlights for about 8 months now and not completely sold on them. My only other options on headlights would be the IPCW Projectors (which I already have the tails from them), retro fits or the stock black housed headlights.


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    ToyTaco, Oct 4, 2011
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  2. Oct 4, 2011 at 6:42 AM
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    SplitDecision

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    Of course my vote is retro. :)
     
    SplitDecision, Oct 4, 2011
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  3. Oct 4, 2011 at 7:33 AM
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    Pugga

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    If you're considering retrofit headlights, I'd go that route. Best light output you can get and a great look!
     
    Pugga, Oct 4, 2011
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  4. Oct 4, 2011 at 8:05 AM
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    retro or stock BHLM
     
    pudge151, Oct 4, 2011
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  5. Oct 4, 2011 at 8:26 AM
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    Yeah, not a fan of those style headlights. Anything is better than them IMO. Retros are nice.
     
    brian, Oct 4, 2011
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  6. Oct 4, 2011 at 8:28 AM
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    I vote Retro!
     
    Muy Grande, Oct 4, 2011
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  7. Oct 4, 2011 at 8:32 AM
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    I might add, while the retro is just my taste, I don't like flashy, I like a clean look....
     
    brian, Oct 4, 2011
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  8. Oct 4, 2011 at 8:51 AM
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    retro ;)
     
    AsianAnts, Oct 4, 2011
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  9. Oct 4, 2011 at 11:42 AM
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    Anything's an upgrade from those style headlights. I say OE trd headlights.
     
    jdmdcfan, Oct 4, 2011
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  10. Oct 4, 2011 at 11:56 AM
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    change is good! , i love the ones i went with
     
    NFK, Oct 4, 2011
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  11. Oct 4, 2011 at 12:22 PM
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    thanks for your input so far i appreciate it :)
     
    ToyTaco, Oct 4, 2011
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  12. Oct 4, 2011 at 12:37 PM
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    does anyone have a straight on shot with their lights off of what the Retro-fits look like?
     
    ToyTaco, Oct 4, 2011
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  13. Oct 4, 2011 at 12:42 PM
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    I found this pic from another members thread on the forum here. The only thing he didn't do that you might like it to paint the reflector bowls.

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    Just do a search for FX-R retrofit... you'll see :D
     
    brian, Oct 4, 2011
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  14. Oct 4, 2011 at 12:43 PM
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    the best i got as a front on view
     
    LouTaco, Oct 4, 2011
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  15. Oct 4, 2011 at 12:45 PM
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    ToyTaco

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    thank guys! I always seem to find the ones with the lights on haha
     
    ToyTaco, Oct 4, 2011
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  16. Oct 4, 2011 at 4:15 PM
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    here are my retros.

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    beaver_scott, Oct 4, 2011
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  17. Oct 4, 2011 at 4:22 PM
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    Retro on 2012 headlights + Satoshi :D
     
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  18. Oct 4, 2011 at 5:01 PM
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    Best one I've got head on...
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  19. Oct 4, 2011 at 5:18 PM
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    LS460 retro :D:D:D

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  20. Oct 4, 2011 at 5:28 PM
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