1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: Bestop Softopper ROUND 2 Aluminum iPhone mount for off-road & daily use Fumoto Oil Drain Valve GB - Promo code is posted! Official DSM Upper Control Arm "Better" Group Buy Group Buy ARB Lockers - Gears in a couple weeks. DEAD, AMAZON HAS BEST PRICING *** Dewalt 20v 1/2 inch impact feeler.

Round 10 - HID Projector Retrofit Group Buy

Discussion in 'Group Buys' started by CayucosTacoma, Sep 21, 2012.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
Page 2 of 27
  1. Sep 23, 2012 at 8:30 PM
    #21
    CayucosTacoma

    #21
    CayucosTacoma [OP] Just think outside the Yota

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2012
    Member:
    #74580
    Messages:
    5,597
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    San Luis Obispo/San Jose
    Vehicle:
    2004 Double Cab 4x4
    Specs in the Build Thread
    It's a safety feature guys. It allows you to see better.. Thats a way to justify it!
     
    CayucosTacoma, Sep 23, 2012
    #21
  2. Sep 23, 2012 at 8:35 PM
    #22
    aparks18

    #22
    aparks18 Active Member

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2011
    Member:
    #66320
    Messages:
    30
    Gender:
    Male
    Seattle
    Vehicle:
    2000 3.4 5spd TRD
    please add your name to the most recent list.
    1. CayucosTacoma- FXR Stage 3 Kit
    2. Parboy - stage 3 mini D2S with halo's
    3. bw504 - FXR Stage III Kit
    4. THP - FXR Stage III Kit
    5. aparks18 - FXR Stage III Kit
    6. DaKingTaco - FXR Stage III Kit
    7. Pugga - Morimoto Mini D2S Stage III kit (possibly halos)
    8. sebassusmc-FXR stage 3 kit
    9.

    you missed a couple people. fixed it for you
     
    aparks18, Sep 23, 2012
    #22
  3. Sep 24, 2012 at 5:39 AM
    #23
    Pugga

    #23
    Pugga Pasti-Dip Free 1983 - 2015... It was a good run

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2010
    Member:
    #39131
    Messages:
    38,445
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Massachusetts
    Vehicle:
    '19 Ford F-250 6.7 SCrew
    F-250 Land Yacht Mod
    Thanks, I gotta make sure I hit it this time!
     
    Pugga, Sep 24, 2012
    #23
  4. Sep 24, 2012 at 5:43 AM
    #24
    REDTRD

    #24
    REDTRD Woods & Water Edition

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2012
    Member:
    #70958
    Messages:
    1,401
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Anthony
    Western NC
    Vehicle:
    07 DCSB SR5 4x4
    Click my build thread!
    Still loving mine! The stuff from TRS is flawless here's mine for a little more motivation for you guys that are on the edge.
    [​IMG]
     
    REDTRD, Sep 24, 2012
    #24
  5. Sep 24, 2012 at 9:01 AM
    #25
    Pugga

    #25
    Pugga Pasti-Dip Free 1983 - 2015... It was a good run

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2010
    Member:
    #39131
    Messages:
    38,445
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Massachusetts
    Vehicle:
    '19 Ford F-250 6.7 SCrew
    F-250 Land Yacht Mod
    Also, this might help those on the fence between H1 and D2S. This was posted by Matt from TRS over at HID Planet:
    For the most part, the performance of the Mini D2S and Mini H1 projectors is even, but I will highlight some of the small differences below:

    1) Beam uniformity: The Mini D2S is a bit better in this category, with slightly more even-ness in its output.
    2) Beam Width: The Mini H1 is slightly wider here
    3) High beam performance: The Mini D2S has a brighter, more defined high beam (bi-xenon) output
    4) Cutoff color/sharpness: The projectors are even, since they use the same exact lens - giving them a sharp and colorful cutoff line.
    5) Bulb type used: Obviously the H1 takes H1 and D2S takes D2S, and we feel that D2S bulbs offer a bit more precision, though no more light.
    6) Size: The D2S version is about 1/2" shorter in overall depth, but is also barely wider and a little bit taller than the H1 version.
    7) Modification to your OEM housing: the diameter of the mounting shaft on the H1 is 22mm, whereas it's 32mm on the D2S model, so you probably wont have to modify anything at all when using the MH1, whereas you will likely have to just widen the diameter of the existing bulb opening to use the D2S projector.

    Therefore, if you value the categories more than the H1 wins, you should probably go that route - and vice versa for the D2S model.

    Personally I just "like" the D2S model more since I favor the categories that it outshines the H1 model more in, but ultimately its up to you - since both should fit your vehicle with little to no modifications at all.
    ​
    Also, this is one of the best comparisions I could find on the beam patterns:
    http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/sho...Output-Comparison-TL-E55-Murano-FX-IS-e46-LR3

    Based on all this, I'm on the fence between D2S with better bulbs or H1. :goingcrazy:
     
    Pugga, Sep 24, 2012
    #25
  6. Sep 24, 2012 at 9:46 AM
    #26
    aparks18

    #26
    aparks18 Active Member

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2011
    Member:
    #66320
    Messages:
    30
    Gender:
    Male
    Seattle
    Vehicle:
    2000 3.4 5spd TRD
    every retrofit I've seen it looks like the mini h1 is a lot brighter than the d2s
     
    aparks18, Sep 24, 2012
    #26
  7. Sep 24, 2012 at 9:52 AM
    #27
    Rascal737

    #27
    Rascal737 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 29, 2011
    Member:
    #69593
    Messages:
    510
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Oliver
    Abbotsford, BC
    Vehicle:
    09 Silver DCLB TRD Sport 4X4
    Python 574 Remote start/Security system, reusable cabin air filter, led map and dome lights, led bed lights, switchback dtrl's, aftermarket dual halo projector headlights retrofitted with TRS goodies, foglights on anytime, Illuminated 4X4 switch, Redline hood struts and EZ down tailgate, Weathertech front and rear floor liners, Black Westin 4" oval step bars
    You can't go wrong with either...I went with the H1, nice and bright still love mine 2 months later...I find every opportunity to go drive somewhere at night!

    [​IMG]
     
    Rascal737, Sep 24, 2012
    #27
  8. Sep 24, 2012 at 10:06 AM
    #28
    Pugga

    #28
    Pugga Pasti-Dip Free 1983 - 2015... It was a good run

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2010
    Member:
    #39131
    Messages:
    38,445
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Massachusetts
    Vehicle:
    '19 Ford F-250 6.7 SCrew
    F-250 Land Yacht Mod
    I know what you mean... I sent an e-mail to TRS asking about the bulb upgrades fro the D2S. The D2S seems to have a much better high beam so if the better bulbs can make for a better low beam, or at least comparable to the H1, then I'm sticking with the D2S. I'm actually surprised Matt at TRS seems to like the D2S better (at least he used to, that quote is kinda old and pre dated the V5 version of the H1)...
     
    Pugga, Sep 24, 2012
    #28
  9. Sep 24, 2012 at 12:37 PM
    #29
    ouyin2000

    #29
    ouyin2000 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 16, 2010
    Member:
    #44773
    Messages:
    4,552
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ryan
    Nova Scotia
    Vehicle:
    '11 DCSB TRD Sport
    Leer 100XL Canopy, OEM Side steps, TRD Oil Cap, TRD License Plate Cover, WeatherTech Digital Fit Liners, Elite O/R Hitch Shackle, Katzkin Leather Interior, LED Interior Lighting, Foglight Anytime mod, Illuminated 4x4 switch, Grom Audio Aux adapter, Redline Goods leather shift boot console cover and door handle pulls, Sockmonkey bedside decals, Dynolock electric tailgate lock
    please add your name to the most recent list.
    1. CayucosTacoma- FXR Stage 3 Kit
    2. Parboy - stage 3 mini D2S with halo's
    3. bw504 - FXR Stage III Kit
    4. THP - FXR Stage III Kit
    5. aparks18 - FXR Stage III Kit
    6. DaKingTaco - FXR Stage III Kit
    7. Pugga - Morimoto Mini D2S Stage III kit (possibly halos)
    8. sebassusmc-FXR stage 3 kit
    9. ouyin2000 - FXR Stage III
    10.
     
    ouyin2000, Sep 24, 2012
    #29
  10. Sep 24, 2012 at 1:28 PM
    #30
    Pugga

    #30
    Pugga Pasti-Dip Free 1983 - 2015... It was a good run

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2010
    Member:
    #39131
    Messages:
    38,445
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Massachusetts
    Vehicle:
    '19 Ford F-250 6.7 SCrew
    F-250 Land Yacht Mod
    Bump, little over 1/3 of the way! :cool:
     
    Pugga, Sep 24, 2012
    #30
  11. Sep 24, 2012 at 1:58 PM
    #31
    uscg2008

    #31
    uscg2008 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 6, 2009
    Member:
    #25537
    Messages:
    2,884
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    coby
    San Diego, CA originally from Huntington Beach, CA
    Vehicle:
    06 trd sr5 four door 4x4
    CLICK ON SIGNATURE>>>>
    im prob gana jump in on this too but im inbetween the H1 and D2s anyone have anymore comparison shots or experience with either install/ operation wise?
     
    uscg2008, Sep 24, 2012
    #31
  12. Sep 24, 2012 at 2:00 PM
    #32
    Pugga

    #32
    Pugga Pasti-Dip Free 1983 - 2015... It was a good run

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2010
    Member:
    #39131
    Messages:
    38,445
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Massachusetts
    Vehicle:
    '19 Ford F-250 6.7 SCrew
    F-250 Land Yacht Mod
    Check out the link I posted above and there are a lot of reviews and personal opinions on HID Planet. I googled D2S vs. H1 and came up with a lot of great information.
     
    Pugga, Sep 24, 2012
    #32
  13. Sep 24, 2012 at 5:44 PM
    #33
    Rascal737

    #33
    Rascal737 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 29, 2011
    Member:
    #69593
    Messages:
    510
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Oliver
    Abbotsford, BC
    Vehicle:
    09 Silver DCLB TRD Sport 4X4
    Python 574 Remote start/Security system, reusable cabin air filter, led map and dome lights, led bed lights, switchback dtrl's, aftermarket dual halo projector headlights retrofitted with TRS goodies, foglights on anytime, Illuminated 4X4 switch, Redline hood struts and EZ down tailgate, Weathertech front and rear floor liners, Black Westin 4" oval step bars
    Install for both are about the same in difficulty (simple)...light output is similar but H1 is a bit brighter, D2S has more even lighting
     
    Rascal737, Sep 24, 2012
    #33
  14. Sep 24, 2012 at 5:45 PM
    #34
    THP

    #34
    THP Member

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2012
    Member:
    #87533
    Messages:
    5
    Gender:
    Male
    Thanks for the info. I might even change to a mini stage III kit after reading this, but I'm assuming it doesn't really matter what I list here, as long as I'm committed to a purchase of some kind:)
     
    THP, Sep 24, 2012
    #34
  15. Sep 24, 2012 at 5:47 PM
    #35
    Pugga

    #35
    Pugga Pasti-Dip Free 1983 - 2015... It was a good run

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2010
    Member:
    #39131
    Messages:
    38,445
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Massachusetts
    Vehicle:
    '19 Ford F-250 6.7 SCrew
    F-250 Land Yacht Mod
    That's what I'm banking on. I'm signed up for a kit, I don't know which one I'll get yet and truth be told, as long as you make good on your order so we hit 25 kits, it doesn't matter til the day you place your order.
     
    Pugga, Sep 24, 2012
    #35
  16. Sep 24, 2012 at 6:18 PM
    #36
    CayucosTacoma

    #36
    CayucosTacoma [OP] Just think outside the Yota

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2012
    Member:
    #74580
    Messages:
    5,597
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    San Luis Obispo/San Jose
    Vehicle:
    2004 Double Cab 4x4
    Specs in the Build Thread
    exactly what pugga said. doesnt matter which one you want. as long as youre commited
     
    CayucosTacoma, Sep 24, 2012
    #36
  17. Sep 24, 2012 at 6:33 PM
    #37
    ProForce

    #37
    ProForce IG @proforce.expeditions OB#5411

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2009
    Member:
    #24205
    Messages:
    7,078
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Anthony
    SoCal - Fontana
    Vehicle:
    09 MGM TRD Sport DCSB 4.0 Auto 2wd
    Too many to list. See build page. Link in signature
    Thinking of selling my brand new FX-R kit :( I bought it last month and havent had the time to put them in. My biggest dilemma is I want to use OEM housing, but all the ones for sale are crappy and hazing, and I dont want to use mine because Its going to take me more than a day to complete and I dont want my truck taken apart that long. Plus I have the oem smoked 09+ housing and I dont want to mess it up.. worth too much. IDK what to do!!!!!! :goingcrazy:
     
    ProForce, Sep 24, 2012
    #37
  18. Sep 24, 2012 at 6:34 PM
    #38
    Pugga

    #38
    Pugga Pasti-Dip Free 1983 - 2015... It was a good run

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2010
    Member:
    #39131
    Messages:
    38,445
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Massachusetts
    Vehicle:
    '19 Ford F-250 6.7 SCrew
    F-250 Land Yacht Mod
    Well... I can think of about 9 people willing to buy the kit from you :rolleyes:
     
    Pugga, Sep 24, 2012
    #38
  19. Sep 24, 2012 at 6:46 PM
    #39
    CayucosTacoma

    #39
    CayucosTacoma [OP] Just think outside the Yota

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2012
    Member:
    #74580
    Messages:
    5,597
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    San Luis Obispo/San Jose
    Vehicle:
    2004 Double Cab 4x4
    Specs in the Build Thread
    No! i want the discount asap hah
     
    CayucosTacoma, Sep 24, 2012
    #39
  20. Sep 24, 2012 at 6:47 PM
    #40
    Pugga

    #40
    Pugga Pasti-Dip Free 1983 - 2015... It was a good run

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2010
    Member:
    #39131
    Messages:
    38,445
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Massachusetts
    Vehicle:
    '19 Ford F-250 6.7 SCrew
    F-250 Land Yacht Mod
    OK, I can think of about 8 people that would buy it from you :laughing:
     
    Pugga, Sep 24, 2012
    #40
Page 2 of 27
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.

Products Discussed in

TYC Left Headlight Assembly Compatible with 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma
$68.78
TYC Right Headlight Assembly Compatible with 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma
$71.78
To Top