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AaronArf's 2012 DCSB Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by AaronArf, Apr 6, 2012.

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  1. Jan 21, 2013 at 5:14 AM
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    Where in upstate NY?
     
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  2. Jan 21, 2013 at 10:55 AM
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  3. Jan 26, 2013 at 9:15 AM
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    how'd those trail grapplers do in the snow?

    the hold pretty well or they slide?
     
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  4. Jan 26, 2013 at 9:26 AM
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    They are awesome in the snow, even on the street with snow they perform great. No complaints !
     
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  5. Jan 28, 2013 at 4:16 PM
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    Love this truck..red looks so good...and love those 35 trail grapplers..not sure why though :rolleyes:
     
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  6. Jan 28, 2013 at 4:22 PM
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    They rock ! Thanks...one of these days i have to check out your bumper.:spy:
     
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  7. Jan 28, 2013 at 4:27 PM
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    Definitely. .I wanna check out your truck :cool:
     
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  8. Feb 21, 2013 at 3:57 PM
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    Thanks!

    Here are some new pictures, just recently received my retrofitted headlights from forum member Ambiguous (Burt)
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...fs-fx-r-mini-retrofits-bhlm-no-down-time.html

    They look and perform AWESOME. Very happy! Well worth the wait. I'll be posting a review in the product section as soon as I get my lights adjusted better and get some more detailed pics!

    FXR Projectors, Osram SVS HID bulbs, Morimoto 35w ballasts, Apollo shrouds with LED HALO's, Flat black bowls, Satin shroud and bezel

    Here's the pics. Will try to get some better shots soon.
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  9. Feb 21, 2013 at 4:15 PM
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    What's up bud?

    I'm jealous of them there headlights dammitt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Question.....on this pic.......are you happy with the LEDS or the 886 MOD?
    I need to make a choice for backup lights and I'm trying to figure which is better.


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  10. Feb 21, 2013 at 4:22 PM
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    Hands down, the 886 mod. I got my LED's from a fellow forum member and really they sucked especially on the reverse camera and looking through the tint IMO. they DO get hot but no issues so far
     
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  11. Feb 21, 2013 at 8:45 PM
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    Truck looks great Aaron! Thanks for the quick turn around on the headlights =)
     
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  12. Feb 22, 2013 at 7:27 AM
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    Must have! Those look incredible! As suspected the turn signal and Parking/DTRL are not very bright though? I think if I have mine done I am going to have him leave those two unpainted but I am not sure.
     
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  13. Feb 22, 2013 at 9:40 AM
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    Thanks Burt and np on the quick turn around...I know your wait list is growing.

    Loaded - yeah since the reflectors are painted on the DTRL/signal and marker lights they appear a little dimmer. Nothing that I'm concerned with still very visible during all lighting conditions. Worth the difference IMO.If anything the HALOs make up for it by drawing attention to my lights. Super bright. I'll try to get some pictures of them for you. The glaring sun didn't make for a very good photo OP.
     
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  14. Feb 22, 2013 at 9:49 AM
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    Sweet once I see those pictures from you maybe a night shot? lol I will be placing my order.
     
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  15. Feb 22, 2013 at 10:17 AM
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    Good info bud. I heard the 886 get hot....just hopin they don't mess with my clear taillights (of course I'm only in reverse for milliseconds). With my dark ass tint I really need more light.

    Thanks man...your truck is lookin amazing. :cool:
     
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  16. Feb 23, 2013 at 6:02 PM
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    Here ya go !
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  17. Feb 24, 2013 at 10:43 AM
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    Thank you! Yeah those are definitely still bright. I have heard from ambiguous yet but I already PM'd him. I don't know anything about Bulbs or ballasts. How did you decide what you wanted?

    EDIT: What did you wire your halos up to?
     
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  18. Feb 24, 2013 at 3:12 PM
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    Very nice build.....now I know what I want my Tacoma to look like,,,Thanks!
     
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  19. Feb 24, 2013 at 5:18 PM
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    Loaded --
    I went with the Osram SVS bulbs after spending some time on hidplanet.com and researching the different bulbs on the market. The SVS are the brightest bulb on the market right now (downside is, also most expensive), some don't like them because they are only 4200k which means they are more towards the yellow/white side than those obnoxious blue bulbs that are 5000k+

    BTW, All OEM HID systems run in the 4200/4300k range.

    I would just stick with the 35W standard Morimoto ballasts. For longevity purposes and daily use you'll be happy with the 35w and a quality bulb,


    Currently my HALO's are wired into my Fog lights. Will probably switch them out to the DTRL after doing some reading the blinking shouldn't change the life of the HALO's.

    Appreciate the compliments Windriver -- She's still a work in progress. Always something else I have to have :rolleyes::eek:
     
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    Thanks for the advice. That helps a lot. Brightness is my number 1 priority but I would like them to be as close to the color of my Rigid Industrie duallies. That are pretty much just white. Is there a bulb better suited?

    I think I am going to wire my halos to the outside Blinkers if I can. Here is why: When I turn the car on with no lights on my DTRL are on. That means Halos are on all the time. Now if I hooked it up to the outside blinker they would be off until I turned it to parking lights. That way I have a little extra possibilities. What do you think?
     
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