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DefconBrix :: Headlight Build Collaboration w/ Rechelon Aesthetics :: RECHconbrix

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by DefconBrix, Feb 13, 2015.

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  1. Feb 19, 2015 at 6:23 AM
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    TRSAndrew

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    If you're painting it, why bother with TRD Pro headlights? :)

    Also, TRS may be able to contribute to this project if you're interested: andrew@theretrofitsource.com.
     
    TRSAndrew, Feb 19, 2015
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  2. Feb 19, 2015 at 6:29 AM
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    The projector is the source of the light, so every other surface around it is deemed useless once installed.
     
    TRSAndrew, Feb 19, 2015
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  3. Feb 20, 2015 at 11:49 AM
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    REDTRD

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    REDTRD Woods & Water Edition

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    Subbed so I can drool some more...
     
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  4. Feb 20, 2015 at 12:37 PM
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    423 TACO

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    My thoughts exactly. Why spend extra dough when you can just BHLM them when they're apart.
     
    423 TACO, Feb 20, 2015
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  5. Feb 20, 2015 at 1:43 PM
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    DefconBrix

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    Only the best over here fellas I'm not modding my factory ones - all new so Pro headlights is where I'm at
     
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  6. Feb 20, 2015 at 2:05 PM
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    423 TACO

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    Even if you're planning to buy a new set, why not just get new oem and paint them? The pro headlights aren't any better, just paying extra money for the bhlm, and they are going to be apart anyway. It seems like you're wasting money just to have the factor of them being "pro" headlights, but its your money in the end.
     
    423 TACO, Feb 20, 2015
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  7. Feb 20, 2015 at 5:46 PM
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    DefconBrix

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    My build... My way
     
    DefconBrix, Feb 20, 2015
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  8. Feb 20, 2015 at 5:48 PM
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    What's the difference between a regular and a "Pro" headlight?
     
    Scalded_Dawg, Feb 20, 2015
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  9. Feb 20, 2015 at 5:49 PM
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    Everything but the reflector is already black.
     
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  10. Feb 20, 2015 at 5:54 PM
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    Factory BHLM... Got it!
    The last page of comments are making sense now...Thanks !
     
    Scalded_Dawg, Feb 20, 2015
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  11. Feb 20, 2015 at 7:57 PM
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    A few audio upgrades, tinted windows, remote start because it f'n hot in Texas! 6in Fabtech DB lift, 17x9 Fuel Trophy wheels, 315/70/17 Duratracs,BAMF 80in sliders w/kickout, Prinsu cab rack w/30in Heretic light bar, custom bedside decals, custom hi-lift jack brackets, US Offroad front bumper w/winch, bed rack with RTT, CB, Short wave base station, Ultra gauge, color matched grille surround, an ungodly amount of recover gear, ARB fridge, hood struts, RotoPax, traction pads.
    I have been following your build for sometime. Definitely one of my most inspirational builds.

    If the man says pro headlights then pro headlights it is! Everything else Sean's done he's knocked out of the park.
     
    Overkill07, Feb 20, 2015
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  12. Feb 20, 2015 at 8:33 PM
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    Well its a land Cruiser with a diesel so I've got that going for me.
    So since money isn't an object why go FXR? The Lexus kit that TRS puts together is amazing...
     
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  13. Feb 23, 2015 at 7:09 PM
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    how about you let the man build the headlights how he wants. if he wants "TRD Pro" headlights then let him.


    go plastidip your rims or something and leave the man alone.
     
    Jon850FL, Feb 23, 2015
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  14. Feb 23, 2015 at 7:22 PM
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    And the best comment award goes to... lol
     
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  15. Feb 23, 2015 at 7:23 PM
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    Thanks buddy! So stoked to finally have some big boy headlights
     
    DefconBrix, Feb 23, 2015
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  16. Feb 24, 2015 at 12:04 AM
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    Hey Andrew, I shot you a message and haven't heard from you yet :confused:
     
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  17. Feb 24, 2015 at 12:11 AM
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    All pro 3 link SAS kit, Diamond axle, kings on 37" MTR/K
    That's gonna be awesome :eek:
     
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  18. Feb 24, 2015 at 10:11 AM
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    loco Who wants to ride my Brack Burrito???

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    Well its a land Cruiser with a diesel so I've got that going for me.
    Yup, agree 100%. Anything that could be bolted onto a Tacoma has been executed with the nicest stuff available to consumers and installed by the best quality shops around. No one would ever debate the amount of money Defconbrix has put into it nor the countless hours the mechanics at the shops that install everything have put into this truck.
     
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  19. Feb 24, 2015 at 10:24 AM
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    The PRO headlights are needed.
     
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  20. Feb 24, 2015 at 11:02 AM
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    How much extra are the pro lights? :spy:
     
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