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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Buster888, Mar 4, 2015.

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  1. Mar 6, 2015 at 4:51 AM
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    PIAA also makes a very high quality bulb that produces a much better light than oem. Broader beam and it shoots a longer beam.

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  2. Mar 6, 2015 at 4:52 AM
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    I should have said whiter colored, not brighter. The higher Kelvin color bulbs tend to burn out quicker than a cooler temperature counterpart.
     
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  3. Mar 6, 2015 at 6:28 AM
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    I do not think the blue tint on many of the bulbs helps the longevity of the bulbs either.
     
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  4. Mar 6, 2015 at 6:38 AM
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  5. Mar 6, 2015 at 6:46 AM
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    These look great. The color temp is just right. 5000K - 6000K is way too high, but lots of manufacturers seem to go that route, and output suffers.
     
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  6. Mar 6, 2015 at 7:05 AM
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    I had these before and thye also burn out within 1-1.5 yrs
     
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  7. Mar 6, 2015 at 7:16 AM
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    Looks like PIAA has a 1 year warranty on halogen bulbs. So they last long enough to be out of warranty, but not long enough to be cost effective at $75 a pair.
     
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  8. Mar 6, 2015 at 7:31 AM
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    a year to a year and a half i think i would be okay with...
    why cant they make better light bulbs that last as long as stock?
    i read tons of online reviews about the other ones that are all under a year for lifespan...
     
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  9. Mar 6, 2015 at 7:52 AM
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    I don't know about you guys but I find it a hassle changing out my bulbs every year. I'm just waiting for the LED technology to be better for the auotomotive side, it's getting there. I have the LED kit and 11+ months so far so good (knock on wood)
     
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  10. Mar 6, 2015 at 8:15 AM
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    I get tired of dicking around with these lights in general. Factory HID's would make our lives a lot easier.

    I'm pretty happy that the 2016 will have projectors. Maybe there's even some new bulb technology in there as a nice surprise.
     
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  11. Mar 6, 2015 at 8:19 AM
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    i love my Piaa's dont know about the longevity as of yet.
     
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  12. Mar 6, 2015 at 8:22 AM
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    Yeah factory HIDs would be cool to have on the Tacoma considering your already sending $30K+ on it, ,might as well spend it on something useful.
     
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    About a year... trust me I had 3+ set so far and every one of them last about a year up to 16 months.
     
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  14. Mar 6, 2015 at 8:29 AM
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    Amazon has them for $57. That's where I got mine. Anytime you get a brighter bulb the life will be shorter. It's just the nature of the beast. As for halogens theyre about as good as it gets. I have no love for HIDs on a truck.

    $45 Piaa 15224 H4 (9003 / HB2) Xtreme White Plus High Performance Halogen Bulb, (Pack of 2)
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00067BVDC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1425659114&sr=8-1&keywords=h4+piaa+xtreme+white&dpPl=1&dpID=51D2jueTVBL&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SY200_QL40
     
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    I wish I woulda got the PIAA's before I spent a shit ton of money on those worthless Lifetime LED's.
     
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    LOL I hear you. I hear good things about the Phillips bulbs too.
     
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  18. Mar 6, 2015 at 9:43 AM
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    Which LED lights did you get?
     
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    Lifetime H4's

    I had the 35W version, and I have the 70W version now.

    The light output is pathetic except for right in front of the truck. The 35W version burned out after about 10 hours of use.
     
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  20. Mar 6, 2015 at 9:56 AM
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    That sucks. I would prefer LED if they came out with a set that worked really well. The ones I checked out didn't have a good high beam output. Plus they weren't street legal.
     
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