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Dash Z Retrofit Headlights - Anyone?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by EGoldie, Nov 10, 2015.

  1. Nov 10, 2015 at 3:48 PM
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    EGoldie

    EGoldie [OP] Some Miles Under My Belt

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    Curious if anyone has any experience with these guys?

    http://www.dashzracing.com/05-10-To...ctor-Headlights-Black-RETRO-TTAC05-V2-BK.html

    I have a set of aftermarket headlights installed now that are full of water. I think they're Anzo or something. Just basic BHLM lights. I am planning on tearing them down, drying them out, etc. However, the light output is terrible in them and I'm looking to see what my options are with Retrofits.

    These are obviously cheaper than some of the other/custom options on the forums. However, I don't want any halos or LEDs or demon eyes or whatever. I just want a black housing with a bi-xenon light.

    Any input you guys have would be great.
     
  2. Nov 10, 2015 at 3:52 PM
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    Justus

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  3. Nov 10, 2015 at 6:23 PM
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    crashnburn80

    crashnburn80 Vehicle Design Engineer

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    Number one reason why I recommend OEM. Unless your aftermarket lights are CAPA certified there is no guarantee the optics were engineered as well as OEM, which translates to poor light output. I've tried a few aftermarket lights that have ended up in the trash.

    There are OEM smoked chrome headlights. I think I've seen a thread saying they were available on 2010-2011 on sports. The 2012+ version came on the pros.

    The most cost effective and properly engineered lighting upgrade is linked in my sig, under the ultimate headlight upgrade. I've also got pics on what the factory smoked lights look like, though mine are 2012+.
     
  4. Nov 11, 2015 at 6:05 AM
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    RearViewMirror

    RearViewMirror Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

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    In all honesty it really isn't too hard to do them yourself. Cheaper also. Look up Andrew TRS on here and he'll hook you up.
     

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