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Tacoma HID good idea?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ToyTaco619, Nov 24, 2015.

  1. Nov 24, 2015 at 12:19 AM
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    ToyTaco619

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    Hey everyone I have a quick question. My 2010 tacoma's headlights were off centered, I had taken my truck to Toyota and they readjusted my lights levels. Now since realigned, can I put in a pair of HIDs since their aligned? Or will it just shine everywhere and blind the fuck outta people? Thanks guys
     
  2. Nov 24, 2015 at 1:40 AM
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    It will just shine everywhere and blind the fuck outta people, if just simply putting in HID bulbs. Get a proper retrofit. A few members here offer retrofit service.
     
  3. Nov 24, 2015 at 1:58 AM
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    Shotgun blinding spread..... Ur headlights are built to focus a filament........ An HID uses an arc..... An arc isn't stationary.
     
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  4. Nov 24, 2015 at 8:11 AM
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    okay cool thanks guys, is there any regular halogen lights that can be a little brighter more like a 6000k?
     
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    6000K...... That K means Kelvin (temp color), not brightness........ U optimally want 4300-5000K. Blue is for ricers and actually fatigues the eye leading to straining and headaches whether u realize it or not.... The studies are out there to prove it..... Iirc its on Daniel stern lighting webpage?
     
  7. Nov 25, 2015 at 3:55 PM
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    okay cool thanks, bro!
     
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  9. Nov 25, 2015 at 5:16 PM
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    ∆ wut he sed
     
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