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OPT7 Flux Beam LED Headlights

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mrkabc, Jun 5, 2015.

  1. Mar 29, 2016 at 5:36 PM
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    TxStVanWilder

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    Now just trying to figure out a way to keep the excess water and particles from splashing in there and ruining them
     
  2. Mar 29, 2016 at 6:13 PM
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    Are the fogs plug and play?
     
  3. Mar 29, 2016 at 6:52 PM
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    Therealwinshady

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    The fogs suck I must say, I'm sending mine back. They look awesome, they don't throw the light far enough compared to the stock halogens. I'm ordering my Piaa's again even though these are cheaper. I just can't see anything with them, they have no pattern and just scatter light everywhere. The fogs are plug and play.
     
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  4. Mar 29, 2016 at 6:56 PM
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    Scatter caused by running LEDs in a halogen reflector can actually cause reduced visibility in fog, despite greater lumen output.
     
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  5. Mar 29, 2016 at 6:58 PM
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    I'd suggest the Osram nightbreakers based on my research, though I'm not running them yet in my fogs. It is on my todo list.
     
  6. Mar 29, 2016 at 6:58 PM
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    Therealwinshady

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    Yup.... Lumen output is higher, they are bright as Sh.. Reduced visibility no matter in fog or not. The technology just isn't there for a plug and play to get the right pattern.
     
  7. Mar 29, 2016 at 7:00 PM
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    Bugger, I already ordered the piaas, they worked great for me last time. Looking at doing the osram on the headlights next, ultimate headlight upgrade. I'll check out the fogs too. ..
     
  8. Mar 29, 2016 at 7:03 PM
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    crashnburn80

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    Very common problem in running HIDs/LEDs in a halogen reflector. The optics are all wrong.

    You won't be disappointed in that headlight upgrade. :thumbsup:
     
  9. Apr 1, 2016 at 1:05 PM
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    do you guys think getting projector style headlight housings would fix this problem? my stock headlight housings are getting really foggy/blurry and I'm looking to replace them soon. I'm interested in LED headlights too but I don't want to blind everyone coming my way lol
     
  10. Apr 1, 2016 at 1:13 PM
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    which projector style headlights are you planning to get?
     
  11. Apr 1, 2016 at 1:17 PM
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    Yes, projector retrofits solve the problem. Good ones are near $1000.
     
  12. Apr 2, 2016 at 5:46 AM
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    I got the Boltlink bulbs for my fogs. Same color temp, works really well
     
  13. Apr 2, 2016 at 2:14 PM
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    I was planning getting the Venom ones but then others on this site sneered at the quality of the projectors. Not willing to risk $300 to find out for sure. These are the lights:

    http://m.ebay.com/itm/191799641284

    Due to sticker shock I'm not paying $1k for a retrofit. Too much $$! Guess I will remain "one of those guys" then with the LEDS in the stock lights. :notsure:
     
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  14. Apr 7, 2016 at 6:03 PM
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    same here bro can't afford the 1k yet. No problem tho 100 bucks for led is cherreh . It's bright as f tho.
     
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  15. Apr 8, 2016 at 9:29 PM
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    Instaled xtreme guard bumper and LED OPT7 on headlights

    Hi! I like mine and how they look, however I am not sure if they were properly installed, I never check if each LED "bulb" was meant to be for left or right beam and or if the orientation of the led "bulb" had an up or down setting, I wonder this because I am not 100 % sure low beams have the right focus or the high beams are "aiming" where they're supposed to.
     
  16. Apr 9, 2016 at 8:48 AM
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    All bulbs should have orientation tabs so there is only one way they can be put in. Right and left do not matter, you cannot install them upside down. Double check they are seated correctly.
     
  17. Apr 9, 2016 at 10:33 AM
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    Wow $14 for these!? How do you like them? Pros/Cons?
     

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