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2016 Grill lighting photoshop'd. Thoughts?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Faheygf87, Jun 5, 2016.

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Which lighting option would you pick?

  1. Leave it alone

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  2. Double round + big bar

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    16.7%
  3. Double small bar + big bar

    3 vote(s)
    50.0%
  4. 2 big bar

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    16.7%
  1. Jun 5, 2016 at 6:07 PM
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    Faheygf87

    Faheygf87 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm not totally fond of the 2016's chrome teeth so i'm looking into CCG's black mesh, while i'm at it, i'd like to add some spot light LEDs to reach out past where my 32inch bar is getting. Also, i'd like to fill in some of the space of the giant grill.

    As of right now, i've got the 32 inch bar in the lower grill, and I love it, its not going anywhere, but I put together a few additions and want to know your opinions.

    2x7inch led bars
    2x4-7 inch rounds
    1 additional 20-32 inch

    It should be noted, that i'll probably be mounting them like this https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/cheap-behind-the-grill-lightbar-mount.419150/

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  2. Jun 9, 2016 at 8:40 AM
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    McConnellHand

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    Photoshop this, Big bar in the lower valance like you have. Then take a short single row bar and fit it in to the hood scoop. That would be sick. :D
     
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  3. Jun 10, 2016 at 8:32 PM
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    Faheygf87

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    I'd love to....but I have an off road, not a sport. I have been keeping my eye on the hood swap thread though.

    I don't think a single row 6-10 inch, that would fit in the scoop, would give me the output I'm looking for.
     
  4. Jun 10, 2016 at 10:57 PM
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    crashnburn80

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    Personally I prefer modifying the OEM lights with controlled beam pattern to have superior output with correct cute offs so I can use them all the time on the street.
     
  5. Jun 11, 2016 at 6:57 AM
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    McConnellHand

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    You're probably right. I think the look of it would be pretty cool, but the actual use of the light wouldn't be that great. Low light battling to get over the rest of the hood would probably reflect off a lot of the metal and just wash out.
    I just swapped my fogs out and retro fitted some led's and then yellowed them out. Not the best lighting but better than stock.
     
  6. Jun 11, 2016 at 4:27 PM
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    Faheygf87

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    I think it'll be a little while before I start modifying the stock stuff. I've done a couple headlight bakes(scion frs and Triumph Daytona 675), and I was never really satisfied with the result given how much effort it takes. Led fogs may be something I do in the future though.
     

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