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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacomadre3021, Aug 26, 2016.

  1. Aug 26, 2016 at 4:31 PM
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    Tacomadre3021

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    I wanna get new lights for my truck!! Who knows what kind of headlights and fog lights I should buy for my 2015 tacoma? It's a 4x4 TRD Sport if that makes a difference..
     
  2. Aug 26, 2016 at 4:34 PM
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    Ano'ai808

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    Opt 7 LED head and OPT 7 led fogs! No waiting.... Instantly on. And bright bright bright and no draining of battery
     
  3. Aug 26, 2016 at 4:38 PM
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    Nice thanks man!! Are they a bright white? Or blue?
     
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  4. Aug 26, 2016 at 4:40 PM
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    There will someone in here telling what to do, anytime now...
     
  5. Aug 26, 2016 at 4:40 PM
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    White white white never had any problems with them. I had um for about 2 years. I feel mad for on coming traffic
     
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  8. Aug 26, 2016 at 4:47 PM
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  9. Aug 26, 2016 at 4:48 PM
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    @Ano'ai808 nice man do you have the factory headlights or have you gotten aftermarket?
     
  10. Aug 26, 2016 at 4:49 PM
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    I think they are a great option. The bracket with the light combo can't be beat. It adds a TON of light!!
     
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  12. Aug 26, 2016 at 4:51 PM
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    Have a set of retro fits but I run the stock ones for now with the opt 7 LEDs.
    I have the Cali raised pods with brackets as well. Bottom line is all are good. To me as long as their bright and all matching color I'm good to go but yes for dogs go with Cali and if you can't drop the cash then go with the opt 7. If not then Cali that's how I see it haha
     
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  13. Aug 26, 2016 at 4:52 PM
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    Great thing is that we have an amber and white pod option. They are a super slick bracket. It looks so nice down there! We have some more pictures on our site.
     
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    The 12-15 it's has a tow out on the brakets my boy said he can live with it. But my 11 brakets are perfect! Gives a nice straight light and makes it look alittle more beaf!
     
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    I haven't really noticed a gap or anything in the light on the 12-15 there is really nothing that can be done to straighten them because there is something blocking them. Depending on what lights are used also has a bit of an effect. Overall id say its just some nice extra light to have. If your running our stuff send us some pics of your rig to caliraisedled@gmail.com and we can share on our instagram and FB page! Thanks for the support!!
     
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  16. Aug 26, 2016 at 5:30 PM
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    Automatic
     
  17. Aug 26, 2016 at 5:38 PM
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    Definitely send you some pictures
     
  18. Aug 27, 2016 at 1:41 AM
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    Unless doing an expensive headlight housing projector retrofit, I would recommend sticking with the technology your reflector lenses are designed to use in order to get the best possible output and cleanest beam pattern.

    I suggest checking out:
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-ultimate-headlight-upgrade-not-led-or-hid.398066/
    and for the fogs:
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-upgrade-not-led-or-hid.435419/#post-12592662

    Upgrade headlight on left, stock on right:
    headlights.jpg

    Headlights plus fog:
    fogs.jpg

    Thanks for the passive-agressive subtle tag. :)

    I gladly advise people on how to correctly upgrade their trucks for superior results.
    But I'm only a Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) member with a 4 year degree in Vehicle Design that works for an Aerospace Engineering firm. Just not sure why people would listen to me.

    If you think you can do better, I challenge you to provide a superior engineered solution at a similar price point while maintaining proper cutoffs.
    Not. Going. To. Happen.
     
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    Ding ding ding... We have a winner!!!
     

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