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CLOSED - The Retrofit Source GB

Discussion in 'Automotive Group Buys' started by TRSAndrew, Feb 11, 2013.

  1. Oct 17, 2016 at 3:08 PM
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    TashcomerTexas

    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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    Thanks jimmy! I'm curious to know if a d2 3.0 to 4.0 swap is even worth it? From what I see above they look pretty identical.
     
  2. Oct 18, 2016 at 6:23 AM
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    Do you have the original XA halos? Are they the two wires or three wires going into the halos? Let us know and I'll see what's going on! Sorry man, we're currently getting over 200 emails :eek:[/QUOTE]

    Pretty sure they are XA halos. There is 2 wires coming out of the halo.

    After the originals went bad, I ordered some x change drivers and then you guys sent me drivers that have a 3in/2out. They worked but now I'm told there not meant for my halos. One of those went bad, and every since I have received 5-7 drivers and none of them work with the xchange drivers. Some of them don't even turn the halo on.
     
  3. Oct 18, 2016 at 7:46 AM
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    TRSJimmy All I Do Is Nguyen

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    That's a good question. To me, I would do it. Width is better as well as high beam. Here is a video Lightwerkz did comparing the two!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSJQ9XpqaaY

    Pretty sure they are XA halos. There is 2 wires coming out of the halo.

    After the originals went bad, I ordered some x change drivers and then you guys sent me drivers that have a 3in/2out. They worked but now I'm told there not meant for my halos. One of those went bad, and every since I have received 5-7 drivers and none of them work with the xchange drivers. Some of them don't even turn the halo on.[/QUOTE]

    Interesting. do you have the ticket number? I'll look into it for you!
     
  4. Oct 18, 2016 at 8:03 AM
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    Ticket number for????
     
  5. Oct 18, 2016 at 12:16 PM
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    I've got a question, does the Morimoto rgb demon eyes fit the Acme H1 projectors?
     
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  6. Oct 18, 2016 at 3:51 PM
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    steveo27 Ask me about my weiner

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    The same shit everyone else has.
    When will the Morimoto Mini D2S Stage III kits be back in stock?

    Went to order one tonight and got this message - "OUT OF STOCK! All or part of this item is current sold out. "
     
  7. Oct 20, 2016 at 5:41 AM
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    TRSJimmy All I Do Is Nguyen

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    Hey man, sorry for the late response. I believe TRSZach is taking care of you as we speak!
    Try it now! We got a big shipment in yesterday! :dancingbacon:
     
  8. Oct 20, 2016 at 5:41 AM
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    TRSAndrew [OP] Well-Known Member Vendor

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    Definitely wouldn't ask the dealership anything since it's something they don't know much about (HID bulbs).

    That's not moisture at all. Just the halide salts.

    I recommend swapping components to find what the issue is and we'll get it taken care of for you.
     
  9. Oct 20, 2016 at 7:51 AM
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  10. Oct 20, 2016 at 7:53 AM
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    There were two versions of the amber only halos. How many wires coming out on the original drivers? 2 on each side? 2 on one side, 3 on other? Always recommend taking a picture when emailing about specific parts.
     
  11. Oct 20, 2016 at 7:58 AM
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    Oh trust me I sent alot of pictures. A full write up on how everything is weird and voltage measurements. Anyway it was concluded that my halos were never designed to work with the xchange drivers. But I did get then to work but it was not set up correctly and the voltage readings were not what they were suppose to be. I'm guessing my setup would have been detrimental to the halos at some point. At all a very weird and complicated situation as even the original driver model that came with the halos won't turn them on now.

    Anyway TRS has gotten me taken care of.
     
  12. Oct 20, 2016 at 8:01 AM
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    RECHELON RETROFIT HEADLIGHTS

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    Glad you got that figured out.
     
  13. Oct 20, 2016 at 8:03 AM
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    Just ordered the H11B 4500K bulbs to replace my 5500K that burnt out on my 4runner. Can anybody verify that I got the correct bulb? Thanks!
     
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  14. Oct 20, 2016 at 9:50 AM
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    Yessir, H11B!
     
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  15. Oct 20, 2016 at 11:30 AM
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    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    Thanks! Can't wait to get a slightly less blue bulb in there and stop driving around with one headlight.

     
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    The same shit everyone else has.
    Cool. Thanks.

    I think I got everything figured out so far but I still have at least 1 question...

    I want to do amber back lit shrouds, but Im not really interested in the switchbacks or the RGB color change halos. Im just looking for amber 110mm LED halos. Can I run the set up like this? Or will the amber backlight affect the output of the HIDs? Do the halos need to turn off when the headlights come on?
     
  17. Oct 20, 2016 at 7:14 PM
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    4500k with a 35W ballast is my favorite choice and I have had a few setups.
     
  18. Oct 21, 2016 at 7:43 AM
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    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    Just wanted to give props to the crew at TRS!

    I leave my house at 6 every morning and get back around 8:30. I do 95% of my driving in the dark. When I noticed one of my headlights blew, I was worried since I need them for my commute. I've been driving with just my driver's side headlight for a week now and still have a better beam and light than half the cars out there!

    Can't wait to get the new bulbs.
     
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  19. Oct 21, 2016 at 8:28 AM
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    Have you moved to Alaska?
     
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  20. Oct 21, 2016 at 8:32 AM
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    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    Hahaha nope. Los Angeles. Just work long hours.
     

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