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Discussion in 'Lighting' started by vipersmack, Feb 7, 2017.

  1. Feb 11, 2017 at 10:52 AM
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    JaTe

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    That's the point in putting it in the high beams lol!
     
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  2. Feb 11, 2017 at 11:17 AM
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    Well then you reached your goal haha!
     
  3. Feb 11, 2017 at 11:42 AM
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    I had a set in my high beams but when the GF got her new car and I saw how pitiful her low beams were I took my high beams and put them into her car. I rarely ever use high beams so it was no loss for me but there was a huge difference in the amount the leds put out vs the stock bulb. When I eventually end up putting my HID retrofits in to my low beam spot then the led bulbs are going into the high beam spot again.
     
  4. Feb 12, 2017 at 7:37 AM
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    So I'm gong to do the TRS Low Beam HID and LED fogs and the 2Stroke High Beams. I'll put some before / after photos up.
     
  5. Feb 15, 2017 at 11:05 AM
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    vipersmack

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    I ordered the Baja designs squadron r for my fogs. They have a plug and play kit, should be here Friday. I finally got my headlights in though, I like them pretty good. They were a PIA to get in that small space though.
     
  6. Feb 15, 2017 at 2:59 PM
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    5 days and counting since I was emailed the tracking number, but the tracking number has no info. they just created the label. this is for the headlights. I got my nokyo yellow bulbs for the fogs though and i love them.
     
  7. Feb 15, 2017 at 7:01 PM
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    I HATE when I get jacked around with tracking. Thankfully mine went fine and shipped out really quick plus arrived really quick. Have you tried calling the company delivering them (FedEx, ups, etc)? Sometimes they can track it a little better for you.
     
  8. Feb 15, 2017 at 7:32 PM
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    funny, I got home and found a package outside and it was the headlights. tracking number still shows no info. I'll post pics in a bit
     
  9. Feb 15, 2017 at 7:44 PM
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    Any fitment issues or installation issues on the V-specs? Considering getting these as well
     
  10. Feb 15, 2017 at 9:06 PM
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    Couldn't find a decent dark area with a wall to check the line, but looked good driving behind cars. The cut off is just below the trunk line of most cars.
     
  11. Feb 16, 2017 at 12:08 PM
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    Looks nice! So those are the Xenon Depot bulbs? How big are the mesh loops that you have to spread out? Plenty of room for them to do their job of dissipating heat?
     
  12. Feb 16, 2017 at 12:35 PM
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    led interior lights,led plate lights,led low beams,side steps,rainguards,hood deflector,hood graphic,goodyear duratrac tires,sill plate decals,glove box decals.
    I have opt7 flux beam x the newest ones they sell and they fit great and the light is nice too.I am happy with them so far and they have a good warranty wich I think is 2 years.I have them in my low beams.
     
  13. Feb 16, 2017 at 3:25 PM
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    I wish I had baby hands with Hulk strength. It was annoying, but not impossible. I fanned the mesh out as best as I could, I squeezed one mesh tail to sit completely against a piece of metal that's there... My thinking is that the heat will also transfer to that metal and might be a good thing. I have the small ballasts zip tied directly above the head lights on the metal brace that goes across. There are two open slots there where I also have the loose cable tied as well. The balast is tight, but it's floating in the air.
    I'll see if I can get pics before the rain comes. makes more sense if you see it.
     
  14. Feb 16, 2017 at 10:43 PM
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    I've squeezed the mesh loops open after taking pics, but you get the idea. The passenger side bulb is a bit brighter.

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  15. Feb 17, 2017 at 12:27 AM
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    Has anyone tried lasfit LED's?
     
  16. Feb 17, 2017 at 1:24 AM
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    I used piaa. Love them but haven't seen others in person to compare.
     
  17. Feb 18, 2017 at 12:49 PM
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    It was tight to say the least and hard to get the heatsink fanned out enough but it wasn't too bad over all, just take your time. They look good though!
     
  18. Feb 19, 2017 at 7:08 PM
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    I put in the Xenon Depot Xtreme LEDs low beams and Phillips LED Fogs (also purchased from Xenon Depot). The combo looks great. I'm a lil worried about the heat dissipators melting any plastic. So far so good but we'll see as the summer approaches.
     
  19. Feb 21, 2017 at 10:50 AM
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    Pretty much how mine turned out as well. I like them though, so far at least.
     
  20. Feb 21, 2017 at 11:43 AM
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