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LED Headlights

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by sigh824, May 27, 2017.

  1. May 27, 2017 at 5:51 PM
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    sigh824

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    I am looking into LED headlights or maybe even HID, let me know your opinions and those who have used them. I'm sure that this topic has been brought up before but I am torn between 2 brands.
    The Opt7 (https://www.amazon.com/OPT7-Fluxbea...&qid=1495929360&sr=8-1&keywords=opt7+fluxbeam)

    or the Morimotos (https://www.theretrofitsource.com/a...Toyota+Tacoma&preselect=&preselect_restrict=1)

    If there is any other brands you 3rd genners have tried/tested please do let me know which one you all recommend. Thanks!

    EDITED: I found this youtube video to help make some choices for me, hopefully it can help you all make your choices as well!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQF5ESBHLrw
     
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  2. May 27, 2017 at 5:56 PM
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    enjoitheride

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    I've been reading that the Morimoto is a snug fit. If you do a search, there are some pictures of the lights installed.
     
  3. May 27, 2017 at 5:58 PM
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    I would recommend HID, they're brighter and emit light better through the projector headlights. I just got the iJDMtoy ones but once they burn out, I will get OPT7 HIDs. I don't have much vibrations like others either.
     
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  4. May 27, 2017 at 5:59 PM
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    Is VLEDS on this forum? Maybe they can give us some more info. I might be looking to get these along with a bunch of their other LED lights.
     
  6. May 27, 2017 at 6:06 PM
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  7. May 27, 2017 at 6:07 PM
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    I tried the opt7 for about a week. Returned them. It's a clean bright white but the light scatters everywhere. Any reflective signs in front, above, even directly to the sides were blinding.. I can only imagine what oncoming cars thought. Doesn't have nearly the throw/distance of the stock halogens either. That and all the extra wiring harness adapters and power pack things just looked like a mess under the hood.

    But if your like me you'll get them no matter what anyone says and figure it out. :)
     
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  8. May 27, 2017 at 6:08 PM
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    I have heard mixed reviews of the opt7, so I'm leaning towards the morimotos.. However, people are saying to get the HID instead of the LED morimoto.
     

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