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3rd Gen---BTLM + LED Retrofit

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by MESO, Jan 1, 2017.

  1. Jun 4, 2017 at 11:14 AM
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    MESO

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    As much as I am biased to the RED.. these don't look half bad:notsure: (at least better than those Chinese lights)

    Anyone notice the tinted reverse buckets? Subtle change..


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  2. Jun 4, 2017 at 11:21 AM
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    That big white flourotube is a bit of an eyesore. No way to color or tint it?

    Otherwise they look amazing...
     
  3. Jun 4, 2017 at 11:27 AM
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    Unfortunately not. If tinted, the light output would diminish a lot. But I haven't tried yet so maybe I'll test it.
    These are going on a white truck, so I think they will make the transition less obtrusive and blend better than any other color.
     
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  4. Jun 4, 2017 at 3:18 PM
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    I may be in to buy a pair once you get it all finished the way you want it!
     
  5. Jun 4, 2017 at 3:22 PM
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    The way I would want it? These are you you guys, not me. I don't think you could handle what I want... aka my 1,000 LED tail build. :p

    Speaking of... both drop in turn signal panels are done. :eek:
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  6. Jun 4, 2017 at 5:00 PM
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    Those look sweet!
     
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    Looking good. Still like the red lenses better.

    What would it look like with the reverse lights inside the area the tri-bars leave blank. Would be awesome if reverse filled like half the area then hitting the rear cab lights light up the rest. Way too many leds I'm guessing though.

    Too many awesome ways to go about doing it.

    Awesome what youve done. Raptor style outline is great
     
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  8. Jun 4, 2017 at 5:18 PM
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    I toyed around with putting a reverse light in the dead spot(middle of horseshoe brake). Problem is, it would be going through a red lens and not give you much visible reverse light. It would only work on the BROPROS because of the clear lens.

    That word is not in my vocabulary.
     
  9. Jun 4, 2017 at 6:00 PM
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    LMAO on that last part.

    I'll be buying when you start selling. Red red red
     
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  10. Jun 5, 2017 at 7:58 AM
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    Winjet just released a few flavors of LED bar taillights. Not sure I dig the looks but figure I post up for scrutiny since we're talking about tails...

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  11. Jun 5, 2017 at 8:02 AM
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    ^:puke:
    Not even in the same league.
     
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    It's a little obnoxious, I agree. More of a reason I want to see your tails released ASAP so I'd stop looking around. :deadhorse:
     
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    Agree. I could only change the lights if they look better than stock like yours do. I personally think the winjets look horrid.
     
  14. Jun 5, 2017 at 3:57 PM
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    I really like.those
     
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    As always @mesojdm, great work man! I myself have an addiction to lights and yours look top notch!
     
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    Thank you. The addiction is real!
    I have a few more ticks up my sleeve:wink:
     
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    Been showing off all your stuff to my buddy who has a trd pro.
     
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    ^ Don't show him the BROPROS...might get too pumped:benchpress:


    They don't look good on Quicksand, perhaps a different color truck. Maybe a White PRO would do...
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    I tested them out VS the RED O.R. One on each side.
    Curious as to what would be brighter; Red brake LEDs going through red outter lens(TRD O.R), or RED inner lens/Clear outter(BROS). Surprisingly were about the same. Maybe the PROS's had a slight edge. Still intense that they overpower the raptor strip
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