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Headlight Comparison Help

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Echesanti22, Aug 1, 2017.

  1. Aug 1, 2017 at 3:02 PM
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    sigrooms

    sigrooms Well-Known Member

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    I've been debating GTR3 and Supernova v3. I saw the comparison video that Headlight Revolution did, but haven't seen examples of them in use on our truck.

    I know HID throw farther, but I don't like the warm up time with HIDs and the additional hardware needed.
     
  2. Aug 1, 2017 at 3:08 PM
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    So I'm not sure if there is much of a difference in LED lights, but mine have an actual ballast exactly like I had when I put HIDs in my runner. Does that make a difference in light output? I am pretty sure if someone looks straight into the beam you can see their soul... They are STUPID bright
     
  3. Aug 1, 2017 at 8:48 PM
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    Echesanti22 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thank you everyone for the information. I will look into all suggestions and make an educated decision. Thanks again for all the input.
     
  4. Aug 1, 2017 at 9:20 PM
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    GimmeATaco

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    New member here, first post!

    I ordered H11 PIAA Halogen 4000k bulbs for my rig.

    Also got a set of the ion yellow bulbs for my fogs. Simple direct bulb swap and now I have the look of HIDs without the trouble of ballasts.

    Don't be tempted by the PIAA LED H11 bulbs as they do not come with ballasts and will trigger a headlight out warning.

    http://www.piaa.com/store/c/21-Automotive-Bulbs.aspx?Attribs=43

    Cool thing is PIAA is Japanese too.

    Amazon has these for $60-70
     
  5. Aug 4, 2017 at 8:47 AM
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    CoastieMike88

    CoastieMike88 Well-Known Member

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    Ok, sorry for the awful quality of pictures. I think I might have to get the GoPro out and do a video at some point. Anyways here are pictures of my all LED lights up front.

    First picture is low beams, second is low beams with fogs, third is low beam with high beam. Again, sorry for the terrible quality, but I was driving home and snapped some real quick.

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