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OPT7 HID kit?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by I'mTheDude, Aug 18, 2017.

  1. Aug 18, 2017 at 9:32 AM
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    I'mTheDude

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    My mistake. I thought that they were the same model.
     
  6. Aug 18, 2017 at 9:57 AM
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    No worries at all. We're all here to help each other out!
     
  7. Aug 18, 2017 at 10:19 AM
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    One of the guys here at work has the OPT7 kit on his GMC Sierra (also H11), he's on his second set in under a year. At least they're priced accordingly.
     
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  8. Aug 18, 2017 at 11:13 AM
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    You get what you pay for. Check out the Hylux HID kit thread. Many people here, including me, are very satisfied with the kit/light out put for less money than good LED bulbs with much better performance.
     
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  9. Aug 18, 2017 at 11:50 AM
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    Thank you all for your help. Can someone tell me the dangers of using an HID kit without a relay?

    *edit* I googled it. Looks like I should probably pick one up.
     
  10. Aug 18, 2017 at 11:54 AM
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  11. Aug 18, 2017 at 12:11 PM
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    I'll keep you all posted.
     
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    I wanted to update this thread. Received the Innovited 55W kit yesterday and installed. Decent kit for the price ($40)

    I hooked the kit up directly, plug and play, with no relay. After testing it out last night, all seems to be ok. Time will tell.

    I got the 5000K and I love the color. I will try and post some pics up later if there is any interest in those.
     
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    8.2A max current as rated will exceed 15 amp combination fuse without a relay. You are likely to blow a fuse sooner or later without that if those ratings are to be believed.

    Innovited are regarded as very poor quality. Recent reviews display by rating: 5, 1, 2, 2, 1, 5, 1, 5, 2, 5. Those don't look like good odds.
     
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  16. Aug 21, 2017 at 4:22 PM
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    I see you already purchased a set but I've ran kensun from Amazon hid kits in about everything I've had and there great, price is reasonable and customer service is awesome. Just my 2 cents but I would recommend them to anyone.
     
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  17. Aug 22, 2017 at 5:39 AM
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    Thanks for all the input everyone. I'll try and keep this thread updated with my thoughts on the kit. Right now, they're running flawlessly and I'm very pleased with the light color and output, especially for the price.
     

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