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3rd Gen HID vs LED vs Halogen H11 projector headlights

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by crashnburn80, Jan 25, 2019.

  1. Feb 13, 2019 at 3:12 AM
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    Tacosrus

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  2. Feb 13, 2019 at 6:50 AM
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    Yep! @Pro-Taco note to use an H9 you will need to trim an internal tab on the bulb with a small knife or run the small adapter others are using.
     
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  3. Feb 13, 2019 at 1:35 PM
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    Well it should be....
     
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  4. Feb 13, 2019 at 1:36 PM
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    LOL!
     
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  5. Feb 13, 2019 at 11:03 PM
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    Installed the GE H11 130+ . Very happy with the results of it. Thank you @crashnburn80 for your amazing overview.
     
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  7. Feb 14, 2019 at 8:12 AM
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    where in canada?
     
  8. Feb 14, 2019 at 8:20 AM
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  9. Feb 14, 2019 at 8:25 AM
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    Rockauto lists several Hella H9 bulbs. I cant tell if they are the same ones you mentioned though.
     
  10. Feb 14, 2019 at 8:54 AM
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    So does Amazon. But again, can’t tell which bulb it is. If they offer 2 bulbs that appear the same but at different prices, it will be the more expensive one.
     
  11. Feb 14, 2019 at 2:39 PM
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    I can attest these are marked hella and are mfg in korea. I just got mine today.

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H0RCA4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03__o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Found these after purchasing mine for cheaper as a twin pack but can't guarantee mfg location.

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078SGSMD...colid=YESA19O1V43H&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
     
  12. Feb 14, 2019 at 5:39 PM
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    so I want to do a upgrade for my 2019. What is the top 5 I should be looking at? help wanted....
     
  13. Feb 14, 2019 at 5:51 PM
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    This thread is headlights... sooo
    1. headlights
     
  14. Feb 14, 2019 at 5:54 PM
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    Headlights. Tires. Rims. Suspension. Stripper pole. No particular order.
     
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    I like this thread.....information highly appreciated.
     
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  18. Feb 14, 2019 at 7:14 PM
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    You’ll like the reverse lights but the +150 lasers are disappointing. They have too much blue coating I think. They are an upgrade from stock, but not by as much as it would seem.

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  19. Feb 14, 2019 at 7:25 PM
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    I figured as much going into it, but could not find the GE's in stock from the usual dealers and the nightbreakers were on Amazon for just over $30. More out of desperation to improve output from stock than anything.

    That being said, I may end up liking them fine - the low life of the GE's are still a sticking point for me.

    Bottom line though, your info and content has been top notch!
     
  20. Feb 14, 2019 at 10:12 PM
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    The Philips +100's are a nice compromise if you're after longevity. 400 hours, made in Germany.
     

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