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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 22, 2019 at 3:49 PM
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    arguelles1980

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    Dang it.... any pics on it?.
     
  2. Feb 22, 2019 at 3:51 PM
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    Way I understand it is that it’s just the harness.
     
  3. Feb 22, 2019 at 3:52 PM
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    Yes. But you can just use the bulbs and don't have to trim the tabs on them.
     
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  4. Feb 22, 2019 at 3:53 PM
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    The Hellas drop right in with no trimming of the metal tabs
     
  5. Feb 22, 2019 at 4:00 PM
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    Yeah it’s just the harness right?
     
  6. Feb 22, 2019 at 4:14 PM
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  7. Feb 22, 2019 at 6:48 PM
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    Been following this thread for a while and I gotta say, heat from the bulbs to melt the snow is a thing. I just drove through some nasty shit.20190222_183945.jpg
     
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  8. Feb 22, 2019 at 6:55 PM
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    Just had the same thing happen last week. Drove around with lights on. Cleared em off....
     
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  9. Feb 22, 2019 at 8:31 PM
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    Hey @Tacosrus...

    I’m looking at some reviews about this hella H9s and i’m Getting a little bit worry.... from your personal experience can you tell me if you did in fact had a better experience, and an increase in brightness?

    I got a trip coming up and I like to travel at night for ease of traffic and less bullshit on the road..any info you guys/gals provide is greatly appreciated...

    ——. Thanks
     
  10. Feb 22, 2019 at 8:45 PM
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    These are what you want
    https://www.rallylights.com/hl78178-h9-12v-65w-xenon-bulb.html
    These Hellas are Made by Osram in Germany for Hella . Not Chinese Made.
    @crashnburn80 tested them. They work Great.
     
  11. Feb 22, 2019 at 8:50 PM
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  12. Feb 22, 2019 at 9:03 PM
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    Damn this thread. I have 2 sets of the GE’s ready to install and backup, then I just ordered wiring extenders and 2 sets of the Hellas for later. Seems like I’ll be set for the next 2-4 years...
     
  13. Feb 22, 2019 at 9:03 PM
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    Stuff, things, this, an ADS
    When you trade it in the next owner will he happy with the extra bulbs laying around lol
     
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    Maybe, I had my 2004 Tacoma for 13 years and 275,000 miles. My intent is to do the same with my 2017 Tacoma.
     
  15. Feb 22, 2019 at 9:07 PM
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    Stuff, things, this, an ADS
    Awesome. Hope it works out that’s what I’m planning to do also. But haven’t ever had a vehicle longer three years except my Tacoma
     
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  16. Feb 22, 2019 at 10:33 PM
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    Welp, $48 later and 4 H9's should be here in a 2 days. I will most likely trim the bulb for the lows and call it good. Stock bulbs will go behind the rear seats just in case. Excited to see how these do!
     
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  17. Feb 22, 2019 at 11:14 PM
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    Where are you guys buying the Hella/Osram H9's?
     
  18. Feb 22, 2019 at 11:28 PM
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    @crashnburn80 Any experience with the Nokya crystal clear stage 2 H11's? They're 75w vs the standard 55w, but not as high as a high wattage H4 at 90w. Seems like a bulb that could potentially offer more output without requiring an upgraded wiring harness.
     
  20. Feb 23, 2019 at 9:54 AM
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    For the headlights? Or fogs?

    The 75w H11 will put out more light than a standard H11, but it will not match the output of an H9. You need to go up to a 90w H11 to compare to an H9. The H9s will run cooler and have better focus, making them a far superior option for the H11 headlight projector.

    Fog fogs it does offer increased output which should be ok for the OEM harness. The OEM TRD H11 fogs do not do a good job of glare control though, so it isn't a very street friendly upgrade as the glare is increased with increased output. If you are smart about when you run your fogs, it isn't an issue, but if you are running them all the time with oncoming traffic, it creates a lot of glare.
     

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