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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by beach_yota03, Aug 22, 2010.

  1. Sep 1, 2010 at 6:29 PM
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    IamTacO

    IamTacO red balls got me!

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    did my own retro for around 400 and that included everything, even a second set of headlights so i wouldnt have any down time. if you choose that route, take your time doing it
     
  2. Sep 2, 2010 at 9:33 AM
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    Kinda stock
    Got a pic?
     
  3. Sep 2, 2010 at 9:33 AM
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    ah so by lights you meant bulbs....ok then

    his lights comes with headlights, that in itself makes up the difference


    as for "getting the job done" i'd rather pay for quality and not compromise my saftey (lights going out a night due to crappy harness falling a part)
     
  4. Sep 2, 2010 at 10:14 AM
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    IamTacO

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  5. Sep 2, 2010 at 11:16 AM
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    IamTaco: just to clarify a few things

    1) you are using oem headlights or aftermarket head lights?
    2) you got this kit: http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=237

    Which balast regular or long?
    You got the 4300K bulbs correct?
    Did you get a shroud? what is the difference between them all?
    Wiring harness was for the H4 Bi-Xenon correct?

    These bulbs clip in the same as the H4 bulbs? Did you need to cut or modify anything?


    i'd like to see what these look like in the oem lights....but this definetly looks like the way to go
     
  6. Sep 2, 2010 at 11:22 AM
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    IamTacO

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    i am using ebay special lights that are suppose to be oem. i'm sure they are not. i just wanted a donor lights with a fresh, scratch free lense.

    i'm using everything in that kit

    -morimoto ballast
    -the 4300k bulbs(i swapped them out for some philips 85122+ bulbs)
    -i got an ocular shroud(difference is all in the appearance. what ever you want yours to look like)
    -h4 bi-xenon harness

    no, you remove the bulb clip from the stock light. i'll try to upload some pics to that link i posted earlier. keep in mind they were taking from my phone, just in case the quality sucks
     
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  7. Sep 2, 2010 at 11:33 AM
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    ok but this is meant to go into the oem halogen lights ok?

    ya sorry missed the philips bulbs upgrade

    also just found the page for the shrounds so now i can see them all
     
  8. Sep 2, 2010 at 11:41 AM
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    IamTacO

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    go back to my link i posted above. i added a few step by steps of my retro
     

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