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Orange vs White

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Puppypunter, Nov 3, 2020.

  1. Nov 3, 2020 at 11:03 AM
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    Puppypunter

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    No, this isn't a political post (though I have to admit to waiting for election day as it just seemed too good to pass up :D) Just wondering what people prefer for DRLs if they had a choice. Obviously, TRDs come with white, but if you have or you could swap them for ambers, would you? Personally, I like white switchbacks that will turn amber with the turn signal, but I am just curious what most people prefer. And if you've actually done it (changed out stock DRL, added halo's, swapped side markers, just changed stock in someway) let's see a picture if you can.
     
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  2. Nov 3, 2020 at 11:29 AM
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    hiPSI

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    Do you care about looks or performance. Nothing is more noticable than white which is kinda the point of drl's
     
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  3. Nov 3, 2020 at 11:32 AM
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    You’re already familiar with my setup, but I was torn so I ended up going white switchback halos for DRLs and added in amber demon eyes for parking lights and headlights. Almost a happy medium.

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  5. Nov 3, 2020 at 11:35 AM
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    I prefer white as well, just trying to see what ideas are out there. I know a lot of people prefer amber as well, so I figured it would be a good chance to see what people have done
     
  6. Nov 3, 2020 at 11:56 AM
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    The LED white looks the best.
     
  7. Nov 3, 2020 at 12:18 PM
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    The SRs and SR5s come with amber DRLs, they're noticeable.
     
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    sandiegohasthebesttacos

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    white DRL's blend in with white or other light colored cars especially when the sun is behind them. in that situation i'd prefer amber to stand out.
     
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  9. Nov 15, 2020 at 2:26 PM
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    momoe65

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  10. Nov 15, 2020 at 4:24 PM
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    I fell in love with those Amber running lights well before I bought my truck. They always just seemed to look so mean around dusk. Always grabbed my attention, I think I first really like them on the older Corvettes. I kept the Amber on mine over the white..
     
  11. Nov 16, 2020 at 9:25 PM
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    I like the white DRL’s on my TRD but I’ve also come to really like amber on SR/SR5 and older Tundras. Really depends on the look you’re going for.
     
  12. Nov 16, 2020 at 9:32 PM
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    PapaRee

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    I have switchbacks, but have them wired all amber.
    I can wire them white with switchback turn signals.
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  13. Nov 16, 2020 at 11:27 PM
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    this and that...
    hyper yellow is nice.
     

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