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3rd Gen---BTLM + LED Retrofit

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by MESO, Jan 1, 2017.

  1. May 27, 2017 at 8:25 AM
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    Thaitoy

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    Nice work they look awesome
     
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  2. May 27, 2017 at 9:30 AM
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    Rhino8541

    Rhino8541 I like ze best!

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  3. May 27, 2017 at 9:35 AM
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    Pretty cool! You could probably make some money doing that for other people.
     
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  4. May 27, 2017 at 10:11 AM
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    MESO

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    That's my plan:thumbsup:. Will have a batch of limited editions soon:)
     
  5. May 27, 2017 at 11:36 AM
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    Dude! Soo much better looking than stock, and yet it looks like it came from the factory. Very, very nice!
     
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  6. May 27, 2017 at 11:37 AM
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    No one would ever know.
     
  7. May 27, 2017 at 12:27 PM
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    MESO

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    That's what I'm all about.

    Jumping over to my 1,000 LED Tails. I think I've got the turn signals how I want them. Amber plexi heated and formed to the radius of the bucket. Then a light coat of spray tint from the inside to knock down the bright "orangey" color.
    Results= still bright as hell but gives it a darker more subtle look. I could smoke the heck out of it, but I'm all about brightness and there is a diminishing return vs layers of tint.

    [​IMG]

    Next to my ultimate tails. The orange doesn't stand out that much. I'm just happy the chrome reverse bucket is gone:D
    [​IMG]

    By the way.. did I mention how bright these are?!:headbang:

    I shall name these " Ultimate 1k tails"
     
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  8. May 27, 2017 at 12:59 PM
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    These things are rad! I just wish I could keep up with all your different designs....ultimate, ultimate 1k, raptor....its too much!
     
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  9. May 27, 2017 at 6:59 PM
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    Rhino8541

    Rhino8541 I like ze best!

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    These keep getting better and better!
     
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  10. May 27, 2017 at 10:32 PM
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    I wish I could keep up tooo_O
    I just keep coming up with different ideas, throw it together and see if I like it. Test N Tune.
    And more expensive:goingcrazy:. But that's the only way to roll if you want them to be the ULTIMATE.
    The light pattern on the turn signal board is legit. A solid Amber Square, no dead spots..and intensity is tolerable now with a little lens tint. I've got a few surprises in the brake section on this 1K build. Will be the cleanest and brightest Tacoma tails EVER.
    BTW, anyone notice there's no reverse lights in em'?:crazy:
     
  11. May 28, 2017 at 9:17 AM
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    #5 did! You going to post options and prices? Or just one option?
     
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  12. May 28, 2017 at 9:36 AM
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    First run will all be the same to keep it simple. Maybe after, I'll entertain ideas for even more custom like these 1K^.
     
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    I want some of these so bad :annoyed:
     
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    Lights are looking great!! I'm kinda wanting a set but without the raptor glow tube things.. possible?
     
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    ^ [​IMG]
     
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  17. May 29, 2017 at 8:30 AM
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    These are legit!!! How much will they be going for?
     
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  18. May 29, 2017 at 8:55 AM
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    hahahahahahah :rofl:

    Great work. Every time I look at this thread, I'm blown away with your attention to detail.
     
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  19. May 29, 2017 at 11:13 AM
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    Great, let's talk!
     
  20. May 29, 2017 at 11:17 AM
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    Wait until you see them turned ON:D. Not sure on price. I just keep coming up with new ideas and trying them out.
    Thanks! I definitely have an OCD for attention to detail. Quality craftsmanship is a dying art..

    HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!:oldglory::oldglory::oldglory:

    Some more Blacked out housings today;
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