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Buyer Beware: Southern Retrofits / LSC15

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by LSC15, Sep 1, 2014.

  1. Aug 8, 2015 at 2:18 PM
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    bellassaiw10

    bellassaiw10 Formally afroman5015

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    He will learn about 2nd gens when he ships them off lol
     
  2. Aug 8, 2015 at 2:19 PM
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    LSC15

    LSC15 [OP] Southern Retrofits

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    You talking about shipping costs?
     
  3. Aug 11, 2015 at 12:14 PM
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    Any idea what the laws on color changing halos are in GA?
     
  4. Aug 11, 2015 at 1:35 PM
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    LSC15

    LSC15 [OP] Southern Retrofits

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    All colors should be fine other than blue
     
  5. Aug 11, 2015 at 1:43 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    Blue and red generally are illegal to use on the roadway.
     
  6. Aug 11, 2015 at 1:44 PM
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    TashcomerTexas

    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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    You need retros.


    And I believe it's just white and Amber that are legal.
     
  7. Aug 11, 2015 at 1:54 PM
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    Got mine installed, and they look and work great! My headlights were shot before, all yellowed and oxidized. They provided pitiful light, so for me this upgrade was more about safety than looks. As such, I took some before/after shots to show just how big an improvement these new lights are. Everyone else just posted glamour shots, so hopefully these pictures will help others understand how well these light up the road (you know, their purpose?).

    Overall, I am very satisfied with theretrofitsource.com's product and Logan's craftsmanship!
    I made a full install write-up and review, and posted it here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/retrofit-projector-headlight-install-and-review.386607/

    Before and after. Camera adjusted to provide the truest possible shot for the before pictures, and then those same setting were used on the after pictures to show the improvement.

    Low Beams
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    Low Beams
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    High Beams
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  8. Aug 11, 2015 at 1:57 PM
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    LSC15

    LSC15 [OP] Southern Retrofits

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    I have talked to law enforcement. He said all colors other than blue are fine. I run red and green mostly
     
  9. Aug 11, 2015 at 2:01 PM
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    LSC15

    LSC15 [OP] Southern Retrofits

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    Those look great buddy. Thank you for the review and quality pictures to show the output of these. Now let's get some glamour shots lol
     
  10. Aug 11, 2015 at 2:03 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    Best to ask locally then, and suggest others do the same. Red and blue are strictly reserved for emergency vehicles here in California.

    Nice work, anyway. Just sharing info.
     
  11. Aug 11, 2015 at 2:04 PM
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    Fiiiine, lemme go find a stump to pose on!
     
  12. Aug 11, 2015 at 2:05 PM
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    LSC15 [OP] Southern Retrofits

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    Ok thanks bud
    Get some nice ones man lol
     
  13. Aug 11, 2015 at 2:18 PM
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    He lied red, and blue are illegal. Depends on your state as to whether or not yu get in trouble as long as you're not strobing those colors you shouldn't have any problems with them. Most states outlaw blue, and red usually have to have some type of volunteer certification to run red. That being said if they aren't strobing and you're not acting like a cop or being a dick on the road I doubt anyone will say anything
     
  14. Aug 11, 2015 at 2:39 PM
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    LSC15 [OP] Southern Retrofits

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    Yea I know. He said they can be changing colors if I'm stopped but if I'm moving they need to be on one color but now blue
     
  15. Aug 13, 2015 at 3:02 PM
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    Beautiful retrofits! Tryin to talk my buddy into hittin ya up! Love your old 95er too!
     
  16. Aug 13, 2015 at 3:07 PM
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    LSC15 [OP] Southern Retrofits

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    Thanks man I appreciate it
     
  17. Aug 13, 2015 at 8:25 PM
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    Sry this is late. Here are the before and after photos with the retrofits and 3M lens films from ClearMask. If you look close you can see the edge of the film. It's been several months and they still look great. If I were to peel them off the lenses would be like new.

    http://www.clearmask.com/vehicle_page.php?c0=2003&c1=TOYOTA&c2=TACOMA&c7=A

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  18. Aug 14, 2015 at 1:38 PM
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    Still haven't seen a pair of 2012+, have you made a set of these yet?
     
  19. Aug 14, 2015 at 2:23 PM
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    LSC15 [OP] Southern Retrofits

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    Same exact process as the 05-11. Same pieces in headlights except different shapes man
     
  20. Aug 15, 2015 at 8:01 PM
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    LSC15 [OP] Southern Retrofits

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    Doin a little mock up to see how this carbon fiber looks. What yall think?
     

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