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Faux Pro Headlights with Led Strip

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Friedtacolover, May 10, 2018.

  1. Sep 6, 2018 at 5:59 AM
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    NoOne

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    @necrodiety - I'd love them, if Kirbstomp1287 doesn't take you up on the offer.
     
  2. Sep 6, 2018 at 8:54 AM
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    You know, it's a good thing the price point on these is decent...otherwise, they seem like a PITA if you already have DRLs.
     
  3. Sep 6, 2018 at 9:01 AM
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    I'm confused here - isnt doing the BHLM basically making the light identical to the OEMs - only difference being paint? Pros use more of a gloss finish paint where most who BHLM use satin or flat?
     
  4. Sep 6, 2018 at 9:08 AM
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    Also the OEM Pro Headlight as a chrome bezel around the projector. But you are correct the BHLM is very very similar, however you can customize the lights while doing your BHLM to change out the projectors or use different colors/finishes, but to some it is alot more work to take apart your headlights than some are willing to do, so they just buy these and call it good.
     
  5. Sep 6, 2018 at 9:33 AM
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    I'd be willing to do it for sure, I'm just not 100% confident in my ability to re-seal them after the fact. It's a pricey mistake if you don't get it right but I suppose I could find a u-pull-it somewhere and get a practice headlight.
     
  6. Sep 6, 2018 at 10:50 AM
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    This is exactly why I went with the Depo lights. Baking the lights, prying them apart, cleaning out the seals... all a bunch of work I'd rather not do. These Depo lights were priced right. I don't mind snipping three wires and soldering them together. That part is super easy. The only thing I'd change about these lights is tinting the side markers. I ended up adding the stickers from TVD for that.
     
  7. Sep 6, 2018 at 12:09 PM
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    Anyone try putting the RX350 projector in these?
     
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  8. Sep 6, 2018 at 12:28 PM
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    Forgive my ignorance, but are those the same as the kits from The Retrofit Source? I'm wondering if they'll work on the DEPO lights as i've got the HID's coming in tomorrow. I'm still waiting to grab the DEPO lights though.
     
  9. Sep 6, 2018 at 7:58 PM
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    I like where this is going. I was wondering if the depot lights were done using permaseal or just regular adhesive. I did a blackout on my RSX-S headlights that had a soft sealant on them. I would love to get these and throw some projectors in sometime down the line!
     
  10. Sep 7, 2018 at 4:15 AM
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    Couldn't find mine so I think they got tossed. Sorry man.
     
  11. Sep 7, 2018 at 11:21 AM
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    If there's anybody in pinellas/ hillsborough county Florida, I'm selling my faux pro headlights. Driver side never installed, passenger side installed for 2 months, 1 Tiny scratch by reflector (should be able to buff out). Have both side drl modules. $350, pick up only.

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    Let me know if you want to ship, thanks.
     
  13. Sep 17, 2018 at 11:00 AM
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    How come you’re selling?
     
  14. Sep 17, 2018 at 8:58 PM
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    Did a complete retrofit on oem headlights. One of the lights was used while I worked on the oem headlights. Sorry not shipping right now
     
  15. Oct 4, 2018 at 3:50 PM
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    To get these to run correctly on a Limited all I need to do is cut, reconnect and shrink wrap 3 wires per headlight?

    Anyone else having some issues? Mainly concerned for winter and rain.
     
  16. Oct 4, 2018 at 3:51 PM
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    Zero issues on my Sport after a rainy summer of use.
     
  17. Oct 4, 2018 at 3:53 PM
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    I believe sport and limited are the same situation on the wire splicing?

    Thanks
     
  18. Oct 4, 2018 at 3:53 PM
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    Exactly the same. I soldered and shrink wrapped.
     
  19. Oct 4, 2018 at 4:21 PM
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    I see they offer it right from them plug and play for sport and limited now.
     
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    I noticed that as well, I've been meaning to order them.
     

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