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Front Face Advice

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Blackdawn, Nov 2, 2010.

  1. Nov 2, 2010 at 8:59 PM
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    Blackdawn

    Blackdawn [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Fellahs, I need your help here.

    See, the dealership I picked up my ride at had already loaded most of the goodies on my boy blue. That includes these headlights. Now, I am on the fence about em. While the LEDs are nifty, and give the wow-factor, and the xenons are pretty nice, I am still not sure if I dig the appearance of 'em. They seem to narrow the front end, and make it look like a Transformer, IMO.

    Thinking about whether I should swap them out with something else. Not sure what...maybe go stock. thinking about throwing some hella's behind the grill maybe. What is your guy's take on this?

    Some crappy pics...
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  2. Nov 2, 2010 at 9:33 PM
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    penguins_cc

    penguins_cc Well-Known Member

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    I would have to agree with you. IMO there's something not quite right about that vertical row of lights and overall it seems too 'busy' like there are maybe too may lights. Great looking truck overall though!
     
  3. Nov 2, 2010 at 10:57 PM
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    Viet2100

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  4. Nov 3, 2010 at 5:22 PM
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    where do you get the all clear headlights? thanks
     
  5. Nov 3, 2010 at 5:27 PM
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    The1youluv2hate

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    Go stock or stock BHLM
     
  6. Nov 3, 2010 at 5:31 PM
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    jandrews

    jandrews Hootin' and Hollerin'

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    BHLM with clearcorner, color match that grill surround, and keep the grillecraft.

    Best front end these trucks can have without replacing the front bumper.
     
  7. Nov 3, 2010 at 5:31 PM
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    rhodehard09

    rhodehard09 sometimes nonsense is the only sense someone has

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    they would probably look pretty cool with with the t rex 3 eyebrows......
     
  8. Nov 3, 2010 at 5:35 PM
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    jandrews

    jandrews Hootin' and Hollerin'

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    Fixt.
     
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  9. Nov 3, 2010 at 5:37 PM
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    militaco

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    i like how it looks. Maybe keep it as is for a while, it could grow on you. Especially since you are on the fence about it.
     
  10. Nov 3, 2010 at 5:44 PM
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    jandrews

    jandrews Hootin' and Hollerin'

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    Correct. The other half get lucky.

    I think it's hilarious, primarily because you care at all.

    Please continue to dislike NC and stay out of it :laugh:

    Get a tampon for that vagina.
     
  11. Nov 3, 2010 at 5:49 PM
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    imsikotic

    imsikotic If u cant stand behind our troops. Stand in front

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    Good looking Truck!! Like Ryan said. I have the Clear Headlight Mod done. Its done the same way as the BHLM but I took out the Amber reflectors instead of painting the bezel.
    Color matched grill, door handles and rear bumper are a nice improvement. Here is my Beast.

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  12. Nov 4, 2010 at 9:10 AM
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    Blackdawn

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    Thanks for the advice amigos. That is one bad ass ride. I do like the look. I am thinking about the black vinyl wrap for the bottom air dam. I might hold onto these for a bit, out of general laziness. Think color-matched grill and headlight eyebrows might set it off.
     
  13. Nov 5, 2010 at 6:41 AM
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    Blackdawn

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    Where did you guys get your grill color matched in SoCal? And about how much does that run?
     
  14. Nov 5, 2010 at 7:17 AM
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  15. Nov 5, 2010 at 7:18 AM
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    Rear Diff Breather~ 5100's ~Fog Light Anytime~Tint~TRD Seat Covers~Weather Tech's~Pioneer H.U.~Lift~Eibach Springs~LED's......blah...blah...blah

    Thats a really nice truck!
     

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