I changed the headlight bulbs on 2017 Tacoma

El Duderino · Aug 8, 2019

Sasquatchian said: ↑

Simply not a scientific test at all. One person's opinion is just that. There are actual written lighting standards that define what it permitted and what is not in terms of not only glare but specific minimum and maximum allowable light levels. Put in a bulb that is not designed for the type of housing/projector and certain aspects of the light distribution *might* fall within specs but others might not. FFS, that cheap Chinese importer with a Japanese name actually brag on their website that their lights don't pass U.S. standard because they are too bright in areas. If you want to improve the lighting on your truck, put in a higher performance halogen bulb like a widely available Philips H11, the go out on a dark unlit highway on a moonless night, let you eyes adjust to the dark and you'll see just how good your lights already are. But first, have them aligned on type of machine that VW and Porsche use. Why do so many here think they are better lighting engineers than the actual ones employed by all the manufacturers, something that many of these aftermarket companies simply don't have either. Why do you want to mess with one of the primary safety features of your vehicle.
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Cause marketing trumps science now a days.

Garab · Aug 8, 2019

Sasquatchian said: ↑

Simply not a scientific test at all. One person's opinion is just that. There are actual written lighting standards that define what it permitted and what is not in terms of not only glare but specific minimum and maximum allowable light levels. Put in a bulb that is not designed for the type of housing/projector and certain aspects of the light distribution *might* fall within specs but others might not. FFS, that cheap Chinese importer with a Japanese name actually brag on their website that their lights don't pass U.S. standard because they are too bright in areas. If you want to improve the lighting on your truck, put in a higher performance halogen bulb like a widely available Philips H11, the go out on a dark unlit highway on a moonless night, let you eyes adjust to the dark and you'll see just how good your lights already are. But first, have them aligned on type of machine that VW and Porsche use. Why do so many here think they are better lighting engineers than the actual ones employed by all the manufacturers, something that many of these aftermarket companies simply don't have either. Why do you want to mess with one of the primary safety features of your vehicle.
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People this triggered over a little glare make me change my mind when i think my headlights may be aimed a tad high.

El Duderino · Aug 8, 2019

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People this triggered over a little glare make me change my mind when i think my headlights may be aimed a tad high.
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With all the crazy ass lifted trucks with overly bright ass lights I made sure when I lifted my truck to aim the lights proper so I don’t perpetuate the stereotype here.

Da Boogie Man · Aug 8, 2019

It’s funny that the OP never mentioned LED lights in his post. The post is about how easy it was for him to change bulbs and people lose their minds over the type of bulb that he uses.

El Duderino · Aug 8, 2019

SweetT said: ↑

It’s funny that the OP never mentioned LED lights in his post. The post is about how easy it was for him to change bulbs and people lose their minds over the type of bulb that he uses.
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The backing of the bulb is a dead give away.

Da Boogie Man · Aug 8, 2019

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It’s best you don’t mention certain things on this site… unfortunately but you will learn. This happens to be one of the topics. Also spacers is on that list amongst other “hot” topics FYI
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I put LEDs on my spacers.

Da Boogie Man · Aug 8, 2019

El Duderino said: ↑

The backing of the bulb is a dead give away.
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No shit?

El Duderino · Aug 8, 2019

SweetT said: ↑

I put LEDs on my spacers.
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You just blew the world up congrats lol

Da Boogie Man · Aug 8, 2019

El Duderino said: ↑

You just blew the world up congrats lol
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I’m not finished yet.

Da Boogie Man · Aug 8, 2019

I have a LMC (light mount chop) in the works for my headlights and fog lights.

El Duderino · Aug 8, 2019

https://smile.amazon.com/Headlight-...=1565255188&s=gateway&sprefix=h11+led&sr=8-17

El Duderino · Aug 8, 2019

SweetT said: ↑

I have a LMC (light mount chop) in the works for my headlights and fog lights.
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Don’t forget to nightshade your headlights and tails after. Gives it that tactical look

Da Boogie Man · Aug 8, 2019

El Duderino said: ↑

Don’t forget to nightshade your headlights and tails after. Gives it that tactical look
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Now THAT is a waste of money. How is anyone going to see them after I blind them with my bouncing LED high and low beams on at the same time?

El Duderino · Aug 8, 2019

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Now THAT is a waste of money. How is anyone going to see them after I blind them with my bouncing LED high and low beams on at the same time?
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Disco disco disco!

MoneyMan55 · Aug 8, 2019

Sasquatchian said: ↑

Simply not a scientific test at all. One person's opinion is just that. There are actual written lighting standards that define what it permitted and what is not in terms of not only glare but specific minimum and maximum allowable light levels. Put in a bulb that is not designed for the type of housing/projector and certain aspects of the light distribution *might* fall within specs but others might not. FFS, that cheap Chinese importer with a Japanese name actually brag on their website that their lights don't pass U.S. standard because they are too bright in areas. If you want to improve the lighting on your truck, put in a higher performance halogen bulb like a widely available Philips H11, the go out on a dark unlit highway on a moonless night, let you eyes adjust to the dark and you'll see just how good your lights already are. But first, have them aligned on type of machine that VW and Porsche use. Why do so many here think they are better lighting engineers than the actual ones employed by all the manufacturers, something that many of these aftermarket companies simply don't have either. Why do you want to mess with one of the primary safety features of your vehicle.
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Changed out my low beam and fogs (installed fogs from 2018 offroad) with the X-TremeVision and I like the look. Works for me.

LTG4087 · Aug 8, 2019

Better off with a high performance halogen bulb like Phillips CrystalVision or OSRAM +150. (others as well) I went with the latter and they are bright with no issues blinding drivers as they are made for projector lamps.

Foozer · Aug 8, 2019

Sasquatchian said: ↑

Simply not a scientific test at all. One person's opinion is just that. There are actual written lighting standards that define what it permitted and what is not in terms of not only glare but specific minimum and maximum allowable light levels. Put in a bulb that is not designed for the type of housing/projector and certain aspects of the light distribution *might* fall within specs but others might not. FFS, that cheap Chinese importer with a Japanese name actually brag on their website that their lights don't pass U.S. standard because they are too bright in areas. If you want to improve the lighting on your truck, put in a higher performance halogen bulb like a widely available Philips H11, the go out on a dark unlit highway on a moonless night, let you eyes adjust to the dark and you'll see just how good your lights already are. But first, have them aligned on type of machine that VW and Porsche use. Why do so many here think they are better lighting engineers than the actual ones employed by all the manufacturers, something that many of these aftermarket companies simply don't have either. Why do you want to mess with one of the primary safety features of your vehicle.
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Thanks for the lesson professor.

Sasquatchian · Aug 8, 2019

Interesting response, as what you posted here is not quite the same as what was quoted in the email notification I received a few minutes ago. This one sort of complimentary and the other maybe not so much. What a difference a single word can make. It appears that the post was edited for the offensive word.

Foozer · Aug 9, 2019

Sasquatchian said: ↑

Interesting response, as what you posted here is not quite the same as what was quoted in the email notification I received a few minutes ago. This one sort of complimentary and the other maybe not so much. What a difference a single word can make. It appears that the post was edited for the offensive word.
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Your point?

spider*2008 · Aug 14, 2019

2017tacomaSport said: ↑

Which bulbs did you replace them with?
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I replaced low beam bulbs with these LEDs: https://www.lasfit.com/products/la-h11
I was told that they released a upgraded version: https://www.lasfit.com/products/h11-h9-h8-led-headlight-fog-light-la-series

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