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Lifetime LED Install and Review In Progress

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by RearViewMirror, Apr 11, 2014.

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  1. Apr 14, 2014 at 2:42 PM
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    Go back a few pages and I posted pictures of the difference between high and low beams. No fix needed.
     
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  2. Apr 14, 2014 at 2:45 PM
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    I have had these in my headlights and fogs for 8 months now couldn't be more satisfied replaced the HIDS and will never own hids again
     
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  3. Apr 14, 2014 at 2:47 PM
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    I have LED headlights on my truck (look exactly like these) and I really love them. Bright white light and looks really cool.
    I have a question about interference with the FM radio. When I turn my headlights on I get some static. As soon as I turn them off it goes away. Is there anything I can do to prevent it? Thanks
     
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  4. Apr 14, 2014 at 3:12 PM
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  5. Apr 14, 2014 at 3:15 PM
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    1 or 2 stations have very little static. But I get the same with geographic location. Maybe a ferrite choke on the positive wire. I have some at home I will see if it helps tomorrow.
     
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  6. Apr 14, 2014 at 4:38 PM
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    Thank you!
    I actually just found out something else that also works. I was told that if the drivers and cables/wires are touching the metal (fender etc) it may cause interference. I had double sided tape holding the drivers down but the cables/wires were touching metal. I zip tied them up and no more static.
     
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  7. Apr 14, 2014 at 5:33 PM
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    Very nice. I will get mine off fender as well. Thanks
     
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  8. Apr 14, 2014 at 5:47 PM
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    Got it all squared away.:D
     
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  9. Apr 15, 2014 at 7:02 AM
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  10. Apr 15, 2014 at 7:08 AM
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    Considering these, but thought occurred to me yesterday: Has anyone installed/tested these under extreme cold conditions? I'm talking down in the -20F to -40F range. :popcorn:
     
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  11. Apr 15, 2014 at 7:16 AM
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    You're going to have problems with the housing freezing over, but I don't think the light itself is going to be a problem. The LEDs run cooler than halogen and so won't be able to defrost the front at those temps. (I assume)
     
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  12. Apr 15, 2014 at 7:17 AM
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    Peter (LoadedTaco) should be able to tell you since we had a few days at those temps this winter
     
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  13. Apr 15, 2014 at 7:22 AM
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    Good to hear. I will say this just so people have options-The LED setup is better than OE Halogen and is better than a pnp HID setup as far as light dispersion is concerned but to get the best lighting a true HID retrofit is still the way to go. Now, if you don't want to mess with splitting your headlights apart and want a quick and easy setup that provides results then it seems the LED kit is a no brainer.
     
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  14. Apr 15, 2014 at 7:26 AM
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    Order placed on wiredinstallation.com, #165.
     
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  15. Apr 15, 2014 at 7:28 AM
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    Wow. 8 months. Looks like I'm going to have to get some of deez.
     
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  16. Apr 15, 2014 at 7:40 AM
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    RearViewMirror [OP] Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

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    I won't argue that. Retrofits are definitely nice and a quality retrofit will put out good light. I honestly just didn't feel like pulling the lens on these lights. The factory lights on the Tacoma are actually some of the best lights I've had in a vehicle. These LED's make them even better with little modification. No doubt though the HID correctly done is very nice indeed.
     
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  17. Apr 15, 2014 at 7:58 AM
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  18. Apr 15, 2014 at 8:05 AM
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    Wut
     
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  19. Apr 15, 2014 at 8:07 AM
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    RearViewMirror [OP] Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

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    Cool story bro!

    Now put it in the +40 thread loser :p


    *EDIT* Unless you put the headlights on your surfboard.
     
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  20. Apr 15, 2014 at 8:09 AM
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    That's our boy PorkChop. :D
     
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