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Make your own underhood light with Rock Light LEDs

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tamer, May 23, 2020.

  1. May 25, 2020 at 7:04 PM
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    The overall engine temperature has deformed my first several versions that’s all. PLA+ is working for now and time will tell as summer is arriving. I may switch to aluminum once the clubs CNC machine is repaired.
     
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  2. May 25, 2020 at 8:58 PM
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    Good to know. Thanks. Do you have a datasheet on the PLA+ that’s working? I had my prototype made in HP glass filled PA12. I believe it has relatively high temperature tolerance and good strength/flexibility. We’ll see how it works.
     
  3. May 29, 2020 at 4:02 PM
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    Ok was able to test out the first prototype brackets today, they work great! The material will be fine, but I’ll update in a week. I should have 10 sets of the universal mount next week sometime if anyone wants a pair. Just hit me up.

    I will get a night shot later tonight, but light distribution should be much better with the lights pointing down.

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  4. May 29, 2020 at 9:00 PM
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    And before the angled down brackets you can see the lights are basically shining in your eyes:
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  5. May 29, 2020 at 9:01 PM
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    I'm sold.
     
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  6. Jun 4, 2020 at 3:47 PM
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    Alright, the new universal brackets are ready to ship! These work with the KC Cyclone or the Amazon/rigid lights I posted in the first post. $25 shipped will get you a pair of brackets and mounting hardware.

    PM me for PayPal info.
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  7. Jun 4, 2020 at 7:19 PM
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    Updated the first post, 3x pairs have been sold, 7 remaining.
     
  8. Jun 5, 2020 at 7:56 AM
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    I'm in, sending PM now.
     
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  9. Jun 5, 2020 at 10:05 AM
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    First 7 pairs have been shipped out, thanks everyone. There are 3 pairs left, one is spoken for, but has not been paid for yet. Almost feel like I should have made more, wasn’t sure this many people would want them.
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  10. Jun 5, 2020 at 11:11 AM
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    I’m in! Sending PM
     
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  11. Jun 5, 2020 at 2:22 PM
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    Alright, the last set has been spoken for! I guess those went a lot faster than I expected.

    If there is more interest I can make another batch. Let me know if you're interested and I'll get another list going. I'll do batches of 10 orders unless it starts picking up and alot more want them.
     
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  12. Jun 5, 2020 at 5:30 PM
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    If you'll ship to Canada, add me to the next batch.
     
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  13. Jun 5, 2020 at 6:11 PM
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    Can ship to Canada no problem. I’ll start another list, looks like already have two people.
     
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  14. Jun 9, 2020 at 3:26 PM
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    I am in. Please tell me what you need from me.
     
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  15. Jun 9, 2020 at 3:36 PM
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    I'll add you to the list in the first post of this thread. It'll be about two weeks before I have the next batch ready. I'll send you paypal info then.
     
  16. Jun 10, 2020 at 11:46 AM
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    Got mine all installed! I went with the Amazon lights. Plenty bright

     
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  17. Jun 10, 2020 at 12:20 PM
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    Badass!! That was quick!
     
  18. Jun 16, 2020 at 6:17 AM
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    Anyone else get their brackets mounted? I should have the next batch ready to ship next week if anyone else wants to get on the list.
     
  19. Jun 18, 2020 at 11:15 AM
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    The new batch will be ready Friday. I'll be shipping everyone who's paid on Saturday. If anyone else wants a set PM me.
     
  20. Jun 19, 2020 at 2:54 PM
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    Alright, I've shipped out to everyone on who paid on the second batch, 11 sets left!
     
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