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Morimoto LED XB Headlight review

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MESO, Apr 3, 2019.

  1. Jun 15, 2019 at 7:09 AM
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    Techsan

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    Within their own housings, yes.

    All headlight assemblies have to be adjusted after installation on the vehicle - even if you were direct replacing an OEM.
     
  2. Jun 15, 2019 at 7:34 AM
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    That’s also not including shipping
     
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  3. Jun 15, 2019 at 12:07 PM
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    The shipping on these headlights from TRS is only $30-40 (for the cheapest shipping option) but if you try to ship your headlights for a retrofit you’re looking at well over $100-200 if the retrofitter doesn’t pay for shipping
     
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  4. Jun 15, 2019 at 12:25 PM
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    Are you next daying them in a limo? Under $50. Mine were $25.
     
  5. Jun 15, 2019 at 12:45 PM
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    Why are they “overpriced”? Maybe they’re not a good value for you, but as someone who commutes mostly in the dark, better lighting is worth every penny to me.

    List your mods and I’ll tell you which ones I think are overpriced.
     
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  6. Jun 15, 2019 at 3:24 PM
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    Yes the Morimoto XB’s are priced reasonably. Look at TRS’s website. They’re comparable to all the others and they have a thriving business.

    Fair market value. You should look it up. :rolleyes:

    And comparing headlights to OVT? :rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
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  7. Jun 15, 2019 at 3:31 PM
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    I’m not sure you fully understand the economics behind these types of products
     
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    They are cheap compared to a new set of OEM TRD Pro headlights. Even cheaper than OEM non-pro headlights:notsure:
     
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  9. Jun 15, 2019 at 3:38 PM
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    OEM will always have a fit and finish above any aftermarket. Even down to the materials.(I didn’t say peformance)
    That said, OEM is always overpriced so you can’t really compare them.
    You have to compare these to a retrofit which they are about on par as far as price. The bonus is full warranty.
     
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    Also you can now sell your OEM set. Brings your overall cost way down
     
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    That’s what’s really important
     
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    What’s your say on the fit and finish/material quality on these now that you’ve taken them apart?
     
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    The more pictures I start to see of these lights, the more I don't think I wanna buy them. Could just be the angle and the lighting.
     
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  15. Jun 16, 2019 at 10:06 AM
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    I think it’s the 3 small projectors which make it look unique and or odd.
    I plan on swapping to dual 3”, we’ll see how it looks
     
  16. Jun 16, 2019 at 10:08 AM
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    You a bad man, @MESO.
     
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    I got a set of these in on Friday. Selling for $1200 if anyone is interested. Forgot I ordered them back in the early spring and I’m getting ready to sell my truck now.

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    I see what you’re saying but I think it’s the angle. Too close...they look great on MESOs truck

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    You’re under 50 posts per BST rules, but that should make someone very happy.
     
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    I know. I figured it better to give you guys a chance before posting on eBay.
     
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