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OEmassive Quad Projector Retrofit

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MESO, Feb 10, 2018.

  1. Mar 8, 2018 at 4:40 AM
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    jptheriot

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    Kinda like being at a strip club, except you get to pick up your dollar bills at the end of the night! :annoyed:
     
  2. Mar 8, 2018 at 7:57 AM
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    Lucky person getting a set of Meso 1 offs. Still like yours better but these are gonna be great
     
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  3. Mar 14, 2018 at 10:20 PM
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    Need to update this. Doing some super custom halos (from scratch)...
    But in the meantime I think it needs another pair of reflectors...
    [​IMG]
     
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  4. Mar 15, 2018 at 1:43 AM
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    Where is the "buy-it-now" button???
     
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  5. Mar 15, 2018 at 3:52 AM
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    Click here:

    C68D80FE-2E09-42B7-9CBD-4377372DA716.jpg
     
  6. Mar 15, 2018 at 4:05 AM
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    Let me update that for you...

    [​IMG]
     
  7. Mar 15, 2018 at 4:24 AM
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    hahahhaha
     
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  8. Mar 15, 2018 at 4:30 AM
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    oh there it is...:rofl:
     
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  9. Mar 15, 2018 at 5:43 AM
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  10. Mar 20, 2018 at 11:18 AM
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    Ughh I can’t wait for an update. I’ve been checking the forum mostly to see this thread. @mesojdm
     
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    Yeah me too!
     
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  15. Mar 25, 2018 at 11:55 AM
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    Ask and ye shall receive.
    Beware, lots of pics.


    Next thing to address was the Angry Halos. This was the most difficult part. WHY? Because nobody makes square halos:annoyed:
    So I did what any sane person would do.. Design and fabricate my own.
    [​IMG]

    These has a lot of details wrapped in them
    1)I had to match the conture of the Original bezel so it would all flow toether like OEM. (even the little ribs on the inside)
    2)Layout in the back so my LED strips will all fit and disperse light evenly
    3)1/8" channel on the outside for my plexiglass

    Next, mask off and start cutting
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    *SNAPS FINGER*
    DONE(wish it was that easy)
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    3D printed for test fitment
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    I designed a lip on the back to prevent it form falling out forward(will also give me a spot to plastic weld it in)
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    LED layout
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    Now for the inside channel... I didn't want it open becasue you would see all the indiviudual LED's. So I CNC'd out a quick jig. Then heated/bent up plexiglass and formed it.
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    Plexi installed(it was also sanded with 400grit to give the light a nice glow)
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    But wait, there's more:)
    There is a big flat spot on the inside, so I decided to draw up a matching "3 bar" reflector(like the side ones)
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    Cut out.
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    LED channels
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    It's a combination of 3d printed housings, with CNC'd acrylic inside.
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    Backside. All wiring done. I will go over all the board with adhesive just to make sure it's in there for good.
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    Then, all the housings were sanded and painted with Matte krylon. It's my favorite paint as it's not too dull(like flat) and not too shiny(like gloss)
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    ALL DONE!
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    Close up of the internals
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    LIGHT PICS. I Couldn't leave you guys hanging!!!:p

    Off:
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    Angry halos AKA Dragon eyes. I'm REALLY happy how these turned out. The light hits the plexi internally, then goes straight through into the front which is lightly sanded. I would put these up against any commercially made halo
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    Still figuring out how everything will be wired. Here's the DRL amber on with dragon eyes
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    DRL's only
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    Dual color:)
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    Side markers
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    And the icing on the cake, I couldn't leave the ugly fake fins at the bottom so I made a snap in over panel with my logo and a little design
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    Last thing to do (other than reseal) is design an extended rear cap to cover the bulb/igniter because these projectors stick a little far out the back than stock.
     
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  16. Mar 25, 2018 at 12:01 PM
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    Bonkers. Really completely bonkers. Great job.
     
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  17. Mar 25, 2018 at 12:02 PM
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    Dude these are badass!!!! Wow these are so fucking cool


    I wish I had the talent and time to do something like this. These are amazing :bowdown::thumbsup:
     
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  18. Mar 25, 2018 at 12:11 PM
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    The person getting these will have a great one off set. Amazing quality and attention to detail as usual.
     
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  19. Mar 25, 2018 at 12:22 PM
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    Thank you:thumbsup:
    They definitely tested my design and fab skills... But that's needed once in a while to keep them honed. This was an all out build for sure, Performance and looks. Most people would be happy with a BHLM, but something inside me just cant't do that. Need more light!!!
     
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  20. Mar 25, 2018 at 12:24 PM
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    Wait I missed that!! I though that these were just for your truck. Your selling these?? Dayyyyyuuum!!!! I already know I can’t afford them lmao
     

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