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PRE Black Friday HID GB

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by kustom54lighting, Nov 15, 2017.

  1. Nov 19, 2017 at 12:38 AM
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    crashnburn80

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    Yes.

    No. This demonstrates a failure to understand the basic optics of the products you are selling. HIDs should never be run in a halogen reflector.

    Again, no. You cannot "adjust" scatter caused by using the wrong light source in a halogen reflector like the fogs.

    Because no one seems to be able to actually understand this, the 55w HID ballasts will draw greater than 10 amps at startup for a small fraction of a second before leveling off at a lower level once ignited. The Tacoma headlight circuit is rated at 10 amps. So if you are running a 55w kit on stock wiring you are going to exceed the circuit rating for a fraction of a second. Chances are the fuse will not blow, but it might over time, hence the harness recommendation. If you are going with a 35w kit, you are not in danger of exceeding the 10amp fuse.

    No. Bad point. Again HIDs should never be run in a halogen reflector for street use. Morimoto full fog replacements are the correct option to maintain a cut off horizon for street use without blinding oncoming drivers.
     
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  2. Nov 19, 2017 at 11:47 AM
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    Ordered 35W 5500K with Harness. Better safe than sorry for only $20, peace of mind
     
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  3. Nov 19, 2017 at 2:12 PM
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    Yes you correct but if my customers want to run them in reflectors that is up to them, thats why i gave the info on the fog HIDs and let people decide for themselves. I cant force people to retrofit or get fog replacements.
     
  4. Nov 19, 2017 at 4:42 PM
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    That was my thinking as well.
     
  5. Nov 22, 2017 at 8:38 PM
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  6. Nov 23, 2017 at 2:11 PM
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    All kits will be shipped out by thursday next week, we have 70 kits coming to us
     
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  7. Nov 23, 2017 at 2:37 PM
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    Awesome, thanks for the update. Happy Thanksgiving!
     
  8. Nov 23, 2017 at 10:06 PM
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    Deal still available by any chance?? Is there a new deal for Black Friday?!?
     
  9. Nov 29, 2017 at 7:06 PM
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    Quick update most orders went out today and you should have a tracking in your email

    We are delayed on some orders due to shipment delays to us, if you didn't get a tracking number please be patient with us we will get them out soon as the rest of the shipment comes in.
     
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  10. Nov 29, 2017 at 7:20 PM
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    Got my tracing number!
     
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  11. Nov 29, 2017 at 7:31 PM
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    No email for me, but that's ok, I got like 9000 other Tacoma related gizmo's that I have bought and not installed yet.
    Heated seats are becoming more and more of a priority...
    Front cam would be nice to hook up...
    Trailer cam needs done...
    Installing the shapeways blank I bought to do the nav anytime mod and front cam would be nice...
    Wiring up 5 additional factory buttons really should be a priority...
    Need to rip apart the dash to install new panel for 5 factory switches needs done...
    The bluetooth mirroring I bought to use google maps instead of factory nav also would be nice...
    Need to do the Lexus key card still...
    Bed lights need done as well...
    ...etc...

    I'm just gonna wait for the lights patiently I think.
     
  12. Nov 29, 2017 at 8:23 PM
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    Thank you for your support! This order was insane to fill we shipped 60 kits today or so and got 30 to go
     
  13. Dec 1, 2017 at 4:36 PM
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    Does anyone have a link on how to install these kits, im a little lost when I have to two different connectors that plug to the bulb. Do I have to plug the 2 pig tales into anything?
     
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  14. Dec 1, 2017 at 5:15 PM
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    Did you get the hid with or without the harness?
     
  15. Dec 1, 2017 at 5:15 PM
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    Received my kit today! Now just need to find some time to install.
     
  16. Dec 1, 2017 at 5:21 PM
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    Without
     
  17. Dec 1, 2017 at 5:45 PM
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    The female plugs go into your ballasts and the male plug where the connector has to be attached by you goes into your factory wiring that used to plug into your factory bulb
     
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  18. Dec 1, 2017 at 7:30 PM
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    For the part that I labeled ???, I could just get rid of that wire right.
     
  19. Dec 1, 2017 at 7:33 PM
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