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Retrofit and BHLM Headlights

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by no vtec 4me, Aug 27, 2018.

  1. Jul 12, 2019 at 3:03 AM
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    dead.fm13

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    Any BBP filler plates in the works? I’d like a set to go with these heads!
     
  2. Jul 12, 2019 at 4:08 AM
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    no vtec 4me

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    They really set his truck off, love them!
     
  3. Jul 12, 2019 at 9:13 AM
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    Those are awesome. Does anyone know where to buy those amber acrylic covers?

    Or any member I could possibly order some through?
     
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  4. Jul 12, 2019 at 10:40 AM
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    no vtec 4me

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    I make them, I charge $30 shipped if you’d like to buy a set.
     
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  5. Jul 13, 2019 at 9:39 AM
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    Is it normal for the dtrl lights to dim when the rx350 come on? @no vtec 4me
     
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  6. Jul 13, 2019 at 10:09 AM
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    yes
     
  7. Jul 13, 2019 at 10:11 AM
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    Thanks Meso, is there a way to keep them bright all the time? @MESO ps I’ve got ur turn signals/coin holder and gas-hole. Love your work.
     
  8. Jul 13, 2019 at 12:19 PM
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    Big shoutout to Kevin @no vtec 4me for the amazing job on the headlights. As well as the much needed technical support questions I had.

    Also shoutout to Stew @MESO for the side markers and headlight filler plates. They both just complete the look.

    If your on the fence about having @no vtec 4me doing a retro for you, don’t be. His work is amazing and I highly recommend him.

    I couldn’t be happier with my lights. :bananadance:

    Now onto the pics

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  9. Jul 13, 2019 at 12:32 PM
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    Looks so good, love the completely blacked out look! And the @MESO side markers just really set them off.
     
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  10. Jul 13, 2019 at 1:05 PM
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    I agree.

    Thanks again for everything

    Now I need to do something with my fog lights , they look horrible lol
     
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  11. Jul 13, 2019 at 1:06 PM
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    I wasn’t going to say anything, but some morimoto fogs would really finish your front end up nicely.
     
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  12. Jul 13, 2019 at 1:06 PM
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    They look great! I got a set coming soon, can't wait. Now you need to change your avatar...
     
  13. Jul 13, 2019 at 1:10 PM
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    Thanks , they are well worth the wait.

    Didn’t even think about the avatar pic, good looking out.
     
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  14. Jul 13, 2019 at 1:12 PM
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    R242 I want a dog

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    Man the sidemarkers do look good, is it too late add some to my order:rolleyes:
     
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  15. Jul 13, 2019 at 1:12 PM
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    Yeah I’m thinking either the Morimotos or the pros, can’t decide.

    The Morimotos are the brighter of the two right?
     
  16. Jul 13, 2019 at 1:33 PM
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    Not too late, say the word and I’ll order you a set if they’re still in stock!
     
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  17. Jul 13, 2019 at 1:34 PM
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    WORD! Stage 2 switchback if available...
     
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  18. Jul 13, 2019 at 1:53 PM
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    Pm’d
     
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    Does the headlight have to be disassembled to retrofit RX350 projectors (no BLHM)?

    They should be a direct replacement but do they bolt in from the back or from inside?
     
  20. Jul 15, 2019 at 3:19 AM
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    Yeah, they have to have the old halogen projectors removed and the RX350 ones installed.
     

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