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The Retrofit Source LED Light Bars: Good or not so good?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by JeffP213, Mar 7, 2016.

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  1. Apr 5, 2016 at 3:53 PM
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    Sweet. If it is, I'll just do some creative cutting.
     
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  2. Apr 5, 2016 at 3:54 PM
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    JeffP213 [OP] I used to do mods. I still do, but I used to, too

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    Just saw on your build page that you're doing it in white? Can't wait to check that out!
     
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  3. Apr 5, 2016 at 3:55 PM
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    I need some actual output shots of these things... even though I have a 30" heretic on the way... would not mind having a 40" lightbar on top and throw the 30" in the front grill...
     
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  4. Apr 5, 2016 at 3:55 PM
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    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    Yep! Can't wait. I'm gonna mount it like Satin Pelfrey's Rigid Bar

    Screen Shot 2016-04-05 at 3.54.48 PM.jpg
     
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  5. Apr 5, 2016 at 3:58 PM
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    I'll get ya one tonight, homeboy!

    Would have posted sooner, but I've been trying to get it pointed exactly where I want it before snapping shots. Was getting a lot of hood glare when I first threw it up
     
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  6. Apr 5, 2016 at 6:39 PM
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    JeffP213 [OP] I used to do mods. I still do, but I used to, too

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    So here's regular low beamsimage.jpg

    Here's just the light bar

    image.jpg

    And here's my dog

    image.jpg

    He's not amused, but I do like this bar.
     
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  7. Apr 5, 2016 at 6:42 PM
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    JeffP213 [OP] I used to do mods. I still do, but I used to, too

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    It goes without saying that 9/10 pictures don't do led lights, through windshields, any justice.
     
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  8. Apr 5, 2016 at 6:44 PM
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    Retrofit low beams or stock?
     
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  9. Apr 5, 2016 at 6:44 PM
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    Looked it up. they are 2.45" with the mount. I'm gonna have .05" of space haha
     
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  10. Apr 5, 2016 at 6:48 PM
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    OEM baby. Not a huge fan of the retro fit...not trying to drive a spaceship. :D
     
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  11. Apr 5, 2016 at 6:49 PM
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    I like the HIDs. My 4runner came with stock Halogen Projectors. Really dull. Now they have HID 5000K bulbs in the projectors. Very clean white light.
     
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  12. Apr 5, 2016 at 6:49 PM
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    Here's a couple more:

    Low beams

    image.jpg

    LED

    image.jpg
     
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  13. Apr 5, 2016 at 6:53 PM
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    See, that looks clean as hell. I could get down with those. Man I love the new front end of the 4Runner! I'm glad the front end of the '16 Tacoma doesn't mimic it exactly because I would have traded mine in, in a heartbeat. That's a sick ride man
     
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  14. Apr 5, 2016 at 8:49 PM
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    Thanks! I like it too. Will be cutting it up this year though!
     
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  15. Apr 6, 2016 at 8:33 AM
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    Thanks for the pictures. Going to see how this 30" Heretic bar that I am getting works up top and will go from there.
     
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  16. Apr 6, 2016 at 9:27 AM
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    If you get the relay from them it is way more than long enough of a harness to run any way you'd like.
     
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  17. May 23, 2016 at 11:33 AM
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    Got mine all pinned up! Now for wiring.

     
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    Man I love the stealth look to it
     
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  19. May 24, 2016 at 7:17 AM
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    Yeah me too! I lose a little bit of output, but in CA, I'll get a ticket for having it uncovered. Less likely to get stolen or ticketed if nobody can see it.
     
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  20. May 24, 2016 at 2:47 PM
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    If any of those of you with these bars can get me actual quality output shots in high res (2500px+), I will give you $20 in store credit!

    My email to send them to is andrew@theretrofitsource.com!
     
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