What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Speedytech7 · Nov 3, 2017

Blackdawg said: ↑

No the front bolts are still there. haha the rear got ripped out a while ago and was hanging down a bit. But with all the ice and snow build up on it over the last 2 days, i think it was too much. Bent the mounts so much the bolts don't hold it anymore.
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Other than the freezing temps, it is a perfect time to throw something else on haha.

Speedytech7 · Nov 3, 2017

Baja Designs said: ↑

Hey there!

Bailey here with Baja Designs. I did want to chime in a little about our product line and provide some more information on our Optics or "focusing element".

All of our LED Lights feature ClearView™ Optics which are which are computer designed in-house by Baja Designs’ team of racing engineers who have first-hand knowledge of the lighting needs of all types of drivers and riders. Each optic is designed to illuminate one or more of seven specific Lighting Zones (SEE BELOW). BD’s racing engineers were the first to define these lighting zones and to design specific patterns for the lesser known cornering, dust/fog and High Speed Spot zones. BD’s Wide Cornering and Wide Driving patterns were the first HID and LED lights that offered both a horizontal cut off and a wide pattern to make the light usable in fog or dust without causing blinding back scatter and also fill the important cornering zone so the driver doesn’t feel like he is driving in a tunnel. BD’s High Speed Spot™ has revolutionized LED lighting by truly achieving the distance of an HID with the smoothness of an LED. Other patterns available are Driving, Spot, Work/Scene and Dome/Interior. Amber patterns are also available.
https://www.bajadesigns.com/science-of-lighting/clearview.asp

Zone 1 - Dust/Fog: This zone illuminates the area directly in front of the vehicle. Mounting these lights low on the bumper eliminates glare from dust and fog.

Zone 2 - Cornering: This zone provides cornering light which is necessary to drive comfortably at speed. By toeing these lights out 10°-15° a smooth field of light is achieved, eliminating the feeling of tunnel vision.

Zone 3 - Driving Combo: This zone is your primary driving light. These lights are mounted in the middle of the front bumper to avoid glare off of the hood or from dust and fog in front of the vehicle.

Zone 4 - Spot: This zone is your first level of long distance lighting. Lights intended for this zone will give you the distance needed to travel at speed. Combined with zone two lighting, a smooth transition is achieved creating less stress on your eyes.

Zone 5 - Racer Edition Spot: This zone is necessary for triple digit speeds, or wanting to see miles down the road. This is the only forward projection pattern we recommend mounting along your roofline (wider patterns can contribute to glare).

Zone 6 - Rock/Dome Lighting: This zone is used for wheel well lighting. This light is perfect for truck, jeep, buggy and UTV applications.

Zone 7 - Work/Scene: This is a true flood pattern. Excellent work light or “scene light” with an extremely smooth, round pattern. This pattern is not suitable for forward projection applications.

-Bailey, Baja Designs
www.bajadesigns.com
Enter BDForums at checkout for 10% OFF + $5 Shipping!
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Wow, that's quite the diagram. The issue I've been having with LED units was reaching Zone 4 and Zone 5. Which of your LED units is best suited for that?

Blackdawg · Nov 3, 2017

Speedytech7 said: ↑

Other than the freezing temps, it is a perfect time to throw something else on haha.
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yeah looking at my options now.

Baja Designs · Nov 3, 2017

Speedytech7 said: ↑

Wow, that's quite the diagram. The issue I've been having with LED units was reaching Zone 4 and Zone 5. Which of your LED units is best suited for that?
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Are you looking for a LED Light Bar or LED Auxiliary Lights? Happy to give you some suggestions for your application.

-Bailey, Baja Designs
bailey@bajadesigns.com

cynicalrider · Nov 3, 2017

Baja Designs said: ↑

Hey there!

Bailey here with Baja Designs. I did want to chime in a little about our product line and provide some more information on our Optics or "focusing element".

All of our LED Lights feature ClearView™ Optics which are which are computer designed in-house by Baja Designs’ team of racing engineers who have first-hand knowledge of the lighting needs of all types of drivers and riders. Each optic is designed to illuminate one or more of seven specific Lighting Zones (SEE BELOW). BD’s racing engineers were the first to define these lighting zones and to design specific patterns for the lesser known cornering, dust/fog and High Speed Spot zones. BD’s Wide Cornering and Wide Driving patterns were the first HID and LED lights that offered both a horizontal cut off and a wide pattern to make the light usable in fog or dust without causing blinding back scatter and also fill the important cornering zone so the driver doesn’t feel like he is driving in a tunnel. BD’s High Speed Spot™ has revolutionized LED lighting by truly achieving the distance of an HID with the smoothness of an LED. Other patterns available are Driving, Spot, Work/Scene and Dome/Interior. Amber patterns are also available.
https://www.bajadesigns.com/science-of-lighting/clearview.asp

Zone 1 - Dust/Fog: This zone illuminates the area directly in front of the vehicle. Mounting these lights low on the bumper eliminates glare from dust and fog.

Zone 2 - Cornering: This zone provides cornering light which is necessary to drive comfortably at speed. By toeing these lights out 10°-15° a smooth field of light is achieved, eliminating the feeling of tunnel vision.

Zone 3 - Driving Combo: This zone is your primary driving light. These lights are mounted in the middle of the front bumper to avoid glare off of the hood or from dust and fog in front of the vehicle.

Zone 4 - Spot: This zone is your first level of long distance lighting. Lights intended for this zone will give you the distance needed to travel at speed. Combined with zone two lighting, a smooth transition is achieved creating less stress on your eyes.

Zone 5 - Racer Edition Spot: This zone is necessary for triple digit speeds, or wanting to see miles down the road. This is the only forward projection pattern we recommend mounting along your roofline (wider patterns can contribute to glare).

Zone 6 - Rock/Dome Lighting: This zone is used for wheel well lighting. This light is perfect for truck, jeep, buggy and UTV applications.

Zone 7 - Work/Scene: This is a true flood pattern. Excellent work light or “scene light” with an extremely smooth, round pattern. This pattern is not suitable for forward projection applications.

-Bailey, Baja Designs
www.bajadesigns.com
Enter BDForums at checkout for 10% OFF + $5 Shipping!
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Honestly I have been having a hard time finding lights specifically for zone 1. I know a large part of that is finding proper mounting locations, but are there any bars I can mount to a bumper specifically designed for this purpose?

Speedytech7 · Nov 3, 2017

Baja Designs said: ↑

Are you looking for a LED Light Bar or LED Auxiliary Lights? Happy to give you some suggestions for your application.

-Bailey, Baja Designs
bailey@bajadesigns.com
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Not much of a light bar person but I really need a couple solid forward facing lights

Baja Designs · Nov 3, 2017

cynicalrider said: ↑

Honestly I have been having a hard time finding lights specifically for zone 1. I know a large part of that is finding proper mounting locations, but are there any bars I can mount to a bumper specifically designed for this purpose?
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Sure - We have some great LED Light Bar options for Zone 1.
The Wide Driving pattern would be my recommendation since it offers a 44° flattened horizontal beam for the ultimate in nearfield lighting and comfort lighting. (Lighting Zones 1 & 2). We do offer the below options in Amber as well for extra glare reduction in poor conditions. Take a look at the following options:

S8, 10" LED Light Bar, Wide Driving - $329
https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/S8-10-inch-Wide-Driving-LED-Light-Bar.asp
40W / 4000 Lumens per 10"
(Amber Option - Here)

Onx6, 10" LED Light Bar, Wide Driving - $429.95
https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/onx6-10-wide-driving-led-light-bar.asp
58.5W / 7450 Lumens per 10"
(Amber Option - Here)

-Bailey, Baja Designs
www.bajadesigns.com
Enter BDForums coupon code at checkout for 10% OFF + $5 Shipping to the Lower 48!

cynicalrider · Nov 3, 2017

Baja Designs said: ↑

Sure - We have some great LED Light Bar options for Zone 1.
The Wide Driving pattern would be my recommendation since it offers a 44° flattened horizontal beam for the ultimate in nearfield lighting and comfort lighting. (Lighting Zones 1 & 2). We do offer the below options in Amber as well for extra glare reduction in poor conditions. Take a look at the following options:

S8, 10" LED Light Bar, Wide Driving - $329
https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/S8-10-inch-Wide-Driving-LED-Light-Bar.asp
40W / 4000 Lumens per 10"
(Amber Option - Here)

Onx6, 10" LED Light Bar, Wide Driving - $429.95
https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/onx6-10-wide-driving-led-light-bar.asp
58.5W / 7450 Lumens per 10"
(Amber Option - Here)

-Bailey, Baja Designs
www.bajadesigns.com
Enter BDForums coupon code at checkout for 10% OFF + $5 Shipping to the Lower 48!
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Awesome, thank you. Looks like the S8 will fit the bill for my uses well. Now I just gotta save some dough for it.

Baja Designs · Nov 3, 2017

Speedytech7 said: ↑

Not much of a light bar person but I really need a couple solid forward facing lights
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Both our Squadron (Pro or Racer Edition) or XL (Pro or Racer Edition) will provide great lighting for Zones 4 + 5. Here is a quick breakdown between them:

Squadron Pro, Spot (490001) - $219.95ea
https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/squadron-pro-led-spot.asp
40W / 4900 Lumens (9 Degree Spot)

Squadron Racer Edition, Spot (720001) - $269.95ea
https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/squadron-racer-edition-spot-led.asp
40W / 4300 Lumens (7 Degree Spot) * While the Lumen Count is lower the tighter beam does provide ~40% more usable light for distance compared to the Pro

XL Pro, Spot (500001) - $349.95ea
https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/xl-pro-high-speed-spot.asp
40W / 4900 Lumens (6 Degree Spot)

XL Racer Edition, Spot (680002) - $399.95ea
https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/xl-racer-edition-led-high-speed-spot.asp
40W / 4300 Lumens (4 Degree Spot) * While the Lumen Count is lower the tighter beam does provide ~40% more usable light for distance compared to the Pro.

We do sell the above option in variety of different configurations including discounted pricing when you buy a pair:
https://www.bajadesigns.com/Products/led-auxilary-lights.asp

Pricing above is MSRP - Don't forget to enter BDForums at checkout for 10% OFF + $5 Shipping to the Lower 48! Here are some night shots between these lights. Unfortunately I don't have the Squadron Racer but it would be between a Squadron Pro Spot and an XL Pro Spot.

tony2018 · Nov 3, 2017

Baja Designs said: ↑

Both our Squadron (Pro or Racer Edition) or XL (Pro or Racer Edition) will provide great lighting for Zones 4 + 5. Here is a quick breakdown between them:

Squadron Pro, Spot (490001) - $219.95ea
https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/squadron-pro-led-spot.asp
40W / 4900 Lumens (9 Degree Spot)

Squadron Racer Edition, Spot (720001) - $269.95ea
https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/squadron-racer-edition-spot-led.asp
40W / 4300 Lumens (7 Degree Spot) * While the Lumen Count is lower the tighter beam does provide ~40% more usable light for distance compared to the Pro

XL Pro, Spot (500001) - $349.95ea
https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/xl-pro-high-speed-spot.asp
40W / 4900 Lumens (6 Degree Spot)

XL Racer Edition, Spot (680002) - $399.95ea
https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/xl-racer-edition-led-high-speed-spot.asp
40W / 4300 Lumens (4 Degree Spot) * While the Lumen Count is lower the tighter beam does provide ~40% more usable light for distance compared to the Pro.

We do sell the above option in variety of different configurations including discounted pricing when you buy a pair:
https://www.bajadesigns.com/Products/led-auxilary-lights.asp

Pricing above is MSRP - Don't forget to enter BDForums at checkout for 10% OFF + $5 Shipping to the Lower 48! Here are some night shots between these lights. Unfortunately I don't have the Squadron Racer but it would be between a Squadron Pro Spot and an XL Pro Spot.

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Do you have any outputs for the S8?

JKO1998 · Nov 3, 2017

The project that’ll take place of the next couple of days. Any pointers on getting the black rubber seal thing to stick again?

Baja Designs · Nov 3, 2017

tony2018 said: ↑

Do you have any outputs for the S8?
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Unfortunately I'm limited on S8 Night Shots. We do have a couple here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/147137575@N04/sets/72157674546731405

Blackdawg · Nov 3, 2017

m3bassman said: ↑

It was only falling off since May...

I think the snow started it back then and came back to finish it off...

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pretty much haha

Seagull233 · Nov 3, 2017

Added a measure of safety, in case of fire.

uurx · Nov 3, 2017

Seagull233 said: ↑

Added a measure of safety, in case of fire.
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massive recall recently came out on extinguishers, just double check your product codes make sure its clear!

Seagull233 · Nov 3, 2017

uurx said: ↑

massive recall recently came out on extinguishers, just double check your product codes make sure its clear!
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That's what got me to pull that one out of the box. Waiting to get on their website to see if it is a recall. I think it probably is. But at least I have the bracket mounted!!

uurx · Nov 3, 2017

Seagull233 said: ↑

That's what got me to pull that one out of the box. Waiting to get on their website to see if it is a recall. I think it probably is. But at least I have the bracket mounted!!
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the recall is huge, already a bunch of members here on TW have shared that their extinguishers in their homes, cars and boats fall under the recall

ClevSix · Nov 3, 2017

uurx said: ↑

the recall is huge, already a bunch of members here on TW have shared that their extinguishers in their homes, cars and boats fall under the recall
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Two of mine so far are part of the recall. I have a few more to check.

Ice Horse · Nov 3, 2017

Siktaco said: ↑

Looks good! Hahah well you can still kinda see em in that pic. What size tires?

And Im go with a purple similar to this. And then eventually the whole truck will be the charcoal color that the front end is painted
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That'll be cool! Look forward to seeing it.

My tires are 295/70/17, 33's.

quetzal · Nov 3, 2017

FLBAdrian said: ↑

Yes it’s the Callahan brake kit from Amazon and I just used flat black spray paint.. just need to install new dust cover I found on the DIY mods.
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Can you elaborate?

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