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

Really ? Just plug and play. No issues with wires melting?

 

You are 100% correct. However, there is only so much salt I have, to take with online reviews. It's like beer, I've read that a certain IPA is outstanding but when it hit my pallet, it was lackluster. The only way to find out what is best is to taste it for yourself

 

All factory wires. The GE +120 Wattages are the same as factory. As a matter of fact my favorite bulbs, the now discontinued Osram 64205 were 70/65W and never had an issue. I could have possibly gained some lumens with a harness upgrade to decrease the voltage drop but never bothered. Long story short, you will be just fine.

 

Sweet, just saved me some bucks. Thanks man

 

Now to order a set for the sequoia..

 

Hard not to for the price.

 

Ok, I get that. So now that you have tasted the beer....

 

I mean if they work like they say, hell yea. 22 bucks to the door. Cheaper then auto part store.

 

Your stock wiring are limiting your new headlight bulbs. The replacement wiring kit has larger gauge wires that are capable of carrying more amperage which will unlock the full potential of those high wattage bulbs.

 

That was my thought too. I figured even if they weren't all that great I was still money ahead if I would have bought some overpriced Silverstars. If Daniel Stern recommends them they are good. Granted they still aren't factory HID but still an upgrade.

 

They aren't higher wattage.

 

I might still do the harness upgrade. Wife is on my ass for a Christmas gift. It's cheap and useful.

 

I've tasted it, but I haven't finished it yet to determine if it's gonna be good need to actually drive the truck beyond my driveway to see. And that's not including the "taste" using the Tacoma housings

 

Oh I also scored a

$72 viair 88p portable compressor kit (12V, 120 psi, forup to 33" tires)

viair 88p with a plug kit.need to redo all my tools in my cubbies and under the seats. And find a spot for my fire extinguisher. And get my b.o.b. restocked. I live in earthquake country, so I gotta have some goodies for my commute if it happens.and thinking about a 2nd battery for shits and giggles.

 

Stock bulbs are 55watt, what are those?

This is true. The Depo's have an inferior reflector that is playing a role in this.

 

My tyc we're better than my stock housings. Poor marks for depo perhaps?

 

I'm pretty sure it's all the same Chinese kids making them, could be the difference between the low buck and the CAPA certified parts though, both have tiers

 

Yeah no idea.

Only bought them to swap lens onto the oem ones haha just haven't done it yet

 

perhaps...

 

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