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[mixplate_xr]

is it easy to get everything lined up straight and pointed in the right direction or does it take a lot of tweaking?

The morimoto minis have tabs that fit into the same area where the tabs on an h4 bulb would go. So all you gotta do is just align the tabs and you're good to go.

If you buy another projector such as example the FXR, you have to cut the bowl to mount the actual projector

 

[nkegol4girl]

The morimoto minis have tabs that fit into the same area where the tabs on an h4 bulb would go. So all you gotta do is just align the tabs and you're good to go.

If you buy another projector such as example the FXR, you have to cut the bowl to mount the actual projector

good to know. thanks for all the info.

 

[mixplate_xr]

^ Most welcome. FXR is a great projector, so if you're a real DIY kind of person then it should be easy. I'm not comfortable with cutting my bowl so I went with the 2nd best deal and got the most bang out of each buck for it.

 

[MORT-RUNNER]

didn't buy mines yet but was gonna get the same as you with the phillips bulb. i was thinking i could convince the guy it came with the truck since highlanders and 4runners come with projectors.

You won't pass. Even if you say that other Toyotas have them, Tacomas don't and they know that. You're better off switching them out with OEM headlights. And if you're wondering how I know, well, lets just say that I'm not the only one when on Oahu that didn't pass.

Just some advice for those doing retrofits, always have a second set of headlights on hand. Just saying...

 

[KETCHUP]

nice. lets see ur fishished product when u have em.

 

[babyboi2284]

You gonna paint your reflector bowls and projector housings?? I took mine apart for the third time yesterday now my headlights are totally blacked out and it looks awesome.

 

[mixplate_xr]

Yeah, planning on blacking out the reflector bowl. Possibly the shroud too, we'll see. Most likely tomorrow or Monday I'll be doing the install.

 

[Scarface]

Sweet deal... idk about taking on a project like this.

 

[earnesje]

Is it from the retrofit source?

 

[mixplate_xr]

^ yes it is.

I'm currently in the process of installing em now.

 

[bradnuts]

how did your install go? were you able to find the ground points you asked me about?

 

[mixplate_xr]

Hey, Yeah. I was able to find some ground points. Install went great, just gotta work on the cutoff line tomorrow.


This is the best pic I have so far from tonight. It's from my phone, so excuse the quality.

 

[Scarface]

These don't have a halo?

 

[bradnuts]

you can add the halo or ccfl rings and an option. see my thread for an example. i mounted the rings behind the shroud instead of infront, but you can mount them like a normal halo ring if you like.

http://www.xr-underground.com/vb3/showthread.php?t=43521

 

[mixplate_xr]

Some more pics.

These don't have a halo?

Just as bradnuts said, you can add halos if you want. I chose not to, just because I would like to wire them to DTRL but I don't have DTRL. So maybe later on if I choose to add DTRL I may also add some Halos

 

[RE_TRD_X808]

Bad assssss..:beavbutt:..Palani your truck is my inspiration..

 

[mixplate_xr]

daytime picture

Bad assssss..:beavbutt:..Palani your truck is my inspiration..

Haha, no way. You're my inspiration!

 

[darthyota]

man that looks good i cant wat till my headlights look like that, i think it would look uber mean on a black truck

 

[happyb]

does painting the reflector bowl affect the light output?

 

[muzzyfsu]

Is this the same kit?
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?products_id=221

Man I have been looking for a kit for a long time, I thought the LS ones were our only option. Thanks for this info, made my day. How did the beam end up looking?