Southbay
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2013 Epxy el limited.. Need something brighter but not blinding to on coming traffic.. Thanks
Best headlight replacement..
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There are a few threads on this topic already. If you have the reflector style housing LEDs may not be the best option. Mine has the projector style housing and with the LEDs the beam pattern is the same as stock. 2+ years on LEDs and no one has flashed their lights at me. Visibility in rain greatly improved. Good luck!
I am using these in a reflector housing. I marked the top cutoff of the old ones with tape on garage door, installed these, and it lined up perfect. Never been flashed, but way more light.
bloodhound
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Same here.
G213
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LEDs are tough to get a full beam pattern out of, as they are bidirectional instead of omnidirectional. HIDs do a better job at mimicking omnidirectional light, but then there’s the reflector discussion.
I’ve spent way too much time delving into the world of automotive lighting. Below is a great read if you want to geek out for 30 minutes or so on the mechanics.
www.tacomaworld.com
I’ve spent way too much time delving into the world of automotive lighting. Below is a great read if you want to geek out for 30 minutes or so on the mechanics.
3rd Gen HID vs LED vs Halogen H11 projector headlights
3rd Gen Tacoma HID vs LED vs Halogen H11 projector headlights This thread covers upgrading the 3rd gen Tacoma H11 headlights and looking at the...
www.tacomaworld.com
My mostly educated opinion is that LEDs are junk and HIDs are only worthwhile if you're putting them into their intended projector.
If you want the best actual ability to see at night with the least amount of effort, this is your best bet: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U1OLOP0/
If you want the best actual ability to see at night with the least amount of effort, this is your best bet: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U1OLOP0/
bloodhound
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Well, they're not junk if you get the right quality ones, as apparently two of us in this thread have. But wtf do we know.
Those Phillips bulbs are no improvement over stock in terms of brightness or throw. I got 6 months on them before one burned out. Swapped them out for LEDs over 2 years ago. Never going back to dim, yellow halogens again. As stated above, in the projector housing LEDs work great. YMMV.
No, all high power bulbs from Sylvania and Philips are 100% junk
Zoom in on the back of the packaging, they are rated for *UP TO* 65-200 *hours* depending on the model
That's beyond ridiculous.
Hours? Seriously? As in, depending on usage, you might kill it in *up to* one month if you use the vehicle for work or road trips??? Or maybe in *one week* if you use the highest power model and go travel or run it in a work vehicle? What a joke
Ellison Brown III
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I use Headlight Revolutions products. Have a good warranty. Many LED and HID options to choose from. Might want to check them out.
