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Old 10-29-06, 02:50 PM
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Old 10-29-06, 03:37 PM
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Those are sweet Where difd you find them?
Old 10-29-06, 05:24 PM
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sweet lights.
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i like the look.. but i'm guessing since the reflectors r darkened... the light output would be less bright then ours..
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RJ- Did the lights myself

Sayadil- the reflectors on the GX are nothing more than ornamental. all reflection and focusing is done inside the projector...so, NO light output has been affected.

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Sorry... on this mod....
I like everything else you've done to your car though...
Old 10-29-06, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by hsk73
Sorry... on this mod....
I like everything else you've done to your car though...









J/K
I appreciate the honesty

So far i LOVE it!! It brings out a different "personality" in the GX...and if i ever change my mind (or have a ADD attack ) i can always put my stock headlights back on.

Dan
Old 10-29-06, 10:44 PM
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I just think the headlights should be crystal clear and sparkling!! That's all!
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Originally Posted by purplehazek4
RJ- Did the lights myself

Sayadil- the reflectors on the GX are nothing more than ornamental. all reflection and focusing is done inside the projector...so, NO light output has been affected.

Dan
really. i remember someone talking about how GX reflectors make AfterMarket HID output seem factory. Ur Sure Reflectors don't have any added benifit?? not even in high beam...
Anyway lights do look good.. there's no doubt.
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Originally Posted by sayadil
really. i remember someone talking about how GX reflectors make AfterMarket HID output seem factory. Ur Sure Reflectors don't have any added benifit?? not even in high beam...
Anyway lights do look good.. there's no doubt.
Thanks Sayadil,

If we're talking about the reflectors outside of the projectors...then yes, they have NO affect on light output. Low and high beams are both reflected and focused inside the projector.

Dan
Old 10-30-06, 08:58 AM
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where did you get the skid plate?
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are you on the parking structure at the Grove?
Old 10-30-06, 11:11 AM
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I'm on the fence.
On a darker GX it'd be yes hands down, but on a lighter colored one -- I'm on the fence.

How'd you do it thought?
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CV- Skid plate is from the current generation Tacoma (optional part)

Tom- That was actually taken at the parking structure across the street from the Beverly Center...Good eye tho.

vraa- Agreed, on a black GX the lights would look awesome!
I guess it's really a matter of taste, i'm more into the "sporty" look, and have a profound dislike for chrome.

Thanks for the honest opinions

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Old 10-30-06, 02:01 PM
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Looks to me like your GX has a pair of black eyes.


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