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Lol, yea I run into that too. Functionality wise I wonder if halo's can be used for turn signals with headlights switching off during signal use..when headlights are in use, turn signal anytime. I'm seeing that function more and more would be great for any aftermarket bumper, don't have permanent blinkers on my AOR yet.
Dropping Bx a Email shortly.
Probably go ahead with order anyway that good price.
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I'm gonna text them and see. I like when the headlights doesn't turn off when people use the signal, they lose light on that side and I wasn't a fan when I see them on newer cars. I rather they stay on with the halo turn signals.
Cuz I'm also curious how long these projector bulbs last and if I can just buy/do an easy replacement if they ever fail like I would normal headlights. I wasn't sure if I had to take it apart.
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11-29-2020, 01:20 PM
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Go to a junkyard and get a set of OEM 99+ headlight housings and either install them with higher output halogen bulbs or attempt to make your own HID retrofits. I have a extra set of 99+ housings I pulled from the junkyard incase I screwed up at the HID retrofit. they were $20 a headlight. A heck of a lot cheaper than $160 a piece just to get a clear glass lens. I think the spare set I have one is a TYC and the other is OEM. Both have nice clear glass.
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11-29-2020, 01:36 PM
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I'm gonna text them and see. I like when the headlights doesn't turn off when people use the signal, they lose light on that side and I wasn't a fan when I see them on newer cars. I rather they stay on with the halo turn signals.
Cuz I'm also curious how long these projector bulbs last and if I can just buy/do an easy replacement if they ever fail like I would normal headlights. I wasn't sure if I had to take it apart.
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I've never been behind the wheel using it something to think about. Switching projector ballast on/off considerably more
than normal use could be something Bx does not reccommend, yea parts in the picture.
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11-29-2020, 02:05 PM
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Go to a junkyard and get a set of OEM 99+...DIY.....
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This was the go to, Price point has shifted started changing 1-2 yr ago as more suppliers arrived.
$200 cheaper now makes the cry once thing with a warranty vs DiY narrows gap swings a lot of folks.
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11-29-2020, 04:34 PM
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Odd, considering that's how even OEM bi-xenon/bi-led (projector) systems work; the lowbeam light source is the same for both low and high and it's the beam pattern that changes. And most OEM headlights that use separate bulbs for low and high do keep the lowbeams on with the highbeams.
I hear VA inspection regulations are pretty strict/stringent though so that shop probably red-flagged the headlights just for being obviously aftermarket.
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It really depends on the shop more than anything. I've only used that shop a couple of times and after that experience I read online reviews of other people complaining of them pulling super nit-picky stuff like this. I just won't go back to them again.
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11-29-2020, 04:35 PM
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I installed TYC light with Hella 100/80W into existing wire plug... the difference is night and day. The bulb 100/80 was installed long ago into the 97 housing but the road is poorly illuminated. With the TYC housing it made the difference. The TYC light on eBay is $50 shipped. TYC is a good brand and comes from Taiwan who makes good parts as opposed to Chinese garbage.
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11-29-2020, 04:55 PM
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This was the go to, Price point has shifted started changing 1-2 yr ago as more suppliers arrived.
$200 cheaper now makes the cry once thing with a warranty vs DiY narrows gap swings a lot of folks.
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I got the headlights, projectors, HID bulbs and HID controller all for less then $100. DIY cheap and easy HID projector retrofit
Here's what I followed. I'm a little thrown off my your comment. Are you recommending diy? or disregarding it due to more available options of aftermarket projector headlights?
HID Retrofit and Grill Mod
Towards the bottom of this thread is the way my DIY retrofits turned out.
(cant get photos to upload).
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11-29-2020, 05:20 PM
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I've never been behind the wheel using it something to think about. Switching projector ballast on/off considerably more
than normal use could be something Bx does not reccommend, yea parts in the picture.
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I'm gonna pull the trigger on this. With the "essential2020" code he gave me over text, the total including shipping is $432.50
I chose the satin black housing and panamera v2 shroud/halo.
Should look awesome with my black aftermarket front bumper
Text screenshots if you wanted to see the questions I asked and his answers.
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11-29-2020, 05:46 PM
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Which options did you end up picking?
I can't decide between them. Are the shrouds literally just differ by looks, no difference functionality wise?
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I got the turbines with front and rear halos configured for switchbacks, blacked out housings, plus the twisted honeycomb etching. I added the blacked out corner lights as well. W/ the black Friday savings it came out to ~ $700.
I'm planning to wire it so that the halo's are white and then switch to amber flashing when the turn signal is on.
I toyed w/ the idea of the RGB lights as well, but I feel like, for the extra couple hundred bucks, I'd rather throw that money at something else like a light bar.
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11-30-2020, 02:04 AM
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I installed TYC light with Hella 100/80W into existing wire plug... the difference is night and day. The bulb 100/80 was installed long ago into the 97 housing but the road is poorly illuminated. With the TYC housing it made the difference. The TYC light on eBay is $50 shipped. TYC is a good brand and comes from Taiwan who makes good parts as opposed to Chinese garbage.
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TYC? Can you elaborate? Can I get a link?
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11-30-2020, 03:19 AM
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TYC? Can you elaborate? Can I get a link?
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Not sure if they ship to Canada, but most people get TYC headlamp assemblies from Rockauto for '99-02 4Runners since the glass is better. Usually around $40 each.
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Not sure if they ship to Canada, but most people get TYC headlamp assemblies from Rockauto for '99-02 4Runners since the glass is better. Usually around $40 each.
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Just be aware that there seems to be a recurring issue with the TYC lights where the driver side glare shield that covers the bulb is misaligned. It appears that TYC is using the same glare shield for both the driver and passenger side but since they're symmetrical, the orientation needs to flip 180 degrees. Unfortunately it's not possible to do this based on where the screw holes holding the shield are located. Some people have had luck bending the shield to orient it correctly so just be aware that you may have to do this modification when you get them.
Another common maker of housings is Depo. I'm unaware if these have similar problems but people seem to like those as well.
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My wife drives the 4R and she came home after work and said, I can see the road now! the only addition was the TYC pass side headlamp housing.
I am looking for the driver side. Many states TYC driver side (left) has an issue with the shield. Depo is also a good brand but no one here reports about it. I emailed a seller and still waiting to hear about the material on front lens, glass is the way to go.
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Thank you to all that responded. It appears that the best way to go without spending an arm and a leg for projectors or new 1999-2002 OEM lamps or chancing some of the inexpensive aftermarkets, is to find a used pair of OEMs at a wrecking yard. LKQ Pick Your Part charges $36 a piece for headlight assemblies. The hard part is finding a wrecked 3rd gen as a donor. They're pretty scarce here in North Carolina.
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My wife drives the 4R and she came home after work and said, I can see the road now! the only addition was the TYC pass side headlamp housing.
I am looking for the driver side. Many states TYC driver side (left) has an issue with the shield. Depo is also a good brand but no one here reports about it. I emailed a seller and still waiting to hear about the material on front lens, glass is the way to go.
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This guy uses Depos on his retrofit. They appear to be glass lenses.
Speedy's Garage HID Projector Upgrade Part 1 - YouTube
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