New aftermarket headlights? [pics]
12-19-2018, 07:20 PM
#81
Instructor
12-19-2018, 08:24 PM
#82
Null and proud of it
From the way he worded it, I don't think his DRL worked before either...
If you want, go get a DRL module connect to ground and battery, then create a setup for your car, either hughbeams or LED strips, and slpice it in.
I tried to use relays and resistors to make a DRL system, believe me, a good DRL moduel is a lifesaver. You can get them on eBay.
If you want, go get a DRL module connect to ground and battery, then create a setup for your car, either hughbeams or LED strips, and slpice it in.
I tried to use relays and resistors to make a DRL system, believe me, a good DRL moduel is a lifesaver. You can get them on eBay.
12-20-2018, 12:05 AM
#85
IMO, they look better and probably function better than any custom made headlights I've seen for the 3G thus far.
I'd put these ahead of the halo mod, and basically anything else.
The fact that they come ready made and you don't need to open them up to mod them, and risk sealing problems and other issues, is the icing on the cake for me.
Once I get them installed, I will wait a few months before deciding to sell my stock set.
12-20-2018, 06:06 AM
#88
Yep it's all plug and play, and you just reuse the stock HID ballasts/bulbs
12-20-2018, 07:17 AM
#90
Burning Brakes
At the end of the day, everyone will have their own styles and tastes. It's all a matter of personal preference.
I'm just happy to see that new/innovative parts are still being made for our TLs, even in 2018. Things like this keep the community alive.
I'm just happy to see that new/innovative parts are still being made for our TLs, even in 2018. Things like this keep the community alive.
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12-20-2018, 07:26 AM
#91
Same here, that's what surprised me the most, that someone is still making new parts for a 10 year old car. Awesome
12-20-2018, 01:38 PM
#93
^^Thats exactly my thinking as well. And, if I'm not mistaken, I believe this is the first set of headlights that come complete since the cars' were manufactured? (outside of depo lights of course)
12-21-2018, 05:37 AM
#94
I ordered some clear depo light from eBay they lasted 6 month ,condensation inside the headlight .
For the price i might get these light ,so DRL don't work with the 08 headlights?
For the price i might get these light ,so DRL don't work with the 08 headlights?
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12-21-2018, 08:16 AM
#97
I don't think my DRL issue is due to the headlights. I plugged my DRLs in even without these headlights installed and the DRLs still wouldn't come on. They worked fine before I installed these though, so hard to say what happened
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12-23-2018, 07:06 PM
#102
Looks legit! Can't wait to get mine on.
your using the amber DRL from your previous setup in the new headlights?
your using the amber DRL from your previous setup in the new headlights?
12-23-2018, 08:35 PM
#106
Still installing but of course will have more pics. I just drove around the block and they're a little low so will need to raise up after a break for dinner.
They look modern and fresh and the cutoff is sharp as hell. So far loving them
They look modern and fresh and the cutoff is sharp as hell. So far loving them
12-23-2018, 09:00 PM
#108
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12-24-2018, 01:52 AM
#113
Looks amazing
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12-24-2018, 03:31 AM
#115
Also, I was wrong about the new light's accent LEDs being on all the time. The accent LEDs are not on unless you have the parking lights or headlights on.
12-24-2018, 03:57 AM
#116
Null and proud of it
If you want to use the LEDs as DRL, I suggest wiring it to the DRL ststem. Or you could get a DRL module (hooks to battery and ground/uses alternator voltage jump in battery to activate) and find the LED power wire on the pinout, I suppose.
IDK, I was hoping it could work this way... Only thing, the LEDs will not be bright enough to use as DRL, really.
Tried it before and the LEDs need to be extremely bright to be seen in direct sunlight like OEM DRL is.
IDK, I was hoping it could work this way... Only thing, the LEDs will not be bright enough to use as DRL, really.
Tried it before and the LEDs need to be extremely bright to be seen in direct sunlight like OEM DRL is.
12-24-2018, 05:45 AM
#117
The accent LEDs are quite bright. I'll take a pic in the sun with the parking lights on as the accent LEDs light up along with the DRLs
You can run in this manner without rewiring anything to run it the way you're talking about
You can run in this manner without rewiring anything to run it the way you're talking about
12-24-2018, 01:19 PM
#119
I'm not sure what magic you pulled to aim them. I had to take the bumper off and take the headlights off the car to aim them. But looks great man! Definitely jealous of your working DRLs haha
12-24-2018, 04:13 PM
#120
I bought an LED wiring kit specific to our cars a long time ago which allows for full power to go to the LEDs vs the 70% brightness of factory. Maybe get you one of those wiring harnesses? I'll look for one and get you a link
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