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[user not found] wrote: Fri Jul 06, 2018 3:54 pm
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Intrigued. How much :troywax: ?
$150/pair normally, 20% off right now through Headlight Revolution and free shipping. So $240 all in.

Lows (H11): https://headlightrevolution.com/diode-d ... ight-pair/
Highs (9005): https://headlightrevolution.com/diode-d ... ight-pair/

The Morimoto XB LED foglights I love so dearly apparently don't play nice with the 2017+ trucks, so I wasn't able to do those like I wanted to. I'd like a set of the DD SLF bulbs but they're currently on a 6-8 week backorder. I'm going to give these a shot: https://headlightrevolution.com/gtr-lig ... led-bulbs/
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Seems like a solid upgrade. Do they play nicely as DRLs too?
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[user not found] wrote: Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:16 pm
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:ohdang:
Seems like a solid upgrade. Do they play nicely as DRLs too?
They’ll run at full brightness as DRLs.

No issues with flickering whatsoever, though. I always turn my DRLs off, I drive a white truck. If you can’t see me coming you have fucking issues.

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The amount of people who can’t see a bright blue truck is mind-boggling to me.
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Really curious to hear about these. I'm mixed on the 2 Strokes I have. LEDs just don't seem to be up to HIDz yet.
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Detroit wrote: Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:28 am
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Just thinking it's a lot of low gear, higher ish RPM, low speed and thus low airflow driving. Plus humidity in the woods is typically a lot higher than elsewhere.
Moran OEM engineers beat the hell out of these trucks in validation. Stock cooling is fine.

It's not bad in the woods on trails...but if you do extended sand/mud stuff...high RPM low airflow, it can creep up.

It's when you start adding under body protection or blocking stuff in the front that cooling becomes an issue. Front receiver mounts, light bars, etc can significantly impact the effectiveness of the stock trans cooler.
Sweet, my city boy fancy truk without all that hooplah should be fine.
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Johnny_P wrote: Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:08 pm
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They're a night/day difference in the :meata:
Yeah the STI's fog lights blow. Hoping they help. Install seems a bit odd on them, I guess I need to take the under trays off for access which is why I haven't done it yet. Probably should have just bought LED bulbs PepBoys style and plugged em in NFG.
try finding access in the wheelwell behind it. Atleast it'll be cake compared to the GTI's
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Really curious to hear driving impressions. I might pick up a set for my truck and move the 2 Strokes to the hi beams.

Do these fit under the stock dust caps? I had to modify mine for the 2 Strokes.
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[user not found] wrote: Sat Jul 14, 2018 10:34 am
Detroit wrote: Sat Jul 14, 2018 10:32 am Really curious to hear driving impressions. I might pick up a set for my truck and move the 2 Strokes to the hi beams.

Do these fit under the stock dust caps? I had to modify mine for the 2 Strokes.
100% fitment. No issues putting the caps back on whatsoever.

Also, the high beams are 9005s - different bulb.
Nice. Love not modifying the dust caps.

So, the 2 Strokes are universal bulbs with an adapter for whatever fitment. TRS sells the adapters separately, so I figured I could just buy 9005 adapters and run them in the highs. Maybe not...
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[user not found] wrote: Wed Jul 18, 2018 7:35 pm Apex, go get these: https://newlondon.craigslist.org/pts/d/ ... 36754.html

Price dropped AND they have the hardware.
:mindblown: :dill: :doit:
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Detroit wrote: Wed Jul 18, 2018 7:37 pm
[user not found] wrote: Wed Jul 18, 2018 7:35 pm Apex, go get these: https://newlondon.craigslist.org/pts/d/ ... 36754.html

Price dropped AND they have the hardware.
:mindblown: :dill: :doit:
This is one good looking :truk:

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[user not found] wrote: Wed Jul 18, 2018 7:35 pm Apex, go get these: https://newlondon.craigslist.org/pts/d/ ... 36754.html

Price dropped AND they have the hardware.
I was thinking of ordering some Squadron-Rs tonight, but messaging this bro instead.
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max225 wrote: Wed Jul 18, 2018 7:58 pm
Detroit wrote: Wed Jul 18, 2018 7:37 pm
:mindblown: :dill: :doit:
This is one good looking :truk:

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I still haven't seen a ZR2 in person. Not sure how I feel about the bumper. Lot of plastic from the pictures. I'd probably install a metal one :iono: But yes it's a good looking truck overall.
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:21 am
max225 wrote: Wed Jul 18, 2018 7:58 pm

This is one good looking :truk:

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I still haven't seen a ZR2 in person. Not sure how I feel about the bumper. Lot of plastic from the pictures. I'd probably install a metal one :iono: But yes it's a good looking truck overall.
The thing about the plastic is how out of the way it all is. My bumper is perfect even after all the wheeling because there's no vulnerable spots. By cutting out the wheels, and shaping up for max approach angle, you pretty much have to aim to hit something to screw it up.

And black plastic can be replaced cheaply and easily vs. a painted bumper. I guess steel is easier to repair (repaint), but I've yet to see a good looking one.
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Detroit wrote: Thu Jul 19, 2018 9:20 am
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I still haven't seen a ZR2 in person. Not sure how I feel about the bumper. Lot of plastic from the pictures. I'd probably install a metal one :iono: But yes it's a good looking truck overall.
The thing about the plastic is how out of the way it all is. My bumper is perfect even after all the wheeling because there's no vulnerable spots. By cutting out the wheels, and shaping up for max approach angle, you pretty much have to aim to hit something to screw it up.

And black plastic can be replaced cheaply and easily vs. a painted bumper. I guess steel is easier to repair (repaint), but I've yet to see a good looking one.
No I get it, I just think it looks strange is all.
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Wifey is on-board with me swapping the OEM fogs for a set of the Baja Designs Squadron-R Sports. :notbad: Them being a full bolt-on install with no splicing and using the OEM switch is a nice touch.
Debating on if I want to go with the amber/yellow ones or the regular clear ones. I would be going with the driving/combo version either way.
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[user not found] wrote: Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:53 am
Apex wrote: Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:28 am Wifey is on-board with me swapping the OEM fogs for a set of the Baja Designs Squadron-R Sports. :notbad: Them being a full bolt-on install with no splicing and using the OEM switch is a nice touch.
Debating on if I want to go with the amber/yellow ones or the regular clear ones. I would be going with the driving/combo version either way.
I'm going with the Morimoto XBs - working with Headlight Revolution to see if we can find a reason for any incompatibilities.

We can compare back to back once we have them installed. :science:
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Can you do some photo-wizardry and make my fogs yellow? I think it should look good.
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[user not found] wrote: Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:53 am I'm going with the Morimoto XBs - working with Headlight Revolution to see if we can find a reason for any incompatibilities.

We can compare back to back once we have them installed. :science:
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Can you do some photo-wizardry and make my fogs yellow? I think it should look good.
Amber fogs and gold :ramz: plus a big spoiler. Rally :truk:
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troyguitar wrote: Thu Jul 19, 2018 11:05 am
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Can you do some photo-wizardry and make my fogs yellow? I think it should look good.
Amber fogs and gold :ramz: plus a big spoiler. Rally :truk:
:jelly: I don't even have amber fogs or gold rams :sad:

Still haven't installed those fog lights...
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Jul 19, 2018 3:01 pm
troyguitar wrote: Thu Jul 19, 2018 11:05 am Amber fogs and gold :ramz: plus a big spoiler. Rally :truk:
:jelly: I don't even have amber fogs or gold rams :sad:

Still haven't installed those fog lights...
Next :meat: up we're taking your trunk off and strapping it in the bed of my :truk:
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Apex wrote: Thu Jul 19, 2018 3:08 pm
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:jelly: I don't even have amber fogs or gold rams :sad:

Still haven't installed those fog lights...
Next :meat: up we're taking your trunk off and strapping it in the bed of my :truk:
You mean the one at Benders house? :sad: he wont be around to partake in those shenanigans.
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Jul 19, 2018 4:00 pm
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Next :meat: up we're taking your trunk off and strapping it in the bed of my :truk:
You mean the one at Benders house? :sad: he wont be around to partake in those shenanigans.
:dat: :sad:
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Ordered some Squadron-R driving/combo lights for the fogs tonight. :popcorn:
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[user not found] wrote: Sat Jul 21, 2018 11:26 pm
Apex wrote: Sat Jul 21, 2018 8:58 pm Ordered some Squadron-R driving/combo lights for the fogs tonight. :popcorn:
:nice:

Morimoto XBs are on order.

In4comparison.
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We shall compare, for :science:
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