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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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deng k thats hella dope. too bad i have stuff to pay for too :/
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by iowagary
Hey guys - I've got my new 9006-H11 HIDs sitting here and my projectors should be showing up today or tomorrow. I'm trying to decide if I should install them as-is or if I need to bend that little flap down to cut out the "squirrel spotter" glare. Any thoughts?
I've been wondering about this. If you have a perfect cut-off, doesn't that mean you can't read street signs at night anymore?
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by paul34
Originally Posted by iowagary
Hey guys - I've got my new 9006-H11 HIDs sitting here and my projectors should be showing up today or tomorrow. I'm trying to decide if I should install them as-is or if I need to bend that little flap down to cut out the "squirrel spotter" glare. Any thoughts?
I've been wondering about this. If you have a perfect cut-off, doesn't that mean you can't read street signs at night anymore?
It's not a perfect cutoff. It still has the stair-step line, but the squirrel spotters just help illuminate more. I just kept mine as is since it works better. It's a very faint light, even with HIDs.
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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I think I'll install it as-is. I wonder if someone can find a toyota with projectors and HID stock and check if they left the squirrel spotters on those - if so, I'm not going to cut visibility more. I suppose I can always modify more later, but I don't want to take this things apart too much. Maybe I'll just do the "easy" fix and bend the tabs down to cut most of the light.
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 12:41 AM
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Peek a boo.



Special thanks to Josh@Sparks.
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 12:49 AM
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damn doc! thats sexy!!!

whats with the funky purple stuff on the eyelid?
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 01:04 AM
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It was BRIGHT outside. I think my polarizing filter made the lenses on the lights kind of prismatic. It did it in some pics but not in others.
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 01:06 AM
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did you add the filter or did it come with it?
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 01:13 AM
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Filter on the camera, not in the lenses...
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 01:14 AM
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That's what I was just going to say.
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 01:44 AM
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whups. hahahaa. i usually do it in photoshop. lol came out great tho
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 05:18 AM
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For those not converting to HID's - Not sure if this was posted before...but wanted to share with everyone that I found a harness which will allow 05-07 TCs w/ 9006 headlight harnesses to convert to the H11 (Halogen) bulb needed for the 08 projectors. $40 but no cutting/splicing of the oem harnesses.

http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/...egory=Lighting
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 05:24 AM
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I'll go with my cut 'n splice for $6, any day. Good option for those afraid of snips, though.
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr_Isotope
Peek a boo.



Special thanks to Josh@Sparks.
You are welcome sir.
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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i need to save some money for these!!! anyclue when my rav4 bumper cover things are coming Josh? you guys at trdsparks are awesome!
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 05:18 AM
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Josh, you still have a set in stock? How much will shipping be to 94030? thanks!
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 02:27 PM
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bought me a set yesturday, cant wait to put them in!!
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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so if we wanted to where can we buy these and what is the price on it?
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 03:03 AM
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Sorry for being lazy to read all 18 pages but how much exactly are the headlights?
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 04:07 AM
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To me, they were $424 shipped.



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