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Old Nov 27, 2014 | 06:14 PM
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Not sure I want to jump all the way into the Daymaker, but heard good things about going to Xenon is cheaper and just as good. Anyone done that particular mod to the RK? How hard was it, and about how much?
 

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Old Nov 27, 2014 | 08:03 PM
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Take a look at the trucklite LED light. $160 on amazon or eBay

 
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Old Nov 27, 2014 | 08:25 PM
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Is that a gap around the headlight? Will rain and the like get inside or am I not seeing it.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 06:44 AM
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I went to AutoZone and bought a Sylvania Super Star sealed beam, 7".The one that cars use, and it works great. A lot brighter than the OEM that HD has. I think it was around 30 bux. It's been a while, I've got probly 20,000 miles on it so far.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 07:11 AM
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I just installed the TL a week ago, night and day difference vs stock. I paid $338 for all three on Amazon
 
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 07:38 AM
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I changed bulbs, Osram/Sylvania 80/100 watt and then a Path blazer modulator to get everyone's attention.
A whole lot cheaper than the other options.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 08:31 AM
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It's a regular subject in here and there are lots of options, just use Search for 'headlights' in titles.
 

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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by just plain john
I just installed the TL a week ago, night and day difference vs stock. I paid $338 for all three on Amazon
I think I'll go amazon too for convenience. 1 HL and 2 aux - do you have specific PN's? did you need adapters for the aux passing lamps, or plug & play? I'm on a 2009 EGC. Thanks.
 
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Originally Posted by grbrown
It's a regular subject in here and there are lots of options, just use Search for 'headlights' in titles.
Agreed...as I write this, there is a VERY active thread on the same subject with a TON of information! Just takes a tiny bit of work to look a bit and find it!
 
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 07:24 PM
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1 after market build h4 about 5- 15$, 2 add a e-code headlight housing about 40$. 3 hid kits vary a lot in price and dependability, imo just as bright as led 40$-140$ , they are technically illegal unless u use a projecter housing. hid uses a 35 watt bulb so lower load on your charging system.4 led, lowest load on your charging system.
 
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