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Hotshot Offroad - LED REFLECTOR HEADLIGHTS | 14-21 TUNDRA

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by 737fixer, Dec 15, 2022.

  1. Dec 15, 2022 at 3:14 PM
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    737fixer

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    Been planning on buying the OEM LED headlight upgrade for my 2019 but on another thread I saw these and like everything on this damn forum when you have money to burn your brain gets flooded with choices. I realize the OEM gives me much improved brightness and reliability over the halogen but just wondering if anyone has tried these and how their brightness compares to the OEM LED.
    Searched but really found nothing in the way of a review.

    LED Reflector Headlights | 14-21 Tundra – Hotshot Offroad
     
  2. Dec 15, 2022 at 4:16 PM
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    memario1214

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    Colton here with Hotshot Offroad! We have a (let's call it scientific) test of these planned, but as it stands right now we don't have any formal numbers to provide. Here's the best I can give you to compare them to OEM LED. I would expect about 85% of the raw performance of OEM LED + the added "features" that these offer in terms of visuals. Expect them to be one of the better performing options out there for the price point.

    If you want a little more info on them @TRDFerguson recently picked up a set from us and he should be getting them in the next few days. He'll likely be able to share a little more detailed insight as well once he gets them on.
     
  3. Dec 15, 2022 at 6:00 PM
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    Idk about these headlights, but hotshot always has the best price on anything I’ve priced for my tundra !!!
     
  5. Dec 15, 2022 at 6:38 PM
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    If @TRDFerguson did in fact install these I may try to meet up with him to see them in person. I'd be willing to part with some hard earned cash for the right setup.
     
  6. Dec 15, 2022 at 6:42 PM
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    Haha, they should be here Saturday, so I’ll let you know when they’re ready to show off!
     
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    I'll wait patiently. Sort of.
     
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    And.........

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  11. Dec 15, 2022 at 7:29 PM
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  12. Dec 15, 2022 at 7:29 PM
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  13. Dec 15, 2022 at 7:30 PM
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  14. Dec 15, 2022 at 8:45 PM
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  15. Dec 15, 2022 at 9:08 PM
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    These look like the Form Lighting brand. They are $699 on their website
     
  16. Dec 15, 2022 at 9:10 PM
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    You are doing the drive around show of the greater Phoenix metro area when?
     
  17. Dec 16, 2022 at 7:23 AM
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    TRDFerguson SSEM #99/RGBA #8-ish?/It’s a funny name.

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    Yes, that’s what these are. They’re actually drop shipping from Diode Dynamics’ warehouse in Missouri, so not sure if Form is owned by DD or if they’re just the distributor that Colton uses.
    upload_2022-12-16_8-23-23.jpg
     
  18. Dec 16, 2022 at 9:08 AM
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    Sorry TRDFerguson, had no idea but awaiting your review on edge of seat. The Morimotos are great but for the insane price and their brightness not in the ballpark of OEM it's a bust. Hopefully, like Colton from Hotshot Offroad said, the brightness of these can come close to OEM and since their price and other features seem extremely impressive, they could be huge.
     
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  19. Dec 16, 2022 at 9:17 AM
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    Fingers are crossed that it'll be a worthwhile upgrade. I had to get a replacement for my driver side headlight anyway, due to some off road battle damage, so it was good timing finding those on Colton's site.
     
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    Better get these on so I can see how they look lol
     
  22. Dec 16, 2022 at 12:19 PM
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    Don’t worry, if they get here, they’ll be on lol
     
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    I'm following this very intently. OEM style and price with Morimoto function. Sounds almost too good to be true.
     
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    I prefer the OEM look of the reflector, but the projector cutoff in that video did look pretty nice...
     
  26. Dec 16, 2022 at 6:20 PM
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    I love that cutoff. Still my next go to light.
     
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    It's Saturday! What's taking so long??:popcorn:
     
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    Those headlights are really really nice looking - I love the amber running light surround esp. paired with the amber light bar and fogs.
    I've got the OEM LEDs which are almost identical... anybody know if it's possible to change the drl bulbs to amber to get the same effect?
     
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    UPS is slackin
     
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    You cannot.
     

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