IPF vs PIAA Lights

carpemanana · 11-07-2002, 06:30 PM

The results are in... IPF 968's win over PIAA 40's! IPF is on the driver's side, a broader beam and an unusual square reflector inside the housing give the beam a very nice pattern. You'll notice from the front view that glare is minimized from oncoming drivers. No more rust with the IPF's (this is my second set of PIAA's due to rust) since they have a composite shell. A clear, sealed hardend glass lens gives better coverage and no more leaks inside the lens (PIAA's are "vented" in two places that lets moisture inside the lamp, what were they thinking???).

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sleepy1405 · 11-07-2002, 06:47 PM

gotta pic of what the bulbs themselves look like? I got PIAA's and one of my headlights have moisture inside of it, are the other ones street legal?

carpemanana · 11-07-2002, 06:55 PM

The bulbs are 55w H3's. I suppose they are legal as long as you don't get caught! :pig:

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Cebby · 11-07-2002, 07:01 PM

Carpemanana - My 520's rusted and my shop told me that the housings have a lifetime warranty. New housings are on the way!! You might want to look into this for your first set - unless you heaved 'em already.

11-07-2002, 06:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
sleepy1405 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 453	gotta pic of what the bulbs themselves look like? I got PIAA's and one of my headlights have moisture inside of it, are the other ones street legal? __________________ 2002 SR5 stellar blue pearl 4runner, husky liners, tint, sounds, dash mat, custom seat covers, magnetic hood protector, huge dragon sticker on rear window, in/out temp. w/blue backlight, blue turn sigs, platinum PIAA's, silver shift surround, trd emblems, kenwood dvd screen, viper alarm, blue indiglo/chrome pedals, red varad scanner,metallic silver dash trim (Jason), JAOS skid plate (Jason), yotatech stickers (2), foglights and extra reverse lights(friend installed for me)....more mods to come shortly. Pictures!

11-07-2002, 06:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
carpemanana Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 44	The bulbs are 55w H3's. I suppose they are legal as long as you don't get caught! :pig: :pig: __________________ 95 4Runner 3.0L SR5 4x4 Edelbrock IAS PerfProd 1.5" Rear Coils AirLift Air Springs OME Steering Stabilizer Heavy Duty Radiator Lo-Temp Thermo Genuine Steel Brush Guard/Taillight Guards IPF 968's Bauer Bike Rack BFG AT/KO 31x10.5x15

11-07-2002, 07:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	Rusting PIAA's Carpemanana - My 520's rusted and my shop told me that the housings have a lifetime warranty. New housings are on the way!! You might want to look into this for your first set - unless you heaved 'em already. __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

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