2nd Gen Tacoma Custom Headlights

What does THE Projector Do?

Your projector is the most important part of your headlight upgrade, because it's the part that produces your light output. A projector uses built in optics within the body of the projector as well as a glass lens to aim and amplify light across long distances. It reduces glare and provides more light output with the same amount of power than a traditional bulb in a reflector headlight. 

The main projector we offer is our in-house TEQ BiLED Projector. The "BiLED" portion means that the projector has both a low and high beam function, much like a traditional H4 bulb. We have spend years optimizng this projector and as technology improves, we will continue innovating to provide the best light output on the market. 

How does the TEQ BILED Stack up to the competition? 

Click through here to see a side by side comparison of TEQ Customs Projectors with other headlight options. The lux reading is a measure of light intensity at a certain point. It takes into account the distance from the light source and the amount of light at that point. It is a more effective measurement of headlights than lumens, as lumens does not take into account how the light is aimed. 

It is equally important to take into account the beam pattern of the headlights. We need to have a proper spread of light down the road to be able to see hazards off to the sides of the road and as we turn. We also need an even distribution of light so there is not dark spots on the road. Each picture was taken in the same enviornment at similar times, with camera settings locked for the most accurate depection of beam patterns. Finally, each one of the graphics above are a single headlight - not a pair. Output from a pair of TEQ headlights can be seen below. 

As you can see, the choice is obvious. When you consider price point, the superior performance of TEQ comes with a cheaper price tag than your other high end options. 

Every set of headlights comes standard with a pair of TEQ projectors. However, if your factory headlights had a seperate low and high beam, there's room in the headlight for more. 

The first option is the multi-high beam projector. This is a high beam only projector, which gives you 2 low beams and 4 high beams per set of headlights. We also offer an option with a yellow/amber lens that provides some contrast on your high beams. 

The other option is the Mini BiLED Projector. Like the full size TEQ BiLED, this projector has both low and high beam function, for a total of 4 low beams and 4 high beams per pair of headlights. 

QUAD PROJECTOR UPGRADES

Projector FAQ's

WHAT DOES A SHROUD DO? 

A shroud goes around the body of the projector and hides the internals from view, leading to a more visually appealing headlight. 

Shrouds are avalible in black, chrome, and custom colors upon request. 

When combined with a rear halo, the shroud will be backlit in the pattern of the openings on the shroud. See below for examples.

Shroud Name

Shroud with no rear halo

Shroud With Rear Halo

Apollo 1

Apollo 2

Apollo 3

Panemara 1

Panemara 2

Turbine

Mini Gatling (Mini BiLED Projector Only, Not Compatible with Rear Halos)

Front vs Rear Halos

Halos can function as running lights or turn signals within your headlight build. There are two different positions a halo can be placed.

A front halo goes around the opening of the shroud or is placed on the trim of the headlight, depending on the headlight design. 

Rear halos will backlight your choice of shroud. Rear halos are not avalible on every headlight build. For a full list of what each shroud looks like with a rear halo, see the Shroud Guide. 

Switchback + RGB Halos

Our standard halos are switchback, meaning there is a seperate white and amber function, with the option to use the amber function as a turn signal. 

The amber function can also be used as a DRL, but the ability to have an amber DRL and utilize the turn signal function is vehicle dependant. 

RGBW halos are bluetooth controlled color changing. You will utlize an app on your phone to control the functions. 

RGBW Halos can be set to any solid color, including white and amber, and include different animated show modes. RGBW Halos also include a turn signal input. 

Halo FAQ's

DEMON EYE AND LENS ETCHING FAQ'S

What is a Demon Eye?

Demon eyes backlight the lens of the projector a certain color, or multicolor with the RGBW upgrade. 

The demon eyes do not change the color of the headlight output. When the headlight beam is on, the output will still be a crisp white color, regardless of demon eye selection. 

Demon eyes tend to look best on headlights that do not have shrouds or a rear halo as that increases the visibility. 

Examples of demon eyes are shown below. RGBW demon eyes can be set to any color see here, as well as many other solid colors, including white and amber.