WTB/LFI: Xenon HIDs - Toyota Yaris Forums

scene · 12-02-2011, 05:25 PM

I don't know the specifics but I just know they have characteristics of intense bright blue lights. I want the most brightest yet legal version of these types of headlights. I often have to drive late at night (4-5 AM) and the extra visibility would help to keep me awake and to possibly reduce any "surprises" that I might encounter.

I do not care about the price and is it possible to install these headlights without any experience in DIY work on a car or do I have to bring these to a licensed mechanic or shop? ALSO, if you can give me a list of options that are available for the 2010 Toyota Yaris, that would be great. I obviously had no luck going to local shops here and the employees often gave me a confounded look or perplexed stare when I asked about "Xenon type headlights," for a lack of better words.

Betrivent · 12-02-2011, 07:28 PM

The Yaris does not have HIDs stock, so technically any kind of HID is illegal. MOST HID kits are somewhat plug and play. If what you're talking about is the horrid blue super ricer lights then go for 6000k (Colour Temperature) Bulbs. Contact Cali Yaris here on YW for info. Or Visit www.microimageonline.com

scene · 12-02-2011, 09:39 PM

I researched the difference between the various levels of color temperature bulbs and the only useable range is apparently 5400-6000 kelvins (K) anything above is useless and purely for aesthetic reasons. What do you mean by "plug and play?" Is it that easily to disassemble the headlights and configure the wiring near the steering wheel column?

I visited the microimageonline website and found the HID kits that they sell. It appears the "H11 Xenon HID kit" is as you describe as "plug and play." Is there any other difference between the models besides the aforementioned plug and play feature? Do the other kits offer something more or lacktherof?

Betrivent · 12-02-2011, 09:47 PM

Well if you were to use the ones form Micro Image you'd want the H4 Bi-xenon kit. Bi-xenon means that they contain both hi and lo beam in one bulb- which means that it will work with your stock light housing. Plug and play is subjective.. determined by the kit and how it's set up. If you're lucy you'll just plug the whole assembly into the bulb and it should work. If oyu're unlucky you may need to do some rewiring to the harness. No modifications to the car's electronics should be needed unless you have DRLs (Daytime running lights). If you have DRLS you may want to unplug the module so the HID's don't flicker. (DRLs give a smaller amount of power to the incandescent stock bulbs so they produce a dimmer light that can be used during the day to indicate your vehicle is on)

12-02-2011, 05:25 PM	#1
scene Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 1.5L, 4D Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 22	WTB/LFI: Xenon HIDs I don't know the specifics but I just know they have characteristics of intense bright blue lights. I want the most brightest yet legal version of these types of headlights. I often have to drive late at night (4-5 AM) and the extra visibility would help to keep me awake and to possibly reduce any "surprises" that I might encounter. I do not care about the price and is it possible to install these headlights without any experience in DIY work on a car or do I have to bring these to a licensed mechanic or shop? ALSO, if you can give me a list of options that are available for the 2010 Toyota Yaris, that would be great. I obviously had no luck going to local shops here and the employees often gave me a confounded look or perplexed stare when I asked about "Xenon type headlights," for a lack of better words.

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12-02-2011, 07:28 PM	#2
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	The Yaris does not have HIDs stock, so technically any kind of HID is illegal. MOST HID kits are somewhat plug and play. If what you're talking about is the horrid blue super ricer lights then go for 6000k (Colour Temperature) Bulbs. Contact Cali Yaris here on YW for info. Or Visit www.microimageonline.com

12-02-2011, 09:39 PM	#3
scene Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 1.5L, 4D Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 22	I researched the difference between the various levels of color temperature bulbs and the only useable range is apparently 5400-6000 kelvins (K) anything above is useless and purely for aesthetic reasons. What do you mean by "plug and play?" Is it that easily to disassemble the headlights and configure the wiring near the steering wheel column? I visited the microimageonline website and found the HID kits that they sell. It appears the "H11 Xenon HID kit" is as you describe as "plug and play." Is there any other difference between the models besides the aforementioned plug and play feature? Do the other kits offer something more or lacktherof?

12-02-2011, 09:47 PM	#4
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	Well if you were to use the ones form Micro Image you'd want the H4 Bi-xenon kit. Bi-xenon means that they contain both hi and lo beam in one bulb- which means that it will work with your stock light housing. Plug and play is subjective.. determined by the kit and how it's set up. If you're lucy you'll just plug the whole assembly into the bulb and it should work. If oyu're unlucky you may need to do some rewiring to the harness. No modifications to the car's electronics should be needed unless you have DRLs (Daytime running lights). If you have DRLS you may want to unplug the module so the HID's don't flicker. (DRLs give a smaller amount of power to the incandescent stock bulbs so they produce a dimmer light that can be used during the day to indicate your vehicle is on)