Spyder Projector Headlights

[vten]

The retrofit source won't do the install or retrofit , although they can refer you to some installer. But expect to spend at least $200 and up for their labor.

Those mini projectors are plug and play, just make sure you choose the h4 harness .
All you have to do is bake the headlights , paint the reflector to a matte Finnish and you will be super happy with the result .

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by vten

The retrofit source won't do the install or retrofit , although they can refer you to some installer. But expect to spend at least $200 and up for their labor.

Those mini projectors are plug and play, just make sure you choose the h4 harness .
All you have to do is bake the headlights , paint the reflector to a matte Finnish and you will be super happy with the result .

Don't necessarily need to paint the reflector bowl

[DJPaneno]

Originally Posted by vten

The retrofit source won't do the install or retrofit , although they can refer you to some installer. But expect to spend at least $200 and up for their labor.

Those mini projectors are plug and play, just make sure you choose the h4 harness .
All you have to do is bake the headlights , paint the reflector to a matte Finnish and you will be super happy with the result .

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Don't necessarily need to paint the reflector bowl

Phew, well I'm going to look into seeing if I can get a buddy to help me out with a job like this. Additionally, if I go through with it, I will try and take pictures of the process for others to check out.

I'd probably end up going all in and painting the reflector bowls as well, I dig that blacked look .


So, below are the options that I have/assume I should go with. Any insight on the choices below would be helpful.

Ballasts: Morimoto 3Five (35w)

Bulbs: H1 Morimoto [FREE] vs. H1 XB35 [$30] - what is the difference between these bulbs?

Halos: Morimoto CCFL Kit $25 vs. Morimoto XB LED {White} [$50] - couldn't find anything on their site about the difference between these.

Projectors: LHD (North American Standard)

Re-Sealing Glue: Will I be needing this regardless, or only if I go through with painting the reflector bowl?

Shrouds: I'm waiting to hear back from them about which of these may be optimal for the 07 Yaris Sedan. Any thoughts?

Wiring: Relay H4/9003


Now I'm getting excited/nervous .

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by DJPaneno

Phew, well I'm going to look into seeing if I can get a buddy to help me out with a job like this. Additionally, if I go through with it, I will try and take pictures of the process for others to check out.

I'd probably end up going all in and painting the reflector bowls as well, I dig that blacked look .


So, below are the options that I have/assume I should go with. Any insight on the choices below would be helpful.

Ballasts: Morimoto 3Five (35w)

Bulbs: H1 Morimoto [FREE] vs. H1 XB35 [$30] - what is the difference between these bulbs?

From what I read, the XB35 are just better quality bulbs. Apparently brighter and more true to the color temp. This is up to you if you want to spend a little more (the XB35 cost 70 bucks if purchased outside the kit). I'd suggest 5000k color temp as well.


Halos: Morimoto CCFL Kit $25 vs. Morimoto XB LED {White} [$50] - couldn't find anything on their site about the difference between these.

CCFL is what you generally see on BMW's (not the yellow halos). Not sure what the XB LED is. Might be brighter, I'm assuming. CCFL's are pretty bright already tho.


Projectors: LHD (North American Standard)

Re-Sealing Glue: Will I be needing this regardless, or only if I go through with painting the reflector bowl?

Yeah, it'd be nice. If you can, replace all the OEM sealant with a nice, not too thick layer of this butyl tape sealant.


Shrouds: I'm waiting to hear back from them about which of these may be optimal for the 07 Yaris Sedan. Any thoughts?

The mini gattling gun should work. It's the style used in the G1 bolt on projectors (what I have) and what justdidit is using in his Prius. I'm not sure if the larger shrouds will need some modifying to fit.


Wiring: Relay H4/9003


Now I'm getting excited/nervous .

See my reply in red.