Who here has installed HID lighting in your 2012?

[skuzzlebutt5]

So what would be a good non reflective output?

[skuzzlebutt5]

Just quickly...

What's the difference in getting lower output HIDs like 5000k and 6000k compared to those regular halogen headlights that have higher output like Sylvania Zxe or Silver Star which are 4300k and 4100k?

Those higher output halogen headlights, as my research has concluded, has a very low life expectancy. They also cost a good chunk of change as well.

IMO I think that getting lower output HIDs would be more financially sound. Of course I'm going to install it and aim her down but I don't see the point in spending $59.99 for some Zxe and having to replace them every 4-6 months.

[CPALK719]

Originally Posted by skuzzlebutt5

Just quickly...

What's the difference in getting lower output HIDs like 5000k and 6000k compared to those regular halogen headlights that have higher output like Sylvania Zxe or Silver Star which are 4300k and 4100k?

Those higher output halogen headlights, as my research has concluded, has a very low life expectancy. They also cost a good chunk of change as well.

IMO I think that getting lower output HIDs would be more financially sound. Of course I'm going to install it and aim her down but I don't see the point in spending $59.99 for some Zxe and having to replace them every 4-6 months.

im sure someone's going to try and give you a intellectual and good sounding answer to that question , in my experience and opinion, the regular halogens that try to imitate an HID set, cost a good penny yet don't last as long as HIDS. when buying HIDS they not only look better on a car, but you get better visibility as well as a better longevity. once again thats only coming from someone who has had OEM HIDS and aftermarket set ups in about the last 3 cars i've owned. mind you i still own 2 of the cars that i put HIDS in the past year or so.


Only reason i changed out the set of HIDS i had in my evo, is one of bulbs went out, because they were a cheapy brand kit. other then that if you purchase new set from a reputable HID dealer , you could get quite a few years in with one set.

[skuzzlebutt5]

Here you go. No HID housing... until they become available. Picture taken with iPhone 4 5MP camera from about 10-12 meters out at about chest level (5').

BEFORE:



AFTER:




WIRING:



Not really any brighter but just a different color, 6000k. There's not much glare either. IMO they're about the same.

Thanks.

[CPALK719]

Originally Posted by skuzzlebutt5

Here you go. No HID housing... until they become available. Picture taken with iPhone 4 5MP camera from about 10-12 meters out at about chest level (5').

BEFORE:



AFTER:




WIRING:



Not really any brighter but just a different color, 6000k. There's not much glare either. IMO they're about the same.

Thanks.

looks good to me brotha !! you dont have "projectors" in a godly voice lol ??

[skuzzlebutt5]

6000k for me has a little more blue then what i would have liked...

[CPALK719]

i just installed mine today. 55 watt ballast with 8k bulbs, but due to the ballast being 55 watt instead of the 35 watt, the color will be less blue and more of an oem white color. i'll try and throw some pics up when i get a chance.

[Scubaru Steve]

50w ballasts are stupid in halogen housings. look at all that glare even with the 35's....

[SAV912]

Originally Posted by CPALK719

is everything that comes out of your mouth negative???? i have got nothing but compliments about them from alot of people i know. its ashame the yaris aficionados dont like it.....

you know if everyone who mods their cars did the same thing, then what would there be to talk about on a forum?? not only that everyone's car would look exactly the same.

No. What's a shame is somebody who does a halfass job. And then gets pissy when other people point this out to him.

Be that as it may, you have fun throwing your 50W light everywhere BUT directly in front of you, and I'll continue motoring along with my 35W HID projectors that I can guarantee throw more light than yours. Lumens =/= visibility.

-C

[skuzzlebutt5]

it just goes back to what cpalk719 was saying... our '12 models are brand new, less then month of ownership and less then 700 miles on em (for me at least)...

do i want to open up the headlight housing and install projectors in it? yes. would i? no.

@ SAV912 - there's plenty of information on how to do that with the second generation yaris but not so much so with the third. if you can provide us with detailed information with pictures and diagrams of how to this with the 3rd gen, please do.

again, i'd like to point out that i was using my iPhone 4 to take those pictures, it's not the best quality camera in low lighting. maybe i should have used the dslr. i'll try again and re-post with better pictures. it looks like the first gen prius hid.

btw - no one has high beamed/honked/dirty bird/arms-in-the-air at me for my lights. the CHP hasn't pulled me over nor has SJPD or SCCSO.

[SAV912]

Originally Posted by skuzzlebutt5

@ SAV912 - there's plenty of information on how to do that with the second generation yaris but not so much so with the third. if you can provide us with detailed information with pictures and diagrams of how to this with the 3rd gen, please do.

A friend of mine up in South Carolina has a '12 base model that he plans on doing up for SCCA and autoX racing. No power anything, basic. We actually had the front end off a few weeks ago to do coilovers (which BTW, haven't changed from 2nd gens) and I took a few mins to look at the lights. The process used to retrofit projectors for the 2nd gen would work just fine for the 3rd gen cars. There's actually less to paint and less pieces overall (there isn't that protective shield over the turn signals anymore)and the headlight isn't as deep, so we will be retrofitting his car after he gets his handling modifications down pat.

@Kioshi - ^ THAT'S what I've provided to 3rd gen owners. They just have to wait I guess, until their cars mature enough to the point they feel okay taking the headlights apart. But you know, keep on funding Publix.

@CPalk - U mad bro? Somebody 'shit' on your thread like you've done to countless others here? I don't give two fucks what you think of my car. It's not a stock '12 so it's already got a head start on yours.

-C [/thread]

[skuzzlebutt5]

Originally Posted by SAV912

... so we will be retrofitting his car after he gets his handling modifications down pat.

@ SAV912 - When doing so, please take HD pictures and instructions on each step.

[Kioshi]

@ skuzzlebutt5 - at the meet I'll show you what I did and you can see how my HIDs shine and go forth from there if you want to do the small mod or not :)

[skuzzlebutt5]

@ kioshi - any help would be awesome. thanks!

@ all - honestly, people are gonna do what they're gonna do - it is what it is.

[eTiMaGo]

wusses... My car barely lasted 2 hours before irreversible modding began :D

[Scubaru Steve]

retrofitting is really really easy in these cars. if anyone needs info feel free to pm. all you need is a retrofit kit, Dremel, 3m windshield sealant, small peice of wood and an oven.
I also do a ton of nighttime driving and much of that is in snow, i once had hids in halogen housing and the amount of glare that reflected back from falling snow was terrible and i threw the kit out the day after. I'm waiting for the yaris hsd to be released somewhere in the world so i can just buy the headlight assemblies.

btw this thread is full of WIN!

[skuzzlebutt5]

Originally Posted by Scubaru Steve

retrofitting is really really easy in these cars. if anyone needs info feel free to pm. all you need is a retrofit kit, Dremel, 3m windshield sealant, small peice of wood and an oven.
I also do a ton of nighttime driving and much of that is in snow, i once had hids in halogen housing and the amount of glare that reflected back from falling snow was terrible and i threw the kit out the day after. I'm waiting for the yaris hsd to be released somewhere in the world so i can just buy the headlight assemblies.

btw this thread is full of WIN!

@ Scubaru Steve - Can you send me the detailed instructions and pictures on the step by step process in which you changed your halogen housing to projectors?

OR....

You can make a new thread with that information for everyone that would not only be appreciated by me but also the numerous other members as well.

[SAV912]

Originally Posted by CPALK719

Might i add, do i see condensation in your headlights? or did you just do a real shitty job on them???

No. No you don't.

Thanks for quoting the awesomeness that is my car twice though. It's pretty.