ATTN: Everyone putting HID's in their halogen setups. STOP IT! - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

eTiMaGo · 11-02-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Violin

The "I never get flashed" comment cracks me up. I see it on every forum where HID kits are discussed. Why would someone flash someone who obviously has an HID kit - they want even more glare flashed back at them?

I take twisted pleasure in blinding those blind me... eye for an eye... They might not realize how much of a nuisance they are to other drivers, so thats one way to inform them...

eTiMaGo · 11-02-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by camelll

Over here in the states (at least my state) it is illegal to flash your brights at someone even if they have there brights on. You do this to a cop and he can pull you over and issue a ticket.

Wow thats pretty strict...

There's always the backup warning system, extend hand out of open window and raise middle finger

Which, I am sure, cops appreciate even less!

mikenacarato · 11-02-2008, 10:02 PM

not sure if this has been mentioned but my bike has a 9004 bulb like the yaris. i contacted the seller and he said they come with the metal reflector rings to fix the problem of blinding people. my bike kit came with one and i wanted to ask if his car kits do as well. the site is www.dabears2k.com great seller and kits.

ChinoCharles · 11-02-2008, 10:42 PM

Summary: Projectors FTW

Appalachian Trail 2007 · 11-02-2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

Summary: Projectors FTW

+1

AMEN BROTHER!!

mikenacarato · 11-03-2008, 12:46 AM

i agree fully but hids are still better than normal bulbs regardless.

Midon · 11-03-2008, 06:55 AM

I have to agree I had 8000k installed in stock headlights and I did ever thing I could to get rid of glare and even aimed them down quite a bit and to the right. But in the end I was still getting to much glare. So I just spend the cash and bought some projectors. I still aim them down and right so not to cause any retina damage to oncoming drivers. I also asked the cops in town what they thought and they didn't see a problem with them. Most said they looked good. They also said that as long as the driver took the time to aim them right and they weren't to blue they wouldn't be bothered by them. I do have 8000k HID's in my fog lights and they produce a lot of glare, but I only turn those on when I need them and never when car's are coming my way. I don't feel like have 2 Ton SUV as a hood ornament.

Violin · 11-03-2008, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by camelll

Since you bring up the legality of these you may want to add that even a retrofitted set of projectors are just as illegal! No matter how good of a job you do on them. They may be less obnoxious then hid in reflector housing but none the less they are just as illegal and just as much as an insurance liability if they find out.

Where did I bring up the legal issue?

I just speculated that the cops in my area may be cracking down on this one.

TheRealEnth · 11-03-2008, 07:36 AM

sooo whats the quote on replacing our lights with 'good' HID setups with the entire reflector changed...

IllusionX · 11-03-2008, 11:23 AM

the problem with HID is not the reflector. it is the way the bulb is made and how it is reflected.

a friend of mine bought a set of TRD HID for his Echo. Neither did it glare, but it also reflected a perfect cut off line. The OEM metal shield in the housing was also removed... it strictly used the metal shield that came with the HID bulb.

the 60$ HID kits available on ebay that has nothing covering = no go.

I say someone should really try this out.. you may be surprised by the results.
it had H4-3 HID bulbs... something that looked like this.

marcus · 11-03-2008, 11:35 AM

this is what im talking about "the shield"..

mikenacarato · 11-03-2008, 11:59 AM

thats what i have in my bike and thats the kit ill be getting for my car. they work really well and i have had no one say they were obnoxious.

11-03-2008, 06:55 AM	#43
Midon Mod Freak Drives: 88 MR2 GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gainesville, TX Posts: 147	I have to agree I had 8000k installed in stock headlights and I did ever thing I could to get rid of glare and even aimed them down quite a bit and to the right. But in the end I was still getting to much glare. So I just spend the cash and bought some projectors. I still aim them down and right so not to cause any retina damage to oncoming drivers. I also asked the cops in town what they thought and they didn't see a problem with them. Most said they looked good. They also said that as long as the driver took the time to aim them right and they weren't to blue they wouldn't be bothered by them. I do have 8000k HID's in my fog lights and they produce a lot of glare, but I only turn those on when I need them and never when car's are coming my way. I don't feel like have 2 Ton SUV as a hood ornament. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3160999 Last edited by Midon; 11-03-2008 at 08:03 AM.

11-03-2008, 07:36 AM	#45
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	sooo whats the quote on replacing our lights with 'good' HID setups with the entire reflector changed... __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

11-02-2008, 10:02 PM	#39
mikenacarato SIPNDEW View User's Garage Drives: 15 STI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,281	not sure if this has been mentioned but my bike has a 9004 bulb like the yaris. i contacted the seller and he said they come with the metal reflector rings to fix the problem of blinding people. my bike kit came with one and i wanted to ask if his car kits do as well. the site is www.dabears2k.com great seller and kits.

11-02-2008, 10:42 PM	#40
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Summary: Projectors FTW

11-03-2008, 12:46 AM	#42
mikenacarato SIPNDEW View User's Garage Drives: 15 STI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,281	i agree fully but hids are still better than normal bulbs regardless.

11-03-2008, 11:23 AM	#46
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	the problem with HID is not the reflector. it is the way the bulb is made and how it is reflected. a friend of mine bought a set of TRD HID for his Echo. Neither did it glare, but it also reflected a perfect cut off line. The OEM metal shield in the housing was also removed... it strictly used the metal shield that came with the HID bulb. the 60$ HID kits available on ebay that has nothing covering = no go. I say someone should really try this out.. you may be surprised by the results. it had H4-3 HID bulbs... something that looked like this.

11-03-2008, 11:35 AM	#47
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	this is what im talking about "the shield"..

11-03-2008, 11:59 AM	#48
mikenacarato SIPNDEW View User's Garage Drives: 15 STI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,281	thats what i have in my bike and thats the kit ill be getting for my car. they work really well and i have had no one say they were obnoxious.