Projectors and Hid and Camry Oh MY!!! Gen 4.5 - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

ChitownCamry01 · 02-15-2011, 12:00 AM

Hey got some questions about HID and projecters. Now I just ordered some projection style fog lights like so:

http://www.autoanything.com/GenericP...ProductID=5631

I was wondering if i could get a HID kit for it (they use H3 bulbs so assuming i could use same) and if so how would i wire it up? Same way as regular fog lights? Going to use a switch and just dont know where to hook up wires.

2ndly, I am doing a retrofit to my headlights and saw some ppl have projectors for their high beams too. Any clue what projecter and kit I would need for that? Getting some TSX projectors for low beam and D2S bulbs as well. I know I'm a total noob @ this so any help is grateful

Jonate · 02-15-2011, 01:40 AM

It is Quiet an extensive project, So make sure you have time!!! These are the same ones I got on my 4.5 gen camry.

It was quiet tough getting them on. It was two of us, I must say I am a bit of a noob too. You must cut parts of your bumper because they do not fit. Just be positive where you want them to be, because once its cut you cant go back!

Installing the bulbs: It is possible to get the HID in there, but you must cut a hole where the original H3 wires run through to get the H3 out. Then you will put the HID the same way, except you will have a a hole where the wires run through. You must cover up that hole with silicone. (I let mine dry overnight).

Now for installing the switch: The fog lights should come with a wires and a switch. I placed my switch in a blank space to the right of the traction control button. Use a flat head screw driver to pop out the piece. The switch comes inside a frame, i guess you can say. You can take out the switch and make it fit the little plastic piece. Cut the a hole where you want the switch to be, fit it in and glue/silicone it. (whatever you do, DO NOT use Gorilla Glue, it foams and makes a mess)

Running the wires: this took me the most since I did not know how to do it. You must run the wires that were given to you from where the switch is to where you want to locate the balast. You bring in the wires through the fire wall, I believe we had to remove some trim panels towards the foot rest to pass the wire through.

After that just connect the three wires to the switch, pop it into place, then connect the balast to the bulb, and the wires to the balast. (This is pretty self explanatory)

I bought xentech HIDs on ebay for $30. More than likely they will flicker. (I got lucky and mine don't) I suggest spending extra and buying a better brand. Just specify that it is and H3 and you will have no problem with the bulb size.

I have pics on this thread Update: Fog Lights and Rims (Pics Included)

As for the retrofit, I want to do that to my camry, but I have been checking the forum to see what is the best thing to do(unfotunately retrofitting is super expensive, so that project is on hold for now)

I hope this helped, and Good Luck!!!

P.S(I will try and post pictures of the switch and balast locations)

ChitownCamry01 · 02-26-2011, 04:03 PM

thanks for all that info. Ya its a bit of a hassle, but i know it'll be worth it. Did you take off your bumper to cut it? Its been snowing here so I'm just going to mark off where i'm going to cut. And i wound up getting same brand and mine havent flickered either (made sure to test the second i got them in lol). I figured out the wiring so that wont be bad. When i get these done i'll post some pics

bigbird · 02-26-2011, 07:50 PM

you should use a differnt foglight. get an OEM projector foglight like from a gen1.5 es300 sor something like that. even if you can put an HID kit on there, thoes cheap-o H3 fogs wont like that much heat and have a crappy cutoff.

and i thought the TSX projectors were bi-xenon (high and low beam)?

uibalnme · 02-26-2011, 08:50 PM

The TL projectors are bi-xenon, the TSX projectors are low beam only.

Jonate · 02-26-2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ChitownCamry01

thanks for all that info. Ya its a bit of a hassle, but i know it'll be worth it. Did you take off your bumper to cut it? Its been snowing here so I'm just going to mark off where i'm going to cut. And i wound up getting same brand and mine havent flickered either (made sure to test the second i got them in lol). I figured out the wiring so that wont be bad. When i get these done i'll post some pics

No problem, I figured it would help some. I didnt take off the bumper to cut the holes. Cant wait to see the pic

OBTW what color did you get your lights?

Jonate · 02-26-2011, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbird

those cheap-o H3 fogs wont like that much heat and have a crappy cutoff.

My fogs are running just fine and I havent had a problem with the heat... for the cutoff, its not the best in the world but its good enough for me!

ChitownCamry01 · 02-26-2011, 10:01 PM

i got 8000k. yea i didnt know if i had to take off bumper. I'm sure its easier, but if i dont have too f*** it lol. I thought about different fog lights but these seem fine. I'll check out the cutoff line when its installed

bigbird · 02-27-2011, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonate

My fogs are running just fine and I havent had a problem with the heat... for the cutoff, its not the best in the world but its good enough for me!

is that with HIDs? and is good enough for you...good enough for other drivers? Not saying your wrong, they are just things to consider.

ChitownCamry01 · 02-27-2011, 01:59 PM

dont know about jonate, but my HIDs dont seem to bother anyone. Drove last night with them on, & didnt have anyone flash their high beams at me which is good lol. Tonite i will take pics and try to post them

Jonate · 02-27-2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbird

is that with HIDs? and is good enough for you...good enough for other drivers? Not saying your wrong, they are just things to consider.

Completely understood, and yes, I have 3000k HID's, and no one has ever flashed their high beams at me and I drive at night most of the time. They work perfect for me!