Noob with an HID question on 07 LE

[Michael CM1]

Greetings to the forum. Don't worry, I did at least do SOME searching. Problem is I am very bad with doing much of anything on a car that involves functionality (I CAN put gas in).

I have the crap 55W low beams that came with my '07 Camry LE. I have had headlight problems with my previous 2 cars (Intrepid, LHS) and never really did anything. Well considering my mom has a Toyota Avalon Limited that is 6 months older and has lights that are pretty much what I would love, I know it can be done.

I first went to the auto stores -- AutoZone, Pep Boys. They had zilch that wasn't the standard headlight bulb that doesn't do squat for me. AutoZone said they could order some UltraBright (or whatever the fancy name was) bulbs that would go in my car's H11 socket. I decided to check online and see what I could find.

After reading a lot of the HID-related posts, I'm still confused. I will first ask what the difference (if any) there is between HID and Xenon. I get the feeling that they're the same thing, but I wanted to make sure.

From the photos I saw of the different light outputs, the 4300k or 5000k output looks fine to me. I don't want to be one of those purple light people and I don't want to blind anybody -- except for all those SUVs who have lights at my eye level (grr).

But then I see all the mentionings of harnesses and kits. I am no electrical engineer, but that usually means having to know something about something to do. I was hoping for some pop bulb out, pop bulb in easy deal. But if there's a kit involved, I think I can at least try to figure it out. I mean I can fix a computer, so it's not like I'm a tech idiot.

Lastly, I wanted to know where I can find some of this. I did some searches for places to buy but didn't see any Web sites that I recognize. I don't want to buy from someone who is better known as Jack's Crap Shack.

So that's my abbreviated post. I appreciate any help I can get. Since I have Tuesday off, I think I'm going to head to the dealership to see what they say and then see what you guys think. Thanks!!

[LXS-mode]

Originally Posted by Michael CM1

Greetings to the forum. Don't worry, I did at least do SOME searching. Problem is I am very bad with doing much of anything on a car that involves functionality (I CAN put gas in).

I have the crap 55W low beams that came with my '07 Camry LE. I have had headlight problems with my previous 2 cars (Intrepid, LHS) and never really did anything. Well considering my mom has a Toyota Avalon Limited that is 6 months older and has lights that are pretty much what I would love, I know it can be done.

I first went to the auto stores -- AutoZone, Pep Boys. They had zilch that wasn't the standard headlight bulb that doesn't do squat for me. AutoZone said they could order some UltraBright (or whatever the fancy name was) bulbs that would go in my car's H11 socket. I decided to check online and see what I could find.

After reading a lot of the HID-related posts, I'm still confused. I will first ask what the difference (if any) there is between HID and Xenon. I get the feeling that they're the same thing, but I wanted to make sure.

From the photos I saw of the different light outputs, the 4300k or 5000k output looks fine to me. I don't want to be one of those purple light people and I don't want to blind anybody -- except for all those SUVs who have lights at my eye level (grr).

But then I see all the mentionings of harnesses and kits. I am no electrical engineer, but that usually means having to know something about something to do. I was hoping for some pop bulb out, pop bulb in easy deal. But if there's a kit involved, I think I can at least try to figure it out. I mean I can fix a computer, so it's not like I'm a tech idiot.

Lastly, I wanted to know where I can find some of this. I did some searches for places to buy but didn't see any Web sites that I recognize. I don't want to buy from someone who is better known as Jack's Crap Shack.

So that's my abbreviated post. I appreciate any help I can get. Since I have Tuesday off, I think I'm going to head to the dealership to see what they say and then see what you guys think. Thanks!!

just PM paul! he can help you get one for cheap.. Its a reliable kit too!

[PRINCESS PEACH]

HID is xenon. but there are bulbs that say it is like HID output, but its not.

HID lights include a ballast and ignitor, whether it is built into the ballast or not. it looks like this.



Some companies offer just the bulbs... these bulbs have filaments while HIDs are actually different. The ballast holds the power to trigger the ignitor. the ignitor then ignites the gases inside the bulb. the bulb's light is emitted by gases.

The reason why you would blind people is because your squirrel spotters are uncovered. squirrel spotters are open tabs just above your cut off line, to let some halogen light escape, to allow you to look at road signs up above. if you have HID lights, these tabs allow too much light to escape, blinding people.

You do not need a harness kit. My sponsor Gene is running 6 ballasts, HID lowbeams, high beams, foglights. He had it on his car for a long time with no problems.

HID kits are very easy to install, and probably take you 30 minutes, a novice. experts can install it in 5 lol.

lastly, you can buy these HID kits from me. I am an established member of TN, and lots of people can vouch for me and my character.

Here is more info about the HID kits and other things available for your car. Just talk to me if you need anything.

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[PRINCESS PEACH]

Thanks for the vouch Mr Janfrancis

[desentrix]

Goddarn it Peach, stop changing your name.
I was wondering who it was until I saw the sig pic...

[PRINCESS PEACH]

sorry lol

[LXS-mode]

Originally Posted by Paul

Thanks for the vouch Mr Janfrancis

anytime bro!

[Michael CM1]

Thanks for the quick help, people. Wish I had asked these darn questions about 2.5 years ago!

[desentrix]

Are those plastic bases on the bulbs?

[sky03]

Originally Posted by desentrix

Are those plastic bases on the bulbs?

all HID bulb base are made out of plastic, but only phillips (and maybe osram) has some metal support thingy on them

[Redline_Me]

Originally Posted by janfrancis

anytime bro!

you know what, i tried leaving some feedback on your profile but the url thing wasn't working and then it pissed me off so i quit. I'd give 100% feedback any day.

[PRINCESS PEACH]

thats because u got the hots for me