Legal Issues (9005 conversion) - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

S2B_Blown_3.5 · 11-23-2004, 05:12 PM

Excuse me if this topic has already been discussed before, but I can't really get the hang of the new search thing. I was wondering about the legality of the 9005 conversion, especially the one to 9005 silverstars. I just put SS's in my high beams, and they are bright as sh*t. Don't know if the cops, or even the inspectors, would have a problem with that.

BTW I got a '95 Camry LE, not that that's really important in this matter.

87Camry5Speed · 11-23-2004, 09:53 PM

I see no reason for a problem, and I justify that by saying look at all the upmarket machines with HIDs, Xenons, and such- way brighter than a set of modded 9005s if you ask me, but that's not to say modded 9005s arent bright!

If you're worried about inspection just keep the 9006's around and throw them back in when it's time... to do the 9006 to 9005 mod you're only modding the new 9005 bulbs themselves so the 06s plug right back in. That'll be my plan when I get the time and $$ to do this mod.

Steve

cman2000 · 11-23-2004, 10:41 PM

yeah i haven't had problems w/ my modded 9005 silverstars. no one has flashed me bec it was too bright or anything. and not sure how strict your inspections are in NC, but in TX, they care more about smog then the lights. the guy i always go to just turns on the light to see if they work

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If you're worried about inspection just keep the 9006's around and throw them back in when it's time

i totally agree

Toysrme · 11-24-2004, 12:54 AM

There isn't a legal issue. 9005's are DOT approved for "headlamps".
Aftermarket HID's are not. Trust me, noone will confuse you for having HID's.

brungold · 11-24-2004, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Toysrme

There isn't a legal issue. 9005's are DOT approved for "headlamps".
Aftermarket HID's are not. Trust me, noone will confuse you for having HID's.

yea, plus no one would even know they were high beam bulbs.. just adjust them correctly and you'll be fine.

***BLUEMEANIE*** · 11-24-2004, 11:55 AM

If they're properly aimed you should have no trouble. ...if it is a bit too bright and you notice people flashing you, just aim them down a bit.

jhbhatia · 11-24-2004, 11:57 AM

I've got silverstars (which are DOT legal) and non amber corners. The dude over was right, in TX is smog not lighting, but if its a b!tch to pass where you are at..then just do what it takes to pass it!

Erbe · 11-24-2004, 02:14 PM

HIDs are much brighter and nobody gets pulled over for thoughs

cman2000 · 11-24-2004, 03:51 PM

hey jhbhatia, houston TX, huh? i grew up in houston (a suburb-sugarland

now i'm in dallas. well, not now. i'm in phily...but will be back in dallas soon. good to see other houstonians here

S2B_Blown_3.5 · 11-24-2004, 07:47 PM

Alright, thanks. I was worried more about if I was in a wreck at night they would try to blame it on the "modded" headlights. Right now I'm running silverstars in the high beams and the regular halogen 9005's in the low beams. Once I can dig up $30 I'll go for all silverstars.

I can see now

Troyfrezze · 11-24-2004, 10:52 PM

Figured I'd throw in my two cents real quick...
One...sup to my other guys here from Texas. I'm down in San Antonio...Haven't hit up Dallas yet though...maybe later I will
Second, Just went into Advanced Auto Parts this evening to pick up my new rear main seal and gaskets for this weekend and saw in the paper that the SS's are buy one get one half off, plus a 5 dollar return after you mail in the UPC.
Figured that might be nice to know?!?!?!

S2B_Blown_3.5 · 11-25-2004, 09:26 PM

Wish I knew that before I bought the set for the high beams, I would have had some money for supper.

cman2000 · 11-26-2004, 10:37 AM

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One...sup to my other guys here from Texas. I'm down in San Antonio...

what's up troyfreeze. i've been in san antonia before. nice city. check out dallas if you have time. ever been to austin? that city is fun, especially around UT Austin

is that SS sale only at advanced auto parts, or a rebate you send back to sylvania?

jhbhatia · 11-26-2004, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cman2000

hey jhbhatia, houston TX, huh? i grew up in houston (a suburb-sugarland

now i'm in dallas. well, not now. i'm in phily...but will be back in dallas soon. good to see other houstonians here

there are more os us at houstontoyotaclub (which is down currently), but yeah, there are tones more!

Troyfrezze · 11-26-2004, 12:09 PM

yea, according to the sales paper, it's buy one get one half off, Plus a 5 dollar return when you mail off for it to GE