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FSStrix09 · 02-07-2009, 11:52 PM

hey guys i installed my HID lights. here's some picturez:

if you have questions about anything just ask, i took pictures along the way if you want to see something before you actually work on your trix.

Sundance_XR · 02-08-2009, 10:14 AM

Looks good man! what kind did you get? I got the 55W 8000K DDM slim, and they are freakin bright. Definatlly should of just gotten the 35W. Do you get flashed alot?

FSStrix09 · 02-09-2009, 09:23 PM

nope no flashing yet. i got 2 sets of 35w 4500K. i got the apexcones. no complaints so far.

FSStrix09 · 02-09-2009, 09:23 PM

im thinking of getting the high beams also in HID.

Sundance_XR · 02-10-2009, 08:42 AM

Haha I know that I just posted in your thread on MO, but I heard getting HID in your highbeams wernt good because they rarelly ever warm up completly. I barely use mine anymore because they dont do much haha.

2Tim2:20-21 · 02-10-2009, 04:11 PM

I just did the headlights, it appears you did the fog lights as well? I kind of like the contrast in color from the stock fog lights and the HID.

FSStrix09 · 02-10-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundance_XR

Haha I know that I just posted in your thread on MO, but I heard getting HID in your highbeams wernt good because they rarelly ever warm up completly. I barely use mine anymore because they dont do much haha.

yeah that's true. high beams are usually used to flash people, but if you ever need to drive with them on then yeah you'd get them warm enough to output full light.

i dont know yet, im still on the fence about the third hid kit. we'll see.

FSStrix09 · 02-10-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 2Tim2:20-21

I just did the headlights, it appears you did the fog lights as well? I kind of like the contrast in color from the stock fog lights and the HID.

yes, i did the fogz. just so you know, they are completely white in person. it's just the pictures that they come out looking different and contrasting.

SportLynn · 02-10-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FSStrix09

im thinking of getting the high beams also in HID.

I wouldnt do that... most mfg's dont put them in the hb because you normally only use your hi's for short periods of time or to *flash* traffic.
it will cause you to burn out the ballasts... quickly.

4300k is as close to sun light as you can get.. 6000-8000k turns the light blue & actually diminishes light output, so you end up w/ less usable light on the road.
also, as a side note, u.s. spec lights throw more glare w/ a hid kit retro'd into them. a "euro" spec light would be best... if only they were available. (its due to the reflector & bevelled glass used. our DOT is literally in the dark ages compared to Europe.)

when we do mine it will be 4300-4500 in lo's only & a ultra bright yellow replacement for the fogs.

(yellow light [or a lower kelvin] cuts thru fog better than white light)

lowincash · 02-10-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SportLynn

I wouldnt do that... most mfg's dont put them in the hb because you normally only use your hi's for short periods of time or to *flash* traffic.
it will cause you to burn out the ballasts... quickly.

4300k is as close to sun light as you can get.. 6000-8000k turns the light blue & actually diminishes light output, so you end up w/ less usable light on the road.
also, as a side note, u.s. spec lights throw more glare w/ a hid kit retro'd into them. a "euro" spec light would be best... if only they were available. (its due to the reflector & bevelled glass used. our DOT is literally in the dark ages compared to Europe.)

when we do mine it will be 4300-4500 in lo's only & a ultra bright yellow replacement for the fogs.

(yellow light [or a lower kelvin] cuts thru fog better than white light)

better yet...do it right and retrofit actual oem projectors into the stock headlights to make use of the HID's w/o blinding people =) i'm having my headlights retrofited with fx35 bixenon projectors so i can have HID high beams and regular halogen high beams

i think people who get colored hid lights are in for looks rather than performance.

Post No Billz · 02-11-2009, 12:07 AM

Did you tint the windshield? If so where and for how much. I took it so a tint place in Hollywood and they refused to tint mine.

SportLynn · 02-11-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lowincash

better yet...do it right and retrofit actual oem projectors into the stock headlights to make use of the HID's w/o blinding people =) i'm having my headlights retrofited with fx35 bixenon projectors so i can have HID high beams and regular halogen high beams

i think people who get colored hid lights are in for looks rather than performance.

good point. it IS the best option.

too bad the aftermarket (or Toyota themselves) dont make a projector hl for our cars. would solve the issue of having to retrofit anything.

FSStrix09 · 02-12-2009, 06:29 AM

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Did you tint the windshield? If so where and for how much. I took it so a tint place in Hollywood and they refused to tint mine.

i did it at florida sound and protection off 826 and 57th (red road). they use 3M and the installer lady is 3m trained and certified.

Post No Billz · 02-13-2009, 05:40 PM

Nice - I have 3m all over but Senor Stereo on Pines wouldn't tint it up for me...Nice car btw.

dansto82 · 02-14-2009, 09:03 AM

If your car takes 2 bulbs one for high and one for low i would suggest not putting them in the high unless ur low beams stay on when u put ur high beams on. If not u will be with out lights for a few sec