[Puffie40]

I was thinking of changing the lenses out of my '95 for somthing that give out a little more light (either with cleaner lenses or a different bulb).

Is it possible to get a set that are made out of glass? I don't want them to go milky on me after a few years like plastic is known to do.

Do any of you have any particular recommendations? I do want the lights to look mostly origional, but other than that, I don't care too much about styling.

 

[SlickRolla]

I was thinking of changing the lenses out of my '95 for somthing that give out a little more light (either with cleaner lenses or a different bulb).

Is it possible to get a set that are made out of glass? I don't want them to go milky on me after a few years like plastic is known to do.

Do any of you have any particular recommendations? I do want the lights to look mostly origional, but other than that, I don't care too much about styling.

There are some JDM style ones on Ebay. If your lenses get milky take some normal toothpaste grab a cloth and rub on and rinse with water. (You could even use a buffing wheel if you really want them clean) Works like a charm.

 

[GTChink]

I doubt anyone makes glass headlights anymore...they're too dangerous in accidents.

 

[Bitter]

HIR bulbs are about as bright as you get without HID.

 

[94_Rolla_Guy]

the cheapy ebay "depo" lights dont work all that good, i would recommend some HID's to help out ive heard a bit about the HIR i think the 9011 and 9012??? anyways thats my opinion

 

[Puffie40]

I'll try that HIR replacement first... Sounds like what I need!

I did some forum searching and found a pair of topics relating to bulb modification.
(http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=224811&
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=173428)

one linked to a BMW page(http://www.bmwe34.net/E34main/Upgrade/More_light.htm) mentioning how to modify a 9005 bulb to fit the lowbeams - but the most interesting part of the page was where the author mentioned he disassembled the lens to clean it, getting better performance in the process.

This seems like the logicial thing to try before trying to replace the lenses. Is there any way to get right into them?

Thanks for the replys so far.

 

[GTChink]

just get a pair of Philips Extreme bulbs...80% more light thant stock. I love them. Obviously can't compare to real hids, but worth every dime.

 

[masrawy123]

i think the HID's are the best choice for you. I have a friend who just got them installed on his 98 Camry and they look great. SO BRIGHT & CLEAR!!

 

[Bitter]

just be sure to NOT use HID's with the stock headlamps, they will glare like crazy and be hazardous to other drivers.

 

[sdbct1]

hey gang,
soryy to sound like a dumb @@@ but, what are HID/R's? I was thinking the same thing to change out my bulbs or the whole lights for newer. OK that said, How hard is it to change out the lights?

Matt

 

[Bitter]

Google

 

[sdbct1]

gee thanks

 

[Bitter]

it would take longer for me to type or even copy/paste that information than it would for you to go and learn to fish (so to speak)

 

[sdbct1]

OK,
Fair enough. That was funny

 

[Bitter]

wikipedia and google can teach you alot more than i ever could, especially since you're 20 years my senior. both HID and HIR are extensively covered on wikipedia and through google you can find out enough information about HIR bulbs to make your brain bleed.