what kind of ballast do they use?
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thanx for the heads up. I've been actually LOOKING at getting those projector assemblies. So those projector headlights won't even be able to be outfitted with halogen or HID bulbs as well??No to be a jerk dude, but if you are asking this question, then you obviously don't understand that your doing and need to spend some time reading up on it.
If you put an HID bulb in the Corolla lens assembly, its going to look like ass. I'm sure theres a few morons around here that are going to pipe up with "Derrrr....but I put them in mine and it works just fine!! In fact, more light comes out, and its blue, so my car gained like 20 horsepower and my weiner got bigger".
But in fact, putting an HID bulb in a non-projector assembly is going to cause some serious light scatter. If you ever notice, an HID bulb has a very sharp cutoffs, have a friend with stock HID's pull up against a garage. You need projector assemblies to do this.
If you don't, your going to be one of the jackasses driving down the road that make me swear and want to stab you in the eye with a rusty spork. You also run a good risk of getting a ticket out of it.
They do not make HID projectors for our cars. They do make "projectors" but they are phoney and are still meant for use with halogen bulbs. I may be wrong, and someone might find a set on ebay, but I just looked and couldn't find any.
If you want a set of real HID projectors, your going to have to find a set of headlights from a car with stock HIDs like a BMW, Mercedes, or Acura. Next, take a pair of our headlights. Start cutting and pasting. Your going to need to be wise beyond your years on how to use plastic epoxy and other techniques to get a good outcome.
I've seen a good set made for a grand prix one time, but the dude really knew what he was doing.
So, to reiterate.
Do not buy these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/93-94-95-96-97-COROLLA-CRM-PROJECTOR-HALO-LED-HEADLIGHT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66Q3a2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1205Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem29ff003369QQitemZ180371862377QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories![]()
These are not real HID headlights:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/9006-Xenon-BLUE-HID-bulbs-93-97-TOYOTA-COROLLA-96-95-94_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66Q3a2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1205Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem29fe9a9a7aQQitemZ180365204090QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories![]()
If you want a good set of halogen headlights, go to the parts store and ask for Sylvania Silverstars. They are a bit more pricey, but they are very nice, very bright, and work well. I've had a set in my honda accord for several years now. They do have a bit more of a blue/white hue than normal bulbs, and really help illuminate the road at night. I live in deer country, and its helped alot.
I had actually purchased a high/low beam set of HID bulbs...well at least I only spent like $20.
What's your take on getting an HID conversion kit?? I've read about the legalities on using those kits as the beam is not focused and being that they're at a higher wattage could actually cause more harm than good to oncoming traffic..
I guess for easy purposes, I'm going to look for those sylvania superstars.
silverstars not superstars
you wont find Sylvania Superstars anywhere lolWhat about these HID converstion kits?? There's this one off of ebay which look legit sort of:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Corolla-93-97-01-09-9006-Light-Bulbs-HID-Conversion-Kit_W0QQitemZ250455756579QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3a50538f23&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A10|39%3A1|240%3A1318![]()
At first I did this.
:ugh3:
But then I did this.
:headbang:
Please go back and reread my post.
kthxbye :disappoin
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