HID - Seeking Advice on Equipment, Installs, Kits, etc.

[bigsky2]

I've decided that my next mod will be a HID setup for the front lights, with a JDM tail light conversion in the near future.

I have never installed a HID on a vehicle, and I am seeking advice on which equipment to purchase.

Are there any particular kits or brands that are suitable for the Yaris?
There are numerous universal kits that are on the market; are they acceptable for installation to the Yaris?

What equipment is required, and what sort of work needs to be performed?

Awaiting your expert opinions!

[paultyler_82]

bigsky, the only thing you'll need as is with the Yaris is HB3 Rebased HID bulbs, a ballast/igniter, and optionally... but recommended, a harness. The only problem is since the Yaris uses a Dual filament bulb, you'll lose hi-beam, the only other option is a retrofit of say... a bi-xenon projector unit, which is a lot more involved. Chris07LB has done a kit-in, so maybe he can recommend a kit to you.

[Chris07LB]

I sell/install the EagleEye brand kits now. Just actually swapped my other HID kit out last night for the EagleEye.

Now you do have some choices here..

(1) You can get a single beam (low beam only) H4 kit, which includes a WATERPROOF ballasts with built in igniter, HID bulbs, all wires, and a mounting bracket (not needed) to mount the ballasts.

(2) You can get a High/Low (high & low beam) H4 kit, which includes everything mentioned above, PLUS the wiring harness/relay needed for the High/Low kit. The beauty of this kit is, one you get high beams, but most important, unlike other High/Low kits out there, the high's are BUILT into the HID bulb assy.! Other brands use a small little halogen bulbs, attached to the HID bulb, that has a chance of one day buring out, and needing to remove your HID bulb assy., to replace. That and it also looks like a cleaner install, without the little halogen stuck in there!

PM me if you have any other questions. :cool:

[Violin]

Will the low beam only kit get through NJ inspection (in 4 years)?

[Chris07LB]

Will the low beam only kit get through NJ inspection (in 4 years)?

I am told NO.

BUT, all thats needed is to remove two wires, and the HID bulb.. swap in your stock bulb, and plug the harness back in. Everything can stay mounted and installed, so withing 5 minutes you can switch back to boring halogen to pass inspection. :cool:

[riceboy]

Hey chris... you got a shop down in jersey?

[paultyler_82]

Hey Chris, how's that High/Low kit work? does it use a Solenoid or what?

[ChinoCharles]

Chris, check your pm's. :thumbup:

[Chris07LB]

Hey chris... you got a shop down in jersey?

Nah, just our freshly built 1300sq foot garage at home. :biggrin:

[bigsky2]

Excellent advice everyone, thank you.

Chris, check your PM :)

[OxyG3nE]

i want ur garage christ :p

[riceboy]

1300 sq. ft garage.. damn... we should organize a CAN/US meet in your garage!!!

[Violin]

Thanks for getting back to me on the pricing Chris. I'm considering the hi/low kit.

1) Would I have to disable the daytime running lights?

2) How long can you expect the bulb to last? About how much to replace when they go?

3) That garage is larger than my first home.

[Chris07LB]

1300 sq. ft garage.. damn... we should organize a CAN/US meet in your garage!!!

Well my driveway should hold about 20 Liftbacks, besides the garage space. :laugh:

[bigsky2]

Here's my next question for those that have installed HID:

Is a projector required to achieve a SAFE cut off for the light output?
Or is the halogen housing (existing stock housing for halogen bulbs) sufficient and produces a SAFE cut off for the light emitted by the HID?

I'm all for looks and performance, but I do not want to be a danger to other drivers.

Awaiting your responses!

[Chris07LB]

You be the judge..

[Lafiro]

I had a kit installed by a friend. And lets just say that stupid storm that came to the northeast caused a little damage. A fence hit the side my my car, my HID buld got a bit of water and blew out on 1 side. Yeah Im really not having a good day.

As for the nice dent and missing paint, I cant fix right now,, but as for my HID being out, where in the world can I buy a replacement D2R bulb ( 6000 k, originally Philips brand )

Thanks, In zip code 11368. Any stores/prices would be greatly appreciated cause I need a replacement bulb asap.

[Chris07LB]

First of all, water should have NEVER seen the bulb/headlight housing! Something was installed wrong, or your friend didnt take the time to re-install the factory dust/water boot.

What kit are you using? If you are running a D2S or D2R bulb, surely you have an H4 to D2 adapter inside your housing??? If not, you got one hokey install my friend.

You never got back to my PM about the install, but I guess you won't be needing it now anyway.

Let me know if you need any help, getting a good set of plug and play HIDs for your setup. :smile:

[bigsky2]

After seeing the results of sam07yaris' retrofit hid conversion, I am going to follow his method and perform a full retrofit too.

The kit-in results look great, but I'd rather take the extra step and do a pseudo OEM setup.

Wish me luck!

BTW - this won't happen anytime soon, gotta get those JDM tails in first :wink: