Experts: Should I, a newbie, install HID lights?

[iconcat]

First of all, allow me to thank everyone on this board: The info in this neck of the woods has been invaluable, and everyone has been very patient and helpful. Thanks!

Now, on to my question: Should I attempt to install HID lights in my Yaris by following the DIY Manual v.3?

I love the way the brilliant white HID lights look in the Yaris, and I think they'd be especially sharp in my 2007 Nautical Blue sedan. In the DIY manual, it doesn't look too hard, and having accomplished such feats as building a PC from wholesale parts and installing ceramic tiles behind an oven, I think I can pull it off.

However, I've been reading all over this forum, and there are some issues that freak me out a bit:

• Blowing fuses
• Blinding other drivers due to having my lights angled incorrectly
• Electrocuting myself
• Damaging my nice new car in some unforseen way
• Becoming that pathetic mid-30's guy who tweaks his car to regain lost youth

So, what's your opinion? Is it as easy as it looks in the manual? Should it be done at all? If so, do you have advice?

Thanks!

[jamal1984]

new kit are plug and play now, very easy to install. don't need to connect to battery and stuffs. take you about 15-30 minutes max.

[iconcat]

Originally Posted by jamal1984

new kit are plug and play now, very easy to install. don't need to connect to battery and stuffs. take you about 15-30 minutes max.

Okay, that sounds cool. Any recommendations about brands, etc.?

[jamal1984]

someone here said Mcculloch or something like that, but i'm using something else cheaper. the kit i got right now is single beam, plug and play(you might need a harness) from ebay for like $80 buck shipped. very satisfied with it.

[jamal1984]

the harness is around 20 bucks from www.mobil1hid.com - i think that is the right website.

[iconcat]

Originally Posted by jamal1984

the harness is around 20 bucks from www.mobil1hid.com - i think that is the right website.

Fantastic! Thanks for the tip.

[redyaris]

Originally Posted by iconcat

First of all, allow me to thank everyone on this board: The info in this neck of the woods has been invaluable, and everyone has been very patient and helpful. Thanks!

Now, on to my question: Should I attempt to install HID lights in my Yaris by following the DIY Manual v.3?

I love the way the brilliant white HID lights look in the Yaris, and I think they'd be especially sharp in my 2007 Nautical Blue sedan. In the DIY manual, it doesn't look too hard, and having accomplished such feats as building a PC from wholesale parts and installing ceramic tiles behind an oven, I think I can pull it off.

However, I've been reading all over this forum, and there are some issues that freak me out a bit:

• Blowing fuses
• Blinding other drivers due to having my lights angled incorrectly
• Electrocuting myself
• Damaging my nice new car in some unforseen way
• Becoming that pathetic mid-30's guy who tweaks his car to regain lost youth

So, what's your opinion? Is it as easy as it looks in the manual? Should it be done at all? If so, do you have advice?

Thanks!

You should try being a pathetic 40's guy whos trying to regain lost youth.

Hey we are all young compared to Keith Richards!

[iconcat]

Originally Posted by redyaris

You should try being a pathetic 40's guy whos trying to regain lost youth.

Hey we are all young compared to Keith Richards!

That...does not comfort me.

BTW, I have been informed by my 23-year-old cube neighbor that neon under the chassis would, in fact, be going too far.

[uncleyaris]

Originally Posted by iconcat

That...does not comfort me.

BTW, I have been informed by my 23-year-old cube neighbor that neon under the chassis would, in fact, be going too far.

I agree!!

[joey1320]

Originally Posted by iconcat

That...does not comfort me.

BTW, I have been informed by my 23-year-old cube neighbor that neon under the chassis would, in fact, be going too far.

yes that is correct.
hid
neons

[xoxojustin]

I would be most worried about blinding other drivers. I know that's a pretty serious issue with aftermarket HID kits. Can anyone comment on that?

[Violin]

You are correct sir.

Without projectors you are throwing bright light in everyone's face.

[falkor_99]

Originally Posted by iconcat

Okay, that sounds cool. Any recommendations about brands, etc.?

McCulloch are the only way to go man. Both Japanese and German engineering, the best. Go here, http://xenonpros.com, to get them. That is where I am getting mine next week after I get back from camping. They are a really good deal. A friend of mine wanted to sell me the exact same ones for $320. So for all those other HID kits that are cheaper, just remember you pay what you get for. So hopefully this helps you.

[marcus]

by the way if you got drl(daytime running lights) you have to disconnect it> if you got a fog light disconnecting drl will shut off ur fogs too so then you have to relay it mostlikely youll lose youre high beam... i actually got a way to keep all of it but dont have the time to do it yet.. check out my post!

[ManInCuteCar]

You should look into getting a wiring harness that draws power directly from the battery. Even though HID consumes less energy it pulls alot of amps during the initial start up to ignight the gas. This initial start up draws enough current to eventually damage your stock harness down the road. Also by having the power supplied directly from the battery the current flow is more consistant making sure not to damage your ballasts.

Regarding the comment about disabling the DRLs..I fully agree since DRLs run with lower power which does not meet what the HID ballasts demand.

[Polish0017]

Honestly, I would stick with the Silver Star Ultra Brights. They're pure white and brighter than all hell. The blue lights (and possible blinding of my fellow man) isn't my thing, but that's just me.

[ManInCuteCar]

Very true. I wouldnt recommend HID in Halogen reflectors. At the very least retro fit Halogen projectors and idealy to retrofit HID projectors.