HID - Even beam pattern????? - Toyota Yaris Forums

fuji · 05-29-2009, 04:13 AM

Hey Guys,

I need some help with my HIDs. I got them to work and all, What I need now is for them to have an even beam pattern. Obviously the headlights are not designed around the HIDs. Any advise on getting a nice even beam instead of a scattered pattern?

Has anyone tried to remove the reflector immediately in front of the bulb?

I also get the impression a pair of eyelids would probably cut down on unwanted upward projecting glare which may blind oncoming drivers.

AlainMikli · 05-29-2009, 06:04 AM

retro fit projector to your headlight

DerFlosser · 05-29-2009, 11:52 AM

I heard that for the stock configuration, the bi-xenon is a must for consistent light output/scatter.

fuji · 05-29-2009, 12:22 PM

I noticed the lower shields are quite small on my bulbs. I can imagine these would probably benefit from being larger and could also benefit from being painted black with some high temp ceramic paint.

marcus · 05-29-2009, 12:26 PM

so where do i get the shield for hid..

fuji · 05-29-2009, 12:32 PM

The bulbs I got from Race Factory had a very small shield attached with two very small screws underneath the HID apparatus. It is only a few mm wide and is basic matte aluminum.

DerFlosser · 05-29-2009, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camelll

I don't really know what you mean by this. Bi-xenon is only for high and low beams in one bulb. Or in the case of a projector it means it is solenoid operated and the cutoff shield pulls out of the way so it does not block any light from going out of the projector. It has nothing to do with consistent light output or scatter.

In conversation with xenon-vision, it was brought to my attention that the bi-xenon light puts out better/more consistent light. I think that it has something to do with the length or area of the bulb in relation to the reflector.

fuji · 05-29-2009, 11:17 PM

I think I am going to try fabricating another set of anti-reflectors on the bottom of the bulbs. The original ones are connected by two small screws.

DerFlosser · 05-30-2009, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camelll

... Or are you saying that the pattern (cutoff) the light puts out is more consistent and less glare/scatter because of the full shield?

Precisely. Perhaps I should have been a bit more clear. I was speaking in terms of the cutoff only.

05-29-2009, 04:13 AM	#1
fuji Drives: Polar White Yaris HB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Honolulu Posts: 263	HID - Even beam pattern????? Hey Guys, I need some help with my HIDs. I got them to work and all, What I need now is for them to have an even beam pattern. Obviously the headlights are not designed around the HIDs. Any advise on getting a nice even beam instead of a scattered pattern? Has anyone tried to remove the reflector immediately in front of the bulb? I also get the impression a pair of eyelids would probably cut down on unwanted upward projecting glare which may blind oncoming drivers.

05-29-2009, 06:04 AM	#2
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