2010 Yaris Headlight dim

[nkaufman]

Got a brand new 2010 Yaris sedan. Headlights seem to be dim when compared to our Civic. Is this normal or is there something we can do?

[CTScott]

The OEM bulbs used in our cars are not all that bright. I upgraded mine to Sylvania Silverstar bulbs and that made a world of difference.

[3dr5speedblk]

Originally Posted by CTScott

The OEM bulbs used in our cars are not all that bright. I upgraded mine to Sylvania Silverstar bulbs and that made a world of difference.

Do you have a source for these ?? Mine seem to need adjustment,
low beams are pointing to low!! Wish I had HIDs

[CTScott]

I bought mine from amazon. I just ordered a new set, as one of the bulbs burned out last week. They definitely have a shorter life than the OEM bulbs (I got about 18 months out of them), but to me the extra brightness and lit field is worth it. From amazon they are $34 with free shipping:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ef=oss_product

[slugsyaris]

Originally Posted by CTScott

The OEM bulbs used in our cars are not all that bright. I upgraded mine to Sylvania Silverstar bulbs and that made a world of difference.

Did you switch to the silverstar ultra? I was thinking of switching to them but I wasn't sure if it was worth it.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by slugsyaris

Did you switch to the silverstar ultra? I was thinking of switching to them but I wasn't sure if it was worth it.

My first ones were the regular Silverstars. The ones I just ordered are the Ultras, so I am not sure yet if it is worth the extra money for the Ultras.

[enviri]

or if you got the cash, PIAA bulbs is a good choice :)

[3dr5speedblk]

Originally Posted by enviri

or if you got the cash, PIAA bulbs is a good choice :)

I think Walmart has Silverstars
Didn't have good luck with them on my Honda also!! 06'Accord!
I think they get hot! and that shortens life of the bulb??
I'm going to try a set and keep the receipt!! Should at least a year!!

[slugsyaris]

I replaced my headlights with the silverstar ultras the other day. All of the cuts on my knuckles are worth the difference they make. I'm just hoping they last while because I don't feel like changing them again anytime soon.

[3dr5speedblk]

33 bucks on amazon free ship!! hope they last.
I might try rubber gloves. It might help??
Is it a whiter light? not so yellow? my Honda accord was a BI#@H too!!
Going to give them a try! Any tricks or tips would be appreciated?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by 3dr5speedblk

33 bucks on amazon free ship!! hope they last.
I might try rubber gloves. It might help??
Is it a whiter light? not so yellow? my Honda accord was a BI#@H too!!
Going to give them a try! Any tricks or tips would be appreciated?

They are definitely whiter than the OEM ones. You really don't need gloves, as you can handle them by the metal base. I think the relatively short life is due to the heat that they produce and the size of the filament.

I change them by popping the plastic bumper clips along the top of the bumper and the ones at the edge of the wheel well. Then, you can grab the bumper at the wheel well and pull straight forward to pop the bumper ends out of their holders. That gives you enough room to be able to remove the headlight mounting bolts and lift the headlights out to change them. Some people do it by squeezing their hand behind the headlight, but It's hard to make sure that the gasket is properly reseated that way.

My latest set came in about a week with the free Amazon shipping. I am waiting for my new horn (Stebel TM80 Magnum horns) to come before I install them, so I only have to pop the bumper loose once.

[sickpuppy1]

Ida gone with the nautilus, but thats me,lol eh, maybe, they both sound pretty loud!!

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by sickpuppy1

Ida gone with the nautilus, but thats me,lol eh, maybe, they both sound pretty loud!!

They both have good loud tones, but I got a heck of a deal on a set of Magnums ($20).

[Drama]

I have been getting my H.I.D.`s from www.hidextra.com
Special dicscounts can be found here sometimes, you can go to the rx7club.com and find damm good deals through the Holidays from them.

[3dr5speedblk]

Originally Posted by CTScott

so I only have to pop the bumper loose once.

Yeah, Plan on using relay, did a search and came up with some good ideas!!
Had a lady on a cell phone pull out on me yesterday. Wish I had em than
Will do headlights at the same time! This car is costing me $$$!!ha...ha..

Thanks again for the help!

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by 3dr5speedblk

Yeah, Plan on using relay, did a search and came up with some good ideas!!
Had a lady on a cell phone pull out on me yesterday. Wish I had em than
Will do headlights at the same time! This car is costing me $$$!!ha...ha..

Thanks again for the help!

In case you didn't see this other thread, here's how I wired up my horns, keeping the relay, fuse and connections all within the under-hood fuse panel:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...4&postcount=22

[bankrobber]

Second week I had mine I was blasting to work 70 MPH half asleep a 4:30 AM when I saw a huge wooden crate in the road. Too late to swerve withour risk of rolling. I blame the stock lights.