Best bang for the buck headlight bulb upgrade ??? - Toyota Yaris Forums

5ABIVT · 12-05-2013, 04:50 PM

Ok so on my 07 one headlight has gone out. Wanting to swap them in pairs I'm hesitant to just get them from cdn tire...

What headlight bulbs have you used to replace the bulbs?

Are there any hid kits out there specifically for this car ?

Thxx

47_MasoN_47 · 12-05-2013, 05:33 PM

I'd advise against using HID in the factory housings. It definitely makes it easier to see, but everyone coming towards you will hate you.

Silvania silverstars are always nice if you want something brighter.

IMO, projector retrofits are the best lighting you can get. As far as bang for your buck goes... I'd probably say silverstars.

CTScott · 12-05-2013, 05:48 PM

I have been using the silverstars as well. They are much brighter than the OEM bulbs, but their downside is about a one to one and a half year life span.

TOLMACH · 12-05-2013, 06:48 PM

philips

Hershey · 12-05-2013, 10:58 PM

The Philips X-treme Vision . Go here for details , http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48295 . Did use Silverstars for many years before the X-treme Vison .

Hershey · 12-05-2013, 11:14 PM

The Philips Crystal Vision Ultra are very good bulbs as well . Have those in the '11 Fit . They cost less than the X-treme Vision .

12-05-2013, 04:50 PM	#1
5ABIVT Drives: sedan Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 27	Best bang for the buck headlight bulb upgrade ??? Ok so on my 07 one headlight has gone out. Wanting to swap them in pairs I'm hesitant to just get them from cdn tire... What headlight bulbs have you used to replace the bulbs? Are there any hid kits out there specifically for this car ? Thxx

12-05-2013, 05:33 PM	#2
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	I'd advise against using HID in the factory housings. It definitely makes it easier to see, but everyone coming towards you will hate you. Silvania silverstars are always nice if you want something brighter. IMO, projector retrofits are the best lighting you can get. As far as bang for your buck goes... I'd probably say silverstars. __________________ My Nissan Hardbody (D21) 4x4 build log Check out my YouTube channel (mostly shooting) - http://www.youtube.com/user/47MasoN47

12-05-2013, 05:48 PM	#3
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	I have been using the silverstars as well. They are much brighter than the OEM bulbs, but their downside is about a one to one and a half year life span. __________________

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Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	The Philips X-treme Vision . Go here for details , http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48295 . Did use Silverstars for many years before the X-treme Vison .

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Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	The Philips Crystal Vision Ultra are very good bulbs as well . Have those in the '11 Fit . They cost less than the X-treme Vision .