Who here has installed HID lighting in your 2012?

[tomato]

OK then take it easy in there (all of you) or I will lock the thread - at the very least.

[skuzzlebutt5]

Pwned. Moderator with the iron fist. It's a good point with people and their different opinions. Like I said, it is what it is.

I'd like to have a thread opened with instructions on how to install projectors... But it's probably wishful thinking until someone actually does it.

[SAV912]

Originally Posted by tomato

OK then take it easy in there (all of you) or I will lock the thread - at the very least.

Copy that.

Best to bite my tongue from here on out.

-C

[CPALK719]

i apoligize for myself. as for the other guy... he was the one who came in here and started yapping, but thats it done and over with.

[skuzzlebutt5]

and so it seems my HID days are over....

just finished removing them.

back to oem halogen for me cause my gf didn't like the HID.

it was fun while it lasted.

[CPALK719]

Originally Posted by skuzzlebutt5

and so it seems my HID days are over....

just finished removing them.

back to oem halogen for me cause my gf didn't like the HID.

it was fun while it lasted.

wow lmao ok sorry to hear that bro.

[skuzzlebutt5]

lol.

her word is law if i want some .

[CPALK719]

Originally Posted by skuzzlebutt5

lol.

her word is law if i want some .

completely understandable!! i'll try and get some pics tonight to by the way.

[tomato]

Originally Posted by skuzzlebutt5

and so it seems my HID days are over....

just finished removing them.

back to oem halogen for me cause my gf didn't like the HID.

it was fun while it lasted.

whipped.

[CPALK719]

Originally Posted by tomato

whipped.

[skuzzlebutt5]

Originally Posted by tomato

whipped.

[fe550]

I just bought HID's for my yaris. I figured I would simply replace the H4 bulb with HID's and be done with it. I was wrong. Now my lights are pointing up in the trees when I drive. Everything I'm reading tells me that I need to replace the whole headlight assembly (remove bumper) with a "projector" style headlight?? piss me off! Took me half a day to install everything including the remote relay control.

[SAV912]

Originally Posted by fe550

I just bought HID's for my yaris. I figured I would simply replace the H4 bulb with HID's and be done with it. I was wrong. Now my lights are pointing up in the trees when I drive. Everything I'm reading tells me that I need to replace the whole headlight assembly (remove bumper) with a "projector" style headlight?? piss me off! Took me half a day to install everything including the remote relay control.

The reason that happens is because the HID bulb isn't the same shape as the halogen bulb. It lights differently, the beam arcs differently, and the light bounces off the reflective properties of the headlamp walls differently.

Projectors really are the way to go. However, and I've been lambasted for it in this very thread, some see it as infeasible to do a mod such as this to a brand new car. And I can understand that. Your alternative is to aim the headlights way down, pretty much as far as they'll go, or just use a pair of good halogens such as Osram Silverstars. The 2nd gen cars had the same problems with people who just used drop in HIDs.

Hope this helps.

-C

[CPALK719]

Originally Posted by fe550

I just bought HID's for my yaris. I figured I would simply replace the H4 bulb with HID's and be done with it. I was wrong. Now my lights are pointing up in the trees when I drive. Everything I'm reading tells me that I need to replace the whole headlight assembly (remove bumper) with a "projector" style headlight?? piss me off! Took me half a day to install everything including the remote relay control.

By all means if you have no problem tearing your brand new car apart and opening up your headlights, then definetly install some projectors.

mind you i've seen a few people on here who have done so,and their headlights as well as their painting of the chrome housing came out real shitty. just be careful and take your time.

i installed a set of hids into the stock halogen headlamps, i myself have no problem with the light output. and yes i know what the difference is between projector housings and halogen. i have another vehicle with projectors stock from the factory, and in all honesty the projectors do project the light out at a little more of a further distance, but i honestly didn't think its that big of a light gain, to tear my 3 month old car apart and start fucking with things.

good luck in whatever it is you do

[SAV912]

EDIT:

Not even gonna start. Not worth it.

[CPALK719]

Originally Posted by SAV912

You knew i was refering to you.....

[skuzzlebutt5]

WHERE ARE THE PICTURES CPALK719?!?!

[CPALK719]

Originally Posted by skuzzlebutt5

WHERE ARE THE PICTURES CPALK719?!?!

lol my fault Skuzzle, i keep on forgetting, with me trying to sell one of my other cars, and also looking around for bikes, plus work. things are hectic. im gonna definetly do it tonight !!