eBay Projector Headlights... - Toyota Yaris Forums

MadMax · 11-29-2011, 07:18 PM

My stock lights are already clouding up due to the intense sunshine we get here in south-central Texas, and I think the projectors look pretty sweet. Are any of the ones on eBay any good?

I am considering a set, but recall the horror stories of them not being properly sealed or other problems. Is anyone on there selling some that are decent? Is the light output close to the stock units?

Firsthand experiences and recommendations would be appreciated!

Cheers! M2

Betrivent · 11-30-2011, 02:32 PM

Well assuming they're all the same ones you're talking about (the ones that use H1 bulbs), mine haven't leaked yet. The clear finish on them is doing good so far. I've only had them for a few months though.

Also, it rains a LOT where I live. So the fact they haven't yet leaked is a good sign.

MadMax · 11-30-2011, 03:28 PM

That's the kind of info I'm looking for, thanks!

Cheers! M2

boggydee · 11-30-2011, 07:03 PM

Anyone know if the ones on ebay would work on 2009 hb? Ive looked and it tells you that its good for 06-09 but somewhere here in this forums it said that the 09up headlights are different.... Can anyone help me out with this question?

Black_griffin6 · 11-30-2011, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by boggydee

Anyone know if the ones on ebay would work on 2009 hb? Ive looked and it tells you that its good for 06-09 but somewhere here in this forums it said that the 09up headlights are different.... Can anyone help me out with this question?

Yeah, they don't fit the 2009 bumper. Same thing with the taillights.
I haven't found any 09+ projector headlights like that.

mario98c · 11-30-2011, 11:06 PM

Buy morimotos mini h1 projectors! Here are mine!
Cutoff

boggydee · 12-01-2011, 07:40 PM

to mario.... would this work for hatch 09? do thy have a wesite I can check?

mario98c · 12-01-2011, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by boggydee

to mario.... would this work for hatch 09? do thy have a wesite I can check?

Yes it works in the Hb... The projectors are "plug and play" like the ones that garm sells. Here is the link. http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...oducts_id=3181

boggydee · 12-02-2011, 10:26 PM

thanx mario that looks great! wat shroud did you use and bulb?

Betrivent · 12-02-2011, 11:34 PM

^ cept those are retrofits. They require dremeling and dismantling of your headlight housing

mario98c · 12-02-2011, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by boggydee

thanx mario that looks great! wat shroud did you use and bulb?

I use the mini gatling shroud with cheap ebay 6,000k bulbs but I want morimotos 5,000k bulbs

mario98c · 12-02-2011, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Betrivent

^ cept those are retrofits. They require dremeling and dismantling of your headlight housing

In Hb is easy to do... in the sedan is a little more difficult because you need to trim the reflector housing for the projector can fit.

boggydee · 12-03-2011, 01:10 AM

lol. but I think I might have a problem if I have to dismantle my headlight housing... Anyone can show me steps and pics how to do this? I have eyelids from MI and I've already repaired the eyelids twice because it kept cracking and I dont want to affect them... please help lol =)

boggydee · 12-03-2011, 01:11 AM

I saw somewhere in this forum that you have to bake the headlight to dismantle them.. if this is true... my eyelids for sure will get wrecked since I put 3M clear plastic on them also

rufnnek · 12-03-2011, 02:53 AM

@mario98c
very nice HL

@boggydee,
we used heatgun and lot of patience in opening our HL. i try to look for pictures on how we did it. see my avatar for the finished product.

Betrivent · 12-03-2011, 12:42 PM

Eyelids are pretty easy to remove. Just get a hair drying and warm up the adhesive and then geta razor blade and very carefully lift the adhesive.

Kaotic Lazagna · 12-04-2011, 06:25 PM

To the OP, you can dehaze your headlights using Plast-X. Then just keep waxing them when ever you wash your car. That should clean it up and prevent it from hazing over.

Or if you get new headlights, just wax them periodically. lol.

Black Yaris · 12-04-2011, 09:03 PM

After you clean the haze I would recommend getting them sprayed with an automotive clear that has UV protection. This will prevent them from getting hazed again

11-29-2011, 07:18 PM	#1
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	eBay Projector Headlights... My stock lights are already clouding up due to the intense sunshine we get here in south-central Texas, and I think the projectors look pretty sweet. Are any of the ones on eBay any good? I am considering a set, but recall the horror stories of them not being properly sealed or other problems. Is anyone on there selling some that are decent? Is the light output close to the stock units? Firsthand experiences and recommendations would be appreciated! Cheers! M2 __________________

11-30-2011, 03:28 PM	#3
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	That's the kind of info I'm looking for, thanks! Cheers! M2 __________________

11-30-2011, 07:03 PM	#4
boggydee Drives: 2009 yaris 4dr hb Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 61	halo projector angel eyes Anyone know if the ones on ebay would work on 2009 hb? Ive looked and it tells you that its good for 06-09 but somewhere here in this forums it said that the 09up headlights are different.... Can anyone help me out with this question?

11-30-2011, 11:06 PM	#6
mario98c Drives: Toyota Yaris Sedan 09 STD Join Date: May 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,227	Buy morimotos mini h1 projectors! Here are mine! Cutoff __________________ Last edited by mario98c; 12-01-2011 at 07:55 PM.

12-03-2011, 02:53 AM	#15
rufnnek Drives: oliveMist Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: riyadh, Saudi arabia Posts: 350	@mario98c very nice HL @boggydee, we used heatgun and lot of patience in opening our HL. i try to look for pictures on how we did it. see my avatar for the finished product. __________________ - LESS TALK, LESS MISTAKES... - BATO BATO SA LANGIT ANG TAMAAN MAY GALIT

11-30-2011, 02:32 PM	#2
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	Well assuming they're all the same ones you're talking about (the ones that use H1 bulbs), mine haven't leaked yet. The clear finish on them is doing good so far. I've only had them for a few months though. Also, it rains a LOT where I live. So the fact they haven't yet leaked is a good sign.

12-01-2011, 07:40 PM	#7
boggydee Drives: 2009 yaris 4dr hb Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 61	to mario.... would this work for hatch 09? do thy have a wesite I can check?

12-02-2011, 10:26 PM	#9
boggydee Drives: 2009 yaris 4dr hb Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 61	thanx mario that looks great! wat shroud did you use and bulb?

12-02-2011, 11:34 PM	#10
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	^ cept those are retrofits. They require dremeling and dismantling of your headlight housing

12-03-2011, 01:10 AM	#13
boggydee Drives: 2009 yaris 4dr hb Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 61	lol. but I think I might have a problem if I have to dismantle my headlight housing... Anyone can show me steps and pics how to do this? I have eyelids from MI and I've already repaired the eyelids twice because it kept cracking and I dont want to affect them... please help lol =)

12-03-2011, 01:11 AM	#14
boggydee Drives: 2009 yaris 4dr hb Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 61	I saw somewhere in this forum that you have to bake the headlight to dismantle them.. if this is true... my eyelids for sure will get wrecked since I put 3M clear plastic on them also

12-03-2011, 12:42 PM	#16
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	Eyelids are pretty easy to remove. Just get a hair drying and warm up the adhesive and then geta razor blade and very carefully lift the adhesive.

12-04-2011, 06:25 PM	#17
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	To the OP, you can dehaze your headlights using Plast-X. Then just keep waxing them when ever you wash your car. That should clean it up and prevent it from hazing over. Or if you get new headlights, just wax them periodically. lol.

12-04-2011, 09:03 PM	#18
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	After you clean the haze I would recommend getting them sprayed with an automotive clear that has UV protection. This will prevent them from getting hazed again __________________

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