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IllusionX · 12-01-2008, 09:49 PM

I remember there was this thread about the glare of HID in a reflector headlight housing. Well, i finally had time, and it was actually dark enough to take good pictures of my headlights...

the kit... i'm using 1 volvo ballast and 1 maxima ballast lol. The bulbs are BMW bi-xenon bulbs modified to fit in a H4-2 solenoid. Anyways.... 4300k power.

Kaotic Lazagna · 12-02-2008, 01:20 AM

LOOKS WAAAAY BETTER THAN MY CUTOFF.

PHXDEMON · 12-02-2008, 05:50 AM

HID crew

what temp? mine are 6000k but those look to be a little bit more blue than mine.

IllusionX · 12-02-2008, 08:08 AM

4300k the same bulbs found in a BMW 330i or X5.

Kaotic Lazagna · 12-02-2008, 05:06 PM

I want some 5500k bulbs. My 6000k's are a little too blue for me.

Split · 12-03-2008, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHXDEMON

HID crew

what temp? mine are 6000k but those look to be a little bit more blue than mine.

its all about the camera, its lens, and settings etc.
We have 5000k in the yaris and i'd probably recommend 4500k. I'll get pics when i can.

Violin · 12-06-2008, 10:56 AM

With retrofitted RX-330 projectors and clear lens swap.

ChinoCharles · 12-06-2008, 12:34 PM

I suck. I've still got my retrofit sitting in my closet.

Violin · 12-06-2008, 05:09 PM

You do suck.

taKuto · 12-06-2008, 05:30 PM

i've had my retrofit stuff sitting in my basement for 2 years, but at least i put them in a few months ago :P

IllusionX · 12-07-2008, 02:02 AM

i have some bimmer auto adjusting projectors somewhere... gonna fit them in this summer...

computerlove87 · 12-15-2008, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by IllusionX

i have some bimmer auto adjusting projectors somewhere... gonna fit them in this summer...

OMG, I really want the auto-leveling, adaptive HIDs off a bimmer, but wouldn't that take a LOT of electronics know-how to put them in and actually get them working like a bimmer (turning headlights around corners, auto-leveling, etc.)

If there is a way to do that, PLEAAASSSEEEE post pics and instructions and video. if you get auto leveling, adaptive lights working on yaris, I

you!!!!!

IllusionX · 12-15-2008, 08:06 PM

well, the feature is there... but i don't have anything else.. so, i doubt it'll get everything working as it's supposed to.

taKuto · 12-16-2008, 02:42 AM

i don't think you'll get too far with auto-levelling without significant work. The auto levelling feature relies on a bunch of sensors and the ECU to do its job for cars that come with it, and having only the parts from the headlights is not enough.

i'm guessing you just have the headlights so you'll just have the motors which are not much use unless they can be manually adjusted like the FX projector motors. But with that, making a mounting mechanism to allow it to pivot and adjust will take some time and thought.

phu@xenon-vision · 12-19-2008, 08:12 PM

Here are a few pictures from our customer from YARISWORLD

slvryaris · 12-20-2008, 04:45 AM

Wow Violin very nice as I remember. Lets not get into the subject of glare and cut off and if you need a harness with relays :). I know I had some HID's and I was blinding people. Felt so bad I ripped them out.

Violin · 12-20-2008, 10:10 AM

I had a DIY posted before the hack. I'll have to put something together.

I made a harness (actually two so if one fails, I still have the other side) that lets me flash the highs without the HIDs (lows) coming on. The lows stay on when I turn on the high beams so my ballasts aren't cycling on and off.

IllusionX · 12-20-2008, 10:24 AM

oh, did i mention that my HIDs are bi-xenons? got this actuator that changes the position of the bulb for high beam.

12-06-2008, 05:30 PM	#10
taKuto rice rocket Drives: 05 Echo Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 163	i've had my retrofit stuff sitting in my basement for 2 years, but at least i put them in a few months ago :P __________________

12-16-2008, 02:42 AM	#14
taKuto rice rocket Drives: 05 Echo Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 163	i don't think you'll get too far with auto-levelling without significant work. The auto levelling feature relies on a bunch of sensors and the ECU to do its job for cars that come with it, and having only the parts from the headlights is not enough. i'm guessing you just have the headlights so you'll just have the motors which are not much use unless they can be manually adjusted like the FX projector motors. But with that, making a mounting mechanism to allow it to pivot and adjust will take some time and thought. __________________

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IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	4300k the same bulbs found in a BMW 330i or X5.

12-02-2008, 05:06 PM	#5
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12-07-2008, 02:02 AM	#11
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	i have some bimmer auto adjusting projectors somewhere... gonna fit them in this summer...

12-15-2008, 08:06 PM	#13
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	well, the feature is there... but i don't have anything else.. so, i doubt it'll get everything working as it's supposed to.

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phu@xenon-vision Drives: HONDA Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: EL MONTE, CA Posts: 6	Here are a few pictures from our customer from YARISWORLD

12-20-2008, 04:45 AM	#16
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	Wow Violin very nice as I remember. Lets not get into the subject of glare and cut off and if you need a harness with relays :). I know I had some HID's and I was blinding people. Felt so bad I ripped them out.

12-20-2008, 10:10 AM	#17
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	I had a DIY posted before the hack. I'll have to put something together. I made a harness (actually two so if one fails, I still have the other side) that lets me flash the highs without the HIDs (lows) coming on. The lows stay on when I turn on the high beams so my ballasts aren't cycling on and off.

12-20-2008, 10:24 AM	#18
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	oh, did i mention that my HIDs are bi-xenons? got this actuator that changes the position of the bulb for high beam.