Spyder Projector Headlights - Toyota Yaris Forums

DJPaneno · 01-10-2013, 05:55 PM

Has anyone had an experience with these projectors?

http://www.spyderauto.com/product.ph...adlights-Black

After combing threads/posts I haven't found anyone saying that they have specifically tried these out.
These are for the '07 Yaris Sedan, not hatchback.

Thanks!

DeathBeard · 01-10-2013, 07:23 PM

Projectors like these typically have less light output than stock headlights, only benefit to projectors would be with true hid lights

cali yaris · 01-10-2013, 07:30 PM

I sell them, but I don't have them on my car, so I haven't tested output myself. With a stronger bulb they might be ok.

fnkngrv · 01-10-2013, 10:58 PM

not sure about on our car, but I have a buddy that has them on his Cobalt and he likes them. IIRC he did also fiddle with them to upgrade the bulbs to get better output.

DJPaneno · 01-11-2013, 05:34 PM

Thanks for the input, I'm definitely considering getting HID's to increase the output on these if I decide to go with em.

Still haven't managed to find any videos or pictures of them aside from on their installation video which doesn't show them installed and lit up.

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-11-2013, 06:40 PM

HIDs with them could lead to melting of the housing since the projector bowls are so small.

DJPaneno · 01-23-2013, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

HIDs with them could lead to melting of the housing since the projector bowls are so small.

I thought that I posted my reply to this, oops.

Are there a set of projector headlights (preferably with halos), that you would recommend that I would be able to set HID's into without running the risk of melting the projector bowls?

I'm trying to find the best alternative to retrofitting, because I really don't have the expertise to be taking on a job like that

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Kaotic Lazagna · 01-23-2013, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJPaneno

I thought that I posted my reply to this, oops.

Are there a set of projector headlights (preferably with halos), that you would recommend that I would be able to set HID's into without running the risk of melting the projector bowls?

I'm trying to find the best alternative to retrofitting, because I really don't have the expertise to be taking on a job like that

...

You basically bolt these on, and the output on these are really good.

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...roducts_id=227

You can tack on a halo option if you wish from the drop down options selection.

jcboy · 01-23-2013, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJPaneno

I thought that I posted my reply to this, oops.

Are there a set of projector headlights (preferably with halos), that you would recommend that I would be able to set HID's into without running the risk of melting the projector bowls?

I'm trying to find the best alternative to retrofitting, because I really don't have the expertise to be taking on a job like that

...

Do you have acura or lexus headlights available inthe scrapyard? If so, you might want to look into using those for your retrofit. They use d2s bulbs IIRC. Here in manila a lot of DIYers use such projectors for their retrofit. HTH

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-23-2013, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcboy

Do you have acura or lexus headlights available inthe scrapyard? If so, you might want to look into using those for your retrofit. They use d2s bulbs IIRC. Here in manila a lot of DIYers use such projectors for their retrofit. HTH

Depending on which Lexus projector, the mini H1 is actually better. The mini H1 is slightly better than the TL projector imo. I think only the FX projecotrs are better than the mini H1.

Have a look at this comparison: http://www.jvxdriver.com/bixenon_comparison.htm

JustDidIt · 01-23-2013, 04:24 PM

Mini H1 with no foreground limiter - still excellent choice.

FX with foreground limiter - see the more concentration of light and no foreground light. Great setup - super wide beam.

More comparisons shots

All in all - the H1 is an excellent projector for a retrofit. MUCH better than any of the eBay projector headlights you can buy. FX is harder to retrofit - Did the FX retrofit on my 4Runner. Usually requiring some cutting of the headlight where the MINI D2S and H1 are a straight 'drop-in'.

I'm using the H1 in my retrofit over the Popular D2S because I like the output and beam pattern better.

JustDidIt · 01-23-2013, 04:44 PM

Here is someone who bought the eBay projectors for the Prii - worthless beam...

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-23-2013, 05:31 PM

Yeah, the mini D2S' output and spread is no where as good as the mini H1. I'm not happy with my G1 bolt ons, seems to be like the output and spread as that eBay one you posted, so I'll either be getting the mini H1 in the future, or if I have time, going with one of the FX projectors.

vten · 01-23-2013, 07:50 PM

If you don't mind doing fully retrofit, the Lexus 460 bixenon is one of the brightest and widest angle available on the market right now . The only thing is the dimension that a little too big for most .

And those are actually one that'll be fine using the 55w and up bulbs n ballast, since the bowl is large enough to dissipate heat.

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-23-2013, 09:04 PM

^ how big are those?

vten · 01-23-2013, 11:47 PM

I believe they're 3" , but the housing is even bigger than the TL's

I found the JDM LS460 bix, and i was going to play around with them, but chickened out :)

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-24-2013, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vten

I believe they're 3" , but the housing is even bigger than the TL's

I found the JDM LS460 bix, and i was going to play around with them, but chickened out :)

lol, makes me wonder how big the reflector bowl is.

DJPaneno · 01-24-2013, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

You basically bolt these on, and the output on these are really good.

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...roducts_id=227

You can tack on a halo option if you wish from the drop down options selection.

So, if I am seeing this correctly, it is a kit, so I would be doing my own retrofitting with this. I really am not proficient in working with cars, and doing a retrofit seems out of my league at this point.
On this site will they do the retrofitting for you and ship it in the housing, ready to go, or is this as I'm seeing it - a kit?

Besides eBay projectors, which I don't plan on ever gambling with, is retrofitting the other option at this point?

01-10-2013, 05:55 PM	#1
DJPaneno View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 24	Spyder Projector Headlights Has anyone had an experience with these projectors? http://www.spyderauto.com/product.ph...adlights-Black After combing threads/posts I haven't found anyone saying that they have specifically tried these out. These are for the '07 Yaris Sedan, not hatchback. Thanks!

01-10-2013, 07:23 PM	#2
DeathBeard Drives: 2010 Yaris S Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 574	Projectors like these typically have less light output than stock headlights, only benefit to projectors would be with true hid lights __________________ "In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." Proverbs 16:9

01-10-2013, 07:30 PM	#3
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I sell them, but I don't have them on my car, so I haven't tested output myself. With a stronger bulb they might be ok. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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01-11-2013, 05:34 PM	#5
DJPaneno View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 24	Thanks for the input, I'm definitely considering getting HID's to increase the output on these if I decide to go with em. Still haven't managed to find any videos or pictures of them aside from on their installation video which doesn't show them installed and lit up.

01-11-2013, 06:40 PM	#6
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	HIDs with them could lead to melting of the housing since the projector bowls are so small.

01-23-2013, 04:24 PM	#11
JustDidIt Drives: '08G2T Prius Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: United States Posts: 163	Mini H1 with no foreground limiter - still excellent choice. FX with foreground limiter - see the more concentration of light and no foreground light. Great setup - super wide beam. More comparisons shots All in all - the H1 is an excellent projector for a retrofit. MUCH better than any of the eBay projector headlights you can buy. FX is harder to retrofit - Did the FX retrofit on my 4Runner. Usually requiring some cutting of the headlight where the MINI D2S and H1 are a straight 'drop-in'. I'm using the H1 in my retrofit over the Popular D2S because I like the output and beam pattern better.

01-23-2013, 04:44 PM	#12
JustDidIt Drives: '08G2T Prius Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: United States Posts: 163	Here is someone who bought the eBay projectors for the Prii - worthless beam...

01-23-2013, 05:31 PM	#13
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Yeah, the mini D2S' output and spread is no where as good as the mini H1. I'm not happy with my G1 bolt ons, seems to be like the output and spread as that eBay one you posted, so I'll either be getting the mini H1 in the future, or if I have time, going with one of the FX projectors.

01-23-2013, 09:04 PM	#15
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	^ how big are those?

01-23-2013, 11:47 PM	#16
vten Drives: red bare bone yaris hb 3dr Join Date: May 2009 Location: columbus Posts: 1,022	I believe they're 3" , but the housing is even bigger than the TL's I found the JDM LS460 bix, and i was going to play around with them, but chickened out :)