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03-04-2013, 10:06 PM | #1 |
headlight upgrade
Thinking about these...what do y'all think? Anything y'all like better? Please post a link to the vendor.
http://www.andysautosport.com/toyota...d00000096.html Thanks, Pat |
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03-04-2013, 10:29 PM | #2 |
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Those are eBay projector . They're okay quality ... Not the greatest , the halo is really dim can't really see it on the daylight . Output is a little weak , and after a year or so , the clear coat will start peeling .
My suggestion , go retrofit ... Go to retrofitstore.com and use their mini h1 kits , put your headlights in the oven and you will thank me later :) |
03-04-2013, 11:54 PM | #3 |
headlights in the oven? Must be in order to smoke them.
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03-05-2013, 12:21 AM | #4 |
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Nooo , in order to pry open the headlights, u need to bake them , so the glue/silicone would soften , and then you can install the projector kit.
YouTube them about headlight retrofits , and you'll know what I'm talking about . |
03-05-2013, 01:53 AM | #5 |
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You will be severely disappointed with the ebay projector light output. Super weak light pattern...coming from cheap projectors..But if you don't care about that and just like the look, it is a quick fix.
Highly recommend the retrofit...check out mine on PriusChat... http://priuschat.com/threads/my-head...d-leds.120936/ |
03-05-2013, 10:30 AM | #6 |
The retrofits look attractive, but also look like you have to modify a lot...I just don't know. I read on there there are two kits and one is easier to install, but there are so many options...who knows what to pick.
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03-05-2013, 10:31 AM | #7 |
I would rather just buy some headlights that I can replace the whole unit, plug it in, etc... and not have to put stuff in the oven and all that.
With that in mind, anything of the quality of retrofit that would work specifically for the Yaris? |
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03-05-2013, 10:51 AM | #8 |
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^ I have some like that in stock, pretty sure.
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03-05-2013, 10:52 AM | #9 |
Yeah, Garm has what I am looking for. I don't care about super high intensity and stuff...just a good looking headlight vs. stock.
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03-05-2013, 12:04 PM | #10 |
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^ Emailing you some pics today. Meanwhile, about the oven thing, last time I opened up my headlight, I used a heat gun that I use for shrink wrap. worked my way around the edge -- but easier with two people.
Gooey black stuff!!
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03-05-2013, 12:33 PM | #11 | ||
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Two easiest Retrofits out there... require NO cutting to headlight. Mini D2S Mini H1 By Far the better wider brighter beam IMO is the H1 $270 http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...roducts_id=227 Quote:
Shoot... if someone would send me all the parts I'd do the setup/install Just because its fun to do and the results are amazing. I've done my own and SUPER happy with the results. |
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03-05-2013, 12:39 PM | #12 |
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Curious how this thread landed in performance mods. lol I was thinking more: Cosmetic Modifications (Exterior/Interior) ;)
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03-18-2013, 12:56 PM | #13 |
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Hey I keep hearing about the retro fit head lights. I wanna go with black housing and some day running lights. I just gotta know how the retro fit thing works out. I'm going for the all black look. Black emblem, black wheels, black head lights, and smoked out tail lights.
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03-18-2013, 05:07 PM | #14 |
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im selling my retrofitted headlights ...
TL's projectors, ZKW clear lenses, demon eyes , Phillips 82122+ d2s bulbs, morimoto harness and ballasts . just saying :P |
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BlackFlameCustoms Inc. But who wants to pay $895?? Here is a DIY that i followed.. How to: Mount Morimoto Mini H1 Bi-xenon projectors Quote:
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03-18-2013, 06:20 PM | #16 |
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or this :)
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03-18-2013, 10:36 PM | #17 | |
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03-18-2013, 10:41 PM | #18 |
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Trust me, you'd want the Mini H1 bolt on projectors over anything else. I wouldn't even bother with the eBay projectors at all.
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