ATTN: Everyone putting HID's in their halogen setups. STOP IT! - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

TinyGiant · 10-30-2008, 11:17 AM

if someone takes theirs out send them o me .. i want to put them over my reef tank.. only if its a 10k or 12k

seth_man · 10-30-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by imperial4ever

1. Why are these 10K units not getting pulled over by the police as they are illegal?
2. How do these vehicles pass inspection.

I wish we could get the OEM units which I imagine the design has changed with the 2009 Yaris LB mid-cycle refresh.

i fail cars with hids for safty inspections. unless its got a projector retrofit for the correct headlamps from the same model that has hids, it fails. i work in at a shop in mass. it feels good to fail those cars to, its like im doing my part to keep tool bags off the road.

marcus · 10-30-2008, 01:11 PM

hid shield can be purchased.. or depolights projectors

bdc87 · 10-30-2008, 04:10 PM

I would like to speak up and say the 5000K Kit I have from the sponser here are not cheap ebay junk and do very well in the stock housing. I've had them for almost amonth and do mostly night, early morning driving and have not been flashed once. I have even driven around the cops here with no problems. The output is much better because it is white light and lets me see ahead more which helps with the wildlife we have arouund here so I don't endup hitting them. I can see your point if you were writing a review on a set you bought but, flaming by copying and pasting information doesn't seem very usefull and waste of server space.

eii · 10-30-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bdc87

I would like to speak up and say the 5000K Kit I have from the sponser here are not cheap ebay junk and do very well in the stock housing. I've had them for almost amonth and do mostly night, early morning driving and have not been flashed once. I have even driven around the cops here with no problems. The output is much better because it is white light and lets me see ahead more which helps with the wildlife we have arouund here so I don't endup hitting them. I can see your point if you were writing a review on a set you bought but, flaming by copying and pasting information doesn't seem very usefull and waste of server space.

Did you get the 5000k with no hi-beams? Not sure if you ordered them when they had 5000k and 6000k without hi-beams. I mention this because these came with a larger glare shield. These HIDs have more space because they dont have another bulb attached for the hi-beam hologen which allows for a bigger glare shield. I got 6000k and I have yet to get flashed by other cars too. I've also driven past/by many cops and some on bikes and they dont even glance a bit towards me. I'm assuming the larger glare shield helps more and maybe possibly cause my car is lowered. I've adjust them to aim lower too and it doesnt seem like any glare hits the windshields/rearwindows of the cars in front of me. I'm going to a meet later tonight and I'll see what everyone thinks of them saftey wise~

bdc87 · 10-30-2008, 04:30 PM

Have the halogen hi's but theres no use of using them.

Klink10 · 10-30-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by marcus

hid shield can be purchased.. or depolights projectors

May I ask where?

marcus · 10-30-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Klink10

May I ask where?

google it.. sometime its on ebay.

Tamago · 10-30-2008, 05:37 PM

lol @ self-righteous projector owners ;)

TheRealEnth · 10-30-2008, 05:39 PM

lmao you guys are hating on ebay hid kits.. but then its like... shield or projector, find it on ebay <3

staypuft · 10-31-2008, 01:47 AM

kargoboys hid kit has huge shields on them, it has halogen hi's, nobody has ever flashed me yet, im using 5k hid's, i checked for excess glare and didnt find any sofar.

battleversiontc · 10-31-2008, 02:34 AM

i have 6k in a japan hid housing that you can buy at japanparts.com cost an arm and a leg but worth it since i dont have to take that stupid amber reflector out

Violin · 11-01-2008, 03:28 PM

Aren't the japanparts lights for RHD?

*tk-421* · 11-01-2008, 03:41 PM

Hey Violin,

What is your recommendation for folks that are planning on HIDs in their OEM housings? Could painting the whole reflector black help with the glare, or would that screw with light output too much?

I would really like some projectors, but it's way too involved and expensive for me at this point in time.

Any input from you would be appreciated!

Split · 11-01-2008, 05:54 PM

i bought an H4 kit that had a shield/reflector on it to keep it from blinding other drivers, and then i just aimed it down a little bit so it wouldn't blind anyone. I put 3000k HIDs' in the fogs, and 4100k in the headlights and its perfect. yellow and white, doesn't blind anyone.. lights up the road great. projectors would be better, but its crazy expensive.

PHXDEMON · 11-01-2008, 05:56 PM

I like my 6000K HID's fine

I tried standing back 50 feet from them and they werent blinding at all. I however do agree that people getting ridiculous temps like 10000k is retarded.

Violin · 11-02-2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by tk-421

Hey Violin,

What is your recommendation for folks that are planning on HIDs in their OEM housings? Could painting the whole reflector black help with the glare, or would that screw with light output too much?

I would really like some projectors, but it's way too involved and expensive for me at this point in time.

Any input from you would be appreciated!

My recommendation is don't do it. I did and was very disappointed with the result. Either do a projector retrofit or save your money.

If you paint the reflector bowl, you'll ruin the headlight. The light still needs to be directed to be useful - its just that the halogen reflector was not designed for HID.

The "I never get flashed" comment cracks me up. I see it on every forum where HID kits are discussed. Why would someone flash someone who obviously has an HID kit - they want even more glare flashed back at them?

I see a lot less HID kits around me these days. My guess is that the cops are cracking down on them.

Don't anyone get their panties in a wad. I know people will continue to put HID bulbs in reflectors that weren't designed for it. Just don't act surprised when everyone else on the road hates your "improvement".

Meteorite_Marty · 11-02-2008, 10:09 AM

This guy makes a good point.

Has anyone suggested the insurance liability with improperly aimed, non-stock headlights? If someone crashes into you, either because your lights were poorly aimed or too bright, you likely won't be covered. I would think anything safety related has to be installed by a professional, and the parts you use must be approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer, not just some 3rd party stating they are DOT approved and fit your car.

That's my 2 cents.

10-30-2008, 11:17 AM	#19
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	if someone takes theirs out send them o me .. i want to put them over my reef tank.. only if its a 10k or 12k __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

10-30-2008, 05:39 PM	#28
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	lmao you guys are hating on ebay hid kits.. but then its like... shield or projector, find it on ebay <3 __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

10-31-2008, 01:47 AM	#29
staypuft aka SDMF View User's Garage Drives: 07 LB Met Met Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 298	kargoboys hid kit has huge shields on them, it has halogen hi's, nobody has ever flashed me yet, im using 5k hid's, i checked for excess glare and didnt find any sofar. __________________ follow me on twitter www.twitter.com/samuryan_x

10-31-2008, 02:34 AM	#30
battleversiontc View User's Garage Drives: 08 vip yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 808 Posts: 501	i have 6k in a japan hid housing that you can buy at japanparts.com cost an arm and a leg but worth it since i dont have to take that stupid amber reflector out __________________ 08 junction produce belta almost done and ready for paint 06 junction produce tc 604 bhp 445tq ddriven still trying for 700+hp 90 crx sir ls vtec turbo 755 hp mecp masters certified

11-01-2008, 03:41 PM	#32
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	Hey Violin, What is your recommendation for folks that are planning on HIDs in their OEM housings? Could painting the whole reflector black help with the glare, or would that screw with light output too much? I would really like some projectors, but it's way too involved and expensive for me at this point in time. Any input from you would be appreciated! __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

10-30-2008, 01:11 PM	#21
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	hid shield can be purchased.. or depolights projectors

10-30-2008, 04:10 PM	#22
bdc87 HISTORY REPEATED 11/04/08 View User's Garage Drives: 07' MM Vitz LB Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake County, CA Posts: 355	I would like to speak up and say the 5000K Kit I have from the sponser here are not cheap ebay junk and do very well in the stock housing. I've had them for almost amonth and do mostly night, early morning driving and have not been flashed once. I have even driven around the cops here with no problems. The output is much better because it is white light and lets me see ahead more which helps with the wildlife we have arouund here so I don't endup hitting them. I can see your point if you were writing a review on a set you bought but, flaming by copying and pasting information doesn't seem very usefull and waste of server space.

10-30-2008, 04:30 PM	#24
bdc87 HISTORY REPEATED 11/04/08 View User's Garage Drives: 07' MM Vitz LB Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake County, CA Posts: 355	Have the halogen hi's but theres no use of using them.

10-30-2008, 05:37 PM	#27
Tamago Start another Oil Thread! View User's Garage Drives: ZZW30 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South FL Posts: 4,890	lol @ self-righteous projector owners ;)

11-01-2008, 03:28 PM	#31
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	Aren't the japanparts lights for RHD?

11-01-2008, 05:54 PM	#33
Split Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton Posts: 393	i bought an H4 kit that had a shield/reflector on it to keep it from blinding other drivers, and then i just aimed it down a little bit so it wouldn't blind anyone. I put 3000k HIDs' in the fogs, and 4100k in the headlights and its perfect. yellow and white, doesn't blind anyone.. lights up the road great. projectors would be better, but its crazy expensive.

11-01-2008, 05:56 PM	#34
PHXDEMON View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Red Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 885	I like my 6000K HID's fine I tried standing back 50 feet from them and they werent blinding at all. I however do agree that people getting ridiculous temps like 10000k is retarded.

11-02-2008, 10:09 AM	#36
Meteorite_Marty Drives: 2008 5-door Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Posts: 389	This guy makes a good point. Has anyone suggested the insurance liability with improperly aimed, non-stock headlights? If someone crashes into you, either because your lights were poorly aimed or too bright, you likely won't be covered. I would think anything safety related has to be installed by a professional, and the parts you use must be approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer, not just some 3rd party stating they are DOT approved and fit your car. That's my 2 cents.