H.I.D kit question - Toyota Yaris Forums

slvryaris · 07-08-2007, 04:47 PM

Had a friend tell me that you had to change the housings due to the heat HID headlights give off. I was just curious what HID kits people have in their cars and did they have to do any hardcore modding or is it just plug and play and pictures if you have them and what type.

reznunt · 07-08-2007, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slvryaris

Had a friend tell me that you had to change the housings due to the heat HID headlights give off. I was just curious what HID kits people have in their cars and did they have to do any hardcore modding or is it just plug and play and pictures if you have them and what type.

1. hid bulbs run cooler than halogens.

2. plug n play

3. buy the cheapie $100 chinese kits. i've had a few on various cars and none of them burned out. if they do, bulbs are $30 each to replace.

slvryaris · 07-09-2007, 01:19 AM

Anyone know of some brands that are good and reliable. Whats everyone using these days??

Turbo&Auto · 07-09-2007, 11:32 AM

McCulloch

ChinoCharles · 07-09-2007, 11:43 AM

I know a couple of our wiser members are rocking EagleEyes kits.

yrsdrgn · 07-09-2007, 12:35 PM

is eagleeyes really better than mcculloch or is it just by preference?

Turbo&Auto · 07-09-2007, 12:39 PM

I've had my McCulloch's on my Matrix for over 2 years, still the original bulbs too.

taKuto · 07-09-2007, 01:46 PM

everything is made from china, it's always hit or miss because they're all the same with a different sticker.

reznunt · 07-09-2007, 03:15 PM

telling you man, chinese! i had four kits in four different cars, each one worked well over two years. i have not had one bulb burn out. also, if you buy from my buddy, there's a 1-yr warranty on the bulbs. same day replacement. he can also get wafer-thin ballasts. it's the new shit according to him. it's only like $20 more. pm me.

ps i also have run philips and mcculloch.

falkor_99 · 07-09-2007, 09:28 PM

your friend doesnt know what he is talking about. As other people said it is just plug-n-play man . easy as that

brickhardmeat · 07-09-2007, 09:48 PM

McCulloch looks nice

I roll with Osram Silverstars

slvryaris · 07-09-2007, 10:10 PM

Osram bought out Sylvania now. I live like not that far from the plant where they make the headlights. I seen where they had Silverstar Ultras now. I am just lookin for something different when my PIAA's burn out, but I dont want it to be a pain in the ass when I do.

brickhardmeat · 07-09-2007, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by slvryaris

Osram bought out Sylvania now. I live like not that far from the plant where they make the headlights. I seen where they had Silverstar Ultras now. I am just lookin for something different when my PIAA's burn out, but I dont want it to be a pain in the ass when I do.

I use these...

http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/pro...cat=255&page=1

slvryaris · 07-10-2007, 01:22 AM

I have seen the European bulbs and I was curious if anyone was using the Ultras. I am using the Piaa xtreme white plus and they are definitley brighter then stock and was wanting to find something maybe brighter then the Piaa's. I know there has been posts and threads about this before but I thought I would reopen it since it seems like there are alot of new members.

Peteaussi · 07-10-2007, 10:15 AM

I would recommend DO NOT buy a cheapy kit. They are te kits that are more likely to do negative things to your car. I spent a good $350 (AUD) on my set.. (I have GT-HID) and it is a Hi-Lo BiXenon kit which uses a solenoid to switch between the hi and lo. Granted when you are not going and you flick your hi beams you can hear it click (due to the solenoid kicking in), it has caused me no problems at all. The kit itself is easy to install and the lights are absolutely fantastic. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.

eijikikimaru · 07-10-2007, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Peteaussi

I would recommend DO NOT buy a cheapy kit. They are te kits that are more likely to do negative things to your car. I spent a good $350 (AUD) on my set.. (I have GT-HID) and it is a Hi-Lo BiXenon kit which uses a solenoid to switch between the hi and lo. Granted when you are not going and you flick your hi beams you can hear it click (due to the solenoid kicking in), it has caused me no problems at all. The kit itself is easy to install and the lights are absolutely fantastic. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.

It may have been me but could you mention what brand kit you got?

slvryaris · 07-10-2007, 08:11 PM

Its like everyone wants to keep thier kit brands a secret.

reznunt · 07-10-2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by eijikikimaru

It may have been me but could you mention what brand kit you got?

well if you decide on the cheapy stuff, i can get any color/size with regular ballasts for $180 or with wafer thin ballasts for $200, tax included. the bulbs come with a 1-yr warranty and can be replaced within one day, if they ever burn out. pm me if interested.

07-08-2007, 04:47 PM	#1
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	H.I.D kit question Had a friend tell me that you had to change the housings due to the heat HID headlights give off. I was just curious what HID kits people have in their cars and did they have to do any hardcore modding or is it just plug and play and pictures if you have them and what type.

07-09-2007, 12:35 PM	#6
yrsdrgn View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF,CA Posts: 1,874	is eagleeyes really better than mcculloch or is it just by preference? __________________

07-09-2007, 09:48 PM	#11
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	McCulloch looks nice I roll with Osram Silverstars __________________ SPONSORED BY

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07-09-2007, 01:19 AM	#3
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	Anyone know of some brands that are good and reliable. Whats everyone using these days??

07-09-2007, 11:32 AM	#4
Turbo&Auto Drives: 07 Join Date: May 2007 Location: home Posts: 236	McCulloch

07-09-2007, 11:43 AM	#5
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	I know a couple of our wiser members are rocking EagleEyes kits.

07-09-2007, 12:39 PM	#7
Turbo&Auto Drives: 07 Join Date: May 2007 Location: home Posts: 236	I've had my McCulloch's on my Matrix for over 2 years, still the original bulbs too.

07-09-2007, 01:46 PM	#8
taKuto rice rocket Drives: 05 Echo Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 163	everything is made from china, it's always hit or miss because they're all the same with a different sticker.

07-09-2007, 03:15 PM	#9
reznunt Hi! View User's Garage Drives: EF Sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Socal Posts: 434	telling you man, chinese! i had four kits in four different cars, each one worked well over two years. i have not had one bulb burn out. also, if you buy from my buddy, there's a 1-yr warranty on the bulbs. same day replacement. he can also get wafer-thin ballasts. it's the new shit according to him. it's only like $20 more. pm me. ps i also have run philips and mcculloch.

07-09-2007, 09:28 PM	#10
falkor_99 Drives: 07 Yaris Blue HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: OC Posts: 234	your friend doesnt know what he is talking about. As other people said it is just plug-n-play man . easy as that

07-09-2007, 10:10 PM	#12
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	Osram bought out Sylvania now. I live like not that far from the plant where they make the headlights. I seen where they had Silverstar Ultras now. I am just lookin for something different when my PIAA's burn out, but I dont want it to be a pain in the ass when I do.

07-10-2007, 01:22 AM	#14
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	I have seen the European bulbs and I was curious if anyone was using the Ultras. I am using the Piaa xtreme white plus and they are definitley brighter then stock and was wanting to find something maybe brighter then the Piaa's. I know there has been posts and threads about this before but I thought I would reopen it since it seems like there are alot of new members.

07-10-2007, 10:15 AM	#15
Peteaussi Love my Yaris... Drives: 2006 Yaris 3 dr YRS Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 13	I would recommend DO NOT buy a cheapy kit. They are te kits that are more likely to do negative things to your car. I spent a good $350 (AUD) on my set.. (I have GT-HID) and it is a Hi-Lo BiXenon kit which uses a solenoid to switch between the hi and lo. Granted when you are not going and you flick your hi beams you can hear it click (due to the solenoid kicking in), it has caused me no problems at all. The kit itself is easy to install and the lights are absolutely fantastic. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.

07-10-2007, 08:11 PM	#17
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	Its like everyone wants to keep thier kit brands a secret.