brighter headlights - what to buy?

Methix · 02-20-2012, 06:06 PM

i've been looking into getting HID bi-xenon headlights, but i read somewhere that i should get projectors as well.. does anyone have any experience with either?

Torque Splitter · 02-21-2012, 10:44 AM

i have no actual experience with the projectors. but i beleive that they help protect the fragile HID bulb as well as help direct the beam in a more favorable fashion. I do know that most HID's a very pricey and incredibly fragile (fingerprints on the bulb can cause the bulb to crack due to its high heat). and every HID ive seen has the projector. sorry wish i could be a little more help

kingnba6 · 02-21-2012, 02:06 PM

for the 4.2 the best thing to do is to retro fit your headlight and put bi xenon projectors!

Methix · 02-21-2012, 05:00 PM

how difficult is it to retro fit?

kingnba6 · 02-21-2012, 05:02 PM

it could be easy and also very hard. depends on what projector you go with and everything. i was quoted something around 700 to get fxr bi xenon projectors installed in my headlights. check out sickhids if you dont know how to do it. or if you do want to do it check out the retrofit source

Methix · 02-21-2012, 06:59 PM

i think retrofitting is a little too much for me. does anyone have any recommendations for websites to buy HID kits? is ddmtuning good?

kingnba6 · 02-21-2012, 08:57 PM

yeah ddm is good. get a 35w kit and get anything from 4300k to 5k the most. those are the best colors that give you the best light. anything more or less you will lose light and only have color.

Methix · 02-22-2012, 11:13 AM

i think im gonna go with 5K.. why 35W? why not 50W?

Conrad_Turbo · 02-22-2012, 11:43 AM

Try using a halogen housing with HID's installed in them during a snow storm or fog...you will deeply regret it due to all the excess glare thrown back towards you. Let alone getting "brighted" by oncoming traffic due to the glare you're giving all of them during daily driving. A greater quantity of light doesn't equate to better quality of light.

Best solution is to use some GE Nighthawk bulbs in the factory locations then add some aux. lighting for when you need some more oomph.

kingnba6 · 02-22-2012, 12:30 PM

35w for hids because 55w is too bright in reflectors. causes eye strain and a lot of blinding.

02-21-2012, 02:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
kingnba6 Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 516 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	for the 4.2 the best thing to do is to retro fit your headlight and put bi xenon projectors! __________________ 2004 Rav4 I4 FWD Mileage-21056 as of 8/20/11 Clarion NX500 with -Rearview Camera -Video bypass -iPod connection -HD Radio Fog lights with Halo Ring. Tints Viper 5902 Alarm System with -Window Roll Down Module -Automatic Start -Viper HD Remote -Clifford 7752x Remote

02-21-2012, 05:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
kingnba6 Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 516 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it could be easy and also very hard. depends on what projector you go with and everything. i was quoted something around 700 to get fxr bi xenon projectors installed in my headlights. check out sickhids if you dont know how to do it. or if you do want to do it check out the retrofit source __________________ 2004 Rav4 I4 FWD Mileage-21056 as of 8/20/11 Clarion NX500 with -Rearview Camera -Video bypass -iPod connection -HD Radio Fog lights with Halo Ring. Tints Viper 5902 Alarm System with -Window Roll Down Module -Automatic Start -Viper HD Remote -Clifford 7752x Remote

02-21-2012, 08:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
kingnba6 Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 516 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah ddm is good. get a 35w kit and get anything from 4300k to 5k the most. those are the best colors that give you the best light. anything more or less you will lose light and only have color. __________________ 2004 Rav4 I4 FWD Mileage-21056 as of 8/20/11 Clarion NX500 with -Rearview Camera -Video bypass -iPod connection -HD Radio Fog lights with Halo Ring. Tints Viper 5902 Alarm System with -Window Roll Down Module -Automatic Start -Viper HD Remote -Clifford 7752x Remote

02-22-2012, 11:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
Conrad_Turbo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 364 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Try using a halogen housing with HID's installed in them during a snow storm or fog...you will deeply regret it due to all the excess glare thrown back towards you. Let alone getting "brighted" by oncoming traffic due to the glare you're giving all of them during daily driving. A greater quantity of light doesn't equate to better quality of light. Best solution is to use some GE Nighthawk bulbs in the factory locations then add some aux. lighting for when you need some more oomph. __________________ ACE Engineering '04 ACA23 '82 KP61

02-22-2012, 12:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
kingnba6 Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 516 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	35w for hids because 55w is too bright in reflectors. causes eye strain and a lot of blinding. __________________ 2004 Rav4 I4 FWD Mileage-21056 as of 8/20/11 Clarion NX500 with -Rearview Camera -Video bypass -iPod connection -HD Radio Fog lights with Halo Ring. Tints Viper 5902 Alarm System with -Window Roll Down Module -Automatic Start -Viper HD Remote -Clifford 7752x Remote

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