Girlfriend was gone for the weekend so I took advantage. I had already retrofitted her headlights with some Mini H1 projectors and they were a huge improvement over stock but for a lighting nerd like myself, leave a lot to be desired. I kept the paint theme the same, MH1 projectors were replaced with modded and tuned Acura RLs, Morimoto xb LED strips were also added. Morimoto xb35 bulbs and DDM 50w ballasts round out the setup. After the headlights were done I addressed the fogs. I threw in some Rigid Industries Duallys (in flood optics), they are not terribly functional and I will replace them with bigger and brighter LEDs in optics which can be used as a high beam since the RLs are a low-beam only projector. There is a thread on HIDPlanet which goes into greater detail on the retrofit if you are inclined: Toyota Prius ReRetrofit Evan Prius looked like this about an hour after I dropped my girl off at the airport. The old headlights White demon eyes Mounting LEDs Testing LEDs Detail shot RLs before trimming After trimming I reinstalled the reflectors for a cleaner look, before. After Projectors mounted Assembled Testing Testing MH1 Output RL Output Warming up Ready for alignement My shop Getting rotation dialed Output at 25ft @ 25ft Yummy The cutoff on the RLs is so sharp Colorband Ze Blue! This is the look people try to copy when they throw blue HID bulbs into their headlights and blind oncoming traffic. Blue colorband and flicker created by a well tuned HID projector is VERY different from blue lights. More output MOAR! Love this photo @ distance Time for fogs Rigid left, oem right Square peg in a round hole 12v power for the wiring harness Ground Everything soldered and protected All off + LEDs + LEDs + HIDs + LEDs + HIDs + more LEDs Boom All done The Prius received some rear spacers and a wash + clay bar, time for some photos
I must admit, I never thought about painting the Amber corner lights or the reflector...but it def does look more uniform. Nice!
I love what you've done with the car, it inspires me to dig a little deeper. I had a question about the LED Strip as far as lumens is this visible in direct sunlight? I'm debating having to create a led using 5050 SMD Chips or 1W led bulbs. Thanks in advance.
Not trying to jack Evan's thread.. but If you do end up doing the 1W LEDs, be sure to look into retrofitting a heatsink. My first LED setup wasn't very bright - But weren't that bright in actual daylight - AND i had a couple burn out. Thinking it was my soldering I wanted to redo my setup, I went with BRIGHTER leds the 2nd time. BUT these starting burning out even faster...so after i wrecked my 2008, on my 2007 I installed the TRS Morimoto XB LED. I don't like the color temp but its been the only one that is actually more like a DRL and is visible in daytime.
I have 2 sets of Rigid's, Flood & the NEW DOT Dually's tried to fit them in and was sticking out far past the light covers, Do you have pics of what you cut and how you mounted these bad boys? Let me know i wanna do the same. Thanks!!
The DOT Duallys would be the way to go, much more useable light and less blinding for oncoming traffic. Check out this thread, let me know if you have any further questions. Toyota Prius ReRetrofit Evan
Thanks Evan, I registered on that site and still can't click on the IMG to pull up the pics. Very interested... I have BOTH lights, I like the DOT's but miss shinin' the lights to see the trees above and i never got bothered with my Rigid FLOODS on. Lol
Not sure what happened... Think the links on HIDPlanet are broken. Maybe Evan can fix them when he's done modding his rear taillights on his BMW iPhone ?
Let's try this again: Toyota Prius ReRetrofit If that doesn't work I can make my Picasa album public or send you in invite to view it. Evan
This is very impressive! Id like to have projector headlights, but Im driving a base trim with halogen headlights. The projector ones would fit right in I guess... Couldnt find any on ebay tho...
I sure hope you don't expect anything but looks from the eBay ones: 04 05 06 07 08 09 Toyota Prius CCFL Halo Angel Eye Black Projector Headlights | eBay They may 'look' like an improvement but they will never compare to a true retrofit like Evan's or many others who have spent the time and effort ...and $$$ to do it the best way. Here is a thread about the quality and their install of the eBay projectors.. Projector Headlights from eBay for the Gen II | PriusChat Yuck.. very narrow beam YUMM!!
i really want to see how you mounted the DOT lights cause, i have a set ready to GO IN!! Help a brother out!! Lol None of the HID Planet links would work for me, even after i signed in.
If you are referring to my Rigid fogs, they are not the dot certified ones, just regular Duallys. Interesting that the photos don't work, what does it say? Evan
I don't have enough posts to see your jpg on that page. Could you send me an invite to your picasa page? I have 2 sets of Rigid DOT's as we speak, Need to install in my Prius Lol PM me an invite to see your pics. PS: If you/anyone wants any Rigid Industries products i'm an authorized dealer and i can dropship.