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Installed some HIDS on my '10 Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by pnutty, Jul 13, 2009.

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  1. pnutty

    pnutty New Member

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    Hey guys,

    New to this forum and this car, must say im very happy with it.

    I installed a HID kit today on my Prius IV. Pretty easy and plug and play and no problems so far, I also changed the city lights while i was in there (not in pics)

    Here are some before/after pics :) sorry for the quality, pics were taken with my iphone.

    Im not sure if im allowed to post the company info of the HID kit that I bought so if your a moderator let me know if its ok to post info so others can buy the kit too :)

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    I would like to know where you picked up these HIDs. Can you PM me the information? That color change is what I am looking for. I don't like the factory orange/yellow tint. I am looking for more a of solid white or even a slight bluish tint.

    Thanks in advance!

    -D
     
    #2 Daishan, Jul 13, 2009
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    Wouldn't mind a PM as well!
     
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    Please PM as well!

    Thanks
     
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    Just curious--where did you put the ballasts?
     
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    You can post the company name/website provided you're not advertising for them ;)
     
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    I was thinking about getting a set of HID's since the prius comes with projectors from the factory. But was always worried that it would somehow mess with the electronics which is basically what the whole car is made up of.

    Is this truly a plug and play where it attaches to the factory connectors with no modifications necessary?
     
    #7 Fussion101, Jul 13, 2009
  8. Tideland Prius

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    As HTMLSpinnr said, you're allowed to post the company you bought it from. Do share how you've installed yours. As you can tell, there are a number of folks here that would like to upgrade.
     
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    Thats awesome, what is the bulb type and what temperature is that?
     
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    Would love to see pics of where you mounted the ballast and the company you used as well.
     
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  11. pnutty

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    I'll post up pictures tonight and post info on the company/bulb size/temp
    sorry on my phone right now :)
     
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    I would also like to know what kit you used, and a walkthrough of your installation would be great. I hate the current headlights.
     
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    just go to coolbulbs.com and get a H11 kit kit it only took me about 20 minutes and no tools at all.
     
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    Can you confirm that this woudl be the correct one:

    It is listed as G1K-H8/11 (H8 or H11) Pair $125 under the 6000K

    By the way, should I get the 8,000K? I don't want bright blue, I want bright white. 6,000K seemed like bright white, but it's hard to tell from pictures.

    Also, how does the wattage of these bulbs compare against the stock wattage?

    Thanks.
     
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    www.xenon-vision.com

    Just ask for Steve :)
    The bulbs I got were the H11, They are 35w and its a pretty simple plug and play.
    I just ziptied my ballasts for the time being to make sure all electronics are fine and in a couple of days I will be mounting them properly.
    My lights pictured are 8k btw. I would recommend 6k though.
     
    #15 pnutty, Jul 17, 2009
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    Bad link?
     
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    how did you mount the ballasts? sounds simple but, i'd really like to see a picture of the ballast under the hood.

    is it just as easy to reverse if needed?
     
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    I just ordered these. Their website shows two holders for the ballests. They say that their wiring plugs in where your existing bulbs plugged in so it should be completely reversable.
     
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    I've installed "Mtech" HID kits. 6000k. They are a quality brand not some cheap China made ballast. I will take pictures of where the ballast is mounted. There's hardly any room in the engine bay, so the mounting of the ballast will be in different locations. I've also changed out just about every bulb in the car to L.E.Ds. Again, will post up all pics of mods soon. I even got bored and tinted my tail light and the little brake light at the spoiler. email me at [email protected] if you want me to forward you pics.
     
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    How does the high beam/low beam setup work with this? Is there a separate high beam bulb? Does anyone know the color temp of the original halogens?
     
    #20 rstark18, Jul 19, 2009
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