Best hid kit?

It is! It is simply not as sharp as the cutoff on say an RX350 or even the FX-R projectors with clear lenses. A lot of people actually prefer the blurred cutoff. It is much less distracting. That is probably why most OE projectors don't use clear lenses.

 

Any problem with the ground wire shadow with your install? Looking at the bulb, the return ground wire is on the top and can most likely cause ground wire shadow.

 

No but that thick band of blue color at the cutoff is broadcast onto every other object in front of the car including people. lol It is very noticeable and can be distracting.

 

I contemplated on doing this but the idea of removing and baking my headlamps is abit unnerving. I've heard of stories of moisture somehow getting in the headlamp housing after it is resealed. This level invasiveness on a few month old car does not sit well with me.

1 mod a year is a good rule to not go broke. Otherwise I would need an intervention...Prius modder anonymous!

 

I wonder if you would even have to bake them. Can the projector be removed from the back side? I've never even looked at the GenIII assembly. How sad.

 

I think it is absolutely necessary to bake it. Alot of these headlamp assembly are not closed sealed with a bolt and nut design with a rubber gasket. I wished it was designed that way, it's alot easier to service

 

For those of you who've purchased the Morimoto kit + relays for their 3rd-generation Prius, where on the Prius did you connect the positive lead of the kit? My mechanic was reluctant to complete the installation because he wasn't sure whether to hook it up directly to the 12V battery (which would require threading wiring from the front to trunk of the car), or somewhere in the front (can't be into the positive jump terminal in the fuse box, right?) What's stopping him is the relay hookup into the Prius' fusible link, which he believes, if there's a short in the HID wiring, may blow all of the Prius' fuses.

Any help would be appreciated . A close-up shot would be awesome. Thanks!

 

Here you go.





Just reference this thread for more pics and details.

 

Gracias, Chief! Those pics, and that other thread, nail it.

 

If your mechanic thinks that a short will "blow all the fuses" then you need a new mechanic.

The feed should be fused between the source and the relay inputs. This fuse would protect the fusible link from blowing if there was a short in the HID system and/or relay wiring.

On a Gen 3 car with a quality HID system you should NOT need a relay set up. The car can already handle 55W of inefficient incandescent lighting, so an HID system should be no problem. Where relays are required are generally in vehicles that either do a CAN system check at start up (Chrysler, BMW, MBZ) or when the ballast is crap and draws a crazy amount if current at start up.

Buy a quality HID set and you'll have zero issues.

 

Would you guys recommend 55w HID's in the stock headlight housing in the first place?

I have heard that it will generate too much heat or it will cause the light to deflect improperly. (did some research but still not sure)

Right now I have 35w HID kit from Retrofit Source thinking to upgrading to the 55w HID and bulb.

TIA

 

Can someone confirm that (Not sure if H11 name of kit or harness?)

From the Retrofitsource (can't post URL since im a noob) as seen in Post #2 on this thread

H11 Morimoto Elite HID System
4300K (personal pref)
H11 Wiring Harness
Heavy Duty Relay


is the correct item for a 2012 Prius Four? And since the 2012 have LED DRLs by the bumper I don't have to worry about flicker because of insufficient power to the ballast correct?

Thanks in advance

I don't even have the Prius yet but I want the kit to be here when I do have it!

 

I've been running Phillips 55 watt HIDs for about 90000kms now and hve no problems with my projectors or reflectors. I don't vouch for low quality HIDs that may buen hotter than the Phillips.

 

Yes, that is correct.

Have you seen any test results for heat and UV for that kit? I am very skeptical they are anything even remotely as good as real Phillips OE stuff. It is more likely just a re-licensed product. Have you pulled the bowls apart for inspection?

 

The best HID kit hands down is a retro!!!!!

All OEM HID projectors & ballasts will always out perform the pnp kits.

 

Have you seen any test results for heat and UV for that kit? I am very skeptical they are anything even remotely as good as real Phillips OE stuff. It is more likely just a re-licensed product. Have you pulled the bowls apart for inspection?[/QUOTE]

I just pulled one of the bulbs and it has Phillips clearly and strongly printed on it. It may be licensed but, if it is, it is good quality. I've inspected the inside of the projector with a flexible viewer thingy with a light shining back through the lens and it appears pristine.

Halogen lights burn pretty hot too!

 

Has anyone tried their product..?

xenonsupply dot com look for toyota-prius-hid-xenon-package - ( sorry cant post url untill i post few more messages

I found it while searching for decent HID kit for 2012 prius. It seems they are well informed and product is not cheap. But before going for any of these just want to safe than sorry.

 

I just received mine from xenon supply. I'll do a full review soon.