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Volt HIDs Installed Before and After

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Volstylexx, Dec 15, 2011.

  1. Volstylexx

    Volstylexx New Member

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    Got my HIDs in today and spent a few hours installing them this afternoon. I didn't think the relays were required when installing the 35w kit, but I was wrong so I had to go back and redo it with the relays.

    No pun intended, but it's a night and day difference. Couldn't be happier with the Volt system. I did manage to break one of the three tabs off of the bulb when installing on the passenger side (man that bulb is a beast!)

    Also used some carbon fiber film to switch out my emblems as well. Thought I'd share a few pics. The Volts are on sale for $98 if anyone is interested.
     

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  2. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    You are missing the most important shots of all. The wall shot! How can you have a before and after thread without those? :)
     
    #2 F8L, Dec 15, 2011
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    OK, I understand what the relay does but how and where did you hook it up under the hood for the positive side/power connection. Please show pic or location.

    I saw someone else do it but still not clear to me.
    Which kit did you go with?

    Thanks.
     
    #3 rrg, Dec 16, 2011
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    Looks great. which K bulb did you go with?
     
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    F8L, didn't know the wall shot was that important : ) GaR619, I went with the 4300 HID Kit.

    RRG, I used this diagram that I got from searching for "Hid Install" on this forum. It was a lot of help and made it much simpler trying to do the install myself.
     

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    I like the setup.
    4300K and 35W with relay. I understand the wiring picture.

    If you had to guess, how much increased light do you see?
    In percentage like 30% or more than 50% than OEM.

    Thx.
     
    #6 rrg, Dec 16, 2011
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