Anyone switch over to HID lights?

Bob K. · 10-29-2009, 07:56 AM

Has anyone switched their standard headlights over to an aftermarket HID system yet? I was thinking of doing this.

Paradox · 10-29-2009, 08:54 AM

Yes several people have. Here's a thread with one person who made the modification and has included pictures. You can find more by using the search function of the board.

5000k HID lights in Winter Gray Prius IV

JimboPalmer · 10-29-2009, 09:50 AM

Be aware that aftermarket HIDs are not legal for public highway use in the US.

hptsang · 10-29-2009, 04:40 PM

My brother's friend imports HID Kit from China and I am getting a 6000k kit from him in a week and I might post some pic after I finished. I tried a 8000k kit from the same person for a Honda Accord couple years ago and still works fine. The one I am getting from him is the slim ballast this time, so should be better than last time.

trashcan · 10-30-2009, 12:09 AM

I just bought a set of Philips 4300K HID kit. The Philips kit's harness is not quite plug and play and no relays. I just ordered the H11 harness with relay on Ebay. Once I have all the parts, I will try to install them.

banshee08 · 10-30-2009, 12:32 PM

I install the xentec HID kits from ebay. I have had good results with these in my NAH both head lghts and fog lights. The install is quite easy compare to my altima and you should be ok without the relays. The philips kits are nice but very expensive. The only problem in the Prius is where to mount the ballast. I zip tied mine to a metal bracket near the fire wall.

lenjack · 10-31-2009, 01:12 AM

Just traded my '07 with HID for a Prius 3.I find that these halogen lights are every bit as good as the HID's.

RL Prius · 11-08-2009, 03:07 PM

I did mine as well and I Love it! Direct Plug and play. No modification needed what so ever. I bought mine from DDM. Total cost $50.00 shipped.
35 Watt 4300k

10-29-2009, 07:56 AM	#1
Bob K. Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: No Package Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Anyone switch over to HID lights? Has anyone switched their standard headlights over to an aftermarket HID system yet? I was thinking of doing this.

10-29-2009, 08:54 AM	#2
Paradox Prius Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SI, NY Posts: 2,133 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 21 Thanked 299 Times in 180 Posts Friends: 9	Re: Anyone switch over to HID lights? Yes several people have. Here's a thread with one person who made the modification and has included pictures. You can find more by using the search function of the board. 5000k HID lights in Winter Gray Prius IV

10-29-2009, 09:50 AM	#3
JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greenwood MS USA Posts: 380 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 17 Thanked 66 Times in 53 Posts Friends: 3	Re: Anyone switch over to HID lights? Be aware that aftermarket HIDs are not legal for public highway use in the US.

10-29-2009, 04:40 PM	#4
hptsang Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 134 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Anyone switch over to HID lights? My brother's friend imports HID Kit from China and I am getting a 6000k kit from him in a week and I might post some pic after I finished. I tried a 8000k kit from the same person for a Honda Accord couple years ago and still works fine. The one I am getting from him is the slim ballast this time, so should be better than last time.

10-30-2009, 12:09 AM	#5
trashcan Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose Posts: 17 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: Navigation Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Anyone switch over to HID lights? I just bought a set of Philips 4300K HID kit. The Philips kit's harness is not quite plug and play and no relays. I just ordered the H11 harness with relay on Ebay. Once I have all the parts, I will try to install them.

10-30-2009, 12:32 PM	#6
banshee08 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Monte, CA USA Posts: 79 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: No Package Thanks: 29 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Anyone switch over to HID lights? I install the xentec HID kits from ebay. I have had good results with these in my NAH both head lghts and fog lights. The install is quite easy compare to my altima and you should be ok without the relays. The philips kits are nice but very expensive. The only problem in the Prius is where to mount the ballast. I zip tied mine to a metal bracket near the fire wall.

10-31-2009, 01:12 AM	#7
lenjack Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pennsylvania USA Posts: 456 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: No Package Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Anyone switch over to HID lights? Just traded my '07 with HID for a Prius 3.I find that these halogen lights are every bit as good as the HID's.

11-08-2009, 03:07 PM	#8
RL Prius Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bay area Posts: 13 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: N/A Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Anyone switch over to HID lights? I did mine as well and I Love it! Direct Plug and play. No modification needed what so ever. I bought mine from DDM. Total cost $50.00 shipped. 35 Watt 4300k

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