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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by kidsao, Mar 16, 2011.

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    new to the site, just got my self a Prius II and starting to mod it a bit.. make it look alittle better so today i went and install HID on it
     

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    Which kit did you use and where did you install the ballasts? Any pics of the install? I'm thinking of doing this also.
     
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    2k1Toaster Brand New Prius Batteries

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    Thank god you used projectors and not just a pnp kit in the halogen reflectors...

    Output is a little wonky, but much better than most cheap projector kits from ebay I have seen.
     
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    i stick the ballasts right under the head light assy its self.. use 3m double side tape and just tape it on there... yea.. the car came with projectors so thats a plus..
     
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    damn the pictures are small, so what kit did you get?
     
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    loading pictures right now
     
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Agreed! Although I have no room to talk. I'm just using my factory HID headlight to house my kit. lol
     
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    What kit did you get? Did u install relay harness? Any issues?

     
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    and no i did not need to install a relay, the kit i got was about $100 but i think its cheaper now
     
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    For anyone considering an HID P&P kit take a look at these bulb illumination tests. The OEM Phillips 85122+ (non-colorshifting version) out performs just about every kit bulb on the market. If you like a whiter light and don't mind a small loss of lumens then the 85122 (color shifting version that comes stock on Prius) works well and exhibits a small color shift after approx. 100hrs.

    Also consider the Osram 66240. TRS started selling these bulbs because of all the fake "85122+" bulbs being sold on eBay. You get what you pay for. :)

    Quick Results Spreadhseet: https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc...GVXpvYXFSQlVhLXc&hl=en&authkey=CIj_t8AH#gid=0

    The Testing Thread: H1 Bulb Operating Temperature (and other properties) Comparison
     
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    BTW, you need to register to see the picture.
     
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    Oops. Sorry about that. :(

    Ohh BTW. I spoke with Nate at TRS today about retrofitting the Morimoto Mini H1 or Mini DRS and he said there would likely be a small amount of cutting involved but it would be a lot easier than using the FX-R projector. If you are not skerd of epoxy he felt that the FX would be a better upgrade.
     
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