LED JDM headlights just arrived, now how to connect?

Discussion in 'Prius c Accessories and Modifications' started by Native2PS, Aug 6, 2012.

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  1. bino

    bino JDM ZVW30

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    very nice mod....

    I''m also planning to sell my JDM headlights and get the JDM LED headlights..... (Gen 3)

    and BTW there is a conversion kit for the wiring for those who has the regular HL and wanted to convert to LED HL fior the gen 3...

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    #21 bino, Aug 8, 2012
  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    So he has had no respect for his fellow drivers for 15 years and yet will whine when ticketed.

    (missing reflecters only put cars at risk, blinding oncoming traffic endangers humans)
     
    #22 JimboPalmer, Aug 8, 2012
  3. Native2PS

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    I dont remember saying anything about whining, and no one will be blinded if the lights are aligned correctly which I have just done
     
    #23 Native2PS, Aug 8, 2012
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    sfv41901 Masta S

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    Native, can we get a beam shot 20ft away from a wall...I know what projectors look like bit am not 100% sure bout LEDs.

    Do they look like this:

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    Or like this:

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    #24 sfv41901, Aug 8, 2012
  5. Native2PS

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    yes, I'll post a pic probably tomorrow
     
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  6. dellrio

    dellrio Im pretty much awesome

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    The only drivers who get blinded from the RHD headlights are not very good drivers. The RHD lights make a slight difference but its really not as bad as you are making it sound. I have encountered them on the road (friends car) and its no where near as bad as brights in your face - and that happens all the time. If you do not look directly into the headlight - but rather look at the pavement like you are supposed to - you will not be blinded, in fact you will barely notice.
     
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    The JDM lights include reflectors, they're just white instead of orange.
     
    #27 Ryephile, Aug 9, 2012
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    So what difference is there other then the black housing on these JDM LEDs? Can't that be made black on the NAS spec light and just ad LED bulbs? Wondering because I wanted to do that if possible.
     
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    The major difference between the US headlights & the JDM headlights are the reflector & the cutoff.

    US headlight: amber reflector & left hand drive cutoff

    JDM headlight: white reflector & right hand drive cutoff.

    Both are offered in halogen & LED for the classic Prius. I'm not sure if the LED headlights are offered in the US for the Prius C & V.
     
    #29 sfv41901, Aug 10, 2012
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    Here is a shot of the light pattern
     

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    Yeah, they have the JDM cutoff.

    Other than that they look great. Love the color.
     
    #31 sfv41901, Aug 11, 2012
  12. BlackPrius30

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    How much are they?
    And why don't you get the Left Hand Drive LED headlight?
     
    #32 BlackPrius30, Aug 13, 2012
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    dellrio Im pretty much awesome

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    They do not exist for the PriusC (yet).
     
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    OK, great looking mods. Call me stupid but I did search for JDM and cannot seem to find these. Could someone point me towards a website. Cheers
     
    #34 Toy Boy, Aug 13, 2012
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    Japanese Domestic Market, meaning they have to be imported to the USA and aren't technically road-legal. The lowest import quote I got was from JDMParts and they said $1848 USD for the pair, which actually seems too cheap. Carson Toyota imports lots of JDM goodies and they quoted me $1275/each + $120 shipping.
     
    #35 Ryephile, Aug 13, 2012
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    Really, who do I need to speak with?

    Trying to get some JDM wiring diagrams. Maybe they can get them.
     
    #36 sfv41901, Aug 13, 2012
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    Oh...........
     
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  18. BlackPrius30

    BlackPrius30 Junior Member

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    They probably quoted the non LED headlamp?
    All of their stuff seems legit and I did a background check with google search.
     
    #38 BlackPrius30, Aug 14, 2012
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    damn those JDMs look nice!
     
    #39 kingnba6, Mar 17, 2013
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    To get the head lamps installed, did you really need to remove the bumper? Or is it possible with out removing it?
     
    #40 Mo G, May 2, 2013
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