OEM HIDs to aftermarket HIDs Gen 2

I have a 2008 Touring Package 6. Originally came with HID's or Xenox lights. I've updated the bulbs to 5K from the stock 4300k, Basically.. Yellow to Bright White. Light output was the same. I've also install HIDs in the factory fogs basically for looks to match the lights. I really dislike the factory yellows. So it was a cheap investment.

When the lights are on, the driver lights tend to flicker and then turn off, flick the lights off/on and it fires right up. I researched into the lights and fuses and then called the dealer and asked about the ballasts. They said, we sell alot for the Gen2 Prius. They wanted over $125.00 just for 1 ballast.

I've seen 'justdidit' and a couple of other guys install projectors. I have a couple of other projects i'm working on so the projectors for the Prius has to wait. But i need to do something with my current setup.

A quick stop at DDM Tuning: HID and LED Lighting and picked up a complete set up for what i need.

55w Slim HID Kit
5k D2S Bulbs
D2S adaptors for bulbs
spade connectors to factory wiring

This job used basic tools and was DONE in less than 2 hours.

Pulled off the headlights


Backside of Light housing


Drill cover big enough to fit bulbwires


Factory connectors vs. (red) DDM connectors





Fit the connectors thru the hole:


Velcro DDM Ballast to factory OEM ballast


Fill remaining hole with Silicone to prevent moisture coming in.


NO factory connectors were cut, I used a piggy back connector, Get a test light and figure out the (+)


Passenger Side with 5k HID bulbs and OEM Ballasts


Driver Side with 5K bulbs and 55w DDM kit, DDM said, when you run more power from the ballast it makes the 5K whiter.


Quick adjustment to get the lights aligned was pretty easy. The light is intensified ALOT, So much that it washes out the HID factory fogs, when it was reverse before i started.

This was a quick and painless installation. NO Connectors were cut and if i wanted to i can switch back to OEM stuff very easily. Most people would say no to do HID's without projectors, i agree!!! but luckily the light isn't as scattered compared to alot of other vehicles i've done HIDs on. I just needed a quick fix since it was a PAIN to keep flicking the OFF/ON to get the lights to work. More so, if my Wife or Daughter drives this car. I WILL eventually get on the HID/Projector bandwagon with another set of aftermarket lights so there is no down time.

Also, Did i mention?? I spent less than $60 bucks on this DDMtuning kit? Money well spent!!

 

Yes, i know... Projectors are NEXT, i just had enough time to work on this setup for the time being. I plan on getting another set of lights so i can take my time to color match and select a nice set of projectors. My other Project just got sponsored by Rigid Industries LED lights to put a nice bolt-in grill with a 20" E2-Series light bar so i'm fabbing up a set of projectors on the truck first.

If it weren't for the OEM Denso Ballasts that keep flickering off i wouldn't of done this mod. Also, the 55w DDM Ballasts that i'm using now work FINE. They are aimed down but nice enough to see long distance and never gotten flashed by an oncoming car. the housings in our Prius isn't as bad as some other cars i see on the road, i.e. Honda Odyssey, Toyota Tacoma, etc. So no worries here. I'm also, 5k and not ricer 6k blue. Lol

 

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Here's a link to the install of my Rigid Duallies:
Rigid Dually's in your Factory Fog Light housings - Nissan Titan Forum

I've tried to install these Duallies in the Prius but the pocket that holds the stock Fogs is shallow.

The Light output, Color and Clarity of these lights are awesome! Rigid also came out with a Dually DOT light so it's like a projector and focus' the light perfectly. My Duallies are perfect and again have NO issues for oncoming drivers. Dually D2's / HD's are awesome but would never be acceptable on the street. Lol

Rigid's are crazy expensive but well worth the $$$ if used properly. If a truck is a Mall Crawler then i understand buy cheap lights but you get what you pay for.

Here's the Grill Rigid Sponsored me with, I get it on Monday/Tuesday of next week.