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Capote · Jan 30, 2015

$600....eff that bro, more power to ya Carlton

dmanns67 · Jan 30, 2015

Blckshdw said:
Hey you guys, don't these Acura MDX LED headlights look like they'd be a good fit in TB headlights? Hmmm... Oh wait, I still have 2 other retrofits I haven't finished yet. My bad! [emoji3]

The kit (projectors, shrouds, and drivers) costs $600 but don't mind that.

Interesting :undecided:

I have seen many MDX in person and their headlights are very bright, have a sharp cutoff, and from a distance, appear to have some color for the flicker.

I am definitely interested seeing how you are going to retro those into a TB house. You will definitely be the first.

Midnyteryder196 · Jan 30, 2015

dmanns67 said:
Thats the old school style. Mine are lined up down the middle.

That's just lame.. Lol. I'm thinking about adding the middle center one to mine..

Blckshdw · Jan 30, 2015

Capote said:
$600....eff that bro, more power to ya Carlton

You don't know how much I spent building my first retro, due to bright ideas burning out. Just the stuff from TRS alone cost me that much. Factor in all the switchback stuff, vacuum forming table, acrylic sheets, smoked corner lenses after that... My wallet hurts thinking about it.

dmanns67 said:
Interesting

I have seen many MDX in person and their headlights are very bright, have a sharp cutoff, and from a distance, appear to have some color for the flicker.

I am definitely interested seeing how you are going to retro those into a TB house. You will definitely be the first.

Yeah, the first time I saw TRS selling a set of them, they look like they're the right shape to fit into our headlights minus the reflector bowl, just have to figure out a way to mount them onto a bracket and align them properly. This will just go on the long list of "wouldn't it be cool if I could..." :book:

Midnyteryder196 said:
That's just lame.. Lol. I'm thinking about adding the middle center one to mine..

More LED mods = better :yes:

Maybe I'm slightly biased though...

Darkrider_LS · Jan 30, 2015

Damn it I'm looking at hid kits for the Camry again :no:

dmanns67 · Jan 30, 2015

Blckshdw said:
You don't know how much I spent building my first retro, due to bright ideas burning out. Just the stuff from TRS alone cost me that much. Factor in all the switchback stuff, vacuum forming table, acrylic sheets, smoked corner lenses after that... My wallet hurts thinking about it.

Yeah, the first time I saw TRS selling a set of them, they look like they're the right shape to fit into our headlights minus the reflector bowl, just have to figure out a way to mount them onto a bracket and align them properly. This will just go on the long list of "wouldn't it be cool if I could..."

More LED mods = better Maybe I'm slightly biased though...

I did not know if you planned to completely take the MDX headlights apart and try to pack (2) of the LED housings into the low beams and (2) into the high beams. I am assuming they are bi-xenon :undecided:

I do not recall seeing an additional reflector housing on the MDX.

Darkrider_LS said:
Damn it I'm looking at hid kits for the Camry again

I do not see what the problem is :popcorn:

Darkrider_LS · Jan 30, 2015

dmanns67 said:
I did not know if you planned to completely take the MDX headlights apart and try to pack (2) of the LED housings into the low beams and (2) into the high beams. I am assuming they are bi-xenon I do not recall seeing an additional reflector housing on the MDX.

I do not see what the problem is [emoji14]opcorn:

The problem is picking the right kit lol, watched a hid install video on a 7th Gen Camry last night and l learned there apparently is a small nook or empty space in each inner fender support...which conveniently works for ballast mounting...i suspect that area is used for the OE ballast on Camrys with factory hid.

Blckshdw · Jan 30, 2015

dmanns67 said:
I did not know if you planned to completely take the MDX headlights apart and try to pack (2) of the LED housings into the low beams and (2) into the high beams. I am assuming they are bi-xenon I do not recall seeing an additional reflector housing on the MDX.

The 3 lenses on the outside are low beam, the 2 inside ones are high beam, so similar output setup to how our separate reflector bowls are. The driver has 3 inputs, low beam, high beam, DRL, and common ground, so the connections are pretty simple electrically speaking.

Capote · Jan 30, 2015

Did GM ever make black headliners for our GMT's?

Sparky · Jan 30, 2015

Darkrider_LS said:
The problem is picking the right kit lol, watched a hid install video on a 7th Gen Camry last night and l learned there apparently is a small nook or empty space in each inner fender support...which conveniently works for ballast mounting...i suspect that area is used for the OE ballast on Camrys with factory hid.

Morimoto or bust.

dmanns67 · Jan 30, 2015

Darkrider_LS said:
The problem is picking the right kit lol, watched a hid install video on a 7th Gen Camry last night and l learned there apparently is a small nook or empty space in each inner fender support...which conveniently works for ballast mounting...i suspect that area is used for the OE ballast on Camrys with factory hid.

Morimoto FTW.

Capote said:
Did GM ever make black headliners for our GMT's?

Not that I am aware of. I have seen SS clone builds where guys dyed their headliner black.

Capote · Jan 30, 2015

I may have to do that one day then. Thanks

Aarkon · Jan 30, 2015

You can get it wrapped in black suede

Capote · Jan 30, 2015

It'd be cheaper to dye it

Mounce · Jan 30, 2015

Darkrider_LS said:
The problem is picking the right kit lol, watched a hid install video on a 7th Gen Camry last night and l learned there apparently is a small nook or empty space in each inner fender support...which conveniently works for ballast mounting...i suspect that area is used for the OE ballast on Camrys with factory hid.

It's not as intimidating as it appears. Take one of your current bulbs out and look at the number so you know for sure what bulb to get and then but a kit. It's pretty much pnp. If you have a dedicated high beam that turns the projector off when it's on (like TB halogen setups) you'll wanna figure out a 4-hi mod.

All IMO. :tiphat:

Darkrider_LS · Jan 30, 2015

Sparky said:
Morimoto or bust.

Keep leaning that way but have looked at Xenondepot and Xenon Supply as well.

dmanns67 said:
Morimoto FTW.

Not that I am aware of. I have seen SS clone builds where guys dyed their headliner black.

See above on that...at least I'm not looking at ddm lol

Mounce said:
It's not as intimidating as it appears. Take one of your current bulbs out and look at the number so you know for sure what bulb to get and then but a kit. It's pretty much pnp. If you have a dedicated high beam that turns the projector off when it's on (like TB halogen setups) you'll wanna figure out a 4-hi mod.

All IMO.

I have installed kits before....hell if it wasn't for the fact that my supplier is having mfg issues atm I would be running one of my own kits. Sparky and David caught what I ment with trying to choose what brand to go with. The Camry uses H11s in the low beams and has factory 4 high.

dmanns67 · Jan 30, 2015

Darkrider_LS said:
See above on that...at least I'm not looking at ddm lol

Ok. MORIMOTO FTMFW :yes:

Darkrider_LS · Jan 30, 2015

dmanns67 said:
Ok. MORIMOTO FTMFW

Def going to look at them again and maybe order some Phillips 4300k bulbs from xenondepot. Since apparently those bulbs color shift to around 4700 when they are broken in and have a close appearance to OE hids.

Mounce · Jan 30, 2015

Phillips makes an H11 HID bulb? I thought those big name brands only made the d2_ bulbs.

dmanns67 · Jan 30, 2015

Darkrider_LS said:
Def going to look at them again and maybe order some Phillips 4300k bulbs from xenondepot. Since apparently those bulbs color shift to around 4700 when they are broken in and have a close appearance to OE hids.

All HID bulbs color shift. Typically after the first 1,000 hours of use from what I have read. As the HID's use increases, the electrodes inside of glass tube start to wear. Eventually every HID bulb will start to color shift up the kelvin scale until the electrodes are so worn, the ballast is not able to strike an arc. Along with color shift up the scale, you also start to lose lumens as well. Thats why I say 4300K is the best to start with. They will color shift to more white with less loss of lumen. You start with 6000K or higher, you will see more blue/purple over time and a lot more lumen loss.

Mounce said:
Phillips makes an H11 HID bulb? I thought those big name brands only made the d2_ bulbs.

Philips makes H11 halogen bulbs, not HIDs. I would avoid those as you are getting some kit that they threw the Philips name on. Do you have a link Rider?

SnowBlazer · Jan 30, 2015

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PA for now. CB when I get some whips. Radio Shack is going out of business where I'm at and they have a double whip w mounts & Coax for 60. 25% off as of now. I'm waiting until a bigger sale.

HARDTRAILZ · Jan 30, 2015

Why double? It makes coverage more directional.

Where you gonna mount antenna?

SnowBlazer · Jan 30, 2015

Probably going to get tail light guards. I know...double isn't better. That's also another reason why I didn't buy the antennas today. I might just go with a 4' firestik.

HARDTRAILZ · Jan 30, 2015

Love my firestik. Does everything needed and tough as hell.

Capote · Jan 30, 2015

I like the look of antennas on the tail light gaurds

HARDTRAILZ · Jan 30, 2015

Better to mount them by taillight to the metal though.

Darkrider_LS · Jan 30, 2015

dmanns67 said:
All HID bulbs color shift. Typically after the first 1,000 hours of use from what I have read. As the HID's use increases, the electrodes inside of glass tube start to wear. Eventually every HID bulb will start to color shift up the kelvin scale until the electrodes are so worn, the ballast is not able to strike an arc. Along with color shift up the scale, you also start to lose lumens as well. Thats why I say 4300K is the best to start with. They will color shift to more white with less loss of lumen. You start with 6000K or higher, you will see more blue/purple over time and a lot more lumen loss.

Philips makes H11 halogen bulbs, not HIDs. I would avoid those as you are getting some kit that they threw the Philips name on. Do you have a link Rider?

Makes sense

Mounce said:
Phillips makes an H11 HID bulb? I thought those big name brands only made the d2_ bulbs.

Xenondepot sells Phillips bulbs and that have had the base changed to the H11 base. I will post links to both the seller and the review on Toyotanation where I learned about them when I get back to my computer.

Mounce · Jan 30, 2015

Oh I gotcha now. Phillips capsules on H11 bases assembled by a third party, not Phillips. I've seen the capsules for sale.

SnowBlazer · Jan 30, 2015

Sorry about my poor grammar by the way. I'm tired af.

Darkrider_LS · Jan 31, 2015

Mounce said:
Oh I gotcha now. Phillips capsules on H11 bases assembled by a third party, not Phillips. I've seen the capsules for sale.

Exactly!

Here is the review.

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/310-7th-generation-2012/692009-xenondepot-xtreme-hid-kit-review-5000k-4300k.html

and heres the kit

http://www.kbcarstuff.com/H11-Xtreme-Digital-HID-Conversion-Kits-p/xt-h11.htm

Mounce · Jan 31, 2015

Not banging that brand since you seem to be liking it...but....

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/hid-systems/morimoto-elite-hid-system-h11.html#.VMxxY6B6gm8

I'd buy this 10 times over the other one. $~5 cheaper and superb/trusted/reliable customer service.

Can get you a 5% off code for it too.
"TRSFBLIKE" gets it below $143 without shipping.

Darkrider_LS · Jan 31, 2015

Mounce said:
Not banging that brand since you seem to be liking it...but....

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/hid-systems/morimoto-elite-hid-system-h11.html#.VMxxY6B6gm8

I'd buy this 10 times over the other one. $~5 cheaper and superb/trusted/reliable customer service.

Can get you a 5% off code for it too.
"TRSFBLIKE" gets it below $143 without shipping.

Most likely i could see myself going with a Morimoto kit but running the Phillips bulbs from XD.

Mounce · Jan 31, 2015

Yeah it's up to you, just wanted to show you some other possibilities. :tiphat:

dmanns67 · Jan 31, 2015

That guy

with that review. Lost my attention quickly :yawn:

HARDTRAILZ · Jan 31, 2015

Mod or die...

BlazingTrails · Jan 31, 2015

Die and mod some more...

Capote · Jan 31, 2015

Got my first item on my list of Black SS interior pieces

dmanns67 · Jan 31, 2015

You do know the LTs have the ebony interior as well right?

What color is your interior trim?

Capote · Jan 31, 2015

I know, but it's easier to just look for SS interior items because they are always black. Instead of sifting through tons of mostly grey stuff

Mine was grey until I painted or dipped everything black. Only got seats, dash, & center console left

HARDTRAILZ · Jan 31, 2015

Time to mod windshield...

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