Aiming projector Headlights help
09-13-2009 | 07:21 AM
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haha wow those are 100X better than mine! I really want those now, or get them retrofit which will cost an assload.
I'll probably end up going to a custom shop or something and seeing if they can aim them. Do you think they could do that?
I feel like an idiot taking it to a shop, but idk what else to do. and i really don't want a ticket.
I'll probably end up going to a custom shop or something and seeing if they can aim them. Do you think they could do that?
I feel like an idiot taking it to a shop, but idk what else to do. and i really don't want a ticket.
09-13-2009 | 08:48 AM
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check this guys out! I love it: https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=147363
if you have the money, its WELL worth it.btw, you should sell those that you have a purchase a set of 08-10 OEM headlights. ALL eBay projectors have the worst cutoff and have cheap LEDs and just made cheap throughout. your better off with the 05-07 OEM headlights than anything. the 08-10 come with halogen projectors but they are better than what you currently have and yes they will fit any year scion tC. look on TRDSparks.com, eBay or classifieds on here for a set.
09-13-2009 | 09:48 PM
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Are the oem ones easy to aim? or do they even need aiming?
Okayyy...so I have my pictures! I just took them. I figured out why some of the light is so effed up. The bulb itself isn't fitting correctly for some reason on the drivers side. I would push down on the bulb and it would make a huge difference (wider and better cutoff) I don't know how to fix this though. It is the type with the spring that snaps over the bulb, not the twist like the stock headlight.
anyways, tell me what you think. Here are my pics. I know...they are soo FUBAR!!
Okayyy...so I have my pictures! I just took them. I figured out why some of the light is so effed up. The bulb itself isn't fitting correctly for some reason on the drivers side. I would push down on the bulb and it would make a huge difference (wider and better cutoff) I don't know how to fix this though. It is the type with the spring that snaps over the bulb, not the twist like the stock headlight.
anyways, tell me what you think. Here are my pics. I know...they are soo FUBAR!!
09-14-2009 | 12:06 AM
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those are mine... if you have the money, its WELL worth it.
btw, you should sell those that you have a purchase a set of 08-10 OEM headlights. ALL eBay projectors have the worst cutoff and have cheap LEDs and just made cheap throughout. your better off with the 05-07 OEM headlights than anything. the 08-10 come with halogen projectors but they are better than what you currently have and yes they will fit any year scion tC. look on TRDSparks.com, eBay or classifieds on here for a set.
if you have the money, its WELL worth it.btw, you should sell those that you have a purchase a set of 08-10 OEM headlights. ALL eBay projectors have the worst cutoff and have cheap LEDs and just made cheap throughout. your better off with the 05-07 OEM headlights than anything. the 08-10 come with halogen projectors but they are better than what you currently have and yes they will fit any year scion tC. look on TRDSparks.com, eBay or classifieds on here for a set.
And Yankie, did you have the 08-10 OEM's and then got them retrofitted? Just wondering...cuz if not, then I guess I could get my stock 05-07 retrofitted from lightwerkz right?
09-14-2009 | 12:09 AM
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i bought a used set of 05-07 OEMs on eBay. the seller just bought his car and had them on 1 week before buying the same cheap ones you got, so i ended up getting them for a steal @ $90 shipped 
. i bought all the parts i needed, projectors, lense, shrouds, ballast, bulbs and harness. I sent him my lights and those things and he did some great work as you can tell! i couldnt be happier!
. i bought all the parts i needed, projectors, lense, shrouds, ballast, bulbs and harness. I sent him my lights and those things and he did some great work as you can tell! i couldnt be happier!
09-14-2009 | 01:26 AM
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well you can buy either set. 05-07 oem's but you will need to use a shroud like i did. 08-10 oem's but no shroud is needed, only a projector swap. i preferr the shroud method to make it look more custom and still look like it came from the factory rather than the 08-10 because its only a projector swap and no one will notice unless you turn on your lights. check out some of Caesar's work on Scion's...
http://www.lightwerkz.net/gallery/ma...g2_itemId=2912
this seller on eBay is selling a set of 05-07 replica's for $80/each which is pretty good. *click* 05-07 OEM replica headlights
http://www.lightwerkz.net/gallery/ma...g2_itemId=2912
this seller on eBay is selling a set of 05-07 replica's for $80/each which is pretty good. *click* 05-07 OEM replica headlights
09-14-2009 | 03:59 AM
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09-14-2009 | 05:48 AM
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They're good projectors, but again they're halogen and not HID projectors and they have a squirrel finder on the top of the cutoff. I'd still choose them over eBay lights any day! I'd rock em if I didn't have my retro
09-14-2009 | 06:04 AM
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[quote=Yanki01;3296922]They're good projectors, but again they're halogen and not HID projectors and they have a squirrel finder on the top of the cutoff.quote]
Squirrel Finder? Sorry if i sound dumb, never heard of that before.
And dang yanki, after every post you make me want to get those retro's so bad LOL! Wanna sell me yours?! hahaa kidding
thanks dj, like i said before, yours look really good!
Squirrel Finder? Sorry if i sound dumb, never heard of that before.
And dang yanki, after every post you make me want to get those retro's so bad LOL! Wanna sell me yours?! hahaa kidding
thanks dj, like i said before, yours look really good!
09-14-2009 | 06:08 AM
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duh on my part, they were on the 1st page, lol. The squirrel finders is the light about the cut off, they put it there to shoot light on signs but when you add HIDs it gets brighter and can bug people
09-14-2009 | 06:26 AM
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Geez, decisions, decision.
I feel like i'm addicted to this forum now, haha. you ever gotten flashed with your projectors dj? Jw,
money is an issue since i'm only a teen and working a part time job. So looks like i might be going with the OEM's for now.
09-14-2009 | 06:32 AM
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Haha, well you can see I am pretty addicted this forum, have like 1700 posts.
I have never been flashed with my lights, even when I had them higher. I would just sell those ebay ones and save and get the 08-10s
I have never been flashed with my lights, even when I had them higher. I would just sell those ebay ones and save and get the 08-10s
09-14-2009 | 06:40 AM
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haha wow, i wished they had a thanks button on this forum! DJ and yanki would have like a trillion from me!
Anyways, that sounds like the best option for me considering the money issue. Are the bulbs H11? and are you running 4500K on yours? I have 6000K with a 55w ballast and they are pure white just like yours. Just wondering.
Anyways, that sounds like the best option for me considering the money issue. Are the bulbs H11? and are you running 4500K on yours? I have 6000K with a 55w ballast and they are pure white just like yours. Just wondering.