ebay h4 conversion kit installed - Page 5

regularjoe · 01-01-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert m

i had those before i got the e codes and i hated them. the light was very scattered and i was getting flashed like i had my high beams on all the time. when i did have my high beams on it threw the light way down the road and right in front of the truck was very dim. i ended up selling them to a guy i work with and he put them in his supra. about 2 months later the little shield inside broke off and now the pattern is even worse.

Its proable too late for me to change them now ill have to give them a try. Uf there too bad mabey ill email him and see if i can exchange them.

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toylocost · 01-01-2009, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by regularjoe

Its proable too late for me to change them now ill have to give them a try. Uf there too bad mabey ill email him and see if i can exchange them.

Im pretty sure hes the first guy on this thread to say he didnt like them. Everyone else said they liked them "if aimed properly"

ovrrdrive · 01-02-2009, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by toylocost

Im pretty sure hes the first guy on this thread to say he didnt like them. Everyone else said they liked them "if aimed properly"

That's what I thought too. Take it with a grain of salt.

regularjoe · 01-02-2009, 05:52 PM

I think the ones I ordered are a different style that the others bought. I'm not too concerened ill give them a try. He has a 7day return policy Ill just see if I can exchange them for a different style.
Im thinking when robert said they pointed down when the high beams were on I wonder if it would have helped of they were fliped over. I got the shipping number today so they should be here next week. Ill let you all know how they work.

toylocost · 01-02-2009, 06:39 PM

I bet they are the same. The box looks the same, the lights look the same, the manufacturer is the same, and the seller is the same...

ovrrdrive · 01-02-2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by toylocost

I bet they are the same. The box looks the same, the lights look the same, the manufacturer is the same, and the seller is the same...

And it also lists them as the ones for 82-95 toyota trucks in the description.

Quote:

- Toyota 4Runner (88-91), Celica (82-93) MR2 (86-95), Pickup (82-95), Tacoma (95-97)

It's the same one.

regularjoe · 01-02-2009, 08:43 PM

I got the tracking number they will be here on the 7th.

Swank · 01-03-2009, 08:12 AM

I'm getting me a set with the blue 100/55 lamps. I cannot wait.

toylocost · 01-03-2009, 09:47 AM

Mine are due on the 7th also.

ovrrdrive · 01-03-2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swank

I'm getting me a set with the blue 100/55 lamps. I cannot wait.

Me too.

Arrive on the 7th.

ETRNL · 01-03-2009, 03:32 PM

dont know if its been mentioned or not but since yall are converting to H4 i am usint the Hella 90/130w bulbs and i am very impressed. i found them for 7 dollars a peice but it looks like they are 10.69 now. i was so impressed with them they replaced my HID setup. any how heres a link..

ovrrdrive · 01-03-2009, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ETRNL

dont know if its been mentioned or not but since yall are converting to H4 i am usint the Hella 90/130w bulbs and i am very impressed. i found them for 7 dollars a peice but it looks like they are 10.69 now. i was so impressed with them they replaced my HID setup. any how heres a link..

Nice...

I'll see how the Ultra 100w/55w bulbs are and if they're not enough I'll get a set of those. I'd like to keep it tolerable for cross-traffic on the low beams if I can, but if I need more I just need more.

Thanks for the link.

ETRNL · 01-03-2009, 09:15 PM

as far as cross traffic goes i actually lowered my beam 3" more than it should be. it lights up the road better and when i want it to be "daylight" i just hit the highbeams. thats part of the reason i dumped my HId kit the "highbeams" looked more like parking lights..

regularjoe · 01-05-2009, 05:09 PM

Thanks for the link Ill keep that in mind. Did you upgrade the factory wiring for your hella bulbs?

Elton · 01-06-2009, 02:51 AM

looks like everyone's pretty happy with the purchases and he has diff listing with the same headlights just in case theres none left

ovrrdrive · 01-06-2009, 02:54 PM

Mine showed up a day early. The quality looks pretty good. It may be a few days before I can test them out though. So far they look nice.

Swank · 01-06-2009, 03:13 PM

I received my tracking number today. They should be here tomorrow. I was impressed that they shipped on the 5th and are scheduled for delivery on the 7th.

I cannot wait to install them.

regularjoe · 01-06-2009, 03:59 PM

I got my lights today and installed them. I hate to say but Robert was right. I know I got a different style than some of the others. My reflector backing and front glass is a differint style/design. The lowbeam light can't hold a tight enougth pattern and can't shine out but more than a few feet. I think I will see if I can sent them back for a set like Elton has. I know ill have to eat the shipping. FYI I only got 55/60 bulbs.

ovrrdrive · 01-06-2009, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by regularjoe

I got my lights today and installed them. I hate to say but Robert was right. I know I got a different style than some of the others. My reflector backing and front glass is a differint style/design. The lowbeam light can't hold a tight enougth pattern and can't shine out but more than a few feet. I think I will see if I can sent them back for a set like Elton has. I know ill have to eat the shipping. FYI I only got 55/60 bulbs.

If you got the ones I linked in post #93 you got the same ones everyone else bought.

I'll try to get mine in asap with some before and after shots. FYI, I got the 100w/55w ultra bulbs.

edit. Actually, I take that back... I just looked at mine again and they're HL-109's but they have an SM designation which says "*Sheet metal. Even though they have the same number as the ones in the first post, mine have a different lens on them. My lens is almost completely smooth. Interesting. We'll see how they do.

ovrrdrive · 01-06-2009, 04:20 PM

Here's what I got too. They're designated "Crystal Multi" instead of the regular lights. I hope I didn't screw anyone up by posting the link to that...

If I did, I apologize in advance...

I didn't catch the Crystal Multi thing at all.

regularjoe · 01-06-2009, 04:34 PM

Good luck partner thats the ones I got too. Don't sweat it I'm a big boy I knew what I was getting into. Thats what I was talking about by they were different. The high beams wwernt too bad so mabey with some higher watt bulbs they may be ok. I contacted the sell to return them. it was 40 dollars for the lights. Proab 10 to return them So thats 50 then Ill get 25 back so its a 25 dollar oops. I may try the DOT legal ones in post 94. I like to roll the dice.

ovrrdrive · 01-06-2009, 05:39 PM

Ok. I just went and put them in to see what the deal was and I have to admit, I'm not too happy with them. They put out a whole lot of light but it just isn't that useable. I think part of the problem is the Ultra Blue. I think I would have been better off with the white lights. On high beam they do throw some serious light (100w) but the pattern is kind of weak. Low beam is dimmer than a set of standard GE lights.

It's better than what I had because mine were so old, but it's disappointing to say the least. I'll probably try better aim first, then probably a set of those Hella bulbs. I'm not too upset with them as I'm pretty sure they'll probably end up being ok, I was just hoping for more.

Against the house they're pretty impressive though, but on the road the thril factor goes down very quickly.

Old low beams... Notice the right one is barely working at all.

New low beams

Old high beams...

New high beams. Wow.

And a distance shot of the high beams.

You decide.

kinzer · 01-06-2009, 06:00 PM

i just bought the hella h4 conversion with the normal lights and i was very impressed, however i plan on ordering a set of piaa ultra whites, there like 50 bucks but defiantly worth it. and they have the cool blue look from a distance.

akaphilly · 01-06-2009, 06:42 PM

overrdrive.. are thoes the bulbs that came with the kit? i got some silverstar ultras

ovrrdrive · 01-07-2009, 01:34 AM

They're the Ultra Blue 100w/55w bulbs I got with the kit. I paid the extra $4 and upgraded. I found a set of bulbs in the garage last night I pulled from my FZ1 a few years ago that I'm going to try out. I think the biggest problem with the new bulbs is that they're the blue.

I won't give up until I try a pair of those Hella bulbs in them. The pattern is nice, but there just needs to be more light.

01-02-2009, 05:52 PM	#104 (permalink)
regularjoe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 108	I think the ones I ordered are a different style that the others bought. I'm not too concerened ill give them a try. He has a 7day return policy Ill just see if I can exchange them for a different style. Im thinking when robert said they pointed down when the high beams were on I wonder if it would have helped of they were fliped over. I got the shipping number today so they should be here next week. Ill let you all know how they work. Last edited by regularjoe; 01-02-2009 at 05:53 PM.

01-02-2009, 06:39 PM	#105 (permalink)
toylocost Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Yotatech, because Pirate is too expensive. Posts: 1,428	I bet they are the same. The box looks the same, the lights look the same, the manufacturer is the same, and the seller is the same... __________________ 1982 2wd Pickup - Custom Interior - Pioneer 8" subs 1990 4runner - Blown Head Gasket Mod (fixed!) - Cruiser Coils - BJ Spacers - Bed Lined Fenders - CB/PA - Alpine HU - H4 Headlights - 2 15s and a Rockford amp. 1996 Camry - 400,000 miles on original engine/transmission. HELL YES!!! All it takes is a quart of oil with every tank of gas. Project: scratch building a modernized Lotus 7 replica using a 22-re Celica drivetrain

01-03-2009, 08:12 AM	#108 (permalink)
Swank Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 94	I'm getting me a set with the blue 100/55 lamps. I cannot wait. __________________ 1991 4 Runner 4x4 3VZE Manual 1995 Jetta GLX VR6 Turbo

01-03-2009, 09:47 AM	#109 (permalink)
toylocost Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Yotatech, because Pirate is too expensive. Posts: 1,428	Mine are due on the 7th also. __________________ 1982 2wd Pickup - Custom Interior - Pioneer 8" subs 1990 4runner - Blown Head Gasket Mod (fixed!) - Cruiser Coils - BJ Spacers - Bed Lined Fenders - CB/PA - Alpine HU - H4 Headlights - 2 15s and a Rockford amp. 1996 Camry - 400,000 miles on original engine/transmission. HELL YES!!! All it takes is a quart of oil with every tank of gas. Project: scratch building a modernized Lotus 7 replica using a 22-re Celica drivetrain

01-03-2009, 03:32 PM	#111 (permalink)
ETRNL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Priarieville LA Posts: 377	dont know if its been mentioned or not but since yall are converting to H4 i am usint the Hella 90/130w bulbs and i am very impressed. i found them for 7 dollars a peice but it looks like they are 10.69 now. i was so impressed with them they replaced my HID setup. any how heres a link.. __________________ 2001 4Runner LTD, ISR/deckplate/ECT mod, 90w/130w Hella headlights, 12g headlight wire harness, Satoshi, Hood Emblem, fog light mod, constant power mod, big 3 mod, NO DRLs, Remote start with ~1 mile range, Toytech OMERun-3 3" lift, Big Foot ATs 265/75 R16. True Flow air filter, Aux reverse lights my favorite video

01-02-2009, 08:43 PM	#107 (permalink)
regularjoe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 108	I got the tracking number they will be here on the 7th.

01-03-2009, 09:15 PM	#113 (permalink)
ETRNL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Priarieville LA Posts: 377	as far as cross traffic goes i actually lowered my beam 3" more than it should be. it lights up the road better and when i want it to be "daylight" i just hit the highbeams. thats part of the reason i dumped my HId kit the "highbeams" looked more like parking lights.. __________________ 2001 4Runner LTD, ISR/deckplate/ECT mod, 90w/130w Hella headlights, 12g headlight wire harness, Satoshi, Hood Emblem, fog light mod, constant power mod, big 3 mod, NO DRLs, Remote start with ~1 mile range, Toytech OMERun-3 3" lift, Big Foot ATs 265/75 R16. True Flow air filter, Aux reverse lights my favorite video

01-05-2009, 05:09 PM	#114 (permalink)
regularjoe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 108	Thanks for the link Ill keep that in mind. Did you upgrade the factory wiring for your hella bulbs?

01-06-2009, 02:51 AM	#115 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,647	looks like everyone's pretty happy with the purchases and he has diff listing with the same headlights just in case theres none left __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck Last edited by Elton; 01-06-2009 at 02:56 AM.

01-06-2009, 02:54 PM	#116 (permalink)
ovrrdrive Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,775	Mine showed up a day early. The quality looks pretty good. It may be a few days before I can test them out though. So far they look nice. __________________ '95 xcab - SOLD '03 4runner V8 SR5 completely stock

01-06-2009, 03:13 PM	#117 (permalink)
Swank Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 94	I received my tracking number today. They should be here tomorrow. I was impressed that they shipped on the 5th and are scheduled for delivery on the 7th. I cannot wait to install them. __________________ 1991 4 Runner 4x4 3VZE Manual 1995 Jetta GLX VR6 Turbo

01-06-2009, 03:59 PM	#118 (permalink)
regularjoe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 108	I got my lights today and installed them. I hate to say but Robert was right. I know I got a different style than some of the others. My reflector backing and front glass is a differint style/design. The lowbeam light can't hold a tight enougth pattern and can't shine out but more than a few feet. I think I will see if I can sent them back for a set like Elton has. I know ill have to eat the shipping. FYI I only got 55/60 bulbs. Last edited by regularjoe; 01-06-2009 at 04:01 PM.

01-06-2009, 04:20 PM	#120 (permalink)
ovrrdrive Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,775	Here's what I got too. They're designated "Crystal Multi" instead of the regular lights. I hope I didn't screw anyone up by posting the link to that... If I did, I apologize in advance... I didn't catch the Crystal Multi thing at all. __________________ '95 xcab - SOLD '03 4runner V8 SR5 completely stock

01-06-2009, 04:34 PM	#121 (permalink)
regularjoe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 108	Good luck partner thats the ones I got too. Don't sweat it I'm a big boy I knew what I was getting into. Thats what I was talking about by they were different. The high beams wwernt too bad so mabey with some higher watt bulbs they may be ok. I contacted the sell to return them. it was 40 dollars for the lights. Proab 10 to return them So thats 50 then Ill get 25 back so its a 25 dollar oops. I may try the DOT legal ones in post 94. I like to roll the dice.

01-06-2009, 05:39 PM	#122 (permalink)
ovrrdrive Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,775	Ok. I just went and put them in to see what the deal was and I have to admit, I'm not too happy with them. They put out a whole lot of light but it just isn't that useable. I think part of the problem is the Ultra Blue. I think I would have been better off with the white lights. On high beam they do throw some serious light (100w) but the pattern is kind of weak. Low beam is dimmer than a set of standard GE lights. It's better than what I had because mine were so old, but it's disappointing to say the least. I'll probably try better aim first, then probably a set of those Hella bulbs. I'm not too upset with them as I'm pretty sure they'll probably end up being ok, I was just hoping for more. Against the house they're pretty impressive though, but on the road the thril factor goes down very quickly. Old low beams... Notice the right one is barely working at all. New low beams Old high beams... New high beams. Wow. And a distance shot of the high beams. You decide. __________________ '95 xcab - SOLD '03 4runner V8 SR5 completely stock Last edited by ovrrdrive; 01-06-2009 at 05:41 PM.

01-06-2009, 06:42 PM	#124 (permalink)
akaphilly Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 282	overrdrive.. are thoes the bulbs that came with the kit? i got some silverstar ultras __________________ http://cardomain.com/ride/2526416 84 p/u, 94 22re, header, RUF's f150 rears, all-pro triple x member, duals, e-locker, lsd front 35mtr 96 limited 4runner, trd s/c exhaust trans cooler, toytec coilovers, fj80 rears, budbuild front skid 285/75 procomp mt

01-07-2009, 01:34 AM	#125 (permalink)
ovrrdrive Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,775	They're the Ultra Blue 100w/55w bulbs I got with the kit. I paid the extra $4 and upgraded. I found a set of bulbs in the garage last night I pulled from my FZ1 a few years ago that I'm going to try out. I think the biggest problem with the new bulbs is that they're the blue. I won't give up until I try a pair of those Hella bulbs in them. The pattern is nice, but there just needs to be more light. __________________ '95 xcab - SOLD '03 4runner V8 SR5 completely stock

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