HID's vs. projectors, need some clarification Options

[6gcnoob]

hey everyone. i missed out on that GB everyone did for the HID's. im looking to change my low's as well, and i just wanted to know what the diffrence is, which one is better and anything else that could help me to go further with this mod. thanks.

[samir0189]

bloodySMARTdavey - Thank you for all the great information! But I have a question, I was looking for HIR and Xenon bulbs in the 9005/9006 type, but i can't seem to find any by any of the brands you listed. Am I a horrible searcher or is there some type of conversion to be able to fit these types of bulbs in the celica?

[BloodyStupidDave...]

I was looking for HIR and Xenon bulbs in the 9005/9006 type, but i can't seem to find any by any of the brands you listed. Am I a horrible searcher or is there some type of conversion to be able to fit these types of bulbs in the celica?

Xenon are readily available in 9005/9006. It is easiest to search by brand name. It also depends which part of the world you are in - the same lamps have different names in different countries:

9005 == HB3
9006 == HB4

Philips X-treme 9006 are currently in short supply. SUVLights claim to have them but I'm sure there are alternatives. Philips X-treme 9005 aren't launched yet but are expected later this year.
http://www.suvlights.com/product_info.php?products_id=100

With HIR you have three choices. 9011 is equivilent to 9005 and 9012 is equivlent to 9006 except the tabs on the plugs/sockets:

Option 1: A quick file of the tab will allow a 9011 or 9012 lamp to be plugged into a 9005 or 9006 socket respectively.

Option 2: 9011 sockets will accept both 9005 and 9011 lamps; 9012 sockets will accept both 9006 and 9012 lamps so you could swap out the socket. With a little research, you might even be able to determine the correct Toyota part number to repin to the new socket without cutting and splicing wires.

Option 3: Some manufacturers, eg Polarg, are starting to supply HIR with 9005/9006 bases rather than 9011/9012 bases.

There is a polarg HB4/9006 listed on ebay at the moment (not mine and I can't vouch for the seller) but in general I strongly recommend avoiding eBay for HIR/Xenon lamps until supply outpaces demand - there are a lot of dodgy listings on there at the moment.

This post has been edited by BloodyStupidDavey: Oct 21, 2008 - 6:28 PM