Thinking about getting a kit for my Tundra. I am on my 4th set of burnt out Silverstars, and I am tired of replacing them.

I have to get the H4 High/Low bulb kit. I was thinking either 5000k or 6000k kit. I think the 6000k kit has a little more bluish tint. They also have the option of 35 or 55 watt kits? Some reviews I have read say 35, some say 55. What does TWW say? Too bright with 55w?

Has anyone used this kit or possibly have any other options for low-cost replacement bulbs?

3/10/2010 9:04:08 PM

I have a 55w 5000k kit in my H1 lows. Couldn't be happier with the result and the price is amazing.

3/10/2010 9:05:29 PM

I have read that these kits are amazing for the price, and are extremely durable.

I guess my only question now is 55w vs 35w? I would always go bigger, but I worry about blinding oncoming drivers.

3/10/2010 9:13:54 PM

What kinda headlights lamp focus thing do you already have, buddy of mine put in the 55w and hes happy he did, i thinkt he 35w would have been any improvement besides color.

3/10/2010 9:29:36 PM

Don't do this unless you have projector headlights.
Don't go all the way to 6k. 4300k has the most usable light output.
55W is better, but you will probably need to run relays for power.

3/10/2010 9:31:53 PM

Had these kits in 3 motorcycles and never had a problem. If you dont have projectors, get the 35w kit and save from blinding everyone. Great kit for the money.

As far as color goes, in the car I replaced my stock 4300 bulbs for 6k and like the way the 6k looks better.

3/10/2010 9:39:36 PM

I dont have projector headlights. They are reflector lights, but the bulbs themselves have little aluminum caps on the end.

Maxima- you say dont go to 5k?

3/10/2010 9:47:03 PM

No, he said

Quote :

"Don't go all the way to 6k. 4300k has the most usable light output."

3/10/2010 9:48:16 PM

You are going to blind people like crazy putting HIDs in reflector housings. They create tons of glare.

5k is ok.

From what I have read, 4.3k 55w is like 6k 35w.

[Edited on March 10, 2010 at 10:07 PM. Reason : .]

3/10/2010 10:06:54 PM

Yeah I hate when I meet drivers and I cant see anymore because of their fucking retarded lights.

That being said, would I be ok with some 35w 4300k or 5000k low/high and not worry about blinding people too bad?

3/10/2010 10:17:25 PM

No, you're still going to blind people from dropping HID bulbs into halogen reflector housings. If you're sick of the silverstars burning out, just get a standard set of bulbs.

3/10/2010 10:38:56 PM

^ I got a standard set of bulbs, and they suck.

3/10/2010 10:41:20 PM

And dropping in HID bulbs will suck even worse, not just for yourself but for everyone you'll blind on the road.

If you're that dead set, retrofit projectors.

3/10/2010 10:46:54 PM

^Well, do you have a better option then?

[Edited on March 10, 2010 at 10:50 PM. Reason : .]

3/10/2010 10:49:43 PM

I purchased the $15 35w HID 4300k replacement bulbs and they are GREAT. I will say that the QA is a little off, but did I expect perfection? Nope. I also got a 35w 5k set. The higher you go in color temp, the less light you get. You get around 100-200 less lumens at 5k than 4300k. Even more light lost when you go up to 6k (around 400-500), that's a lot. The 8k bulbs are garbage.

Don't use HID's in regular projector housings either, too much light, still causes glare. HID projector lenses are cut differently.

For regular bulbs you can pony up for the Toshiba HIR2 bulbs. They are $27 a piece. You will have to cut the base a little to get them to fit, but they are the best regular bulbs out there.

Silverstars with the silverish/blue tinted glass emit a very blue light that is fairly weak. They don't last long at all. They have the highest amount of returns when it comes to name brand aftermarket bulbs (that makes sense, considering how available they are and how poorly they are made).

The sylvania ultravision (walmart $23 a pair) are the next best regular bulb other than the HIR2 you can get locally. There are better bulbs out there, but you have to pay an arm and a leg to get them. Less than the HIR2's but more than $23 a pair plus shipping.

[Edited on March 10, 2010 at 11:10 PM. Reason : For projectors, you DEF want the 55w 4300k bulbs (DDM uses 4500k bulbs)]

3/10/2010 11:07:08 PM

3/10/2010 11:20:02 PM

Does the DDM kit come with a wire harness or do I buy that seperate?

3/10/2010 11:36:21 PM

Quote :

"Yeah I hate when I meet drivers and I cant see anymore because of their fucking retarded lights."

So you're going to join the ASSHOLE crowd and be that guy I see... If you go HID, please for the love of god don't half-ass it and do purchase yourself some projector housings... Going brighter isn't going to help if you don't have the proper dispersion anyways.

Here, I even did a 5 second search for you.
http://www.amazon.com/07-08-Toyota-Tundra-Projector-Headlights/dp/B002TPNXU8

Don't like the LEDS or the Halo? Don't plug them in.

3/11/2010 12:31:49 AM

I'll go ahead and say this: If you put HID bulbs in your regular reflector housings, I hope you die in a slow burning car wreck.
(not really, maybe just hell)

3/11/2010 12:33:45 AM

^lol I didn't want to be the one to say it... +1

3/11/2010 12:48:33 AM

Fine fine, damn didnt know they were *that* bad. The assholes I see have about a billion candlepower and are usually purple. I figured that some lower power white ones would not look terrible, but then again I would rather not slow roast in a car wreck.

[Edited on March 11, 2010 at 7:01 AM. Reason : .]

3/11/2010 6:55:44 AM

actually, the purple blind you LESS than the ones you wanted to put in.


I'm sure you can buy projector lights on ebay for a couple hundred, and then put in the HIDs you want.

3/11/2010 11:14:12 AM

slight thread hijack.

2005 VW Jetta MKIV. I, too am tired of replacing burnt out silverstars, and with most of the driving my wife does being rural and at night, i'd like to put HIDs in.


Can anyone recommend a particular projector housing? there's a lot of shit that's all over the place in terms of price on the google, and i figure y'all are more savvy than me and would know what all would be the best bang for the buck, etc.

3/11/2010 11:48:40 AM

^I'll get back to you on that later.
What is decent, as there is a huge price range for these: $250-$600 for lights and then you add HIDs.

3/11/2010 12:04:17 PM

Yeah my problem is that I drive a 2003 Tundra, and there are no aftermarket projectors available for these, just the new 2007 ones.

3/11/2010 12:28:34 PM

http://customlightz.com/?p=p_172&iPageContent=2

They do retrofits and aren't located too far away (Richmond, VA). You could contact them for more info...

You can try to look on amazon, but here's another great site for projectors... Spoiler alert! They ain't cheap.
http://www.rallylights.com/hella/HeadlampsMain.aspx


[Edited on March 12, 2010 at 6:45 AM. Reason : .]

3/12/2010 6:40:37 AM

just wanted to add, DON'T PUT HIDS IN HALOGEN OPTICS, NOOB!

3/12/2010 7:54:44 AM

^stfu

Ehh, I guess I'll just go with some Silverstars again. I was not going to make a $400 project out of this. Also, the Toshiba bulbs are only available for my fogs, go figure.

3/12/2010 10:39:15 AM

i never had problems with silverstars in the past. obviously dont touch the glass with your hand, and if you do, wipe it down with rubbing alcohol to clean the oil off. last car, 2+ years, no problems.

3/12/2010 12:38:09 PM

^^ Get some PIAA lights... They are probably a few dollars more than Sylvanias, but much better quality (last longer too). Might have to get them from Amazon.com instead of Advanced Auto... That's what I'd recommend if you want/need non-HID lights...

3/12/2010 8:14:24 PM

Well I heard about the PIAA's, but I will go with them next time. I picked up some Silverstars. Same boringly great performance. If they would only last longer.

3/12/2010 9:14:48 PM

Dude seriously, just go to walmart, get the xtravision bulbs. They are better than the silverstars and are cheaper.

The silverstar ultras are comparable to the xtravision bulbs, but they are twice as expensive.
-there is a huge difference between the silverstar and the silverstar ultra's. the ultra is the middle level in their european lineup. good output and longevity. the regular silverstar is cheapass garbage they are making a fortune off of.

Do yourself a favor and try it out (phillips xtravision). It's not like you can't return them. Getting tinted bulbs is lame.

[Edited on March 14, 2010 at 12:10 AM. Reason : v]

3/14/2010 12:07:54 AM

LOL

3/14/2010 12:34:42 AM

^Fail haha.

I saw the xtravision's at wally world. I may try them next time.

3/14/2010 8:42:06 PM

Didn't read whole thread. I have the 55w 4500K DDM kit with wiring harness. I have an '08 accord sedan (aka no projectors). I have had these for about a year and have had no problems. I very rarely get flashed for my lights being "too bright". also I don't really care what other drivers think b/c I can see where i'm going a LOT better than the stupid OEM halogens.

3/15/2010 11:44:44 AM

While we're on the subject, can anyone identify the smaller connector type in this photo?
The larger is 9006, for comparison.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4411594401_7725caea3e_b.jpg

3/15/2010 5:24:05 PM

Quote :

" ALSO-KNOWN-AS NO PROJECTORS"

3/15/2010 11:20:34 PM

^huh?

I actually have a '91 No Projectors with H22 swap and it's a beast

3/16/2010 12:55:18 PM