HID Lights (High Intensity Discharge) Discussion

[Blakey]

On top of that i've also heard that they need to be auto levelling the mrs 08 corolla comes with HIDs from factory they arent auto leveling.
I've been flashed driving hers with projectors never been flashed in my car

you will find that the 08 corrola i belive it may just be halogen projectors.

as projectors, give alot better light form, then a reflector.

they dont have to be HID, to be projector housings.

[jamie885]

[MJL1217]

wow this thread is changing my mind about getting hids. i already payed a 100$ deposit for concord customs to do it along with angel eyes for me next tuesday. wander if i can get my deposit back if i just opt for angel eyes..

[jolly_tas]

http://www.xenonoz.com/faqs.php#10

Quote from XenonOz.com

"Are these XENON HID light systems street legal?

Suitable for off road use applications only. Not ADR compliant or legal for road use on low beam. May be used in all auxiliary lighting or high beam."

[big_d]

Man, i'm just stoked that my VRX came factory with HIDs

[Bandit]

Those Kiwis get better stuff on their cars all the time!!

[jolly_tas]

Try here if you really want them

http://tinyurl.com/329z7xs

[BlackBetty]

You're Right Jamie, my previous ride was a '07 Corolla Levin ZR, Definitely had HID's not Halogen and were self leveling, Mind you the HID's on the Lancer are MUCH better

http://www.clubcj.net/img/results/20101 ... age016.jpg

[Bandit]

Try here if you really want them

http://tinyurl.com/329z7xs

They don't look like projectors to me ooops!!

[Bandit]

You're Right Jamie, my previous ride was a '07 Corolla Levin ZR, Definitely had HID's not Halogen and were self leveling, Mind you the HID's on the Lancer are MUCH better

http://www.clubcj.net/img/results/20101 ... age016.jpg

How come these Levins don't have the washers if they are factory HID? I have checked Resbook and it doesn't say that the Corolla Levin is HID - if they were it would say in the standard equipment "Headlamps - High Intensity Discharge". All it says is that the headlamps have electric level adjustment. I don't want to start a cat fight, but I have never seen a Corolla with HID - projectors yes (even the Yaris has them), but HID no.

Which would explain why the Lancer Aspire lights are better as they are actually HID and have the washers in the bumper....

[BlackBetty]

Check out the pic of my old corolla,
http://www.clubcj.net/img/results/20101 ... A3B4AA.jpg
the washers are there, i did own this car
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Vehicle Features*(please confirm with seller)
16In Alloy Wheels Illuminated - Entry/Exit With Fade
6 Speaker Stereo Illuminated - Key Ignition Barrel/Surround
Abs (Antilock Brakes) Illuminated - Switch Panel (Window/ Locking)
Adjustable Steering Col. - Tilt & Reach Independent Front Suspension
Air Cond. - Climate Control Intermittent Wipers - Variable
Air Conditioning Leather Gear Knob
Air Conditioning - Pollen Filter Leather Steering Wheel
Airbag - Knee Driver Map/Reading Lamps - For 1St Row
Airbags - Driver & Passenger (Dual) Metallic Finish Centre Console
Airbags - Head For 1St Row Seats (Front) Metallic Finish Centre Stack/ Hvac
Airbags - Head For 2Nd Row Seats Metallic Finish Door Handles - Interior
Airbags - Side For 1St Row Occupants (Front) Metallic Finish Steering Wheel
Alarm Mudflaps - Rear
Armrest - Rear Centre (Shared) Multi-Function Steering Wheel
Audio - Aux Input Socket (Mp3/Cd/Cassette) Power Door Mirrors
Audio - Mp3 Decoder Power Steering
Bluetooth System Power Steering - Electro-Hydraulic
Body Colour - Bumpers Power Windows - Front & Rear
Body Colour - Door Handles Rain Sensor (Auto Wipers)
Body Colour - Exterior Mirrors Partial Rear View Mirror - Electric Anti Glare
Body Colour - Rear Garnish Rear Wiper/Washer
Bottle Holders - 1St Row Remote Boot/Hatch Release
Bottle Holders - 2Nd Row Remote Fuel Lid Release
Brake Assist Seat - Height Adjustable Driver
Cargo Cover Seatback Pockets - 1St Row (Front) Seats
Cd Stacker - 6 Disc In Dash/Cabin Seatbelt - Adjustable Height 1St Row
Central Locking - Key Proximity Seatbelt - Load Limiters 1St Row (Front)
Central Locking - Remote/Keyless Seatbelt - Pretensioners 1St Row (Front)
Clear Side Indicator Lenses Seatbelts - Lap/Sash For 5 Seats
Clock - Digital Seats - 2Nd Row (Rear) Flat Folding
Cruise Control Seats - 2Nd Row Split Fold
Cup Holders - 1St Row Side Skirts
Cup Holders - 2Nd Row Spare Wheel - Full Size Alloy Wheel
Disc Brakes Front Ventilated Spoiler - Front
Disc Brakes Rear Solid Spoiler - Rear Roof Mounted
Door Pockets - 1St Row (Front) Sports Instruments
Door Pockets - 2Nd Row (Rear) Sports Seats - 1St Row (Front)
Ebd (Electronic Brake Force Distribution) Starter Button - Key Proximity
Engine Immobiliser Steering Wheel - Sports
Fog Lamps - Front Storage Area - Under Dash
Footrest - Drivers Storage Compartment - Centre Console 1St Row
Gloveboxes - Upper & Lower Sunglass Holder
**Headlamp Washers** Sunvisor - Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Dual
**Headlamps - Electric Level Adjustment** Tacho
**Headlamps - High Intensity Discharge** Tinted Windows
Headlamps Automatic (Light Sensitive) Trim - Cloth
Headrests - Adjustable 1St Row (Front) Trip Computer
Headrests - Adjustable 2Nd Row X3

[Bandit]

Apologies I will crawl back into my box. I wasn't looking at the ZR specs, only Levin SX sorry I don't know Corollas that well.....

ps. I never said I didnt believe you I was just asking the question.....

[Chuck]

Try here if you really want them

http://tinyurl.com/329z7xs

If they are for the American market (Item location Los Angeles, United States, ie likely) you'll find the cut off is on the wrong side so instead of lighting up the left hand side shoulder you'll be lighting up oncoming traffic.

Not to mention they look like standard reflectors in all of those photos.

http://omg.thisbox.org/headlight2.jpg

vs

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/S ... O08-DP.jpg

[El-Diablo]

Just a thought. If a component is not ADR compliant it is illegal for a car manufacturer to fit it to a vehicle as the vehicle would then be in breach of compliance. All road registrable vehicles sold in Australia must have an ADR compliance plate unless they are grey imports.

Driving a vehicle with a non ADR compliant component is not illegal it makes the car unroadworthy. If discovered by Police or RTA this results in the issue of a defect notice.

The defect must be then be rectified within a set period of time or not driven. I believe that a car driven after the expiration of a defect notice is classified as unregistered. The offence would then be driving an unregistered vehicle.

And rather than enter into a flame war over my understanding i spent five years as Test Laboratory Manager for an OEM component manufacturer testing ADR and reliability compliance of Safety components.

10 years working as a senior manager for one of the big three including 5 years as Production System Manager for Asia Pacific and Africa with responsibility for 12 plants in 7 countries.

I am not talking from what i have read on the internet but 15 years of real automotive front line manufacturing experience

[Chuck]

Just a thought. If a component is not ADR compliant it is illegal for a car manufacturer to fit it to a vehicle as the vehicle would then be in breach of compliance. All road registrable vehicles sold in Australia must have an ADR compliance plate unless they are grey imports.

Driving a vehicle with a non ADR compliant component is not illegal it makes the car unroadworthy. If discovered by Police or RTA this results in the issue of a defect notice.

The defect must be then be rectified within a set period of time or not driven. I believe that a car driven after the expiration of a defect notice is classified as unregistered. The offence would then be driving an unregistered vehicle.

And rather than enter into a flame war over my understanding i spent five years as Test Laboratory Manager for an OEM component manufacturer testing ADR and reliability compliance of Safety components.

10 years working as a senior manager for one of the big three including 5 years as Production System Manager for Asia Pacific and Africa with responsibility for 12 plants in 7 countries.

I am not talking from what i have read on the internet but 15 years of real automotive front line manufacturing experience

Please don't use fact to back up an argument. Hearsay and speculation are what keeps the cogs around here well lubricated and moving.