HID headlight for 120 prado

[stu#71]

I've been down the track of HID kits, been using the Philip x-tremeVision H4 globes - but the globes seem to last only 12/18 months at $70 a pair. Back onto the original OE globes at the moment

Just came across new LED H4 hi low beam available

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Car-H...item19ef1b178d

Have any PP members be using these yet?

They look good. Anyone bought them yet pls?

[4xx4 Driver]

I installed an HID conversion from http://www.delonixradar.com.au/ in WA about 4 years ago. No problems with the kit, it's been rock solid. Rubber boot fits ok, so no problems with water entry. Low beam is MUCH better, hi beam is a disappointment. Have had a few comments from other drivers about glare, even on low beam. Also, the reflectors are a bit discoloured near the bulbs - maybe heat or UV, I don't know.

I'm thinking about going back to conventional with upgraded bulbs.

Cheers

[KIMBOPRADO]

And you also win a Nobel prize for inventing the LED

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-0...hysics/5797052

All Nissan owners living in poverty are being looked after......

[BlakMoth]

Touché 😀
I have the narva plus 50 in mine. Wonder how long they will last? Good for around town, and when out bush the lightbar does the trick nicely


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[KIMBOPRADO]

Hi Blake

About as legal as your LED light bar

Heh Heh

[BlakMoth]

Just saw those on FB an hour ago too. Surely not legal?


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[KIMBOPRADO]

I've been down the track of HID kits, been using the Philip x-tremeVision H4 globes - but the globes seem to last only 12/18 months at $70 a pair. Back onto the original OE globes at the moment

Just came across new LED H4 hi low beam available

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Car-H...item19ef1b178d

Have any PP members be using these yet?

[Prado44]

I did the same, went for the Phillips White/blue.. massive difference.
Them with the Lightforce HID's on high beam its very well lit up, now for an LED bar..

Yep...did the same! Works great

And it is still open to being defected.. Waste of $$$ I think.

[Dave120V6]

That's for the kit only. Got quoted an additional $300 to fit them. Total fitted would be $750ish.

[Wtrxprs007]

Here is another link to these retrofitted projectors. Lots of good pics.. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Micks...79539442101843

He was very responsive (got back to me in like 15mins last night), I am however still tossing and turning if it is worth $450ish plus a day of my life to fit them up VS $39 for some Narva 120s. Its a lot of money, big job to fit them and pretty risky. Hmmm... decisions decisions...

It should be that much money because of labour. It's a pretty big job to open a headlight assembly, make a custom projector and mounting for it and put it back together.

[Dave120V6]

Here is another link to these retrofitted projectors. Lots of good pics.. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Micks...79539442101843

He was very responsive (got back to me in like 15mins last night), I am however still tossing and turning if it is worth $450ish plus a day of my life to fit them up VS $39 for some Narva 120s. Its a lot of money, big job to fit them and pretty risky. Hmmm... decisions decisions...

[DJD120GXL]

My headlight blew over the weekend. So I replaced both with Xenon super blue/white type lights, 55W. They were $68 for the pair. The difference between these and standard headlights is amazing. I don't see the point in upgrading the headlights to HID. You may as well get these 'legal' Xenon type lights for the suburban road, and use some HID spotties or normal spotties when out bush for additional vision.

I did the same, went for the Phillips White/blue.. massive difference.
Them with the Lightforce HID's on high beam its very well lit up, now for an LED bar..

[craigm]

Thanks for the HID Reflector Retro link Dave. Something else to put on the wish list...

Welcome to the forum by the way!

[Dave120V6]

Hi guys, I'm new to Prado and pp.

Firstly great forum! Lots of great info on here for the new Prado enthusiast!

I have just purchased a 04' GXL V6. Last week I received the first complaint from the wife about how bad the std Prado headlights are, she is used to driving a 08' Mitisubishi Evo X with factory HIDs. After trawling through the info on pp and elsewhere online, it is safe to say that HIDs in reflector type headlights is a big no no and even going down the route of purchasing complete aftermarket projector headlamps not a good idea either (http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...&daysprune=-1).

However, during my travels I did come across this small business in Newcastle called Micks Retro Fits. Seems that he is successfully modifying the std reflector headlights with great results. Hate to post a Patrol link on the pp forum, but this is the easiest way to show you his work (he has fitted some to a 90 series Prado about halfway down the link). http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/micks...trofits-90879/

The other option I found on here was the Narva plus 120 globes. Found them for $39 on ebay(http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290921936...84.m1438.l2649). I ll keep this in my back pocket if the HID route doesn't work out. I would much prefer HIDs having them on my other vehicle.

Anyway, I am going to contact him and get some $$$ and options. I'll be sure to report back here how I go. Anyone heard of him before? or has this been raised in the forum and I have just not come across it? Keen to hear any thoughts/opinions. I note that HIDs without headlight washers is illegal, however, if they are functioning correctly and not disrupting other drivers I am prepared to give it a go!