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Originally Posted by Lionel_Hutz
Doesn't really answer what I'm asking. The two kits have significantly different wiring setups.
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The info given by lld3monll is also incorrect...
I have Morimoto equipment, so I will comment on that. TRS and Morimoto kits use their own relays and fuses to keep that system separate from the OEM system I assume to protect all vehicle components in case of failure.
That is one reason I went with Morimoto HIDs.
I am not downing
@ XenonDepot
or their equipment, it has been my personal choice for years to use Morimoto.
I am sure Steve can chime in on why they choose to run their equipment directly into the headlight connectors.
Side note: Whenever I do any lighting mods, other than a simple bulb replacement, I always use separate fuses and relays when applicable.
Hope this helps...
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05-18-2018, 05:17 PM
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The Xtreme HID kit comes with a relay harness similar to what you describe, except that with our kit you literally get 2 relay harnesses - 1 per side. Each side is completely independent of the other:
Having said that, our ballasts are low draw, which means that you can safely power them right from the OE wiring as they only draw approx 4.5A on a cold start. Some people prefer not to use it due to the extra wiring.
I can't speak to the Morimoto product as I don't know anything about it, but I know that some ballasts have a really high start up draw, which I wouldn't recommend powering from the OE wiring.
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05-18-2018, 05:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lionel_Hutz
Doesn't really answer what I'm asking. The two kits have significantly different wiring setups.
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They're both plug+play - please see my response above.
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05-18-2018, 06:13 PM
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So do H11B HID bulbs give off less glare than regular H11 HID bulbs?
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05-18-2018, 06:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by XenonDepot
The Xtreme HID kit comes with a relay harness similar to what you describe, except that with our kit you literally get 2 relay harnesses - 1 per side. Each side is completely independent of the other:
Having said that, our ballasts are low draw, which means that you can safely power them right from the OE wiring as they only draw approx 4.5A on a cold start. Some people prefer not to use it due to the extra wiring.
I can't speak to the Morimoto product as I don't know anything about it, but I know that some ballasts have a really high start up draw, which I wouldn't recommend powering from the OE wiring.
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Thanks for that INFO!
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05-18-2018, 07:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by XenonDepot
They're both plug+play - please see my response above.
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Thanks, I think your comment about the XD system not requiring a relay answers my question. I'm going to pick up one of your kits. Now to decide on Phillips 4300K or the XD 5000k....
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05-18-2018, 07:55 PM
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I went through a couple different iterations of bulbs in my car and yes you will need a resistor to not get hyper flash with LED's. I know these are a little spendy, but I think they are totally worth it: VLEDS Great output and the quality of the kit is amazing. plus everything is plug and play and they even give you a large piece of heat shrink to seal off the bulb connections with the factory plug up front. I am very happy with mine. I got Amber front and rear.
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06-15-2018, 04:14 PM
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Excuse my wording guys!
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06-19-2018, 11:55 PM
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07-17-2018, 11:56 PM
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My Simdevanma $40 LED bulbs have been great. More than a year of perfect working order now. My writeup on them was here:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-ge...ml#post2677065
I get that everyone says "you get what you pay for" and I agree with mission critical items like tires, racks, sliders, etc. But with lights they swap so easy and spares can be left in the car. And my inexpensive lights have been nothing but rock solid, no problems. Even through a number of water crossings now. Everyone will buy what they are comfortable with, but lights are one area where I was able to save a few dollars with little to no risk.
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07-22-2018, 12:46 AM
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For everybody running leds in their stock fog lights, are you turning them on always at night or only on dark country roads. And are you getting flashed by incoming traffic or etc?
I am asking bc I was driving on the Hwy the other day and I was behind a car, the car then got into the right lane to let me pass, then he got behind me and turned his brights on. LOL
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07-22-2018, 06:58 AM
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Quote:
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For everybody running leds in their stock fog lights, are you turning them on always at night or only on dark country roads. And are you getting flashed by incoming traffic or etc?
I am asking bc I was driving on the Hwy the other day and I was behind a car, the car then got into the right lane to let me pass, then he got behind me and turned his brights on. LOL
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The question you pose makes me think of several things. First, was it a small car and your headlights just happen to be hitting there rearview mirror and blinding them due to it being in a small car.
Second, are you sure it’s your fog lights that are causing the issue? Fog light reflectors throw a horizontal beam ,not a flooding beam.
Third, are your headlights adjusted properly?
That’s all I have !
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08-08-2018, 10:05 AM
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Surprised Tail as Turn isn't listed in this thread.
I posted some pics if you want to reference it
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3061270-post40.html
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08-08-2018, 12:20 PM
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Quote:
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Surprised Tail as Turn isn't listed in this thread.
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My take in red signals is the same as this guy https://youtu.be/O1lZ9n2bxWA
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08-08-2018, 12:28 PM
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I will be going for the Morimoto H1 Mini retrofit. Extremely sick of the people driving with HIDs or LEDs thrown into non-projector housings.
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