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Problem is around here the wreckers would try and sell it for as much s a new set... And I haven't seen many cars in the wreckers with hid anyway

Philips and Osram Sylvania are the two premier HID brands, but both = $$$$$$. A lot of people here in the States go with DDM Tuning HID's since they are relatively cheap and have a lifetime warranty. Most eBay HID's are cheaply made, a few brands are hit and miss so you may get a good set or you may not, and others are actually pretty good. It's been too long since I was searching for HID's so I don't remember which brand is which. I'm using DDM HID's now. They're decent, but not great. They are reliable though, no flickering issues or radio interference. I have 4,500K bulbs which are too blue but otherwise no real complaints.

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Thinking I might get these:
HID
They're an open box one, but the thing is this is the brand that Mighty Car Mods used on their S14. They also didn't say there was any flickering or issues, so I don't know if I should try it or not

Got a different brand from a more reputable shop in Perth.
They are 5000k, but are phillips which is one of the best brands.

Not sure what there ballasts will be like but apparently they have a 3year warranty.

This post has been edited by rentaspace: Aug 8, 2013 - 8:22 PM

Just bit the bullet and got an amp and sub.

12" soundstream arachnid 250watt rms sub and a kenwood 300watt rms amp. Was a toss up between the kenwood or a Fusion.... The kenwood was slightly better specced and $30 cheaper... Will post photos and such once installed

This post has been edited by rentaspace: Aug 18, 2013 - 1:23 AM

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Boxed or custom boot build?

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Gonna be using a custom box for a bit (my mate has a few in his backyard) until I get the wood for a custom boot similar to Tim's (and the time to actually install it)

This post has been edited by rentaspace: Aug 18, 2013 - 1:39 AM

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Awesome (y)

Did someone say, custom Box?

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Yes, Yes I did. I will be flying to the US and installing a sub in you, you will then forever live in the boot of my car.

Arrived today:

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Meh, wouldn't be the worst thing that's ever happened to me.

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lol ... Don't wanna know what was worse >.<

This afternoons progress:






We also tested it on my mates car and I really like the sound so far

Sub Wired and Installed

Sub and box in the boot:

With some nice US food there

And my stealthy amp and wiring:


This post has been edited by rentaspace: Aug 25, 2013 - 2:04 AM

Ned HID kit has arrived, This one already 'looks' to be sturdier and better built compared with the last. Although, the shop said they used Phillips bulbs and these clearly aren't Phillips... So, we shall see how this goes once installed...

I remember the last time I was in a boot, can't say it was that much fun.

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were you crammed between the rear seats and the spar tyre?

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I was going to mention something about that, on our cars the spare has its own well to sit in, so the cargo area is completely flat. I knew the GT-Four was that way, but it's odd considering you have the GT.

This post has been edited by Box: Sep 5, 2013 - 6:21 PM

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Did your cars come with a Full Size Alloy spare?

We have the temporary spare.

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Mine is a full size Alloy, the exact same ROH wheels that are on my car... That would be why I guess...

I say just replace spares with Fix-A-Flat. If Fix-A-Flat can't fix it, then you have more serious issues at hand anyway.

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Duct tape. Make your own wheel

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Okay, removed my eBay HID kit, and installed the new one. This one is built WAY more sturdier than the eBay one, then again it cost almost x3 the price. Even though the bulb is 5000k, it is not blue, it gives a clean, clear beam. Comparing what I have noticed:
The eBay kit was slightly brighter than a halogen bulb, but I could not get it to angle properly and it kept moving. Also, there was a giant black spot on my left hand side (Passenger side in Australia).
The new kit, easily put outs x4 times the light as the Halogen bulb, has almost as much, if not more spread than the halogen bulb, and has a nice aggressive cutoff (thanks to the projectors).

The light has not flickered at all, and it appears that I will now be able to adjust my beams. Neither of the ferrite coated wires on the bulbs broke when I installed the kit (Unlike the eBay one; both broke on that).

The only drawbacks I can see are:
- Cost (Obviously, you get what you pay for, but this cost me $AUD132.76 including delivery, where the eBay kit was $49.99) inc delivery).
- Radio Interference (It is still there, and is quite annoying. But, it is about the same the old kit had AFTER I coated the wiring and put the ferrite cores on. I have done neither yet on the new kit).
- High Pitch Noise (This happens as the Ballasts fire up and begin to warm, when the engine is running; it is almost inaudible. With the hood open, it is audible. Car off; audible inside the car. But, this is normal and after they've been on for about a minute, the noise disappears)


Final Recommendation:
I would definitely recommend these to anyone with the Projector headlights. But, that being said, if you do not look after your car and never adjust anything, for the love of god, please do not get HID lighting. You WILL blind other drivers if you do not properly aim them. You can even get an auto-electrician to do it for you, most wont even charge for it...

I won't be posting any comparison photos of light output, since this can be very biased and change dramatically depending on weather and such.

This post has been edited by rentaspace: Sep 6, 2013 - 8:14 AM

First real photo since changing my license plates

This post has been edited by rentaspace: Sep 10, 2013 - 2:45 AM

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Looks much better! That "P" sign was ugly! Otherwise, what about the wheels on the silver 5's? Will you put them on? Keep up the fine work mate!

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Unfortunatly I still have to use that ugly P plate ;( Just removed it for the photos



And The other wheels are going to be sold with funds going towards coils or wheels for my celica





This post has been edited by rentaspace: Sep 11, 2013 - 12:55 AM

Lookin' very swell, Rentaspace.

The white really makes the projectors "pop" in photography.

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Thanks

I love the projectors, such an aggressive look