Pics of newly modded TCH '08
#21
Re: Latest mod - Fogs
No I didn't replace the fuse. The HID is 55W bulb and the fogs at 35W. The fogs had its own relay and harness, ditto the HID (ballasts and relay). The kits had everything you need for install to avoid any electrical glitches...
Yes I get plenty of light with both ON (see daytime pic below) and these are much much better at night, obviously
The road lighting at night is just fantastic... You cannot beat HIDs.. and the fogs do help a tad more for side markers.
I bought my fogs on EBAY and this is the kit I purchased: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB....cWON.m313.lVI
Hope the above answers your questions.
Yes I get plenty of light with both ON (see daytime pic below) and these are much much better at night, obviously
The road lighting at night is just fantastic... You cannot beat HIDs.. and the fogs do help a tad more for side markers.
I bought my fogs on EBAY and this is the kit I purchased: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB....cWON.m313.lVI
Hope the above answers your questions.
#22
Re: Pics of newly modded TCH '08
#23
Re: Latest mod - Fogs
Can i ask approx. how much all these mods cost including installation?? The grill, the fogs and the HID headlights? It looks like they may be difficult to install.......did you install the HID's and fogs yourself.......or did you pay to have someone install them??? They look nice...by the way.
And the changes have been worth every cent.... My TCH is totally transformed to what I want it to be. I couldn't be happier.
One other item not listed here is the wood dash kit which is sitting in my trunk. Turned out the kit did not have the correct door trims I wanted, hence I will be returning it for a refund. Altho' I am still loving the XLE wood look, I will re-think doing it for my TCH. A local professional installer already gave me a $350 cost (parts + labor) which is the lowest quote I have. Still gotta think this one a little more...
#24
Re: Latest mod - Fogs
Ahhhhh... promise you won't show the bill to my wife, right? But I think it'd help others so I'll list them here.. Note: I am in SoCal and these are Cali prices...I would ball-park all the mods at about $3K (parts & labor costs) - wheels/tires ($1400), HIDs ($325), Fogs ($200), tints ($225), grille ($450), spoiler ($300), chrome door sills ($55), and LED interior lights ($27). Except for the interior LED installs which was a DIY, I had all other mods listed here performed by professionals...
And the changes have been worth every cent.... My TCH is totally transformed to what I want it to be. I couldn't be happier.
One other item not listed here is the wood dash kit which is sitting in my trunk. Turned out the kit did not have the correct door trims I wanted, hence I will be returning it for a refund. Altho' I am still loving the XLE wood look, I will re-think doing it for my TCH. A local professional installer already gave me a $350 cost (parts + labor) which is the lowest quote I have. Still gotta think this one a little more...
And the changes have been worth every cent.... My TCH is totally transformed to what I want it to be. I couldn't be happier.
One other item not listed here is the wood dash kit which is sitting in my trunk. Turned out the kit did not have the correct door trims I wanted, hence I will be returning it for a refund. Altho' I am still loving the XLE wood look, I will re-think doing it for my TCH. A local professional installer already gave me a $350 cost (parts + labor) which is the lowest quote I have. Still gotta think this one a little more...
#25
Re: Pics of newly modded TCH '08
How do you know what the offset is?? Why do these fit perfectly if the rims are 2 inches bigger?? Can you fit the Michelin Energy's on these?
#26
Re: Pics of newly modded TCH '08
I think you need to learn a little bit more about wheels (in general) in order to understand this upgrade. The offset spec for the stock wheels is given in the Camry service manuals, it is +45. Whenever you buys aftermarket wheels, they give you the offset spec, and then you need to combine the width of the wheel along with the offset to see if they will fit on your car. These are Lexus GS wheels and they are also +45, so although they are wider (8" vs. the stock 6.5") they will still fit in the wheel well with no rubbing problems.
You cannot fit the stock Michelin tires on these wheels, because the stock tires are 16" while the Lexus wheels are 18".
FlopShot
#27
Re: Pics of newly modded TCH '08
Hey Rocket, did this particular foglight kit come with any wiring instructions? All the other kits I've seen have not included any wiring diagrams, which is the only reason I haven't bought a kit yet.
Thanks,
FlopShot
Thanks,
FlopShot
#28
Re: Pics of newly modded TCH '08
No it didn't. But I have a pretty good audio shop here who have worked on my car and I do trust their work and they put it in for me. If you want a DIY for this, its gonna be a tad difficult w/out those instructions, I agree. But the install cost isn't that exhorbitant w/out dropping the bumper.
#29
Re: Pics of newly modded TCH '08
Wes,
I think you need to learn a little bit more about wheels (in general) in order to understand this upgrade. The offset spec for the stock wheels is given in the Camry service manuals, it is +45. Whenever you buys aftermarket wheels, they give you the offset spec, and then you need to combine the width of the wheel along with the offset to see if they will fit on your car. These are Lexus GS wheels and they are also +45, so although they are wider (8" vs. the stock 6.5") they will still fit in the wheel well with no rubbing problems.
You cannot fit the stock Michelin tires on these wheels, because the stock tires are 16" while the Lexus wheels are 18".
FlopShot
I think you need to learn a little bit more about wheels (in general) in order to understand this upgrade. The offset spec for the stock wheels is given in the Camry service manuals, it is +45. Whenever you buys aftermarket wheels, they give you the offset spec, and then you need to combine the width of the wheel along with the offset to see if they will fit on your car. These are Lexus GS wheels and they are also +45, so although they are wider (8" vs. the stock 6.5") they will still fit in the wheel well with no rubbing problems.
You cannot fit the stock Michelin tires on these wheels, because the stock tires are 16" while the Lexus wheels are 18".
FlopShot