Prius HID + foglamps aftermarket upgrade
#12
Re: Prius lights
Speaking of lights, what's the deal with daytime running lights on the Prius? My insurance company (progressive) added them automatically when I selected the '06 Prius, but mine (pkg #5) doesn't seem to have them. Is it supposed to? The ins. co. website seemed to know that the FEH does not come with them, but it seemed to assume that all Prii do. Does anyone else have DRL on their '06 Prius? Is it something that can be added (by, for example, the dealer throwing a switch somewhere)?
#13
Re: Prius lights
Originally Posted by sweetbeet
Speaking of lights, what's the deal with daytime running lights on the Prius? My insurance company (progressive) added them automatically when I selected the '06 Prius, but mine (pkg #5) doesn't seem to have them. Is it supposed to? The ins. co. website seemed to know that the FEH does not come with them, but it seemed to assume that all Prii do. Does anyone else have DRL on their '06 Prius? Is it something that can be added (by, for example, the dealer throwing a switch somewhere)?
I don't know where people think the HID's are not bright enough... I was told by the dealer that they were not supposed to cause a glare for other drivers, also check to see how the reflectors are aimed.. The fog lights are not meant to be bright they are supposed to illuminate the road way under the exsisting head lights and have a dullness to them again the dealer stated that was for driving in fog.
I test drove an 05 with halogen headlights they where not properly aimed and everyone would flash thier lights as I was clearly blinding them..
I guess not everything is what others want to hear (they may have been trying to make excuses) But I do not have any real complaints .
#14
Re: Prius HID + foglamps aftermarket upgrade
I guess we'll find out soon. Picking up our new silver Prius pkg. 7 tomorrow. I may even use the navigator to help me find my way out of Portland.
#15
Re: Prius HID + foglamps aftermarket upgrade
Originally Posted by Bob259
The wiring isn't any heavier for HID's. The voltage comes from the ballast you use to run them. The wife has the HID's on her Prius and never had them before... she loves them and can see now why I loved them so much when I had them and miss them so much now. They are NOT an option on the Highalnder Hybrid So I am looking at an aftermarket company that adds projectors to the existing housing. http://www.illusion-lighting.com/
#16
Re: Prius lights
Originally Posted by sweetbeet
Speaking of lights, what's the deal with daytime running lights on the Prius? My insurance company (progressive) added them automatically when I selected the '06 Prius, but mine (pkg #5) doesn't seem to have them. Is it supposed to? The ins. co. website seemed to know that the FEH does not come with them, but it seemed to assume that all Prii do. Does anyone else have DRL on their '06 Prius? Is it something that can be added (by, for example, the dealer throwing a switch somewhere)?
You can effectively have your lights on all the time by simply leaving them on. When you open the driver's door they will shut off. Ghetto, but functional.
#17
Re: Prius lights
Also keep in mind that DRL's operate on the high-beam circuit and the power is usually reduced by 1/2 (65W) to conserve some fuel and bulb life. If you leave your low beams on all the time (110W), expect a slight MPG hit plus you would probably be replacing your halogen low beams about twice a year instead of once. But, its probably worth it for safety's sake.
#19
Re: Prius lights
Originally Posted by BeGreen
Once a year? I have halogens on our Honda an I've never replaced them. Do the Prius halogens have a real short lifespan?
#20
Re: Prius HID + foglamps aftermarket upgrade
Originally Posted by BeGreen
We really don't like being forced to buy a lot of options that are no use to us, but want brighter lighting for my wife. So we are thinking of getting a package #4 and then adding foglamps and upgrading the headlamps.
Can one do an aftermarket upgrad to xenon HID headlamps for the Prius, or does this have to be done by the factory so that the wiring is upgraded, etc. Is the wiring for the foglamps already in place even if the car was ordered without this option?
Thanks, Will
PS:
Does anyone else not like the tiered pricing scheme? We almost went with the Civic it bugged us so much .
Can one do an aftermarket upgrad to xenon HID headlamps for the Prius, or does this have to be done by the factory so that the wiring is upgraded, etc. Is the wiring for the foglamps already in place even if the car was ordered without this option?
Thanks, Will
PS:
Does anyone else not like the tiered pricing scheme? We almost went with the Civic it bugged us so much .
I hate the cream int though, wish they had drk grey..
But Im looking into whats coming out in 07 as I will trade mine in when it hits 70,000 tat way The car is still worth somthing as a trade in and will have 5,000 left on the warr.