Okay well im parting out my camry. i have retro'd bmw e46 projectors, ballast, bulbs etc. Im trying to decide if I want to do the same to the SC400.

the headlights are nearly 100% clean. I never retro'd on a already projector based car, wondering if it would be harder or not. What would you guys do? Attempt to retrofit them or sell it and buy something else...

IMO, the stock lighting is poor... atleast compared to driving with hids for so long.

btw ive been looking on hid planet so i dont need the link, thanks

 

Big, Big, BIG Yes!!!!

 

there's your answer

 

Well stated.

 

I had an aftermarket HID kit and it wasn't enough for me. I ended up doing the retro myself. Although it wasn't the best work but at least I'm proud I did it myself and now I have better lighting. So to answer your question, if you're up for the challenge then I say go for it. The lighting will obviously be better with a retro than without one so try it. Plus you already have all the components which saves you time and money.

 

Retrofit!!!! 10Yay & No nay

 

its encouraging! thanks.. anymore opinions?

 

I think that you have enough opinions. The verdict is in. Go with the retro-fit. You will not be dissapointed. Projectors (HID) are far superior than reflectors (HID).
The other night, I was driving behind a GS400 ( brother-in-law's) with stock reflector HID-I have retro TSX projectors (HID). My headlights dwarfed the GS. My light output was wider and farther than his. I could actually see my lights in front of his car. His reflectors emit light mainly in front of the vehicle about 20 feet. While this is bright, it is not even close to the light output of my headlights.
I would think that the same would apply to your stock halogen projectors. They are just not set up to handle the HID bulb. They do not maximize their full potential of brightness and projection.

 

I know this is off topic but I just noticed the similarities with my car and LXMN's car. We both have 2001, black on black, projectors with 5000k and stock 16's with Blizzaks.

 

Great minds think alike.

 

Retro for sure In my 94 gs I had tsx projectors then I sold the car and bought a 03 gs with halogens and Im hurting bad I got some ls430 projectors but Im waiting on my second set of lights so I can do my retro

 

i wish people who voted no would post WHY they said no.


i still havent sold them, i have a local if he backs out this week they are going in.

 

I say retro fit. Loved mine when I had it on the car SC. Own a GS now and have it for sale if you want to check it out. PM me if interested.

 

They're jealous

 

If it were me, I'd sell the Camry headlights with the retrofit then use that money to get new projectors for the SC. This way, you won't have Camry headlights with a gaping hole in them that will just take up space.