2010 GX460 with HID kit from XenonDepot.com
03-26-10, 09:54 PM
#1
2010 GX460 with HID kit from XenonDepot.com
First of all, I would like to thank Steve from XenonDepot for all help. He provides top notch customer service and very high quality kits. Fully recommend buying HID kits from www.XenonDepot.com aka www.KBcarstuff.com
So lets start with DIY instructions.
I have decided to go with Xtreme Digital 4300k Philips HID kit. I want the most factory look and Philips brand name. For anyone who has Base GX460 and want to upgrade to HID, I would recommend to go with this kit. If you want to skip one of the steps of routing additional cable through dust cover then I would go with non-Philips kit which already has the calbe routed through grommet. Will cover that shortly. When comes to color temperature, I wouldn't go above the 5000k kit as I don't like the blue tint you see all teenager driving with. I like the factory look.
Overall everything is plug and play and process takes +/-20 minutes for pluging the kit and making it work. It took me substantially longer as I couldn't find a good mounting location and as well I had to deal with dust covers.
Step 1.
Plug the kit to make sure you have a working one. There is always a small chance to have a defective kit and it is painful to find out this after you mount nicely everything and have to start over. Also be careful with the factory plug which factory bulb was plugged in. It is very fragile. I broke off the clip which holds it plugged in and had to use electric tape. First picture shows the plug.
Step 2.
Remove dust covers and drill 18mm hole in the middle. If you go with the Philips kit, you need to perform one more step (it will eliminate in near future per Steve). Notice that I have drilled an additional tooth. Factory plug for the light bulb is inside the headlight so I had to make space for a cable from the harness to plug in to the plug. If you go with non-Philips kit, you will not have to as the wire is already integrated into water-tight grommet. Since I had to improvise, you will see the brown glue to make the hole water tight. This will not be necessary if you go with non-Philips kit.
You will notice on below picture that I took apart plug which needs to be mounted inside the headlight. It is necessary as the hole in the dust cover will be too small to pass it through it. Plug has clips and it is very easy to remove/plug in wires. Again this is for the Philips kit.
So lets start with DIY instructions.
I have decided to go with Xtreme Digital 4300k Philips HID kit. I want the most factory look and Philips brand name. For anyone who has Base GX460 and want to upgrade to HID, I would recommend to go with this kit. If you want to skip one of the steps of routing additional cable through dust cover then I would go with non-Philips kit which already has the calbe routed through grommet. Will cover that shortly. When comes to color temperature, I wouldn't go above the 5000k kit as I don't like the blue tint you see all teenager driving with. I like the factory look.
Overall everything is plug and play and process takes +/-20 minutes for pluging the kit and making it work. It took me substantially longer as I couldn't find a good mounting location and as well I had to deal with dust covers.
Step 1.
Plug the kit to make sure you have a working one. There is always a small chance to have a defective kit and it is painful to find out this after you mount nicely everything and have to start over. Also be careful with the factory plug which factory bulb was plugged in. It is very fragile. I broke off the clip which holds it plugged in and had to use electric tape. First picture shows the plug.
Step 2.
Remove dust covers and drill 18mm hole in the middle. If you go with the Philips kit, you need to perform one more step (it will eliminate in near future per Steve). Notice that I have drilled an additional tooth. Factory plug for the light bulb is inside the headlight so I had to make space for a cable from the harness to plug in to the plug. If you go with non-Philips kit, you will not have to as the wire is already integrated into water-tight grommet. Since I had to improvise, you will see the brown glue to make the hole water tight. This will not be necessary if you go with non-Philips kit.
You will notice on below picture that I took apart plug which needs to be mounted inside the headlight. It is necessary as the hole in the dust cover will be too small to pass it through it. Plug has clips and it is very easy to remove/plug in wires. Again this is for the Philips kit.
Last edited by Luke27617; 03-27-10 at 07:38 AM.
03-26-10, 10:01 PM
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Step 3
Here are mounting locations of all components on the passenger and driver side. I have used included double sided tape (have cut in smaller pieces for contact areas) and as well zip ties. The ballast on driver side is only supported by double sided tape on edges (a big hole under) and no place to run zip ties for extra support. Since it lies flat, I hope it will work.
Here are mounting locations of all components on the passenger and driver side. I have used included double sided tape (have cut in smaller pieces for contact areas) and as well zip ties. The ballast on driver side is only supported by double sided tape on edges (a big hole under) and no place to run zip ties for extra support. Since it lies flat, I hope it will work.
Last edited by Luke27617; 03-26-10 at 10:05 PM.
03-26-10, 10:32 PM
#5
Lights in action... In order you see:
- 4300k Philips HID vs. LED 5k side marker. It seems to be a big difference, but it takes around 100 hours for Philips bulbs to break in and they should be of 4700K temperature. If you want crisp light from beginning, I would recommend going with the 5000k HID (no blue tint).
- Street shot - headlights are not blue (camera issue), but it gives you an idea of brightness difference between headlights and fogs which from factory use the same H11 bulb
- Driving (at least 2-3x brighter than stock bulb)
- Just headlights on
- Headlights and fogs on
- 4300k Philips HID vs. LED 5k side marker. It seems to be a big difference, but it takes around 100 hours for Philips bulbs to break in and they should be of 4700K temperature. If you want crisp light from beginning, I would recommend going with the 5000k HID (no blue tint).
- Street shot - headlights are not blue (camera issue), but it gives you an idea of brightness difference between headlights and fogs which from factory use the same H11 bulb
- Driving (at least 2-3x brighter than stock bulb)
- Just headlights on
- Headlights and fogs on
Last edited by Luke27617; 03-27-10 at 07:36 AM.
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08-24-11, 12:34 PM
#11
Year and half later - an update
Many of us bought different kits with mix experiences, so it is worth to mention a solid player with a great customer service and great warranty (3 yrs).
It has been a year and half since I have installed the kit. I drive with lights on at all times so the kit gets daily punishment and NC heat is not helping.
I wanted quality bulbs so I went with the Philips bulbs which came in 4300k color. Initially I was worried with 4300k color as I wanted the true white color without any blue tint. The color initially was yellowish, but nicely shifted toward pure white over 2-3 months. Ballasts, etc.. looks like new and do not show any corrosion or wear.
If you looking for a solid kit, give Steve a call or order online at xenondepot.com or kbcarstuff.com
It has been a year and half since I have installed the kit. I drive with lights on at all times so the kit gets daily punishment and NC heat is not helping.
I wanted quality bulbs so I went with the Philips bulbs which came in 4300k color. Initially I was worried with 4300k color as I wanted the true white color without any blue tint. The color initially was yellowish, but nicely shifted toward pure white over 2-3 months. Ballasts, etc.. looks like new and do not show any corrosion or wear.
If you looking for a solid kit, give Steve a call or order online at xenondepot.com or kbcarstuff.com
08-24-11, 12:40 PM
#12
Hey Luke,
Thanks for taking the time to post some feedback 1.5 years later about the Xtreme HID kit. I'm glad that you are still enjoying the kit and I thank you for the repeat business! Let me know how your wife likes the kit installed in her 4 runner.
For those interested in this product, ClubLexus members do get a discount by using coupon code "CL" upon checkout. You will also receive free shipping within the continental USA.
Steve
Thanks for taking the time to post some feedback 1.5 years later about the Xtreme HID kit. I'm glad that you are still enjoying the kit and I thank you for the repeat business! Let me know how your wife likes the kit installed in her 4 runner.
For those interested in this product, ClubLexus members do get a discount by using coupon code "CL" upon checkout. You will also receive free shipping within the continental USA.
Steve
11-18-20, 03:28 PM
#13
Driver School Candidate
Has anyone installed the Morimoto H11 kit?
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/h1...H11?quantity=1
I picked one up from the retrofit source along with these harnesses: https://www.theretrofitsource.com/90...005?quantity=1
Just trying to make sure I have all my ducks in a row before I go to install this weekend.
Am I missing anything here?
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/h1...H11?quantity=1
I picked one up from the retrofit source along with these harnesses: https://www.theretrofitsource.com/90...005?quantity=1
Just trying to make sure I have all my ducks in a row before I go to install this weekend.
Am I missing anything here?
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