Projectors for a 1998 Camry (Gen 4)

Ok so i'm looking for a bit more performance out of the lighting on my 1998 Camry. I know HID is the way to go but I also know that there is little gain to be made out of simply dropping an HID kit http://www.mod-express.com/Mod_Expre...p/me-k5011.htm into my TYC clears, not to mention dubbing myself an ass to everyone else on the road unlucky enough to be on the other end of that barrage of scattered light. So my question is does anyone have any experience doing a projector retrofit for a Gen 4 housing or where they can be purchased. I've searched high and low for an answer but it seems that this option is nearly nonexistent. Options anyone?

Reply 1 : Projectors for a 1998 Camry (Gen 4)

not sure about Camry light housing size, but on Solara gen1 (99-01) which also carries H4 headlights, people use bixenon projector from Infiniti FX35.

you could probably find a pair of used ones on ebay between $100 and $200 a pair. then you need shrouds (not easy to get), D2S bulbs with a D2S wiring kit ... and of course someone needs to take the lamp housings apart, black out the reflector mirrors and make it look nice all together (and sealed!).



not an easy task, skill and tools are required. local NY shops charge around $800 for a ready to install kit (if you provide them with your stock lamps) ... very expensive if you can't do it yourself.



PM member iovaykind, he was doing some projector retros in gen3 housing (9006, not H4 I believe), he may know more.

Reply 2 : Projectors for a 1998 Camry (Gen 4)

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Originally Posted by Dan3215 Ok so i'm looking for a bit more performance out of the lighting on my 1998 Camry. I know HID is the way to go but I also know that there is little gain to be made out of simply dropping an HID kit http://www.mod-express.com/Mod_Expre...p/me-k5011.htm into my TYC clears, not to mention dubbing myself an ass to everyone else on the road unlucky enough to be on the other end of that barrage of scattered light. So my question is does anyone have any experience doing a projector retrofit for a Gen 4 housing or where they can be purchased. I've searched high and low for an answer but it seems that this option is nearly nonexistent. Options anyone?

The light output gain from dropping HID's into a regular housing is pretty significant. Pointing them slightly down helps greatly with glare.



Doing a retro is $$$ and time consuming. Forget about getting it done by someone. A 5000k kit bi xenon is under 100$ and if you already have clear housing the glare wont be dramatic. In general people online over exaggerate the whole glare thing. I have installed 5-6000k kits in a buncha cars. Sure given that all of them have clear and good non hazy headlights, the glare was pretty insignificant.



But hey im sure 10 guys will come in here yelling that HID's in a regular housing is a crime. The gen 4 headlights blow, I drive around with my high beams on sometimes and nobody flashes me.

Reply 3 : Projectors for a 1998 Camry (Gen 4)

Carsrus, I'm going to yell at you AND show you why you're wrong.









Dan, go here. https://www.facebook.com/iovaykindretrofits?ref=ts

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2008 Highlander - Serpentine Belt Tensioner Pulley

Hello,



I'm new to the forum, looking for some desperately needed help. We heard a noise coming from the V-belt and took it to the dealer. Turns out all we need to replace is the tensioner pulley, so I did not want to claim it on the 100K warranty - seemed like a bad choice with only 30K left on the vehicle before we get that $1200 refunded.





Problem is, I cannot figure out how to loosen this tensioner to get the belt off and replace the pulley. Apparently there is not a Chilton for 2nd gen highlanders yet, and all the searching I've done only explains this for 1st gen. Anyone have any knowledge/diagrams/pics/advice on how to do this???



Thanks for the help

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Reply 2 : 2008 Highlander - Serpentine Belt Tensioner Pulley

What timing, I heard a noise like crickets coming from my engine. Local mechanic says it is the tensioner pulley. He tells me that they have to take off the alternator in order to remove the tensioner due to the way to tensioner pulley bracket is installed. Did you have your replaced? If so, did you notice if the engine feels different?

New wheels.... maybe?

Had this in the Chat Thread, but just started my own to create less clutter.



Instead of toying with spacers or toying with putting my Alpine System back in, I'm fine now since I have the JBL.



I'm thinking about buying new wheels as my next mod.



I'm still drooling over Shaooooolin's setup who was also inspired by t0rres.



Thinking of running a similar setup like shaooooolin's setup but with these wheels. Whatcha guys think?











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Reply 1 : New wheels.... maybe?

same color as the picture of the rims you posted up to??

Reply 2 : New wheels.... maybe?

i have my eye on a set up just like this. just waiting for the money to do so. the rims are already lined up and in store for me to buy. hopefully within a few months.

Reply 3 : New wheels.... maybe?

white + hyper black = sex on wheels........

just sayin Dim =]

Reply 4 : New wheels.... maybe?

I love some nice, 5-6 thick spoke wheels. This setup will ALWAYS get from me!!!

Reply 5 : New wheels.... maybe?

I would skip the Rotas and get the realy Enkei Evo 5's.

Reply 6 : New wheels.... maybe?

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Originally Posted by PhatRoyale I would skip the Rotas and get the real* Enkei Evo 5's.

Reply 7 : New wheels.... maybe?

im guessing the rotas have more color and offset options.

thats why more people are choosing them even though they are replicas.



i dont wanna be a debby downer but since torres has a white rolla then its kinda gonna look alike.

especially since hes tried all the color options...well the ones that flow with white lol.



i think the hyper black would look pretty awesome on your car

but even shaoooolin said he wish he got 18s instead of 17s so yeah :]

Reply 8 : New wheels.... maybe?

i miss my rota grids...make sure you get 18's if you do buy some....

Reply 9 : New wheels.... maybe?

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Originally Posted by Dimaoala Had this in the Chat Thread, but just started my own to create less clutter. Instead of toying with spacers or toying with putting my Alpine System back in, I'm fine now since I have the JBL. I'm thinking about buying new wheels as my next mod. I'm still drooling over Shaooooolin's setup who was also inspired by t0rres. Thinking of running a similar setup like shaooooolin's setup but with these wheels. Whatcha guys think?

I was looking at these same wheels. I'm just wondering what the hyper black would look like on my CSM.



As far as you having a set up similar to another TN member.....who cares? It's not like you live in the same area & would see each other all the time.

Reply 10 : New wheels.... maybe?

Do you know what suspension the black cars got? and those are rota grids correct?

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Originally Posted by MattyG Do you know what suspension the black cars got? and those are rota grids correct?

hes on stechs at the moment i think. 9thgen so they look way look with 17s and yeah rota grids with diff offsets



yeah but we would

and id probably keep mentioning it



we all go from redding out tail lights to buying rota grids





at least it would look different since DIM has the stock front lip.

plus im not sure how "hellaflush" would work in san antonio...that place has been in construction for the last 15 years haha

but yeah get 18s hyper black!

Reply 12 : New wheels.... maybe?

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Originally Posted by t0rres16 i miss my rota grids...make sure you get 18's if you do buy some....

Why make sure that you get 18"? I was thinking of sticking with the 17" size that I really like.



What size wheels & tires are you running in the picture you posted? The tire looks too small with almost no sidewall.

Reply 13 : New wheels.... maybe?

well im guessing since everyone is looking for wheel fitment then 18s with a good stretch looks more flush.



the teal grids torres has are 18s and shaooolins are 17s

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Originally Posted by pengin978 same color as the picture of the rims you posted up to??

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Originally Posted by pengin978 white + hyper black = sex on wheels........ just sayin Dim =]

The picture was just an example, but I do like the gunmetal and hyper black colors.

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Originally Posted by FlawedLegacy I love some nice, 5-6 thick spoke wheels. This setup will ALWAYS get from me!!!

Thats why I like these choices, I like the look of thick spokes better.

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Originally Posted by PhatRoyale I would skip the Rotas and get the realy Enkei Evo 5's.

I know they're replica's, but I like the style of these more lol.

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Originally Posted by Jackss731 im guessing the rotas have more color and offset options. thats why more people are choosing them even though they are replicas. i dont wanna be a debby downer but since torres has a white rolla then its kinda gonna look alike. especially since hes tried all the color options...well the ones that flow with white lol. i think the hyper black would look pretty awesome on your car but even shaoooolin said he wish he got 18s instead of 17s so yeah :]

I really don't care that he has a white corolla and also had grids, hes the one who inspire me

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Originally Posted by t0rres16 i miss my rota grids...make sure you get 18's if you do buy some....

Will probably go for 18s if I go through with it... what you rockin' now?

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Originally Posted by SuperchargedMR2 Why make sure that you get 18"? I was thinking of sticking with the 17" size that I really like. What size wheels & tires are you running in the picture you posted? The tire looks too small with almost know sidewall.

I agree with t0rres, I sometimes think my Xrs wheels look to small for the car itself.



Not sure what tires hes running, but hes HELLAFLUSH. Stretched tires.

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Originally Posted by SuperchargedMR2 I was looking at these same wheels. I'm just wondering what the hyper black would look like on my CSM. As far as you having a set up similar to another TN member.....who cares? It's not like you live in the same area & would see each other all the time.

+1



Couldn't say it any better.

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