Need to ID socket/bulb

I'm not the one that bought this socket but am the one to install it in my friends Nissan Altima lol since it is "switchback" type of socket and fits Altima's headlight opening just right. Altimas unfortunatly come with separate bulbs for "daylight" and "turning signal" so i'll get creative......



So... this socket is supposably from latest gen Camry. Can someone confirm that??

And if so - which bulb size is right for it? Per V-Leds i see some Toyotas use "SWACK" type of switchbacks, would like to know if that applies to this socket before buying led for it.

Reply 1 : Need to ID socket/bulb

Shit, i just realized i didn't post pics lol. Oooops

exclusive's '11 Camry Thread

UPDATE











I got it on 9/6/10 and it's already been almost a month.



Car: 2011 Camry LE 2.5L with factory alloys



Current Mods:

5% rear tint, 15% driver & passenger

DDM 6000k HID Kit

LEDs: interior/exterior

Custom LED lights in the fog light area

Tein S. Tech for Camry (1.6F/1.5R)

MRR HR2: 19x8.5" +45



UPDATE













First wash with tints:







LEDs:





LED fog mod:

Reply 1 : exclusive's '11 Camry Thread

You are such a tease.Enough foreplay,show it already(no homo).

Reply 2 : exclusive's '11 Camry Thread

Hahaha. The lug nuts will be in this week and I'll put the wheels on. I hope it doesn't look like a 4x4 without springs

Reply 3 : exclusive's '11 Camry Thread

whered you get the LED's for the side marker lights on the headlight?

Reply 4 : exclusive's '11 Camry Thread

did you need to quote my whole post lol

got em here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=170515839231

Reply 5 : exclusive's '11 Camry Thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by exclusive did you need to quote my whole post lol got em here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=170515839231

Thanks! Just ordered 2. Just a question. Looking under the hood it's reallll tight to get to that bulb. Did you have to take the headlight off to get to it.

Reply 6 : exclusive's '11 Camry Thread

car is looking good. it will look a little bit like suv but ain't bad. get some springs or coils later n will be good.

Reply 7 : exclusive's '11 Camry Thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackCamSe Thanks! Just ordered 2. Just a question. Looking under the hood it's reallll tight to get to that bulb. Did you have to take the headlight off to get to it.

No, just take off the 2 or 3 clips for the splash guard for the wheel. Pull it back and reach in to get to the bulb. If you're doing the driver side, turn your wheels to the right. Passenger side, turn your wheels to the left.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pawel062 car is looking good. it will look a little bit like suv but ain't bad. get some springs or coils later n will be good.

I can't wait for the lug nuts to come in!

Reply 8 : exclusive's '11 Camry Thread

had one more question...i just ordered the same HID kit as you....how is the glare? Did you cover the squirrel spotters?

Reply 9 : exclusive's '11 Camry Thread

Did you get the 35w kit or the 55w?

Reply 10 : exclusive's '11 Camry Thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by zee3b Did you get the 35w kit or the 55w?

35....didnt want to melt the housing..aha

Reply 11 : exclusive's '11 Camry Thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackCamSe had one more question...i just ordered the same HID kit as you....how is the glare? Did you cover the squirrel spotters?

I have the 35W kit. I didn't mess with the squirrel spotters (who came up with this? lol) The boxes can be seen when you are facing a wall, but I've aimed my lights a little bit down to not blind people. So basically, when I'm behind a car, the cutoff of my lights is below the top of their trunk.

Also, my sig is way different then what an actual eye sees. That was my blackberry camera and it just intensifies the light. You'd think the glare is crazy by that pic but it isn't.

Reply 12 : exclusive's '11 Camry Thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by exclusive I have the 35W kit. I didn't mess with the squirrel spotters (who came up with this? lol) The boxes can be seen when you are facing a wall, but I've aimed my lights a little bit down to not blind people. So basically, when I'm behind a car, the cutoff of my lights is below the top of their trunk. Also, my sig is way different then what an actual eye sees. That was my blackberry camera and it just intensifies the light. You'd think the glare is crazy by that pic but it isn't.

would it be possible for you to take a picture of the beam pattern against a wall from the inside of the car? So i have an idea of how low to aim them

Reply 13 : exclusive's '11 Camry Thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackCamSe would it be possible for you to take a picture of the beam pattern against a wall from the inside of the car? So i have an idea of how low to aim them

Yea np. I'll try to do it tonight.

Reply 14 : exclusive's '11 Camry Thread

thanks bro

K&N air filter california emissions question

I have a k&n drop in air filter and I will be having an emissions test (smog check) in two months from now. I went onto the website and I read that the air filter i have is not legal for street usage. It seems that if i have this air filter then I would not pass the smog check. Should i just go buy a fram and use it temporarily until the day of the smog check. Could someone clear things up with me. thanks



heres what i read on the website

Reply 1 : K&N air filter california emissions question

If you have a drop-in filter, you're fine. Note that it says CUSTOM and UNIVERSAL CONICAL air filters. Read, please.

Reply 2 : K&N air filter california emissions question

The K&N direct fit is perfectly legal in all states. What they are saying is modified intakes (without C.A.R.B. certification) may not pass inspection. For example; if you took out the airbox and stuck a K&N cone filter on it, then it's not legal. But if you simply replace the OEM with a drop-in K&N, you're fine.

Reply 3 : K&N air filter california emissions question

Quote:

Originally Posted by LynchburgCSI If you have a drop-in filter, you're fine. Do you have a drop in one?

yeah its the drop in filter i got it from an O'Rielly. The guy told me that i should get it since it would last a lifetime if i cleaned if properly. This is my first car that i have to smog and i don't want to fail the smog check.

Reply 4 : K&N air filter california emissions question

See above.

Reply 5 : K&N air filter california emissions question

thanks guy for the clearing things up, for some reason i understood it as if the drop-in was a "universal" fitting filter. I've been tired from school and work, all week i've been out of it.

Reply 6 : K&N air filter california emissions question

Yeah, this is not legal. lol Failed my inspection yesterday because it was installed

Reply 7 : K&N air filter california emissions question

^ That's so Texan!



Yeah, any drop-in filters are smog legal. It's only when you take out the stock airbox and tubing, do you have problems unless it's CARB approved.

Emu Dakar leaf springs INstall

I wanted to post about lessons learned here on my first Leaf spring install of any kind.

I had previously installed airbags to help with the sag problem when truck was full of camping gear. I found out the airbags give a bouncy ride and limit travel on rear wheels more than you think.

Taking those things off was a pain and added to my time for

doing the passenger side last night. You will need a cheater bar

to get the bolts loose at the far ends of the leaf springs, the muffler will give

you fits as well. I went through several versions of lifting the axel up and down trying to get something loose, finally I got the front part of the spring free from the truck. The rest came with lots of tugging, and saying four letter words. when you get the leafs out on the ground next to your dakars

you will SAY " WTF no wonder my truck is whimpy and can hold little load. "

Next , installing a Dakar leaf, doing this alone I put the think in my lap and manovered into place, not a good idea, I will work standing on the next side, I ended up standing because I did not

have the strength to move it where it needed to go. Bent the brake line, not sure

If I will replace it or not. I was able to mount the rear in the hanger, then I worked for way to long ( hours ) trying to push , pull , pry the thing into place to get the front bolt in. Go to walmart get a come-along makes it easy.

I also wanted to make a comment on the shocks.. WOW, the crap that came on my

offroad pkg for shocks, I guess wheeling to them is an empty truck riding around on the golf course. I can not belive those bilsteins worked at all. The N182 shocks will work much better.

Tonight Drivers Side. I hope to get that faster than 5 hours it took for the passenger side.



Stay Tuned. --tmoore





























2 N182 TACOMA 05+ REAR SHOCk

2 FK29 TACOMA REAR DRIVESHAFT SPACER

1 OMEU53A TACOMA 05+ U-BOLT SET

And the bushings for the leafs.

Reply 1 : Emu Dakar leaf springs INstall

i want to know, do you think it is ok to put in dakars with no new shocks? eventually i will upgrade, but to begin with i want to stay with stock shocks.



good luck with the install.

Reply 2 : Emu Dakar leaf springs INstall

I have OME shocks in the front a rear to replace the bilsteins. To be honest, I am surprised Bilstein allowed their name on the TRD shocks. My OME's are TWICE as beefy, and MUCH smoother. Spend the $400 on some OMEs and you won't regret it.

Reply 3 : Emu Dakar leaf springs INstall

Quote:

Originally Posted by pointerDixie214 I have OME shocks in the front a rear to replace the bilsteins. To be honest, I am surprised Bilstein allowed their name on the TRD shocks. My OME's are TWICE as beefy, and MUCH smoother. Spend the $400 on some OMEs and you won't regret it.

You replaced the stock shocks w/ the OMEs without any lift? I want to lift my truck, but I have to do it part by part. Can I just swap out my stock junk, for the new OME shocks for the time being?

Reply 4 : Emu Dakar leaf springs INstall

i replaced my oem bilsteins 2 days ago with donahoes and WOW what a difference. those stock shocks are garbage.

Reply 5 : Emu Dakar leaf springs INstall

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedi You replaced the stock shocks w/ the OMEs without any lift? I want to lift my truck, but I have to do it part by part. Can I just swap out my stock junk, for the new OME shocks for the time being?

I replaced my stock shocks when I lifted it... I have a 3" lift on this truck... You can do the rear shocks seperate from the lift, but I would do the front at the same time as the lift, or essentially you are doing all the labor on the lift again when you replace the front shocks...

Reply 6 : Emu Dakar leaf springs INstall

if you want to do it part by part then buy the parts and wait to install them until you have everything that you need. that way you only go through install once.

Reply 7 : Emu Dakar leaf springs INstall

I can not wait for my HOE'S They go on soon as I get them, I hope by monday.



this setup is for 2" of lift and ability to haul all my camp stuff and kayak on top.



I almost look like beverly hillbillys going down the beach.

Reply 8 : Emu Dakar leaf springs INstall

Quote:

Originally Posted by pointerDixie214 I replaced my stock shocks when I lifted it... I have a 3" lift on this truck... You can do the rear shocks seperate from the lift, but I would do the front at the same time as the lift, or essentially you are doing all the labor on the lift again when you replace the front shocks...

That makes sense. I was hoping to satisfy my upgrade urges with some new shocks while waiting to do the lift. Which control arms did you guys go with? MrGrimm?

Reply 9 : Emu Dakar leaf springs INstall

i havent purchased control arms yet as i havent decided on which ones i will go with.

Reply 10 : Emu Dakar leaf springs INstall

Feel your pain on the springs. I installed mine alone as well and it took me a good 6-7 hours to get it done.

Reply 11 : Emu Dakar leaf springs INstall

planohog, sounds like you did it the hard way. Don't you have somebody that can help you? An impact gun and long socket extension helps a lot. A big set of jack stands for the trucks frame, and a smaller set to hold the axle once you lower it down. Remove the shocks. Everything else is just loosening and tightening bolts.



You'll need to grind/cut off the excess threads of the leaf centering pin because the bump stop fits overtop of it.

Reply 12 : Emu Dakar leaf springs INstall

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pb planohog, sounds like you did it the hard way. Don't you have somebody that can help you? An impact gun and long socket extension helps a lot. A big set of jack stands for the trucks frame, and a smaller set to hold the axle once you lower it down. Remove the shocks. Everything else is just loosening and tightening bolts. You'll need to grind/cut off the excess threads of the leaf centering pin because the bump stop fits overtop of it.

I have a few air tools, and a cheater , i drilled the hole a bit on the bump stop

rathern than trip the bolt in the sprigs, should go better tonight



--tmoore

Reply 13 : Emu Dakar leaf springs INstall

Got the process down to 2.5 hours on the drivers side. WOW what a diffrence,

I have a few pics that I can upload later to show the diff in stock offroad and

the kit I used. N182 shocks and dakar springs.



The BAD Part is HOE's are backordered for a week or so.





I measured about 20" from center of front tire to top lip of fender



I measured about 25" from center of rear tire to top lip of fender



so I have a dragster right now.

filled it up with servers last night during a midnight migration, maybe 500 lbs rode like a 1965 cadilack with curb feelers. the ride was styling and profiling on the tore-up down town dallas streets ,



I cant wait to hit the beach for a test run

Reply 14 : Emu Dakar leaf springs INstall

here are the pics



if you wonder why your truck sags with a bag of sand in it .



http://divetx.org/mods/DSC00629.JPG



see the rest



http://divetx.org/mods/



--tmoore

LIGHTWERKZ HID Projector Retrofits, Angel Eyes, Painting, HID Systems & More- 4Runner

Hi Everyone



We are new to this section, as well as the toyotanation.com web forum.



My name is Caesar Rowinski and I am with LIGHTWERKZ. We specialize in automotive lighting, as you may have already guessed from our company name. We offer all types of headlight services and products including HID projector conversions, angel eye upgrades, headlight housing painting, HID systems, lens restoration, repairs, installations and anything else you can probably think of. If you have any questions for me regarding any products or services you may have seen on the site, or any technical questions, feel free to send me a PM or email, I will be more than happy to help you out.



I'm going to keep this thread going to show off some of the work we have done for this model, and leave it open for discussion should anyone have any questions.



Email-Sales@lightwerkz.net

Web- http://lightwerkz.net





Special pricing for forum members:



Labor for the 4Runner - $375 (only on d2s/h1 bixenon projectors) which includes additional headlight sealant.



Projector Shrouds $55 a pair. (any choice) (gatlin gun v2 / Apollo reccomended)



Projector pricing:

$120 D2S Bixenon

$140 H1 Bixenon (includes own shroud - mini gatlin gun v1 or v2)



Angel eyes added $90 extra per pair of rings.



Painting runs $60 extra for the painted reflectors.



$515 (labor and H1 projectors with gatlin gun v2 shrouds) + $187 (HID system and wiring harness) =$702 plus return shipping. This is the best bang for the buck these days. Full bixenon function, OEM looks, at a great price. All components and craftsmanship include lifetime warranty.



HID systems run $170-$199, and wiring harness is $50 extra. If you purchase a harness and kit, we can reduce the price of these two items by 10%. But the OEM equipped models do not need this additional system or harness.



*Pricing subject to change

Reply 1 : LIGHTWERKZ HID Projector Retrofits, Angel Eyes, Painting, HID Systems & More- 4Runner

Reply 2 : LIGHTWERKZ HID Projector Retrofits, Angel Eyes, Painting, HID Systems & More- 4Runner

Got a brand new set of 2011 4runner lights coming in so I will be able to share something with you guys within 2 weeks or so.

Reply 3 : LIGHTWERKZ HID Projector Retrofits, Angel Eyes, Painting, HID Systems & More- 4Runner

Here are some photos of the D2S projectors we can offer you for the best value!

Reply 4 : LIGHTWERKZ HID Projector Retrofits, Angel Eyes, Painting, HID Systems & More- 4Runner

Here are some photos of the H1 projectors and output against the wall























high beam

Reply 5 : LIGHTWERKZ HID Projector Retrofits, Angel Eyes, Painting, HID Systems & More- 4Runner

And some output photos of the TFX system (what you can expect with the H1 bixenon projectors expect the H1's have more foreground lighting)



output from the TFX projectors:

Reply 6 : LIGHTWERKZ HID Projector Retrofits, Angel Eyes, Painting, HID Systems & More- 4Runner

While we used to emphasize using only OEM components on our projects, we have personally tested these and the results have led us to believe that these are the highest quality HID kit found on the market today. The material quality and build quality of DIGITAL HID's products is second to none. Couple this with their lifetime warranty and it is clear why their kits offer the best value on the market. Our "55watt" kits feature 55 watt high-output DIGITAL ballasts and true 50w/55w DIGITAL HID bulbs. At 55 watts of true power, these ballasts will offer more light (30 - 40%) than any other HID kit on the market and have been proven safe with years of use with Stanley, Bosch, Valeo, and Hella projector optics.



Ballasts are 100% digitally controlled, extremely high efficiency, waterproof, require under 6.5A of starting current, and very low operating current for flawless plug and play operation! Bulbs are rated at 3500 hrs., with the least variance available on the market, all within +/- 100 lm and +/- 200K CCT.



All items are brand new and come with 2 DIGITAL waterproof ballasts, 2 HID Bulbs, mounting brackets, adapters, and a LIFETIME WARRANTY all in an attractive metal case!



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Custom sizes and temperatures are available, please contact us TODAY!



Installation:

Our kits are designed to fit original stock headlamp sockets without modification, making installation a simple plug and play process. Often times installation can be done individually in a matter of minutes. But a professional installer is always recommended for performance and safety reasons.



LightWerkz wiring harnesses are recommended for a safer and performance maximizing installation.



Confused as to which kit your automobile requires?

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*Pricing includes shipping via US Priority Mail.



*Bi-Xenon kits include a fully plug and play relayed wiring harness.

Reply 7 : LIGHTWERKZ HID Projector Retrofits, Angel Eyes, Painting, HID Systems & More- 4Runner

Let me know if anyone has any questions regarding these headlights, we have other options out there but I feel these are affordable and provide excellent performance.

Reply 8 : LIGHTWERKZ HID Projector Retrofits, Angel Eyes, Painting, HID Systems & More- 4Runner

Bump....

Reply 9 : LIGHTWERKZ HID Projector Retrofits, Angel Eyes, Painting, HID Systems & More- 4Runner

We just released our new HID systems.



They are available in H1 and D2S 35w kits only for now. Color temps available will be 4300K, 5000K, and 6000K.



Made specifically to be used for our HID projector conversions, but can be used for anything!



These are the highest quality aftermarket ballasts available on the market today.



Features:

Black aluminum casing with engraved logo and tech specs, no more peeling stickers!

Hidden sliding mounting bracket integrated in ballast

Improved heat radiation design with heat fins built into design to ensure longevity

Wide range input voltage 9-32V. which means it can be used on cars and on 24V trucks.

Improved electromagnetic EMC Circuitry -solves majority of known startup and failure issues with various applications

Reply 10 : LIGHTWERKZ HID Projector Retrofits, Angel Eyes, Painting, HID Systems & More- 4Runner

Can you show us what they look like installed on a 3rd gen 4Runner?