Have Some Morimoto Elite HID Harness Installation Questions ?

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    Now i seem to be getting condensation in the headlight housing ?
     
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    Maybe the gaskets are too thin/loose?
     
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    I don't think so they seemed plenty tight ?
    Condensation sucks can become an ongoing issue
     
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    years ago I had condensation (in a different car)/
    I drilled with a 1/32 drill a hole in the top of the light bowl, so once the lights were on the humidity had a way out to evaporate/
    worked for me, never had foggy headlights again/
     
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    Seems the condensation cleared up here in the Florida sun hopefully it won't come back.

    Anyways here's some pictures wondering why I'm getting this strange rectangular light projection on my left side really looks weird
    Any ideas what could be causing that ?

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    Google squirrel finders... they are cutouts in the cutoff shields that allow light to shine above the cutoffs. Intended to illuminate overhead signs and upcoming road signs as you drive.

    Here's a pic of what they look like close up against a garage door (with H9 halogen bulbs):

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    You can do a mod to block the squirrel finder cutouts. Then you won't have the extra glare emitted above the cutoffs. On coming traffic and people driving in front of you will appreciate it. (with 4300K HID):

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    Interesting when i called The Retrofit Source about it the guy I spoke with said never seen anything like this before said must be a bad bulb
    Real knowledge support :)

    Does anyone actually know how to do the mod that fixes this on the Prius or a how to link to it ?




     
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    Here's a thread on how to do the mod, and what is involved. I did it on our Prius and Camry. I have to admit that it wasn't very easy, especially since I did it without opening up the headlight assemblies. If I was willing to open up the housings, I would've gone the Morimoto H1 HID projector retrofit route. Everything was done through the bulb mounting holes:

    HID info - Page 3 - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

    See post #27 and 28.
     
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    Looks like a lot of work real mess
     
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    Yep, not an easy mod. Have to take off bumper cover, and headlight housings.
     
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    Not worth the trouble to me only really see it when you get close up the garage
     
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    Wondering if theres a nicer high-bean bulb upgrade i can grab that would go well with the TRS 5500K kit ?
    The stock bulbs seem to yellow after upgrading to the TRS 5500K kit
     
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    I tried all the kits and bulbs in the past and gave up and then I spoke to a lighting expert online, Daneil Stern, who led me to buy the Philips Extreme Vision halogens h11. Same your time and money. These have the best range and look. $40.
     
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    I tried all the kits and bulbs in the past and gave up and then I spoke to a lighting expert online, Daneil Stern, who led me to buy the Philips Extreme Vision halogens h11. Same your time and money. These have the best range and look. $40.
     
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    Thanks for the reply can you please post a link to the bulbs your talking about ?
     
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    Am i missing something wheres the link ?