From: rasta@dakine.com.invalid   
      
   "H.B. Elkins"  wrote in message   
   news:gm2qkm016ll@drn.newsguy.com...   
   > Hi all,   
   >   
   > I'm looking to replace the headlights on my 2000 Toyota Tacoma extended   
   > cab 4WD   
   > pickup with new lights. The only way I can describe what I'm looking for   
   > is that   
   > I want those lights that appear purple or blue when you meet a vehicle   
   > with a   
   > set of them in oncoming traffic. I don't know what specific models these   
   > have   
   > appeared on but I think they're common to high-end Japanese or German   
   > imports.   
   > I'm in hopes this description helps someone to assist with what I'm   
   > looking for   
   > since I don't know what to call them other than "purple" or "blue."   
   >   
   > Can someone tell me what this type of headlight is called, where I can buy   
   > them,   
   > and recommend a specific brand? I got a set of headlights for Christmas   
   > after   
   > putting them on my wish list, but unfortunately they are the old-fashioned   
   > white   
   > kind instead of what I'm looking for.   
   >   
   > Help and recommendations would be appreciated!   
   >   
   > H.B. Elkins   
   > 2000 Toyota Tacoma extended cab 4WD with 203K miles and still going   
   > strong!   
   >   
   >   
      
   HIDs are easy to find, you just need to find the Color Temperature you want.   
   These are the easiest upgrade you can make, just make sure you buy the same   
   model for your headlamp. I.E. H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, and H6. I pair of bulbs   
   start at $10, where as the Sylvania will cost $15 each.   
      
   As for Xenon, that requires some modifications to the Headlamp housing, in   
   some cases installing an imported assembly.  Xenon kits are available, but   
   require a ballast for each lamp, similar to a florescent light fixture.   
   Xenon kits start at $100 and up.   
      
   IMHO, it's cheaper to upgrade the bulb than the whole system. Also any   
   extreme color will surely attract attention of your local traffic   
   enforcement.   
      
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