rentaspace's progression :), How My Celica Came to Be :) Options

[Box]

Did someone say, custom Box?

Yes, Yes I did. I will be flying to the US and installing a sub in you, you will then forever live in the boot of my car.

Meh, wouldn't be the worst thing that's ever happened to me.

[rentaspace]

Did someone say, custom Box?

Yes, Yes I did. I will be flying to the US and installing a sub in you, you will then forever live in the boot of my car.

Meh, wouldn't be the worst thing that's ever happened to me.

lol ... Don't wanna know what was worse >.<

[rentaspace]

This afternoons progress:






We also tested it on my mates car and I really like the sound so far

[rentaspace]

Sub Wired and Installed

[rentaspace]

Sub and box in the boot:

With some nice US food there

And my stealthy amp and wiring:


This post has been edited by rentaspace: Aug 25, 2013 - 2:04 AM

[rentaspace]

Ned HID kit has arrived, This one already 'looks' to be sturdier and better built compared with the last. Although, the shop said they used Phillips bulbs and these clearly aren't Phillips... So, we shall see how this goes once installed...

[Box]

I remember the last time I was in a boot, can't say it was that much fun.

[rentaspace]

I remember the last time I was in a boot, can't say it was that much fun.

were you crammed between the rear seats and the spar tyre?

[Box]

I remember the last time I was in a boot, can't say it was that much fun.

were you crammed between the rear seats and the spar tyre?

I was going to mention something about that, on our cars the spare has its own well to sit in, so the cargo area is completely flat. I knew the GT-Four was that way, but it's odd considering you have the GT.

This post has been edited by Box: Sep 5, 2013 - 6:21 PM

[rentaspace]

I remember the last time I was in a boot, can't say it was that much fun.

were you crammed between the rear seats and the spar tyre?

I was going to mention something about that, on our cars the spare has its own well to sit in, so the cargo area is completely flat. I knew the GT-Four was that way, but it's odd considering you have the GT.

Did your cars come with a Full Size Alloy spare?

[Box]

We have the temporary spare.

[rentaspace]

We have the temporary spare.

Mine is a full size Alloy, the exact same ROH wheels that are on my car... That would be why I guess...

[Box]

I say just replace spares with Fix-A-Flat. If Fix-A-Flat can't fix it, then you have more serious issues at hand anyway.

[rentaspace]

I say just replace spares with Fix-A-Flat. If Fix-A-Flat can't fix it, then you have more serious issues at hand anyway.

Duct tape. Make your own wheel

[rentaspace]

Ned HID kit has arrived, This one already 'looks' to be sturdier and better built compared with the last. Although, the shop said they used Phillips bulbs and these clearly aren't Phillips... So, we shall see how this goes once installed...

Okay, removed my eBay HID kit, and installed the new one. This one is built WAY more sturdier than the eBay one, then again it cost almost x3 the price. Even though the bulb is 5000k, it is not blue, it gives a clean, clear beam. Comparing what I have noticed:
The eBay kit was slightly brighter than a halogen bulb, but I could not get it to angle properly and it kept moving. Also, there was a giant black spot on my left hand side (Passenger side in Australia).
The new kit, easily put outs x4 times the light as the Halogen bulb, has almost as much, if not more spread than the halogen bulb, and has a nice aggressive cutoff (thanks to the projectors).

The light has not flickered at all, and it appears that I will now be able to adjust my beams. Neither of the ferrite coated wires on the bulbs broke when I installed the kit (Unlike the eBay one; both broke on that).

The only drawbacks I can see are:
- Cost (Obviously, you get what you pay for, but this cost me $AUD132.76 including delivery, where the eBay kit was $49.99) inc delivery).
- Radio Interference (It is still there, and is quite annoying. But, it is about the same the old kit had AFTER I coated the wiring and put the ferrite cores on. I have done neither yet on the new kit).
- High Pitch Noise (This happens as the Ballasts fire up and begin to warm, when the engine is running; it is almost inaudible. With the hood open, it is audible. Car off; audible inside the car. But, this is normal and after they've been on for about a minute, the noise disappears)


Final Recommendation:
I would definitely recommend these to anyone with the Projector headlights. But, that being said, if you do not look after your car and never adjust anything, for the love of god, please do not get HID lighting. You WILL blind other drivers if you do not properly aim them. You can even get an auto-electrician to do it for you, most wont even charge for it...

I won't be posting any comparison photos of light output, since this can be very biased and change dramatically depending on weather and such.

This post has been edited by rentaspace: Sep 6, 2013 - 8:14 AM

[rentaspace]

First real photo since changing my license plates

This post has been edited by rentaspace: Sep 10, 2013 - 2:45 AM

[zoocsijr]

First real photo since changing my license plates

Looks much better! That "P" sign was ugly! Otherwise, what about the wheels on the silver 5's? Will you put them on? Keep up the fine work mate!

[rentaspace]

First real photo since changing my license plates

Looks much better! That "P" sign was ugly! Otherwise, what about the wheels on the silver 5's? Will you put them on? Keep up the fine work mate!

Unfortunatly I still have to use that ugly P plate ;( Just removed it for the photos



And The other wheels are going to be sold with funds going towards coils or wheels for my celica





This post has been edited by rentaspace: Sep 11, 2013 - 12:55 AM

[Keiri]

Lookin' very swell, Rentaspace.

The white really makes the projectors "pop" in photography.

[rentaspace]

Lookin' very swell, Rentaspace.

The white really makes the projectors "pop" in photography.

Thanks

I love the projectors, such an aggressive look