Topic: Cheap Koito H4 Headlamp

[newday777]

I rode my wing over to the dealer yesterday and picked up the set from them. $33.60.
Today I received in the mail the set I ordered from Toyota Wholesale Direct, which was $17.33 plus $10.77 shipping = $28.10 total.
I sold one of the headlights to my friend Pete for his Vetter on his K4. So I have 3 to put in my projects.

[BenelliSEI]

I rode my wing over to the dealer yesterday and picked up the set from them. $33.60.
Today I received in the mail the set I ordered from Toyota Wholesale Direct, which was $17.33 plus $10.77 shipping = $28.10 total.
I sold one of the headlights to my friend Pete for his Vetter on his K4. So I have 3 to put in my projects.

Stu….. Seems you guys are paying a bit more (or less) depending where you go. I still think they are a great deal and you will be pleased when you see the well controlled beam they fire down the road. I also like that fact they’re the same brand as the original sealed beam I found in the Sandcast!

I wonder how long before we clear Toyota’s shelves?

[Alan F.]

I just picked up two kits from https://toyotaparts.lakelandtoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-headlamp-assembly-8111060p70
Seems like everyone is marking up shipping costs, theirs is the lowest i could find. All of my local dealerships say its NLA.

[BenelliSEI]

I just picked up two kits from https://toyotaparts.lakelandtoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-headlamp-assembly-8111060p70
Seems like everyone is marking up shipping costs, theirs is the lowest i could find. All of my local dealerships say its NLA.

I guess we’re quickly “draining the swamp”! Their auto replenishment system must be wondering what happened!

[HondaMan]

I just picked up two kits from https://toyotaparts.lakelandtoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-headlamp-assembly-8111060p70
Seems like everyone is marking up shipping costs, theirs is the lowest i could find. All of my local dealerships say its NLA.

I guess we’re quickly “draining the swamp”! Their auto replenishment system must be wondering what happened!

This seems to be happening with the LED versions, too. I ordered one and got a message saying it would be here in 7 days. Then 2 days later it sent another one saying "Out of inventory". Another 2 days and it sent notice of a refund. No delivery date.

I call these "ghost parts". They showed up one time on the Internet and someone used one of the quick-and-dirty web apps to make a website showing something for sale, attaching the money part to their online bank account. There's millions of sites like them.

[69cb750]

I guess we’re quickly “draining the swamp”! Their auto replenishment system must be wondering what happened!

Them damn motorcyclists !

This seems to be happening with the LED versions, too. I ordered one and got a message saying it would be here in 7 days. Then 2 days later it sent another one saying "Out of inventory". Another 2 days and it sent notice of a refund. No delivery date.

Them damn motorcyclists !

[Nachtderuntoten]

¿Could anyone having a connection to a distributor, dealership, manufacturer, or Toyota itself maybe look into what the exact difference(s) is(/are) between the ‘standard output’ and ‘high output’ versions of these headlamps (as well as their availability, part number(s), etc.?

Daniel Stern lists as having ‘high output’ versions on his website [hence why i ask]: https://www.danielsternlighting.com/products/products.html

[BenelliSEI]

Using the part number originally quoted in the first post gets you a standard 60/55W bulb. P/n:  81110-60P70

[ZingZing]

¿Could anyone having a connection to a distributor, dealership, manufacturer, or Toyota itself maybe look into what the exact difference(s) is(/are) between the ‘standard output’ and ‘high output’ versions of these headlamps (as well as their availability, part number(s), etc.?

Daniel Stern lists as having ‘high output’ versions on his website [hence why i ask]: https://www.danielsternlighting.com/products/products.html

On Koito’s catalog there’s only one 7” round H4 halogen headlamp. Koito also offers H4 bulbs in normal and high-power variants which is probably the difference.

Housings: https://www.sp.koito.co.jp/product/track/detail.html?pc=C185
Bulbs: https://www.sp.koito.co.jp/product/bulb/category.html?cc=bulb_ct170

[andy750]

We used to swap the rear turn lights to the later model front turn signals with a running light and a dual filament bulb, then make up a small jumper to run the turn signals as extra taillights, hence the red lenses. My brother still thinks it's mandatory so cars behind you can see you better. 
 The fronts still need to be amber. Yamiya sells the clear lenses that can have amber bulbs inside.

I have the Yamiya clear lenses front/back with amber lenses - work great and never failed an inspection here in Mass 

[Nachtderuntoten]

¿Could anyone having a connection to a distributor, dealership, manufacturer, or Toyota itself maybe look into what the exact difference(s) is(/are) between the ‘standard output’ and ‘high output’ versions of these headlamps (as well as their availability, part number(s), etc.?

Daniel Stern lists as having ‘high output’ versions on his website [hence why i ask]: https://www.danielsternlighting.com/products/products.html

On Koito’s catalog there’s only one 7” round H4 halogen headlamp. Koito also offers H4 bulbs in normal and high-power variants which is probably the difference.

Housings: https://www.sp.koito.co.jp/product/track/detail.html?pc=C185
Bulbs: https://www.sp.koito.co.jp/product/bulb/category.html?cc=bulb_ct170

Hmm. If so, ¿then Why list Two separate variants on his products webpage?

Also; ¿What's the following from the ‘Koito’ website supposed to mean?
‘Please note that the bulb-replaceable halogen headlamp unit (HSSB) is a product that has only acquired the conventional equipment type designation (not UN parts certification), and therefore can only be used in passenger cars with 11 or more occupants and large special-purpose vehicles after October 1, 2014.’

[dave500]

who cares about that #$%*?just get a good bright headlamp up front.

[bryanj]

Like in UK the 80/60 and 100/80 H4 bulbs are sold only for off road use, is plod gonna know the difference?

[BenelliSEI]

who cares about that #$%*?just get a good bright headlamp up front.

+1…..

[andy750]

who cares about that #$%*?just get a good bright headlamp up front.

+1

[dave500]

Like in UK the 80/60 and 100/80 H4 bulbs are sold only for off road use, is plod gonna know the difference?

I run 130/100 h4 in my car!thats the outboard pair on its four headlamps,the inboard come on with high beam as the outboard ones go to 130 HI,the inboard are 150 watt clear landing lights,hang a pork chop in front and be cooked in 10 minutes?Im a bit night blind,as bryanj says cops dont know or care,had these lights this way for ever,dont try 130/100 on a Honda though!

[bryanj]

I can hear the sizzle and smell the insulation

[grcamna2]

Like in UK the 80/60 and 100/80 H4 bulbs are sold only for off road use, is plod gonna know the difference?

I run 130/100 h4 in my car!thats the outboard pair on its four headlamps,the inboard come on with high beam as the outboard ones go to 130 HI,the inboard are 150 watt clear landing lights,hang a pork chop in front and be cooked in 10 minutes?Im a bit night blind,as bryanj says cops dont know or care,had these lights this way for ever,dont try 130/100 on a Honda though!

Plane landing lights 

[BenelliSEI]

Brilliant!

[dave500]

I can hear the sizzle and smell the insulation

its all heavy duty Bryanj,one relay on low beam,one each side for HI with ceramic connector housings.

[bryanj]

Knew you would have Dave, just having a silly moment, but some people would do it on standard harness and wonder why it stopped working!

[dave500]

yeah,plus 85 amp alternator,factory on this car without a/c like mine was 35amp!,with air was 55 amp.

[MauiK3]

I also use the clear Yamiya turn lenses with amber bulbs. Work great.

[Nachtderuntoten]

I just bought a set using the provided part number for $17.33 plus shipping for a total of $30.76 from toyota.oempartsonline.com

For the right-hand drive version, the lights I cann't find them except on non Toyota websites and singly, as others have written on the linked Australian forum.

[BenelliSEI]

Installed one on the K3 yesterday and took it out after dark. Really good headlight.