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Re: Cheap Koito H4 Headlamp
« Reply #125 on: June 20, 2025, 12:51:49 AM »
I also use the clear Yamiya turn lenses with amber bulbs. Work great.
MauiK3, to improve the looks even more (IMO), I opted also for 'clear looking' bulbs, to avoid that sunny-side-up look. Bulbs flash amber though, but that's fine for safety.
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Re: Cheap Koito H4 Headlamp
« Reply #126 on: June 20, 2025, 07:43:58 AM »
Are they Amazon?
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Re: Cheap Koito H4 Headlamp
« Reply #127 on: June 20, 2025, 11:41:39 AM »
Amazon is one of the companies that are boycotted by many in Europe. Even Dutch pension funds, which are huge, have withdrawn their investments. I bought the bulbs at a shop that trades car parts and accessories.
Osram is one of the brands.
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Re: Cheap Koito H4 Headlamp
« Reply #128 on: July 02, 2025, 02:55:21 PM »
That's a killer deal for a pair of Koito reflectors plus the extra bits. My bikes all have Cibie but I upgraded back when they still made them, before the dies wore out. Would have been useful for a car I recently swapped to these koito reflectors from sealed beams. Koito is comparable to Cibie, best headlight you'll get perhaps short of projector or other impractical type.

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Re: Cheap Koito H4 Headlamp
« Reply #129 on: July 02, 2025, 03:09:38 PM »
 I just tried an order, we'll see what happens. 81110-60P70.
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Re: Cheap Koito H4 Headlamp
« Reply #130 on: July 02, 2025, 03:14:47 PM »
I just tried an order, we'll see what happens. 81110-60P70.

Don….. You won’t be disappointed! I have the in two bikes now and they look and work great.

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Re: Cheap Koito H4 Headlamp
« Reply #131 on: July 02, 2025, 03:51:56 PM »
I haven't read the whole thread but is there any special wiring for these lights?

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Re: Cheap Koito H4 Headlamp
« Reply #132 on: July 02, 2025, 05:23:30 PM »
I haven't read the whole thread but is there any special wiring for these lights?

Den….. They come with a “plug and play” harness, zip ties and contact lubricant, but you don’t need any of that. Standard three prongs on the back of the lamp and they fit perfectly with all your existing connector, hardware, rings and trim. Fantastic deal….. two lamps, so you can do both your bikes. Check with your local Toyota dealer if they can get you a kit.
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Re: Cheap Koito H4 Headlamp
« Reply #133 on: July 09, 2025, 07:55:22 PM »
 I ordered July 2 and today the package was in possession of usps but awaiting acceptance. Toyota parts express may not have had them in stock, or maybe they just aren't really express.
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Re: Cheap Koito H4 Headlamp
« Reply #134 on: July 10, 2025, 11:59:46 AM »
I ordered July 2 and today the package was in possession of usps but awaiting acceptance. Toyota parts express may not have had them in stock, or maybe they just aren't really express.


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Re: Cheap Koito H4 Headlamp
« Reply #135 on: July 10, 2025, 12:35:26 PM »
Maybe I missed it, but I have still no idea if such a lens will provide the desired asymetric beam pattern as in the pic.
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Re: Cheap Koito H4 Headlamp
« Reply #136 on: July 10, 2025, 12:55:07 PM »
Maybe I missed it, but I have still no idea if such a lens will provide the desired asymetric beam pattern as in the pic.

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Re: Cheap Koito H4 Headlamp
« Reply #137 on: July 12, 2025, 07:11:53 PM »
 Mine came today. I've only opened them so far but the bulbs look awesome and the wiring harness is interesting. I might consider using it on my 40 chevy. It's still sporting 12V sealed beams from the 1980's. The new harness appears to use an existing headlight socket for the relay control and a hot and ground to power up the bulbs.
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Re: Cheap Koito H4 Headlamp
« Reply #138 on: July 12, 2025, 08:02:43 PM »
Mine came today. I've only opened them so far but the bulbs look awesome and the wiring harness is interesting. I might consider using it on my 40 chevy. It's still sporting 12V sealed beams from the 1980's. The new harness appears to use an existing headlight socket for the relay control and a hot and ground to power up the bulbs.

Reasonable price,possibly order a 2nd set?
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Re: Cheap Koito H4 Headlamp
« Reply #139 on: July 12, 2025, 08:10:46 PM »
 I might, my brothers K2 didn't have a high beam tonight.
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Re: Cheap Koito H4 Headlamp
« Reply #140 on: July 13, 2025, 06:02:54 AM »
Mine came today. I've only opened them so far but the bulbs look awesome and the wiring harness is interesting. I might consider using it on my 40 chevy. It's still sporting 12V sealed beams from the 1980's. The new harness appears to use an existing headlight socket for the relay control and a hot and ground to power up the bulbs.
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Reasonable price,possibly order a 2nd set?

I used the extra stuff to wire/ relays etc., a second fuel pump in the LEXUS. High quality bits and nice bag of zip ties too!