I have read a few DIY pages instructing on how to trim an H9 bulb to fit into an H11 slot. The nominal difference in lumens (2100 vs. 1200 as I recall) is non-trivial, with the associated loss in life, and 10W increase in power (about 0.9 amps at 12V).
I am considering doing this in my Camry's low beam projectors, but am concerned about heat. I have read on a Camry board the suggestion that 55W HID kits have burned the chrome off the inside of the projector, so when folks ask about HIDs, they get recommended the 35W kits. The H11 bulbs are already 55W, so I'd think that installing 65W bulbs would make the projectors even more prone to damage, unless I don't understand how HID filaments work. Would a 55W HID filament burn at a higher physical temperature than a 65W halogen bulb?
Does anyone have any experience running an H9 in place of an H11? I'm not at all new to trimming bulbs (I've worked a lot with trimming 9005s and HIRs). I'm just looking for some real world experiences with any heat-related issues, especially in the relative confines of a projector housing.
Thanks!
I am considering doing this in my Camry's low beam projectors, but am concerned about heat. I have read on a Camry board the suggestion that 55W HID kits have burned the chrome off the inside of the projector, so when folks ask about HIDs, they get recommended the 35W kits. The H11 bulbs are already 55W, so I'd think that installing 65W bulbs would make the projectors even more prone to damage, unless I don't understand how HID filaments work. Would a 55W HID filament burn at a higher physical temperature than a 65W halogen bulb?
Does anyone have any experience running an H9 in place of an H11? I'm not at all new to trimming bulbs (I've worked a lot with trimming 9005s and HIRs). I'm just looking for some real world experiences with any heat-related issues, especially in the relative confines of a projector housing.
Thanks!