Member Since: 13 Oct 2015
Location: South Coast
Posts: 195
My Retrofits & Upgrades
Since joining the forum I have gained a lot of information from those far more knowledgable than myself.
I have managed to complete various upgrades and retrofits. I would like to showcase them. If anyone else would like show their retrofits and other changes or adaptations please feel free to do so.
So to start I upgraded my headlights just a few pics showing off the LED Fairy lights and the high beams fitted with the Osram Night Breakers in the High beams a much improved performance all round!
Sidelights
Dip Beam
High Beam
I also replaced the interior lights, I used 3000k LEDs as I wanted to retain the warm look, the boot light is a 6X2 led module from Hids4U much improved light output.
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Interior lights are just generic led units, with more light output than filament bulbs but not as much as the module so it makes for a nice balance. Only the centre light is led so you can see the comparison.
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I fitted Bright white LEDs in the puddle lights, not a great pic unfortunately. They are quite long and fill the housing well giving a nice wide beam.
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I fitted the tow bar storage and inserted the tow bar into it. I ignored the part in the fitting instructions about removing the whole panel and 2nd row seat belt point, it's not necessary!
Once I got my iid tool I set about the timed climate and hey presto.
That's pretty much it, I have put LEDs in the number plate lights but one went so chucked a slightly different set it but don't like them as much. Once I get the right ones in will take a pic as it really finishes off the back end in my opinion.
Next up is the tow electrics and remote climate I also want to put a cover on my spare wheel, looks neat and keeps the crud out.Now with: Tow bar & storage, Xenon's, Remote Timed Climate, Mood Lighting, Cubby Fridge, DRL's & Mud Flaps
Accessories: Rubber Mats, Spare Wheel Cover, LR Tyre Pressure Gauge, Warning Triangle, LED's throughout & Leather Gear Selector Top
Further Planned retrofits: 13 pin Tow Electrics & Heated Steering Wheel
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
Posts: 2407
Looking good
Tempted to change my headlights to xenons as well.Andy
11th Dec 2015 6:39 pm
Chobby
Member Since: 13 Oct 2015
Location: South Coast
Posts: 195
Thanks. Theyre so much better, whiter brighter light. I will never go back now. I went from an 02 yaris with candles for headlights to my disco which was almost as bad and then these. Theyre amazingNow with: Tow bar & storage, Xenon's, Remote Timed Climate, Mood Lighting, Cubby Fridge, DRL's & Mud Flaps
Accessories: Rubber Mats, Spare Wheel Cover, LR Tyre Pressure Gauge, Warning Triangle, LED's throughout & Leather Gear Selector Top
Further Planned retrofits: 13 pin Tow Electrics & Heated Steering Wheel
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
Posts: 2407
The Discovery must be quite a change from the Yaris.
I have to get my finger out and get some xenons as my halogen headlights are very much like candles.Andy
11th Dec 2015 6:56 pm
doz
Member Since: 15 Jun 2014
Location: Southampton
Posts: 436
Chobby, were you in AF with you're lad while I was buying an anti rollbar kit yesterday?
11th Dec 2015 6:59 pm
Chobby
Member Since: 13 Oct 2015
Location: South Coast
Posts: 195
Hehe yes very much so, a great improvement over that crummy Yaris.
Dos: no it wasn't me. I'm only 19 myself hope I haven't got a son Now with: Tow bar & storage, Xenon's, Remote Timed Climate, Mood Lighting, Cubby Fridge, DRL's & Mud Flaps
Accessories: Rubber Mats, Spare Wheel Cover, LR Tyre Pressure Gauge, Warning Triangle, LED's throughout & Leather Gear Selector Top
Further Planned retrofits: 13 pin Tow Electrics & Heated Steering Wheel
Member Since: 15 Jun 2014
Location: Southampton
Posts: 436
19 blimey you're young enough to be my son!
11th Dec 2015 8:23 pm
Chobby
Member Since: 13 Oct 2015
Location: South Coast
Posts: 195
Hehe yeah, I get that a lot I get the ripped out of me at work just for my age. Good fun thoughNow with: Tow bar & storage, Xenon's, Remote Timed Climate, Mood Lighting, Cubby Fridge, DRL's & Mud Flaps
Accessories: Rubber Mats, Spare Wheel Cover, LR Tyre Pressure Gauge, Warning Triangle, LED's throughout & Leather Gear Selector Top
Further Planned retrofits: 13 pin Tow Electrics & Heated Steering Wheel
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
Posts: 2407
Congratulations on being able to have such a great car when you are so young
Although I don't envy your insurance premiums!Andy
11th Dec 2015 9:12 pm
Chobby
Member Since: 13 Oct 2015
Location: South Coast
Posts: 195
Thank you very much. Yeah premiums are quite steep but very good for my age group however.Now with: Tow bar & storage, Xenon's, Remote Timed Climate, Mood Lighting, Cubby Fridge, DRL's & Mud Flaps
Accessories: Rubber Mats, Spare Wheel Cover, LR Tyre Pressure Gauge, Warning Triangle, LED's throughout & Leather Gear Selector Top
Further Planned retrofits: 13 pin Tow Electrics & Heated Steering Wheel
Member Since: 25 Feb 2013
Location: Southampton
Posts: 659
doz wrote:
Chobby, were you in AF with you're lad while I was buying an anti rollbar kit yesterday?
Hi doz
That was me
The chocolate sweets helped to settle him down a bit
LEDs fitted, very happy
Hope your ARB went to plan?
Nick
14th Dec 2015 9:26 pm
Chobby
Member Since: 13 Oct 2015
Location: South Coast
Posts: 195
Just swapped out my grey carpet mays for a set of brand new rubber ones, courtesy of santa, now have rubber mats all round. I just want to know if the third row footwell mats will go in place and allow the third row seats to be stowed without causing any marks.
So that i can leave the mats in place should i need to use the third row seats.Now with: Tow bar & storage, Xenon's, Remote Timed Climate, Mood Lighting, Cubby Fridge, DRL's & Mud Flaps
Accessories: Rubber Mats, Spare Wheel Cover, LR Tyre Pressure Gauge, Warning Triangle, LED's throughout & Leather Gear Selector Top
Further Planned retrofits: 13 pin Tow Electrics & Heated Steering Wheel
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
My third row mat sits under my folded seats fine
1st Jan 2016 9:55 am
Nick H
Member Since: 25 Feb 2013
Location: Southampton
Posts: 659
They are fine left in place and don't make contact with the seats
1st Jan 2016 12:04 pm
Chobby
Member Since: 13 Oct 2015
Location: South Coast
Posts: 195
Excellent I'll get on with those just to finish everything off. Im looking at some mud flaps top reduce the crud up the bodywork. The oem ones look relatively good and fairly priced. Just getting the 13pin electrics fitted by my local stealer.Now with: Tow bar & storage, Xenon's, Remote Timed Climate, Mood Lighting, Cubby Fridge, DRL's & Mud Flaps
Accessories: Rubber Mats, Spare Wheel Cover, LR Tyre Pressure Gauge, Warning Triangle, LED's throughout & Leather Gear Selector Top
Further Planned retrofits: 13 pin Tow Electrics & Heated Steering Wheel
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ripped out of me at work just for my age. Good fun though
