Will FRS get HID's?
 

Searched around and haven't really found anything. Things that were confirmed/reported so far that I have found is that the 86, GT86, and BRZ will receive HID/xenon headlamps. So far I've only seen halogen projectors on frs. Anyone got any info on this? I apologize in advance if there has been a topic on this already. I did try to look for it but found nothing.

Scion typically does 1 version, then a bunch of stuff that the dealer can add.

Headlights have to be DOT approved. So even though they have the Japanese version, chances are good they didn't bother approving them. BRZ has HIDs.

Won't know for certain until they release the specs.

I'm really hoping the butt-warmers are standard on all the Cdn fr-s units. Or that the dealer can install.

Welcome. We have not seen evidence that the FRS will have HID headlights. Which sucks, because they should be standard equipment.

I added a pic from scion walpaper site showing them blacked out.. so maybe yeah. Just not on release

Since they already have projector beam headlights, you always get an OEM HID kit.

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...roducts_id=177

why don't we make the FRS shoot some unique colors like BLUE?

Or is that illegal?

Was wondering what k the Evo 9 shoots, cause they kinda have a unique color to it stock. Unless i'm mistaken and every evo 9 i see at night is modded in the headlight.

I know in some places, anything outlandish, purple, blue, and blindingly bright will get you stopped.

But for the OP, it will probably be an option. Thinking back, I dont think its an option for any other Scion so, I guess we have to wait and see

The colors of headlight are caused by the kelvin of the hid system. Anything that varies from 4200k is going to add more color but it will also take away from your visibility.

I just looked it up and if it is indeed an Osram D2S 35W, TRS has that bulb. It could be a 5000K but the more blue can be due to the lens.

NO IT WON'T HAVE HID's.
The FR-S is the low spec. This is a typical marketing move
for you to spend more money on the very "desirable" HID's.
you will have to buy the premium model to get the added features.
you can still just buy them separately from the BR-Z parts.

Halogen projectors are NOT HID projectors. They will not be approved and so you're stuck with the "for off-road use only" clause like any of the other ricers with drop ins. JDM stuff will arc to the wrong side. You won't be able to just buy the BRZ lights.

Also, if you're buying a FR-S what's the likelihood you'd tick the box for ~1500$ just for hids? Might as well get the BRZ at that point.

Right. I will never go above 5000K for visibility.

hids could be an option. This could be the first scion with factory options. The price will start low but will add up if you want everything..

If there are factory options the will be:
Hids
Dual zone ac with push start and proximity
Leather/alcantara seats
Rear wing


There is still a possibility that hids will come standard like they are on the BRZ.
Nobody can say for sure if scion got the hids approved for the us. If Subaru did then scion could have. Maybe the reason why we have not seen any on a FR-S is because they were not approved....yet.

We don't know anything until the final specs and or options/accessories are released.

We will find out in the next 3 weeks!

True but that's not to say you can't add an OEM spec HID bulbs/ballast from TRS and get the color temp output similar to a factory HID unit.

aha thanks for all the answers/opinions. I think it would be really good to not have them as standard to lower base price, but definitely make them an option package (like many have said). This seems to make sense since HID's are pretty popular nowadays, so it's there if anyone wants them. Besides I don't see why toyota can't just take the optional HID headlamps from the base 86 trim (HID's are an option for the base JDM 86) and fit them on the FRS.

I'm not looking for a BLUE, Yellow, White, or Purple...

I'm looking for like a blue/green color like this

I think technically they are illegal but I haven't known anyone that got pulled over for it specifically or ticketed for it. And I see a lot of people with HIDs, even seen purple and red, don't know how they see where they are going lol

hmmm ... I had no idea
 

Anylink ? picture of Scion FR-S with Halogens ?
I've yet to see one... the Toyota 86 has 4 trim levels ...
RC ( race car ... which we wont get )
G ( like the Scion FR-S because of same headlights ... but have 16 inch alloys)
GT ( like the Scion FR-S .... except it has the the headlights have LEDs)
GT Limited ((like the Subaru BRZ limited trim... will have all the goodies.))
:word:
Unless the Scion FR-S comes standard with Halogen projectors ...

Scion should make the HID standard cause come on this is your new halo car and 1st sports car give it some class

I really hope so at least

If you want factory HID's, you'll have to source them from Europe, since they'll be LHD, or do a projector retrofit, or try to fit BRZ headlights.

Or wait and see if Scion offers HID's (which I very highly doubt).

Jeff

I honestly don't get the appeal of HIDs. I had them standard on my GTI and the lights weren't that incredible. They were ridiculously expensive to replace when I hit a deer. They'd also drive up the initial cost of what is supposed to be an affordable car.

I don't see Scion even offering them as a dealer/port option because it creates more overlap with the BRZ premium and the payback on getting them approved probably isn't there.

Good point. I have decided it would be great if they were standard, but aftermarket (or other-market OEM) retrofits are pretty easy. Plus it would give me a chance to do something about that ugly chromey headlight shroud.

No HIDs on the FR-S as an option or an accessory... at least for the first model year.

I would like HIDs on the FR-S but I can see why they wouldn't be available.

As long as there can be a H11 to H9 conversion (like on the WRX) I might be happy with that.

I would probably do a retrofit if I get a FR-S.

If you've never driven a car with a solid HID system (S2000/TSX) with a good cutoff and good lumen output, then you wouldn't realize how much better they are then your standard halogens.

I see the light...
and now i know for sure I'll get the Brz limited.