Vland headlights on 17 86 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

c0nd0r1t0 · 08-17-2020, 05:35 PM

Hi guys I recently just bought a 17 86 and need to get new headlights for it. I saw someone who had one with vlands that looked nice and wanted to opt for that look. Im still pretty new to lighting would I need a ballast, a certain bulb, or cables to work with the 86?

Drifter X · 08-17-2020, 05:38 PM

If you plan on running HIDs, yes, you'd need a ballast and D2H bulbs.

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c0nd0r1t0 · 08-17-2020, 07:57 PM

I'm trying to go the cheapest route since I'm on a budget would LED's work and without a ballast?

Drifter X · 08-17-2020, 08:01 PM

This is my setup. Cost effective and you get the better option. Aftermarket LEDs aren't nearly as good as aftermarket HIDs as far as light output. But it's up to you. I just really like HIDs.

Edit: yes, LEDs don't require a balast.

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Bowflex · 08-17-2020, 10:39 PM

I got these and they come with the HID kit installed. They are just rebranded Vlands. The instructions even say Vland.

https://www.ftspeed.com/part/lightin...z#.Xzsw6y2z3GI

c0nd0r1t0 · 08-18-2020, 12:52 AM

I stumbled upon the old ones and they seem perfect can they use led h7 bulbs or does it have to be hid h7 just so I don’t waste my time buying the wrong ones.

c0nd0r1t0 · 08-18-2020, 12:56 AM

Also just to confirm ft speed is legit right just never used it before and have had bad luck in the past

Drifter X · 08-18-2020, 12:59 AM

I bought directly from the Manufacturer, Vland. The rep told me as far as HIDs go, it's D2H bulbs.

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Bowflex · 08-18-2020, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c0nd0r1t0

Also just to confirm ft speed is legit right just never used it before and have had bad luck in the past

They are legit and are probably one of the biggest retailers for our platform. The headlights are normally backordered so I wouldn't hesitate for long if you plan to order.

alex87f · 08-18-2020, 05:53 AM

Wouldn't it be a downgrade to go from facelift LED headlights to Vland HIDs?

Tcoat · 08-18-2020, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex87f

Wouldn't it be a downgrade to go from facelift LED headlights to Vland HIDs?

Yes

Wally86 · 08-18-2020, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex87f

Wouldn't it be a downgrade to go from facelift LED headlights to Vland HIDs?

Depends on if you want to make changing bulbs a $30 issue or a $999 issue.

If the stock LED goes out (and there have been a few that have), it's a grand to replace it from with another OEM LED headlight assembly. $699 was the cheapest I could find it from an online source. That's per headlight.

If either of mine goes, I'll be going to a vland for price and future bulb replacement...

Dadhawk · 08-18-2020, 10:45 AM

I did not realize that the LED headlights in later models require an entire headlight swap if the headlight burns out! Geez. That alone is enough reason for me to not buy the upgraded model.

Is this true for most OEM LED headlights?

Tcoat · 08-18-2020, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wally86

Depends on if you want to make changing bulbs a $30 issue or a $999 issue.

If the stock LED goes out (and there have been a few that have), it's a grand to replace it from with another OEM LED headlight assembly. $699 was the cheapest I could find it from an online source. That's per headlight.

If either of mine goes, I'll be going to a vland for price and future bulb replacement...

Maybe a justifiable one but still a downgrade.

08-17-2020, 05:35 PM	#1
c0nd0r1t0 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Drives: 2017 Toyota 86 Location: PA Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Vland headlights on 17 86 Hi guys I recently just bought a 17 86 and need to get new headlights for it. I saw someone who had one with vlands that looked nice and wanted to opt for that look. Im still pretty new to lighting would I need a ballast, a certain bulb, or cables to work with the 86?

08-17-2020, 08:01 PM	#4
Drifter X Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Drives: 2019 Toyota 86 TRD SE Location: Honolulu Posts: 238 Thanks: 163 Thanked 87 Times in 72 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Vland headlights on 17 86 This is my setup. Cost effective and you get the better option. Aftermarket LEDs aren't nearly as good as aftermarket HIDs as far as light output. But it's up to you. I just really like HIDs. Edit: yes, LEDs don't require a balast. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by Drifter X; 08-17-2020 at 08:16 PM.

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08-17-2020, 05:38 PM	#2
Drifter X Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Drives: 2019 Toyota 86 TRD SE Location: Honolulu Posts: 238 Thanks: 163 Thanked 87 Times in 72 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you plan on running HIDs, yes, you'd need a ballast and D2H bulbs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-17-2020, 07:57 PM	#3
c0nd0r1t0 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Drives: 2017 Toyota 86 Location: PA Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm trying to go the cheapest route since I'm on a budget would LED's work and without a ballast?

08-17-2020, 10:39 PM	#5
Bowflex Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Virginia/DC Posts: 64 Thanks: 33 Thanked 28 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got these and they come with the HID kit installed. They are just rebranded Vlands. The instructions even say Vland. https://www.ftspeed.com/part/lightin...z#.Xzsw6y2z3GI

08-18-2020, 12:52 AM	#6
c0nd0r1t0 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Drives: 2017 Toyota 86 Location: PA Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I stumbled upon the old ones and they seem perfect can they use led h7 bulbs or does it have to be hid h7 just so I don’t waste my time buying the wrong ones.

08-18-2020, 12:56 AM	#7
c0nd0r1t0 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Drives: 2017 Toyota 86 Location: PA Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Also just to confirm ft speed is legit right just never used it before and have had bad luck in the past

08-18-2020, 12:59 AM	#8
Drifter X Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Drives: 2019 Toyota 86 TRD SE Location: Honolulu Posts: 238 Thanks: 163 Thanked 87 Times in 72 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I bought directly from the Manufacturer, Vland. The rep told me as far as HIDs go, it's D2H bulbs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-18-2020, 05:53 AM	#10
alex87f Meow Join Date: Aug 2017 Drives: GT86 (now sold) Location: France Posts: 547 Thanks: 331 Thanked 461 Times in 244 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wouldn't it be a downgrade to go from facelift LED headlights to Vland HIDs?

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