I really want to get the Halo Projector headlights for my 08 xb, but i'm not sure how well they hold up, wear and tear, lamps burning out, etc. can anyone help?

I have the Anzo ones on mine. I have had them for almost 3 years now. They still work and function great. Not a single issue at all. The halos are still as bright as the day I put them on.

I recently tried to install an HIDExtra kit in a friend's halo/LED headlights with no luck. Not sure if it's the projectors being crap-tastic, or if the bulbs are the culprit.

I say scoop up the legit Anzo brand.

I still feel the OEM headlights with slight modifications are superior.

I really want to get the Halo Projector headlights for my 08 xb, but i'm not sure how well they hold up, wear and tear, lamps burning out, etc. can anyone help?
It's kind of a 50/50 shot. We've had people who have had great success, and some people who have had terrible problems (e.g., the CCFL rings burn out, etc.). Plus, the cutoff in the Anzo and other Halo headlights are also terrible for HIDs as light is scattered rather than focused. They are not designed as well with projecting capability when compared to stock OEM projector headlights.

I personally would love a set of Anzo ones for my car, but the $300+ price tag scares the hell out of me knowing that I have a 50% chance of the CCFL rings dying within the first year. Because of this, I elected not to purchase them, especially because I love my HIDs. People with Anzos rocking HIDs have reported that the light concentration is nowhere near as focused when compared to OEM.

Stay away from those spec-d lights!

I have the Anzo's and love them. They fit great, looks great, and are very well made. The only problem I had with them, is when I first installed them, the Parking/Turn light sockets were defective and I kept blowing fuses. My OEM sockets were identical, so I just used them instead and no problems since. Since installing the Anzo's, I did switch out the Parking/Turn bulbs with V-Leds Switchback LED's. I also just installed HID's in the projectors, but the box is off the road for the winter and I haven't been able to try them out on the road yet.

http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr334/bikerochester/Scion%20XB/DSCN2003.jpg

@XBinRochester: If you can do us a favor, when you are able to get your xB back on the road, see if you can get us a picture of the cutoff line for your HIDs against a wall. We're going to need a picture for the ScionLife community so that xB owners can make informed decisions on these headlights.

On the next nice day, I will back the Box out of the garage and do it!

Well here they are, I took it out of the garage this morning. Definitely not as straight of a cut-off line as before, but not as bad as everyone was saying.

Anzo Projectors with HIDs:
http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr334/bikerochester/Scion%20XB/DSCN2369.jpg


Anzo Projectors with HIDs and OEM Fogs with HID's:
http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr334/bikerochester/Scion%20XB/DSCN2368.jpg


Anzo Projectors with HIDs with OEM High Beams On:
http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr334/bikerochester/Scion%20XB/DSCN2373.jpg

^ Thanks a bundle for those pictures! It looks like your passenger side low beam needs to be adjusted a little bit higher. Generally the driver's side is lower to prevent blinding people.

The cutoff on those aren't too bad at all. How are your CCFL halos holding up? And how long have you had them?

^ Thanks a bundle for those pictures! It looks like your passenger side low beam needs to be adjusted a little bit higher. Generally the driver's side is lower to prevent blinding people.

The cutoff on those aren't too bad at all. How are your CCFL halos holding up? And how long have you had them?

I installed the Anzo's last June and they are holding up fine. When I am driving, they are usually always on! LOL

http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr334/bikerochester/Scion%20XB/DSCN2376.jpg

^ My God that just looks incredible...

That really does look nice!

Thanks Guys!

I have the Anzo's and love them. They fit great, looks great, and are very well made. The only problem I had with them, is when I first installed them, the Parking/Turn light sockets were defective and I kept blowing fuses. My OEM sockets were identical, so I just used them instead and no problems since. Since installing the Anzo's, I did switch out the Parking/Turn bulbs with V-Leds Switchback LED's. I also just installed HID's in the projectors, but the box is off the road for the winter and I haven't been able to try them out on the road yet.

http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr334/bikerochester/Scion%20XB/DSCN2003.jpg


I HAD the same exact ones... however.. somehow water got inside... I took them off, dried them out, but water spots were left inside.. SO, I decided to bake them, pull em apart and clean, then put back together.. first one was a breeze, but the other?? not so much. I ruined it.. :( For now I'm back to OEM. I WILL be getting a new set of ANZOs though. I loved mine. Also had HIDs. NO PROBLEMS WHAT SO EVER. AWESOME HEADLIGHTS!!! A+++

Bonus: They look AMAZING on or off.. I always drove around with just my parking lights on during the day so the halos would be lit.

Those Anzos look sweet, but I like the Audi-style LED's on these. Does anyone have these? Any issues? I just ordered the Oznium VLEDS for the side vents and these lights look amazing with them. Just want some feedback on these lights. Thanks

those are nice but not DUAL halos.

Also, does anyone know how to wire the VLEDs to the ignition to make them DRLs? I'd like to do this if there's not too much re-wiring involved.

Just a heads up, but contrary to what some sites have posted, the Anzo dual halo (Eagle Eyes) do not fit the 11-12 xBs :-(

Just a heads up, but contrary to what some sites have posted, the Anzo dual halo (Eagle Eyes) do not fit the 11-12 xBs :-(

well no kidding. lol the head and tail lights on the 2011 are different sizes from the 08-10. their site says they will fit?? WOW epic fail on their part.

well no kidding. lol the head and tail lights on the 2011 are different sizes from the 08-10. their site says they will fit?? WOW epic fail on their part.

well obviously they are different but they had 2011 listed so I think it gives ppl the impression that they have another version of that model that fits 2011+

guess i'll wait it out...

wow. that's full of fail..... :-( there should be some out soon.... hopefully... did you email them and let them know about the mistake??

it was actually the site that told me that they do not fit, that they were "falsely advertised" seems like poor practice and not the best thing to confess to if you aren't going to update the site to not state that claim...

I hate mods like this...imo and its only my opinion...these types of mods are what is holding back the scion scene. I see alot if these types of mods that were being done in the Honda scene a decade ago...now tho the honda guys are doing it right.

Spend your money the way you want but I just want to help progress the scion scene to a higher level. You will not see mods like these on feature cars, magazine covers or winning awards like the Ridler...just sayin

I hate mods like this...imo and its only my opinion...these types of mods are what is holding back the scion scene. I see alot if these types of mods that were being done in the Honda scene a decade ago...now tho the honda guys are doing it right.

Spend your money the way you want but I just want to help progress the scion scene to a higher level. You will not see mods like these on feature cars, magazine covers or winning awards like the Ridler...just sayin
I second this.
However, halos and stuff like this are quite large in the Japanese VIP scene... but they're retrofitting LS600 projectors in UCF31's...
Also, you'll rarely ever see anything newer than a 1970 model year being a Ridler winner... kind of an irrelevant compairsion.

I second this.
However, halos and stuff like this are quite large in the Japanese VIP scene... but they're retrofitting LS600 projectors in UCF31's...
Also, you'll rarely ever see anything newer than a 1970 model year being a Ridler winner... kind of an irrelevant compairsion.

I think you understand what I was saying about the Ridler. Simple quality mods always prevail and hold there "style" longer...Regarding the retrofitting, well thats a lil different then buying some pep boys ricer aisle headlights and I have no problem with real custom fabrication even if it is headlights.

Exactly why I have an S2000 retrofit and tastefully painted headlights. OEM quality is always going to be better than something aftermarket.

Exactly why I did hardlines instead of leaving a birds nest of wires and tubes under the spare tire cover.

@Ricersux: Have you ever thought that the people that are putting these in their cars are not trying to be features in a magazine? lol. Same thing with women who like to dress fashionably every day who aren't trying to be in a magazine. :wink:

And I think what's really holding back the Scion scene is, well, Toyota itself not keeping up with their promises lol (new model every 3 years, no marketing, no more unique designs, etc).


(BTW, Honda ruined themselves with their unoriginal and uninspired cars. Acuras sedans are rebadged Honda Accords. Not to mention, even though Acuras are their luxury division, you're still surrounded by hard plastic. Lol!!)

well obviously they are different but they had 2011 listed so I think it gives ppl the impression that they have another version of that model that fits 2011+

guess i'll wait it out...

There is a option.
The light will bolt in and there will be a gap between the lens and bumper.
With a little work you could add an LED row in that gap, that is the way to riddle.