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I would probably go for HID Xenon Conversion Kit with digital ballasts and I am considering 35 W, 5000 K.

I am wearing glasses and I find the extra whiteness very helpful during the night. I do not want to break the law or to blind other drivers therefore 35 W would be better (and safer) option than 55 W HID Xenon.

Thank you for the advice.

Hi,

The new Kluger have projector headlights and the low beam bulb is H11.

I have seen some new H11 bulb ( PIAA) and now I am wondering should I buy these or go to HID Xenon Conversion Kit ?

PIAA H11 SERIES XTREME WHITE PLUS HEADLIGHT BULBS, TWIN PACK -- DOT and SAE approved; Provides up to 110 watts of brightness from 55 watts; Offers brilliant Xtreme cool white light that illuminates road hazards and street signs longer than normal halogen bulb; 4000 Kelvin rating; Comes with a blue top coat that adds a slight blue tint to the lamp for enhanced curb appeal. They are expensive thought - $77 pair.

http://www.autopartsdeal.com/catalog/?N=0&uts=true&Ntt=2008+Toyota+Highlander+PIAA+Headlight+Bulb

http://www.tunersdepot.com/Lighting/Headlight-Bulbs/PIAA-Xtreme-White-Plus-Fog-Light-Bulbs---08-08-Toyota-Highlander--H11--60207_print.html

Hi guys,

I’ve purchased new facelifted 2011 model Toyota Kluger. This model has an updated headlights and halogen bulbs. I would like to install HID Xenon lights (low beam) and I found that there is so many of them on e-Bay, with the price range from $39 - $129 for the HID Xenon Conversion Kit.

Has anyone done this? How complex is the installation? Is it just plug and play or you have to do some wiring as well.

Any comments?

Cheers

http://www.hidxenonlights.com/toyota-toyota-highlander-lights-c-643_97_355

I'm looking for thoughts/suggestions on 20" Wheels and Tyres to suit Klugger?

perhaps 21"s oif tyres dont get too expensive.

What has everyone upgraded to from the stock wheels?

Hi,

There might be a some issue of Satellite navigation system with the bigger wheels particularly 21 inches. Toyota Kluger Grande Sat/nav is calibrated to 19” wheels so it may need factory recalibration.

Kluger has very unusual tyre size – 245/55/19 and only two brands, Bridgestone H400 and Toyo are available on the market. They are fairly expensive too, a $500 each.

If you need new tyres for Kluger you can go 255/50/19” they are a little bit wider but the rolling diameter is the same so they should not interfere with Sat/Nav or speedometer. There are many brands available in this common size and they are cheaper than Bridgestone.

Hope this help.

I'm new to this forum having previously had a range of Ford performance cars (and still do), but now the owner of a new Kluger 2011 update model GRANDE.

I am having trouble finding information on the forums on modifications/improvements for the Klugger etc…. I have been a significant contributor for a couple of the ford forums but cant seem to locate the info here.

Can someone point me in the right direction?

Open to any improvements such as cold air intakes, extractors, exhausts, suspension modifications, , wheels, AV items etc…

Aaron

TOYOTA Kluger Facelift commenced from July 2010 Production

Summary Of Changes

Common Revisions - All Grades

Bonnet - new design

Front fenders - new design

Front bumper - new design

Headlamps (projector type) - new design

Radiator grille upper and lower - new design

Lower door mouldings - new design

Door belt mouldings - new design

Rear bumper - new design

Rear combination lamps - new design

License plate garnish - new design

Engine mounts - revised

Centre dash register - revised

Exterior mirrors - puddle lamps added

VSC buzzer – discontinued

Grande Revisions (+ Common Revisions)

19" Alloy wheel - revised design

Audio Visual Navigation (AVN) system with 8" display + reverse camera +

B/T (Adoption of aux input + 09 Interface)

Third row seat - adoption of 50:50 split-fold backrest function

Roof rails - adoption of chrome finish

Leather accented interior trim - adoption of perforation

Woodgrain-look trim - revised design

Deleted Item

USB input will NOT be available on Grande models as previously communicated

KX-S Revisions (+ Common Revisions)

6 disc CD MP3 compatible audio unit + aux input + B/T (Adoption of USB

input + display screen)

Third row seat - adoption of 50:50 split-fold backrest function

Roof rails - adoption of chrome finish

Leather accented interior trim - adoption of perforation

KX-R 7 Seat Revisions (+ Common Revisions)

17" Alloy wheel - revised design

Single CD MP3 compatible audio unit + aux input (adoption of B/T + USB input)

Rear spoiler - adoption of KX-S/Grande large type rear spoiler

Third row seat - adoption of 50:50 split-fold backrest function

KX-R 5 Seat Revisions (+ Common Revisions)

17" Alloy wheel - revised design

Single CD MP3 compatible audio unit + aux input (adoption of B/T + USB input)

Rear spoiler - adoption of KX-S/Grande large type spoiler

From July 2010 production, 3 new colours, 3R0 Dark Furnace, 8S6 Dynamic Blue

& 8V5 Cosmos Blue will be available on Kluger models, these colours replace,

3Q3 Merlot Red, 6T7 Sage & 8S7 Glacier.

Audio

All Kluger models have a 6-speaker audio system. KX-R models have single CD

MP3 compatible audio unit featuring Bluetooth connectivity with 3.5mm and USB

audio input., while KX-S models have a 6 disc CD MP3 compatible audio unit

featuring Bluetooth connectivity with 3.5mm and USB audio input and a display

screen. The 3.5 mm and USB audio input enables the connection of portable music

devices (such as MP3 players), which can then be heard through the vehicle’s

speaker system.

Grande models have Audio Visual Navigation (AVN), 4 disc audio unit featuring

Bluetooth and 3.5mm audio input and an 8” display screen.

Last night, I was running low on fuel after having a night out with mates. So as I was driving I came across a brand new BP servo with glittering pumps and brand spanking new underground tanks.

I had been filling up with Shell V-power ever since I got my Aurion(have never fed it anything else), but after filling up with BP Ultimate (I'm not sure if its a placebo effect or not) I swear the car feels so much better.

Acceleration feels very smooth and like its been increased, the engine noise when cruising sounds much much better, the engine feels relaxed like its not even running.

From a cold start on V-power I would get heaps of petrol smell from the exhaust, today I had no smell at all with BP Ultimate.

I'm not 100% sure but damn the cars performance and sound overall feels so much better on BP Ultimate.

Only crap thing is that I have to keep using Shell V-power because I have NO BP's close by, and the only one that is close by is a dodgy old servo that I won't trust.

It is because Shell V - Power has 5% Ethanol while BP Ultimate is pure petrol, no ethanol. I hope that you understand now why Shell offers a 4c discount on their fuel through the Coles.

The iPhone 3G, 3.0 software was upgraded with Stereo Bluetooth A2DP audio. That means you can pair it with a compatible devicelike the stereo installed in some cars. I am just wondering can you pair the iPhone 3G to a Toyota Kluger Grande Satellite Navigation and stream the audio file via Bluetooth?

Also, I noticed whenever I tried to transfer the phonebook from my iPhone to the Sat/Nav system via the Bluetooth, the connection with iPhone was interrupted.

I just picked up my new Kluger Grande and I noticed that the tyres are over inflated - 50 PSI! I've read the safety advice on the tyre and the tyre's maximum recommended tyre inflation pressure is 44 PSI.

The manual recommends 32 PSI and I set all tyres on 35 PSI. The driving was much more comfortable particularly over bumps or potholes.

I filled the tank with BP Ultimate (98 octane) and I have to say that I am more than happy with the consumption of 12 ltr/100 km. This was based on the first a few hundred kilometres of city driving.