Chocolate

There's no hazards on in the pics. The first pic is of the headlights on in low beam mode, the second is on the "-" mode (parking lights). I have the high output 194s in the turn signal reflector now with the turn signals relocated with an extension to the black plastic frame behind the grille.

I have been keeping a fresh coat of wax on the lights to keep them clear. I use Collinite which seems to have a good shine and last a few months. The vinyl is a great idea, as it also protects from minor rock chips. Using blue vinyl also increases the color temperature slightly as an effect of the tint which works well with halogens. And the tinted side marker looks good on a white car.

GSspeed

Hey Chocolate,
thanks for the info!

On my ES, when the lights are on (night time driving) the low beams (HID's) are on, the small 194 park lights are on and the side bumper lights are on.
When i enable the turn signal, only the inside (Reflector, 7440A) light turns on and flashes. No other lights in the front flash.
My high beams (halogen) middle [between the turn signal and low beam] reflector comes on. This light is also the DRL light.

How can we make the front 7440A (inside turn signal) a switchback and/or the side bumper light a switchback/turn signal indicator?

that would be pretty awesome if possible?

speedkar9

^ My 05 ES has the same lighting setup.

Yes you can make the inside turn signal a switchback DRL/turn signal. You will need load resistors for the amber turn signal and a power wire going to the white bulb to act as your DRL. Then disable your high-beam DRL's using Techstream software.

The problem is finding bright enough lights that can match the output of the stock turn signal. SMD LED's simply aren't bright enough for that duty, and cost quite a bit.

The outside lights are merely marker lights, the one in the headlight being for the front, and the amber light on the bumper as the side marker light.

GSspeed

Darn!
I just got my ijdmtoys leds in the mail today. Well I guess it will be in the future when and if the turn LEDs burn out or something.
Or I can use the LEDs in the back and look for the switch back nonSMD LEDs...

imherenow

Ah yes led turn signals. I did them but on the rear with resistors.

Chocolate

Bump... let's see those clear side markers on your pearl white car

GSspeed

So here are the pics....
LEDs in Side marker, Headlight assembly top light, lic plate and front turn signals.

Chocolate

Looks great!

I like the blacked out grille. Did you do that in plastidip or is that paint?

GSspeed

Thanks chocolate, the grille is done with plastidip, Going to do some more plastidiping too.

JetsonES

Car looks awesome in that color. I want to dip my grille now. Are those oem wheels and if so from what car? They compliment the car nicely.

GSspeed

The rims are OEM rims. They are standard on the 05-06. These are chromed. I would like to go with a more sporty look. Maybe when I need some tires il look into some new rims. 😃

JetsonES

I have the same compulsion every time I need tires. Some of the never lexus rims are really great looking.

GSspeed

Yup! Exactly, just not sure which ones to go with. I like the new gun metal color, they look really nice with the perl white. I'm leaning towards the GS Fsport ones . Then comes up with the fitment, lol

JetsonES

Most of the oem wheels will fit just fine. At the worst you may need a 5mm spacer in back depending on tire width. I like the gunmetal IS 18's myself, they are sharp. Best part about oem wheels is people dump them on the market so cheap when they switch wheels. You just have to strike quickly to get them.

GSspeed

Lol, I just checked the local craigslist, I found a set of the GS sport rims with tires, the guy wants $1800 for them wish there was place to get them for a better deal