rickyp39

My 2003 es300 headlight went out and it came equipped with factory hid xenon headlights. One of my headlights burned out and I was wondering if I can replace the bulbs with 10000k bulbs and not change the ballasts. Would everything work okay ? Or if someone knows the ratings on the ballasts that would b great. Thanks.

QuachmanES

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Yes, I believe you can simply replace the bulbs with the correct aftermarket replacement (D2R I believe).

JSM1284

10000k bulbs will reduce the light ouput and look rediculous

QuachmanES

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Very true. At 10000K, the color will be blue/purple and you will get very little actual light output.

Stock/OEM HID's are generally about 4300K, and optimum output is about 4300K-5000K, where the light is brightest and almost a pure white.

01LEXPL

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Okay, before you go buy bulbs test to see if it isn't the OEM ballast...

And don't get those 10k bulbs, they're retarded - unless you're gonna drive around with night vision goggles?

rickyp39

Thanks for the advice. Is the replacement 6000k or 8000k? So I can get the exact replacement

JSM1284

Factory replacement is 4300k

Megafast13

The max you want to go is 6000K. That is what I use on my HID Projectors.

The 2003 though has the reflector bowl style HID's. I would recommend just going with the stock 4300k bulbs, but if you want it to look a little blue 6k is okay.

Durhamtide

Hey megafast, I saw your youtube video here and had a few questions if you'd be so kind.

I have a 2003 ES300 with the halogen lights but would like HIDs like the setup you've got. Did you do a Halogen-->HID replacement? If so, about how much did it cost and which items did you get at HIDextra? I'm a complete neophyte here and am just starting my research so any tips would be very helpful.

Great video, too! Thanks

Megafast13

My 2002 came with halogen lights. I upgraded to not only and HID kit I purchased the projector headlights off of a 2005 ES330. That way it looked clean, have perfect cutoff and light output. I would never just slap an HID kit into my standard halogen lights because it would have been hideous. I could have upgraded to the 2004 ES reflector style HID lights but I went with the projector ones.

If you have any questions feel free to PM me!

snowmaker

I have aftermarker 6K on my 98, love them...My 06 is okay but the cutoff is to low

MarkKing

I'm trying to do the same thing but the seller of a 2005 headlight told me that it's a non-xenon type and can't be used with the factory installed xenon kit. Is that true? I just bought a used 2002 es300 that has hid bulbs (not sure if that's xenon or hid, though they're white).
So I don't really know which headlights from a 2005/06 es300 should I buy that will fit my bulbs, so I'd appreciate it if someone helps me.

R1R

Like everyone else is saying, please don't put 10k bulbs in, driving in any condition would be dangerous, especially in the rain. Also, your car would look totally ridiculous.

If you want the most light output use 4300k. If want the best color use 6000k. If you want something in between use 5000k. Forget about going beyond 6000k because it makes having HID's pointless.

Yes, you can get an exact 6000k replacement, it is called a D2R for reflectors and D2S for projectors.

anorflet

hey guys know this is a super super old thread, but im 24, and just bought my first lexus. it's an 02 lexus es300 for a STEAL, i paid 800 bucks for it and its been basically garage kept, runs great super clean besides failing paint on roof. anyways, i have the xeon HID headlights and will be replacing the passenger side ballast since its bad. i just saw someone talking about how they got projector conversion instead of the reflector type, and i believe i have the reflector type and would love to have the projector because thats what i have in my 2007 Cadillac sts4 and they're fantastic. how would i go about doing this? what might i need to buy for it? and would i have to do alot of electrical splicing and dicing?

Arsenii

Hello,

From what I found online, it should be possible to install post-facelift HID Projector headlights in your car, you can find a couple of links on the subject below. That said, those headlights will set you back half of what you paid for the whole car, which raises the question of whether it's worth it? Pre-facelift headlights also work great, but it all depends on what you plans are for this car..

Will the 2005 ES330 headlights fit in my 2004
2004 Lexus ES300 Quad projector upgrade
New guy from Wisconsin.html

Hope this helps and best of luck!