Sam Khoury

I have HID's on my new 2002 Lexus and I noticed how yellow the bulb is on the daytime running lights. I think it looks really bad next to the HID's. I know this has been discussed in the past. Could anybody give the make and part/model number of a replacement bulb for the daytime running light bulb that will look better next to the HID's? If there is also a replacement for the high beam bulb, could you give me that info also.

KayGee

There is no aftermarket bulb that will really match your HID. I have tried several different ones but have since gone with the PIAA ION Crystal (amber color).

mumbles

Actually, that looks pretty good. How does it affect your hi-beam output?

KayGee

High beam is not affected. The DRL/High Beam is a seperate bulb from the wedge bulb that comes on when the headlights are on. My wedge bulb is amber, my DRL/High beam is PIAA super plasma (POS IMO)

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...highlight=bulb

///MDex

Really? I was considering those as an upgrade to my Highs. What do you not like about them?

And Sam, also consider, *just about any* bulb you install for your DRLs will be yellow since the DRL functionality is obtained by using your Highs @ 50%

Now, if you are curous about the wedge bulbs, then yes, there are a couple out there can (kinda) match the HIDS. Polarg M6s being one of those. Mine are still going strong.

I've not seen any other wedge bulbs first hand, but I know that the Polargs look very good. You can check out my install and pics on my page (click on picture in my sig).

HTH

bravo261

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for the wedge bulb that lights up at night with your headlights, try polarg m-6

KayGee

Dex,
I guess the POS is a little bit extreme. They are just overpriced IMO. I almost never turn my high beam on and then only for a few seconds it seems. DRLs seem to always be yellow because they are only half power. I did have some cheap blue bulbs before that looked better. The only problem was that they didn't last long and when parked they cast a weird blue glow in the reflector.

///MDex

Me too. That's really the only thing that is keeping me from upgrading. It is funny to see the highs on, while the HIDs are still on, and you pull up to a closed garage door; it's so obvious.

SO, the color of the plasmas match? Shoot, I'll see you at the hotel this weekend. (That's for the Meet, everyone :eek: )

alexus

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KayGee: I like yours LEDs looks really nice.. and i'm sure you do not get pulled over 'cuz they yellow )

i was thinkin to get blue.. but paul tells me i'm goin get pulled over in heart beat..

so i though white or yellow is way to go.. now i know how yellow they looks like.. and i gotta say they look nice..

i wanna see how blue would look like though)

Sam Khoury

Hey Dex, thanks for the info and I plan on following your installation instructions on your page.

So I'm going to get Polarg M-6 bulbs for the DRL and for the high beams I'll get the PIAA Super Plasma but what model/type should I get of the PIAA Super Plasma? same bulb type as stock? Thanks.

///MDex

Highs are 9005
Non HID Lows and Fogs are 9006

bravo261

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wait, aren't DRL and high-beams the same? i believed the m-6 goes for the little wedge bulb on the side, while the DRL/high-beam is that big mother in the middle.

rominl

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DRL is actually low voltage high beam, they use the same bulb (the 9005)

the light that you get when you turn on your headlight (HID or not) is the weld bulb. it's true size is M4 but a lot of people put in M6. M4 is 5W and M6 is 15W, so you will get burnt out bulbs faster if you have M6. plus it's a pain to install. I just replace the stock weld bulbs with polarg M4 and i love how it looks.

i will post up pics in another thread very soon.

Sam Khoury

Rominl, does the M4 look as white as the M6 just not as bright? or is it still a little bit on the yellow side?

By the way, since there is a difference in wattage, between the stock and the M6, are there any negative effects on the area around the bulb?

///MDex

Yes. OEM = 5W // M6 = 15W

None so far for me, and I am just shy of a year after install. The biggest variable is keeping the bulbs clean during the install; hence the use of the latex gloves.