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Searched a ton.. Anyone running true yellow high beams/daytime running lights?

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Old 08-20-08, 06:23 AM
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Default Searched a ton.. Anyone running true yellow high beams/daytime running lights?

I am tired of the dingy crap white daytime running lights and thought some true yellow lights may be good but concerned that when using the high beams at night they would not be very bright. Any comments or suggestions please. With my searching I have concluded that I will go with yellow piaa ion bulbs in the wedge lights and thought the drl's when be nice in a true yellow as well. Thanks in advance.
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Yes. I did it on my 2nd Gen and now my 3rd Gen. I actually had my DRLs turned off so they only come on when I turn the headlights on. I do suggest that you use Piaa Ion Crystal.

This picture actually isn't mine but this is where I got my inspiration from:

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i have it on my 2nd gen, check my pic

https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/da...icture_013.jpg
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In that pic the inner lights that are on are the wedge lights correct? Those only come on when the headlights are on right?
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I though about trying this myself
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IMHO i think the yellows are ugly and the white or blue looks ALOT better here!
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DRL = daytime running lights

NOT parking lights.





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Thanks! What brand and # are those hi beams/drl's?
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Just some 9005 Nokya POS bulbs from the ricer aisle. They're like $20.
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Originally Posted by Bliggity
I am tired of the dingy crap white daytime running lights
Then disable the DRLs ... running your highbeams at 50% power only shortens their service life. Get the gold ions if you want for those "flash-to-pass" situations.

Put whatever color wedge bulbs in for your city lights which are only seen when your lowbeams are on. Personally, I would go with PolarG M4s if you are running stock HID bulbs.
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not really feeling the yellow drl's
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i have them in my GS3's fogs and high beams with 6000k HID lows...best decision i ever made. Theyre just Nokya ones as stated before but damn they get the job done.

a very nice look and compliment to the 6000k hids
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I like it personally because it adds the JDM feel to the car.
Yet one might argue that it is compromising the luxury feeling of a Lexus
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If you took a look at my car. It has nothing that feels like a Lexus anymore...well maybe the leather inside but that's about it lol.

But at car shows and car meets they seem to like my Lexus so I think it's all good
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Originally Posted by chrispy
Just some 9005 Nokya POS bulbs from the ricer aisle. They're like $20.
lol. ricer aisle.
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