OEM HID: are the fog lamps also HID?
05-01-08, 12:31 AM
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OEM HID: are the fog lamps also HID?
My IS350 with Premium package came with the HID headlamps and I'm planning to replace the low beams with 8000k D4S bulbs.
The manual specifies that I can use D4S bulbs for low/high beam but it doesn't say that for the fog lamps. So are my fog lamps HID-ready? Can I stick HID bulbs into my fog lamps and which model should I look for?
The manual specifies that I can use D4S bulbs for low/high beam but it doesn't say that for the fog lamps. So are my fog lamps HID-ready? Can I stick HID bulbs into my fog lamps and which model should I look for?
05-01-08, 12:36 AM
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sammy- nope. the oem fogs are halogen bulbs. in fact, they're a 9006 bulb type. you can pick up a kit for your fogs for $170 shipped from the link in my signature. here's a 2is with yellow fogs.
http://mobilehid.com/2is.htm
good luck.
c.
http://mobilehid.com/2is.htm
good luck.
c.
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My IS350 with Premium package came with the HID headlamps and I'm planning to replace the low beams with 8000k D4S bulbs.
The manual specifies that I can use D4S bulbs for low/high beam but it doesn't say that for the fog lamps. So are my fog lamps HID-ready? Can I stick HID bulbs into my fog lamps and which model should I look for?
The manual specifies that I can use D4S bulbs for low/high beam but it doesn't say that for the fog lamps. So are my fog lamps HID-ready? Can I stick HID bulbs into my fog lamps and which model should I look for?
05-01-08, 12:22 PM
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True.. but look at what your getting.. A Complete Factory Plug & Play Kit.. 2 Projector Housings with HID Bulbs & LED Clusters, 2 Ballasts, All required wiring.. All required mounting hardware.. 2 OEM painted Trim bezels...
.. and a full day in the garage with a case of Corona..
.. and a full day in the garage with a case of Corona..
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True.. but look at what your getting.. A Complete Factory Plug & Play Kit.. 2 Projector Housings with HID Bulbs & LED Clusters, 2 Ballasts, All required wiring.. All required mounting hardware.. 2 OEM painted Trim bezels...
.. and a full day in the garage with a case of Corona..
.. and a full day in the garage with a case of Corona..
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Yes, there is some cutting involved and this is not reversible...
Once you mod the bumper, you can never go back to the OEM US Spec Fogs.
The wiring is a bit tricky, but not too confusing. 99% plug & play.!
You will need a dremel and lots of patience.. the Corona helps..
Below is the link of the only place I know in the USA that can get them...
^^ ^^ The very weak USD verses the JP Yen is causing a significant increase on many imported products across the spectrum here in the USA. 
Joe Z
Once you mod the bumper, you can never go back to the OEM US Spec Fogs.
The wiring is a bit tricky, but not too confusing. 99% plug & play.!
You will need a dremel and lots of patience.. the Corona helps..
Below is the link of the only place I know in the USA that can get them...
I remember it used to be a lot cheaper than this.
http://l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=1995.
Don't know why it's even more expensive now.
http://l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=1995.
Don't know why it's even more expensive now.
Joe Z
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