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Old 11-13-05, 11:27 AM
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Just installed on Friday night. Enjoy!!





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Are they brighter or bluer than stock (or both)?
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very nice!
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So you got the IS without HIDs or you just changed out the bulb?? LOoks nice though.
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That looks really nice. How had was the install?
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The installation is very easy.
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Those look nice. would it be possible to just get white lights instead of installing the HID kit, i no it doesnt make it HID but its almost there and about 1/10th the price.
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Can you please post detail instruction on how to install the HIDs? Thanks.
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Those look nice. would it be possible to just get white lights instead of installing the HID kit, i no it doesnt make it HID but its almost there and about 1/10th the price.
No because HID bulbs run at a completely different wattage, and they are way different in terms of fit as well. The HID bulbs don't use a filament like the regular halogen bulbs do. An HID bulb needs to be ignited, and a halogen bulb needs to be switched on.
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yes i know, they have things called Super white or something like that, you just replace your OEM bulbs with those, would those work? what are the numbers of the bulbs? H11 and 9004?
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Originally Posted by United #10
The installation is very easy.
Did you take any pics of the install process? Does the auto headlight setting still work?
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Originally Posted by IS 250 FAN
yes i know, they have things called Super white or something like that, you just replace your OEM bulbs with those, would those work? what are the numbers of the bulbs? H11 and 9004?
the low beam is H11--there are various makes of super white bulbs. The high beam/DRL is 9004, which will be easy to find. I don't recomment usinig a high-wattage halogen bulb because most of them burn out frequently, not to mention the wiring harness may be damaged after prolonged use.
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Originally Posted by jlin101
the low beam is H11--there are various makes of super white bulbs. The high beam/DRL is 9004, which will be easy to find. I don't recomment usinig a high-wattage halogen bulb because most of them burn out frequently, not to mention the wiring harness may be damaged after prolonged use.
aight so in otherwords, either put the HID kit in or leave the stock lights?
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aight so in otherwords, either put the HID kit in or leave the stock lights?
In terms of brightness, oem is best since the assembly is designed for it, and you get auto-leveling and AFS. HID kit is next on cost and effectiveness. Blue bulbs give OTHERS the impression of HID but is not brighter unless you go with higher wattage (which has shorter lifespan and the risk of overheating). I haven't used high wattage bulbs for 7-8 years, so I can't speak for their quality nowadays.
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Forget the super white bulb. Go for the HID kit!!!!
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