Factory HID question
01-28-06, 09:38 PM
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Factory HID question
The factory HID bulb is a 4300k. Can I replace just the bulb to a 6000k or a 8000k. Will the factory ballast hold up to the new bulbs. Anyone with oem hid's upgrade bulbs.
01-31-06, 12:42 PM
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The D2R and the H4 are types of bulbs.......
If you order D2R's, they are not going to fit in anything other than an OE HID set up. So, if your looking to convert your H11 set up to HID, you'll need the H11 base converted to carry the D2R bulb...Zenondepot.com and a few others have kits for this....
If you order D2R's, they are not going to fit in anything other than an OE HID set up. So, if your looking to convert your H11 set up to HID, you'll need the H11 base converted to carry the D2R bulb...Zenondepot.com and a few others have kits for this....
01-31-06, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by unit74
The D2R and the H4 are types of bulbs.......
If you order D2R's, they are not going to fit in anything other than an OE HID set up. So, if your looking to convert your H11 set up to HID, you'll need the H11 base converted to carry the D2R bulb...Zenondepot.com and a few others have kits for this....
If you order D2R's, they are not going to fit in anything other than an OE HID set up. So, if your looking to convert your H11 set up to HID, you'll need the H11 base converted to carry the D2R bulb...Zenondepot.com and a few others have kits for this....
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01-31-06, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by DaEvilG
Ok so what your saying is that the IS250 has H11's? I don't want to convert...i just want to change the bulbs.
D2S - HID Capsule (bulb size) for IS250/350 for HID equipped vehicles
D2R - HID Capsule (bulb size) for IS300
S=Projector Style Headlamp Assy
R=Reflector Style Headlamp Assy
Just had to clear that up
01-31-06, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Cleric
H11 - Bulb size for Non-HID equipped vehicles
D2S - HID Capsule (bulb size) for IS250/350 for HID equipped vehicles
D2R - HID Capsule (bulb size) for IS300
S=Projector Style Headlamp Assy
R=Reflector Style Headlamp Assy
Just had to clear that up
D2S - HID Capsule (bulb size) for IS250/350 for HID equipped vehicles
D2R - HID Capsule (bulb size) for IS300
S=Projector Style Headlamp Assy
R=Reflector Style Headlamp Assy
Just had to clear that up
Now I know what bulb I'll need if I ever want to upgrade . Has anyone upgraded their oem hid's yet?
02-01-06, 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Lupin5
Now I know what bulb I'll need if I ever want to upgrade . Has anyone upgraded their oem hid's yet?
02-01-06, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Cleric
H11 - Bulb size for Non-HID equipped vehicles
D2S - HID Capsule (bulb size) for IS250/350 for HID equipped vehicles
D2R - HID Capsule (bulb size) for IS300
S=Projector Style Headlamp Assy
R=Reflector Style Headlamp Assy
Just had to clear that up
D2S - HID Capsule (bulb size) for IS250/350 for HID equipped vehicles
D2R - HID Capsule (bulb size) for IS300
S=Projector Style Headlamp Assy
R=Reflector Style Headlamp Assy
Just had to clear that up
02-01-06, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by is350
actually D2R will fit. but D2R bulbs have a little shield on the bulb.
Good to know.
I'll wait unitl I actually receive the car. tick tock tick tock. 
02-01-06, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by jlin101
I wouldn't "upgrade" the oem HID--the higher the temperature, the bluer and lower light output. 4300k gives the whitest and brightest light.
02-01-06, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by DaEvilG
I just really miss how bright the GS 430 lights are. If anyone has a '06 gs 300/430 and a '06 is 250/350...they know the difference. Lexus should've made the new IS series as bright.
02-01-06, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Lupin5
That's why I want to know if anyone has been unhappy with the brightness of their oem setup and decided to upgrade the bulb to a brighter output. If the 4300k is a better light I most likely will stick with it. I dunno yet.