what's the favorite *parking* light bulb to match the OEM HIDs?
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what's the favorite *parking* light bulb to match the OEM HIDs?
My car is at the dealer right now and they're turning the DRLs off for me...but I'd also like to swap out the parking light bulbs for something that matches the HID low beams. I want WHITE, not blue...those that have changed out the factory incandescents, what are you using? Since the car isn't here I don't have the manual handy either...what's the bulb size?
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I've had experience with the PIAA bulbs and LED's and the Philips Bluevision bulbs.
The PIAA led's have a slight bluish/purplish tint to them.
The PIAA extreme white bulbs were white with the slightest bluish touch. If you look at the lit filament, it's pure white. If you look at the rest of the bulb, you'll notice a bit of blue.
Philips bluevision: looks the closest to stock HID's. When I put a set in my RX (4300K) when it was new, it was a perfect match. Pure white with a touch of yellow. Now that the hid's in the RX have colorshifted to a whiter color, the Philips looks yellow compared to the headlights now.
I'll be putting the LED's in the IS as I like that slight touch of blue/purple, which the hid's will eventually turn to.
Hope that helps.
The PIAA led's have a slight bluish/purplish tint to them.
The PIAA extreme white bulbs were white with the slightest bluish touch. If you look at the lit filament, it's pure white. If you look at the rest of the bulb, you'll notice a bit of blue.
Philips bluevision: looks the closest to stock HID's. When I put a set in my RX (4300K) when it was new, it was a perfect match. Pure white with a touch of yellow. Now that the hid's in the RX have colorshifted to a whiter color, the Philips looks yellow compared to the headlights now.
I'll be putting the LED's in the IS as I like that slight touch of blue/purple, which the hid's will eventually turn to.
Hope that helps.
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Originally Posted by cdeeznuts
i had the polarg m4, but they were too blue for the stock hids..i got the polarg j-51 instead..it's a brighter white color....kinda expensive at around $35, but matches great.
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quick question fellas. I dont have the car yet but in about a month or so this is the first mod after tints that i will be tackling! Anyways i want to change the parking lights and the drls to the same company/color.. Has anyone got a pic of the piaa for both the parking and the drl? because i have piaa wedge and reg bulbs in my backup and license plate lights on my tl and love the color. Please gimme some input thank you.
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I am considering giving these a shot...is this the right bulb size?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2pcs-...ayphotohosting
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2pcs-...ayphotohosting
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Originally Posted by conekiller
I am considering giving these a shot...is this the right bulb size?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2pcs-...ayphotohosting
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2pcs-...ayphotohosting
I will install them this weekend or next week (dont have much time now)
by the way, this seller ships fast (but with envelope) I believe he's CL member
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Originally Posted by conekiller
I am considering giving these a shot...is this the right bulb size?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2pcs-...ayphotohosting
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2pcs-...ayphotohosting
in the picture u can see its blue, even tho i ordered Xenon White. So make sure you order exactly what you want
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Originally Posted by FrankyJ
i ordered those exact same one... i have a picture here... https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=218022
in the picture u can see its blue, even tho i ordered Xenon White. So make sure you order exactly what you want
in the picture u can see its blue, even tho i ordered Xenon White. So make sure you order exactly what you want
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I have 5 sets of these exact bulbs that I ordered....they're the WHITE not the BLUE.
$5 for 2 bulbs shipped for those that are interested.
PM or email me mholdr@coair.com
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Originally Posted by conekiller
Well that's enough to keep me from ordering, though I don't see how yours turned out this blue if you were sent the right bulb.