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Wanna see the OEM HID's vs. XenonDepot 6000k?

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Old 07-22-06, 01:14 PM
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Default Wanna see the OEM HID's vs. XenonDepot 6000k?

For all you guys and gals trying to figure out which temperature HID kit to get, I've posted pics so you can see IN THE SAME PICTURE what the difference is. On the left, you'll see an IS350 with the stock OEM 4100k Lexus HID's (the owner of which will remain anonymous unless he elects to identify his car ). On the right is my car with the XenonDepot 6000k HID's. Enjoy, and I hope this helps all of you trying to decide!

BTW, the "other" car in this pic has JDM yellow fogs, and mine (on the right) has SilverStars, in case you're wondering...

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Old 07-22-06, 01:17 PM
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at ground level... u can see its more yellow with the stock HIDs =]

thanks for the pics javy
Old 07-22-06, 01:19 PM
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Very nice, looks close but as imaputz said, at different angles the stock one gives off a different color while the aftermarket stay more consistent at all angles.
Old 07-22-06, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by javylsu
On the left, you'll see an IS350 with the stock OEM 4100k Lexus HID's (the owner of which will remain anonymous unless he elects to identify his car ).
That looks like Pocky's car.
Old 07-22-06, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by sab504
That looks like Pocky's car.
can you see the holes??? hahah
Old 07-22-06, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ULTiMaX99
can you see the holes??? hahah
haha, what holes?

yea I see em
Old 07-22-06, 05:43 PM
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wow both cars look really good!! and yes u helped me decide wut to get!! thanks!!
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Great pics!

May I ask how much, and what the degree of difficulty is for installing them? I am getting a 250 with regular Halogens and I would love to upgrade them to HIDs, but I am a retard when it comes to mechanical things.
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Originally Posted by ULTiMaX99
can you see the holes??? hahah
I can. . .
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The one on the left is nice. also on the right too.
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Shoulda turned to fogs off for the pic, or at least done separate photos with/without fogs........



I like the 6k's better though......
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Originally Posted by IS250HuNnY
wow both cars look really good!! and yes u helped me decide wut to get!! thanks!!
Glad I was able to help - but you actually already saw this car... (at AeroTect Sunday ) As for the fog lights, I didn't even realize they were on, but I'm glad we did have them on, so people can compare the different fogs, too!

EDIT: exilio - I got the kit from XenonDepot using the group buy they had (not sure if this is still active) for about $400, shipped. I then had them installed at a shop called Alpha Tint in stanton - work is fantastic, and I have no problem recomending them to you - let me know if you want their phone #.

Javier

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Old 07-24-06, 11:02 AM
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pocky? pocky who?!

Man! Those 6000K's are oogly compared to the nice factory ones.
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Originally Posted by pocky
pocky? pocky who?!
So are you claiming ownership ???
Even If that isn't your GFM IS350, what did you use to cover up the front plate holes that some folks can't see . . .
Dealer really butchered my front bumper, but the IS looks so much better sans front plate (sigh)
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Originally Posted by socalJD
So are you claiming ownership ???
Even If that isn't your GFM IS350, what did you use to cover up the front plate holes that some folks can't see . . .
Dealer really butchered my front bumper, but the IS looks so much better sans front plate (sigh)
LOL, I didn't. It's still there. Two LOVELY holes. I'm going to fill it in when I get the bumper re-sprayed in the future.

These guys are just giving me crap, I'll get them next time.


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