Namster

iTrader: (20)

Hi all, I notice when I turn on my headlight, I hear a buzzing sound as if you're next to a big light bulb. Of course, I don't hear it when I have my engine on because of the engine sound. If I have AFS feature, does it mean I have HID? I just haven't had a chance to open the hood and look at the bulb yet.

Brian231

You betcha!!! That buzzing is th ballast!!! No Lexus comes with just AFS and no HID!!

Namster

iTrader: (20)

Yay! I don't have to spend extra $$$ for the HID conversion kit. If I read correctly somewhere that OEM HID bulb is 4300K? Do you recommend the upgrade to 6000K or 8000K? I want whiter lighting but not too bright to fry any wirings.

Thanks Brian231!!!

Brian231

If you want whiter lighting, you may refer to the below. You will not fry anything if you simply replace an HID 35 watt bulb so no worries.

KELVIN SCALE COLOR DESCRIPTION:
3000K(3200lm) - GOLDEN YELLOW (GREAT FOR FOG LIGHTS)
4300K(3300lm) - BRIGHT WHITE (BRIGHTEST)
5000K(3250lm) - INTENSE WHITE
6000K(2800lm) - CRYSTAL WHITE
8000K(2550lm) - CRYSTAL BLUE (RECOMMENDED)
10000K(2300lm) - AQUA BLUE
12000K(2100lm) - BLUE-PURPLE
14000K(2000lm) - PURPLE
30000K(1900lm) - DARK-PURPLE (SHOW PURPOSES)
H.I.D 35W replacement Ballasts

passnu2

iTrader: (33)

our hid lights are so WEAK!!!

Brian hook those HID fogs up!!!!!

llamaboiz

dont forget, you want D4S bulbs.

Brian231

That was great of you Lllamm, it is D4S for stock OEM HID bulb and H11 for aftermarket conversion.

Namster

iTrader: (20)

I'll use the info above as reference for the purchase. Thanks again!!!

XenonDepot

iTrader: (11)

Hi,

Thats correct. D4S is if your vehicle has OEM HID low beams. H11 is if your vehicle has OEM halogen bulbs. I personally would not suggest going with anything above 6000k if you want to stay with primarily a bright white output. I'm not sure if you saw our promotional thread for D4S bulbs however as a ClubLexus member you do benefit from a discounted price. Here is the link for more information:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ght=xenondepot

Steve

hihi410

most popular color on site seems to be around 6k. I purchased 5k aftermarket and it was bright enough for me.

I would say:
4300k: white with dim of yellow
5000k: white
6000k: white with dim of blue. This is usually the best looking color.

cliffud

iTrader: (3)

And 9006 for fogs.

Brian231

This is a great note, I have many buddy's in the past who tried a 8k or 10k and the glare with rain/snow is terrible. Plus the road illumination is sacrificed. Sure, the crystal purple or blue is eye catching, but from a safety standpoint, not worth it. Using a 8k or 10K+ bulb may also open you up to ticketing from local law enforcement.

T4styPh0

iTrader: (2)

If you want white light without sacraficing too much usible light, I would definately go for 6000k. Not too blue and doesn't have yellow in it.

freqfly

Agree with 6000k bulbs. Anything hotter and you'll start loosing performance.

Brian231

The Kelvin index is based on the arc of ignition causing the xenon gas molecules to become very active. This is what subsequently produces that color effect. I stick 600k and love the effect on both the road and appearance emitted from the projector lens.