IS F (2008-2014) Discussion topics related to the IS F model

Headlight bulb

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-26-13, 02:46 PM
  #1  
SpmMorrow
Driver
Thread Starter
 
SpmMorrow's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Ca
Posts: 145
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Headlight bulb

My Passenger headlight is out, switched bulbs left to right and its defiantly a bulb issue... Should I go with factory replacements or should I order an aftermarket set?

I have 6k HUD fog lights so I was thinking I should get 6k bulbs to match. The factory bulbs were always a little more dim than my fogs.

Thoughts? Tips?
Old 09-26-13, 02:52 PM
  #2  
ISFpat
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (10)
 
ISFpat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: CA
Posts: 1,664
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Your fogs are brighter because it doesn't have a projector to aim the beam.. its a straight bulb and housing so it will be brighter.

I'm using Garax bulbs and they have been working fine for over a year.
Old 09-26-13, 02:53 PM
  #3  
SpmMorrow
Driver
Thread Starter
 
SpmMorrow's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Ca
Posts: 145
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by ISFpat
Your fogs are brighter because it doesn't have a projector to aim the beam.. its a straight bulb and housing so it will be brighter.

I'm using Garax bulbs and they have been working fine for over a year.
Gotcha, where did you purchase them?
Old 09-26-13, 03:05 PM
  #4  
ISFpat
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (10)
 
ISFpat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: CA
Posts: 1,664
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Got them off another member. But they are very cheap in general.
Old 09-26-13, 03:47 PM
  #5  
MK4Sup_isF
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (10)
 
MK4Sup_isF's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: CA
Posts: 1,372
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

You should replace HID bulbs as a pair. Since they age change color over time. Replace with a new pair to match. I also have Garax 6000k from eBay for 90 bucks. I really trust the brand since they are flicker free through 6 different cars that I have installed. My ex's SC430 Garax bulbs still work after 5 years
Old 09-26-13, 05:20 PM
  #6  
f111f444
Pole Position
iTrader: (3)
 
f111f444's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: ca
Posts: 206
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Garax is good. I recommended but if you want even better go with Phillip but cost is double.
Old 09-26-13, 08:21 PM
  #7  
shyguyF
Lead Lap
 
shyguyF's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: il
Posts: 552
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
Default

You never go wrong with Morimoto D4S bulbs at Theretrofitsource.com
Old 09-26-13, 08:54 PM
  #8  
Evil Teo
Lead Lap
iTrader: (13)
 
Evil Teo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 4,540
Received 10 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

I would suggest morimoto or garax or even maxlux. avoid ebay bulbs

Garax = $80-90 ebay or vendor section
Morimoto = $60 TheRetroFitSource
Maxlux = $46.99 Amazon
Philips = over $200 Vendor section, don't buy from ebay too many knockoffs

Last edited by Evil Teo; 09-26-13 at 08:57 PM.
Old 09-27-13, 10:30 AM
  #9  
SpmMorrow
Driver
Thread Starter
 
SpmMorrow's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Ca
Posts: 145
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Thank you for all the direction... I ordered a pair last night based on your advice.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Caniac14
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000)
4
05-21-14 03:41 PM
Montalvo
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000)
29
12-30-12 10:47 AM
samasaurus
RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003)
3
01-29-12 06:21 PM
Dirtyd210
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
5
08-18-10 04:56 PM
safricags
GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011)
13
10-19-07 11:09 PM



Quick Reply: Headlight bulb



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:40 AM.