IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

Aftermarket foglight bulbs - need help

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-06-07, 03:06 PM
  #31  
92 SC400
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
 
92 SC400's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 3,593
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by slee18
I have PIAA fog lights and high beams. The are the extreme whites 4000K

here is a pic of it

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/att...5&d=1180586464
Those are really bright! Look like HIDs!
Old 05-26-08, 11:33 PM
  #32  
92 SC400
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
 
92 SC400's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 3,593
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Ok, so Im finally getting around to ordering some bulbs and here is what I was thinking:

Hoen Xenonmatch Fog Lamps (9006)
Hoen Xenonmatch City/Parking Lights (W5W/168)

I was wondering though, for the fogs, what the difference is from the regular Xenonmatch and the Xenonmatch Plus is.

Also, for the DRLs, what bulb do I need?
Old 05-27-08, 07:34 AM
  #33  
passnu2
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (33)
 
passnu2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: .....
Posts: 13,958
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

pretty sure the DRL's is your High Beam and its a 9005 bulb?

Why not go HID on the fogs? Mobile HID has a great kit for the $$. I just installed the kit and well worth the $$ and the service and warranty to back it up are well worth it. You will be happier with this then those bulbs in the long run!

I just posted a DIY for the HID Fogs if you want to review it. Its rather easy to install...

Mike
Old 05-27-08, 07:49 AM
  #34  
MLevinson
Pole Position
 
MLevinson's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NC
Posts: 311
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I use these that match the 4300K factory HID's very close - if that is what you are after: http://www.plasmaglow.com/catalog/pr...roducts_id=112
Old 05-27-08, 09:56 AM
  #35  
92 SC400
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
 
92 SC400's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 3,593
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by passnu2
pretty sure the DRL's is your High Beam and its a 9005 bulb?

Why not go HID on the fogs? Mobile HID has a great kit for the $$. I just installed the kit and well worth the $$ and the service and warranty to back it up are well worth it. You will be happier with this then those bulbs in the long run!

I just posted a DIY for the HID Fogs if you want to review it. Its rather easy to install...

Mike
Do you have a link to your review? I tried looking real quick and didnt see it. Also, do you have the OEM HID headlights and do your fogs match it?
Old 05-27-08, 10:01 AM
  #36  
passnu2
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (33)
 
passnu2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: .....
Posts: 13,958
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 92 SC400
Do you have a link to your review? I tried looking real quick and didnt see it. Also, do you have the OEM HID headlights and do your fogs match it?
here you go
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=355859

Yes its a pretty close match. The OEM hids are a tad yellow for my taste next too the 5k. I posted pics if you can see. I just purchased 6k from Steve at XenonDepot...They have a special on now! (Vendor). This is the look I was looking for. You are fine leaving the HID bulbs in as they are. Its preference at this point. Hid Fogs came from Mobile HID (Vendor) Clifford.

Hope that helps!

Mike
Old 05-27-08, 10:26 AM
  #37  
92 SC400
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
 
92 SC400's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 3,593
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by passnu2
here you go
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=355859

Yes its a pretty close match. The OEM hids are a tad yellow for my taste next too the 5k. I posted pics if you can see. I just purchased 6k from Steve at XenonDepot...They have a special on now! (Vendor). This is the look I was looking for. You are fine leaving the HID bulbs in as they are. Its preference at this point. Hid Fogs came from Mobile HID (Vendor) Clifford.

Hope that helps!

Mike
Hey thanks! I'm going to look into this a little more thoroughly when I get home from work today. Im still not sure what route I'm going to go with this yet, especially since my gf was talking about a new car next year...

BTW what bulb are you using for the parking/city light?
Old 05-27-08, 10:43 AM
  #38  
Tommy350
Lead Lap
iTrader: (8)
 
Tommy350's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CA
Posts: 644
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

What bulbs would match 6000K? i had ask a couple people on here about this lighting mod.... both told me there high beams don't work? was it there bulbs or set up? i wanted to get all my lights to match the 6000K i installed... Fogs, Low/ High Beams, City lights? i'm not to sure which or if all i should change info be nice

thanks
Old 05-27-08, 10:54 AM
  #39  
passnu2
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (33)
 
passnu2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: .....
Posts: 13,958
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Tommy350
What bulbs would match 6000K? i had ask a couple people on here about this lighting mod.... both told me there high beams don't work? was it there bulbs or set up? i wanted to get all my lights to match the 6000K i installed... Fogs, Low/ High Beams, City lights? i'm not to sure which or if all i should change info be nice

thanks
IMO its never going to be a "perfect" match but you can get it close enough that I would be surprised if anyone ever noticed.

I was told not to change out the High Beam bulb and just leave it as is. This is from Steve at our Vendor XenonDeopt...Its a 9005 bulb but I am not so sure what color you would get to match the 6k?? I know that those bulbs tend to not last very long and Steve reminded me of this in some PM's we had about it. They are not very expensive but not something I would want to be changing very often.

For the OEM lights I just installed the "City" lights with a blue wedge bulb that was in my kit with the HID Fogs. It doesnt match but looks better IMO. That is a question for Cliff at Mobile HID. PM him at Cliffud....The HID Fogs are 5k and I just placed and order for 6k for my OEM HID's.

IMO I would ask both of these experts to see if they can lead you in the right direction. They where of great help to me!

Mike
Old 05-27-08, 10:55 AM
  #40  
passnu2
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (33)
 
passnu2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: .....
Posts: 13,958
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 92 SC400
Hey thanks! I'm going to look into this a little more thoroughly when I get home from work today. Im still not sure what route I'm going to go with this yet, especially since my gf was talking about a new car next year...

BTW what bulb are you using for the parking/city light?
Your Welcome!
It was included in the HID kit that I got from Mobile HID aka Cliffud....I really can not tell you much about them. Maybe another member has better knowledge??
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
PeteGS300
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
8
03-12-12 07:12 PM
COOLIEBUOY
Canada
3
07-07-09 01:17 PM
Bigpmpn20
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
4
01-28-08 06:36 PM
hung8852
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
12
08-27-07 03:05 PM



Quick Reply: Aftermarket foglight bulbs - need help



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:06 PM.