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Old 01-13-11, 04:23 PM
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Default Im Ready To Change My FOG Lights!

I have Garax 8k HID lowbeams and I want my fog lights to be relatively similar in color

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Should I leave my FOGS halogen or switch to an HID conversion kit?
How hard is the conversion kit?
What are the best bulbs to get for Halogen?

Thanks in advance!
Old 01-13-11, 04:56 PM
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Get HIDS.. From HIDxtra 9006 8k
easy install pull the wheel liner back and plug and play
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HID ftw.

I dont recommend pulling wheel linear to install. its a pain, esp. you need to mount everything.
Easy install, just takes time taking off all the screw in the bumper if its your first time.
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So how much is an HID converter?

And I have to take off the whole bumper?!
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HID for sure. Install is really easy. Use this DIY:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...for-cspec.html
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HID's.....the only way to go.
Old 01-13-11, 05:12 PM
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Thanks for the link, but I see them debating on connecting the wire to the OEM connector vs hooking it to the battery itself. What do you recommend?

I already have a subwoofer and amp cable hooked to my battery terminal, I dont really want to add more wires to the battery
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Originally Posted by ApokC
Thanks for the link, but I see them debating on connecting the wire to the OEM connector vs hooking it to the battery itself. What do you recommend?

I already have a subwoofer and amp cable hooked to my battery terminal, I dont really want to add more wires to the battery
A 9006 HID conversion kit (35W) will plug directly into the wire harness for the light bulb.
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any pics of 8000k garax lows? i'm thinking about getting em.
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Originally Posted by MIA_LEX
Get HIDS.. From HIDxtra 9006 8k
easy install pull the wheel liner back and plug and play
on the '11 IS250's its a PITA to pull back the wheel liner, i tried and tried and finally said eff it!
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Can anyone give me links to conversion kits that they have used?
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I installed a HIDextra conversion kit and it works great. They are a vendor here and their prices are cheap.

XenonDepot and DDM tuning are some others.
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Originally Posted by ApokC
Should I leave my FOGS halogen or switch to an HID conversion kit?
How hard is the conversion kit?
What are the best bulbs to get for Halogen?
Originally Posted by ApokC
So how much is an HID converter?

And I have to take off the whole bumper?!
Originally Posted by ApokC
Thanks for the link, but I see them debating on connecting the wire to the OEM connector vs hooking it to the battery itself. What do you recommend?
Originally Posted by ApokC
Can anyone give me links to conversion kits that they have used?
while all good questions, these already have been answered. you can find them in the 2is FAQ:

How to replace OEM foglight bulbs with aftermarket bulbs.
How to replace OEM foglight bulbs with HIDs.

if you're looking for a vendor to purchase HID kits from, try looking in the Club Lexus Vendor Marketplace. use of the search function pulled up the following threads:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...?highlight=HID
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...?highlight=HID
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...?highlight=HID
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Go for it. I have 3k hid in mine.
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