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Old 05-08-13, 07:21 AM
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Hello. I am wanting to replace the factory head lamps and fogs on my 2007 IS 250. I want to black out the head lamps and get the lights that have that bluish color (I'm sorry for noobness, idk what it is called) and I want some cool fog lights! Any suggestions?
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The lights that your looking for are called HIDs The bluish color that you want is either 6K or 8K. If you search, there are tons of HID threads here to give you ideas.

As for blacking out the headlights, you can either do it yourself by baking them in the oven to open them up, or buy the 2011-2013 LED headlights that already come with the inside housing painted black. Again, another search will yield you with more info
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Originally Posted by bob4256
The lights that your looking for are called HIDs The bluish color that you want is either 6K or 8K. If you search, there are tons of HID threads here to give you ideas.

As for blacking out the headlights, you can either do it yourself by baking them in the oven to open them up, or buy the 2011-2013 LED headlights that already come with the inside housing painted black. Again, another search will yield you with more info
Are the 8ks just brighter? And if I get the 2011-2013 LED headlights can I still put the 8Ks in them?
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Originally Posted by YawnRager
Are the 8ks just brighter? And if I get the 2011-2013 LED headlights can I still put the 8Ks in them?
6K is white with a hint of blue, and 8K is the same but more blue

The higher "K" the more blue/purple/pink the lights will be but you will have less usable light. OEM HIDs are 4100K and they will give you the most usable light.

And yes you can put any color lights that you want.
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Originally Posted by bob4256
6K is white with a hint of blue, and 8K is the same but more blue

The higher "K" the more blue/purple/pink the lights will be but you will have less usable light. OEM HIDs are 4100K and they will give you the most usable light.

And yes you can put any color lights that you want.
Is it jut a simple bulb replacement? Or is there more to it?
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Originally Posted by YawnRager
Is it jut a simple bulb replacement? Or is there more to it?
Did your car come with HIDs from the factory?

Yes: You just need to swap bulbs (D4S)

No: You need a H11 HID kit (Bulbs + ballasts)
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Originally Posted by bob4256
Did your car come with HIDs from the factory?

Yes: You just need to swap bulbs (D4S)

No: You need a H11 HID kit (Bulbs + ballasts)
can you link me a good brand of an H11 HID kit?
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Originally Posted by YawnRager
can you link me a good brand of an H11 HID kit?
Do a search for HID recommendations, there are a ton of threads.

I only buy from Xenondepot
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