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Old 11-01-03, 10:49 PM
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Default How do i know if i have HID's?

I have a 98 GS300, how do i tell if i have HID's? is there something on the car or in the owners manual?
Old 11-01-03, 11:55 PM
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It's really really really bright.
Old 11-02-03, 05:20 AM
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When you turn HIDs on, you'll notice the lighting sort of instantly "flicks" ON like a household on/off switch. For the halogens, the lighting will "fade" on for less than a second...
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turn on your light facing a wall. if the headlights goes up and down a little bit before they settle, then it's hid. otherwise it's halogen

btw, back in 98, i thought hid was only option for gs400?
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I bought the car less than a month ago and im still trying to figure out all the options, rominl, do you know if it was an option for only 400's?
Old 11-02-03, 11:12 PM
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You can't tell between regular light & HID???
Old 11-09-03, 12:41 AM
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Originally posted by Blue98Gs3
I bought the car less than a month ago and im still trying to figure out all the options, rominl, do you know if it was an option for only 400's?
They were only an option for the GS400 in 98.

The easy ways to tell however are:
1. They will level when you turn them on (Adjust up and down)
2. They will apear to have a slight blue tint when on
3. They are 4 times brighter than hal.
4. They will say XENON somewhere near the headlight under the hood
5. They will instantly turn on and not fade on
6. They will instantly turn off and not fade off
Old 11-13-03, 12:43 AM
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wow, it has been awhile since i've posted, but i just HAD to comment on this.


Dude, all i have to say to you is that you are a complete dumbass. Enough said.


PEACE!
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who is?
Old 11-13-03, 07:18 AM
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Originally posted by themasta3
wow, it has been awhile since i've posted, but i just HAD to comment on this.


Dude, all i have to say to you is that you are a complete dumbass. Enough said.


PEACE!
How about you keep your rude and unnecessary comments about other members to yourself.

Do not slander other people simply because you don't like their question. Doing so will only keep member from posting question because of a possible rude reaction from members like you.

He bought the car used and someone might have put cheap blue bulbs in it and he did not know if they were real HID's? You never know.

It would be best of you not to reply if you do not feel a question deserves a qualified and professional response.

Not cool

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Old 11-13-03, 07:31 AM
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Originally posted by themasta3

Dude, all i have to say to you is that you are a complete dumbass. Enough said.
Themasta, if you have to come out of retirement just to call someone a rude name, please stay in the retirement home. Not cool AND not allowed on CL, please do not repeat this behavior.

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Originally posted by 2Lexus430s
How about you keep your rude and unnecessary comments about other members to yourself.

Do not slander other people simply because you don't like their question. Doing so will only keep member from posting question because of a possible rude reaction from members like you.

He bought the car used and someone might have put cheap blue bulbs in it and he did not know if they were real HID's? You never know.

It would be best of you not to reply if you do not feel a question deserves a qualified and professional response.

Not cool
Well Put!!
Old 11-13-03, 09:12 AM
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Im not trying to add on and I know the original question has been entertained but I wanted to add that the rude comment was so uncool... Not everybody knows everything dude.. This is coming from a newer member who asks questions to learn...an I sometimes feel that I may ask dumb questions to members at times but there are others that have more experience and know more thats why Im here to learn and share with others as I progress..... . Truly there is no such thing as a dumb question that was something always quoted by a teacher in school
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Wow, that was a really uncalled for dude, im not taking it personally, but my family or I have never owned a car with HID's. Compared to my Dads Jaguar XJR and my moms suburban, the lexus bulbs are a lot whiter, so i didnt know if i had them or not.....
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Originally posted by Blue98Gs3
Wow, that was a really uncalled for dude, im not taking it personally, but my family or I have never owned a car with HID's. Compared to my Dads Jaguar XJR and my moms suburban, the lexus bulbs are a lot whiter, so i didnt know if i had them or not.....
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