Notices
Lighting A place to ask questions about HIDs & other Lexus lights

Day time runnings

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-03-12, 07:32 PM
  #1  
v1ck4432
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
v1ck4432's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: nj
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Day time runnings

I wanna change my day time running light to a white light any suggestion on how i can accomplish this? much appreciated!
Old 05-09-12, 02:18 PM
  #2  
03pcoupe
Rookie
 
03pcoupe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I believe is this what most people are using right now... You lose your highbeam function with these though
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/9005-LED-Da...d_sku45_r4.htm
(there are A LOT of thread on these LEDs if you search)

Or you can use HIDs in them instead:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-hi-beams.html
Old 05-10-12, 06:19 PM
  #3  
ereyes430
Driver School Candidate
 
ereyes430's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: wa
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I did the ones from iJDMtoy for my DRLs. The white that they sell though has more of a blue look to it but it looks great regardless.
Old 05-10-12, 08:28 PM
  #4  
Jay2k6
Driver School Candidate
 
Jay2k6's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Alabama
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

I got my HID's installed today, (low beams, and fog) still trying to figure out the problem with the HID daytime running . . . when the tech put them in and set the switch to auto, they flickered like a strobe light so i'm still stuck with the ugly yellow looking color . . . 2006 GS 430 . . . any suggestions???? I went with the 8000k and they look GREAT!
Old 05-16-12, 08:24 AM
  #5  
tmf2004
5% Club. Killing it!!!
iTrader: (15)
 
tmf2004's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: FL
Posts: 21,942
Received 63 Likes on 61 Posts
Default

I was thinking of ordering the DRL's (9006) LED's bulbs for my GS400.. How do u like the light output and how are the quality of there bulbs?

Also thinking of there HID replacement bulbs.. 6000k
Old 05-22-12, 02:43 PM
  #6  
iJDMTOY
Former Sponsor
iTrader: (5)
 
iJDMTOY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: CA
Posts: 802
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Running HID's in the High Beam/DRL light will not work without any problems. Since the DRL mode is running at 6v and HID's require a solid 12v current, it'll flicker.

In theory, I guess you can use a capacitor and relay setup to draw a stable 12v current from the battery. Never tried it though, but it's food for thought.
Old 05-22-12, 06:13 PM
  #7  
tmf2004
5% Club. Killing it!!!
iTrader: (15)
 
tmf2004's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: FL
Posts: 21,942
Received 63 Likes on 61 Posts
Default

The D2R HID 6000k replacement bulbs should be a direct swap correct? no extra harness or capacitors right?
Old 05-22-12, 08:42 PM
  #8  
rgarjr
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
 
rgarjr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Southern California
Posts: 1,938
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

D2R HID bulbs are direct fit to the ballast connector.
Old 05-23-12, 06:48 AM
  #9  
XenonDepot
Former Sponsor
iTrader: (11)
 
XenonDepot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Canada
Posts: 6,427
Received 39 Likes on 33 Posts
Default

Check out Osram Night Breaker Plus bulbs. These bulbs will give you a little more of a crisper, whiter color and will still be very functional when you go to use your high beams.
Old 05-24-12, 01:20 AM
  #10  
1sWt2GS
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (6)
 
1sWt2GS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: soCAL
Posts: 6,509
Likes: 0
Received 26 Likes on 17 Posts
Default

stick with hids, dont use leds please.
Old 05-24-12, 01:58 PM
  #11  
XenonDepot
Former Sponsor
iTrader: (11)
 
XenonDepot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Canada
Posts: 6,427
Received 39 Likes on 33 Posts
Default

You can't installed HIDs as DRLs as HIDS require a constant 12V.

Steve
Old 11-22-12, 03:59 PM
  #12  
HotepMaat
Driver School Candidate
 
HotepMaat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: california
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by tmf2004
I was thinking of ordering the DRL's (9006) LED's bulbs for my GS400.. How do u like the light output and how are the quality of there bulbs?

Also thinking of there HID replacement bulbs.. 6000k
I want some Vossens for my 95;SC 400. You won thoses on your Lexus in your profile photo?
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sleekbrian
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
29
06-22-10 01:31 PM
jagtoes
Lighting
4
09-04-08 12:10 PM
NODNARl3
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
5
07-20-08 09:19 AM
suicidesam
Lighting
3
04-26-08 10:05 PM
eddiec
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
17
08-06-06 06:13 PM



Quick Reply: Day time runnings



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:41 PM.