LS430 Fog Light Conversion (HID)
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When I get some time today, I'll take more pics. The kit is the mcculloch kit with 10,000K bulbs. I doesn't distract the oncoming traffic(i dont think). I never had anyone high-beamed me for it either. Not much glare and I'm happy with the upgrade. The color doesn't match up with the headlight as I do plan to up the headlight bulb to 10,000k as well.
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I haven't even had a chance to look at how you gain access to the foglight. I assume either from the fender wells or directly below the foglights themselves. I am guessing there is enough room in there to place the ballast and igniter out of the way. If you wouldn't mind sharing where you put the pieces for the McCulloch kit it would save me a bit of time.
Much thanks in advance and look forward to more pics.. If its not too much to ask would you mind PM'ing me with the specs (Offset, width and lip size) for your wheels as I am in the process of placing an order for 20's and would like a comparison.
Much thanks in advance and look forward to more pics.. If its not too much to ask would you mind PM'ing me with the specs (Offset, width and lip size) for your wheels as I am in the process of placing an order for 20's and would like a comparison.
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Can you share your experience in installing the HID fog lights. If I want to go with a look that matches the stock low beams, what type of bulb should I get (how many K's).
Please also share your rim specs (size and offset). I want as much lip as possible without rubbing.
Please also share your rim specs (size and offset). I want as much lip as possible without rubbing.
When I get some time today, I'll take more pics. The kit is the mcculloch kit with 10,000K bulbs. I doesn't distract the oncoming traffic(i dont think). I never had anyone high-beamed me for it either. Not much glare and I'm happy with the upgrade. The color doesn't match up with the headlight as I do plan to up the headlight bulb to 10,000k as well.
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The factory HID bulbs are 4300K. So you can get a HID kit 9006 bulb or just a regular 9006 bulb that is close to 4300K. Hope that helps!
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http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...RG-Results.htm
Take a peek at Sylvania's list of the replacement bulbs for the LS430.
Take a peek at Sylvania's list of the replacement bulbs for the LS430.
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http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...RG-Results.htm
Take a peek at Sylvania's list of the replacement bulbs for the LS430.
Take a peek at Sylvania's list of the replacement bulbs for the LS430.
Anyway, yes, you are right. 9006 is the correct fog light
Jonny
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No problem Jonny.. Glad you found the link.. Its a pretty good site, the Sylvania replacement list has been very helpful over the years with the amount of cars I have had..
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sorry guys for the late response. I think the specs on my rims are 20x9 +26 and 20x9.5 +30. As for installing the HIDs, I unbolt the plastic piece beneath the bumper along fold it down and put the kit in. as for mounting spots, I put the igniter in front of the radiator using heavy duty double sided tape and strapped the ballast in the surrounding areas with zip ties. I went with 10,000K bulbs and plan to change the headlight bulbs to 10,000K too. I been really busy and haven't had the time to take better pics. I'll post as soon as I get new pics.
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sorry guys for the late response. I think the specs on my rims are 20x9 +26 and 20x9.5 +30. As for installing the HIDs, I unbolt the plastic piece beneath the bumper along fold it down and put the kit in. as for mounting spots, I put the igniter in front of the radiator using heavy duty double sided tape and strapped the ballast in the surrounding areas with zip ties. I went with 10,000K bulbs and plan to change the headlight bulbs to 10,000K too. I been really busy and haven't had the time to take better pics. I'll post as soon as I get new pics.
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So this "connects to factory connector"? Can you go into a little more detail? Where does this connect exactly. Does it require cutting wires? Running power to the battery? Setting a ground?
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I'm on vacation this week so if I get a chance with not so cold weather I will install this kit and take some detailed pictures of how this 4500K kit looks with our factory HIDS.
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Have some time today to install the HID foglights but I can't figure out what I need to unscrew underneth to get access to the foglight. From looking at plastic piece directly underneth the foglights looks like 3 or 4 screws but it looks like they are tied into the fenderwell plastic as well. Any guidance would be most appreciated. I'll see if I can post up a pic of underneth the lights.
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Picture #2 - There is one more bolt that is farther back (Visable on picture) that looks like it is part of holding in that plastic piece underneth but like I said unbolted all of them on the other side but she is not coming off.