HID Fog Lights
09-19-10, 03:15 PM
#2
Yep,
Just installed them this weekend.
4300k in the fog lamps. I wanted some color difference between the fogs and my 6000k low beams.
I had 130w h3 halogen bulbs previously which kicked out a lot of light. But these HID bulbs are just vicious. They throw a ton of light on the road. And the nice thing is that with the projector lights there is no blinding glare to oncoming drivers.
The second pic shows what a difference an HID setup is vs. the stock halogen lights.
Just installed them this weekend.
4300k in the fog lamps. I wanted some color difference between the fogs and my 6000k low beams.
I had 130w h3 halogen bulbs previously which kicked out a lot of light. But these HID bulbs are just vicious. They throw a ton of light on the road. And the nice thing is that with the projector lights there is no blinding glare to oncoming drivers.
The second pic shows what a difference an HID setup is vs. the stock halogen lights.
09-20-10, 06:09 AM
#5
I've bought both sets from the same seller on eBay. This is the link: http://stores.ebay.com/HIGH-TECH-AUTO-ACCESSORY-INC
You can't go wrong with Xenon Depot. I've read nothing but positive reviews on these boards about their products.
In terms of the 3000k HID's, I was very disappointed in the ones I had. I bought them for a 2000 GS300 and they were very pale. I ended up giving them away and putting back in my PIAA Plasma Ion Yellow bulbs, which I now actually run in the 470's high beams.
Definitely go with 4300k in low beam. I wish I had. 4300K throws so much more usable light thatn 6000k. 6000k looks cool, but...
From what I've read, the best way to get a "yellow" yellow is the go with a 4300k bulb and then get yellow covers. This is my plan. Once I get bored of the white, I'll slip on the yellow. I've seen the results on other sites and it's very impressive. If you go over to the GS board you can probably find examples of GS400's where the owner has put in white HID's which are turned very yellow by the yellow cap that is in all OEM GS400 fog lamps.
The reason I would go with 4300K is that it is white, no blue (generally). Any bulb with a tinge of blue could appear green when filtered through the yellow cap. Yellow+Blue = Green
Pic 1:Yellow High Beams with PIAA 9005 Plasma Ion Yellow
Pic 2:Yellow covers for HID's Link: http://www.automotivelightingusa.com...yellow-h3-size
09-20-10, 06:15 AM
#6
4300k is definitely going to give you more usable light. But, the color match will definitely look sweet.
Funny story: When my my wife saw the 4300k in the fog lights she said "I thought you weren't going to put in yellow lights?" Doh!
Definitely post a pic once you make your decison.
03-09-11, 02:58 PM
#7
Just installed the 4300K's in my lows and fogs, they look amazing! I also installed different bulbs for the DTR's so the color matched the lows. So happy. Thanks XenonDepot and all of you who answered my Q's.
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03-16-11, 02:20 PM
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I currently have led fog lights in it now, just ordered the 3000k kit from ddm tuning.... I have ddm kits in my other lexus's works fine and life-time warranty.....
11-30-11, 07:52 AM
#12
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When you did the HID fog conversion, did you have to drill out the dust cover? Any other wiring harness modifications necessary?
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12-03-11, 05:34 AM
#13
Yes,
You will need to drill a hole in each dust protector. The kit will tell you the size of the hole you need to cut. Incorporated into the hid bulb fixture is a rubber piece that will seal the hole once the bulb is fashioned through it.
Then it's just a matter of deciding where to locate the ballasts. Plenty of locations for both the lows and fogs.
Installing a HID kit on the LX is like Lasik, you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner. The difference in light output is incredible.
You will need to drill a hole in each dust protector. The kit will tell you the size of the hole you need to cut. Incorporated into the hid bulb fixture is a rubber piece that will seal the hole once the bulb is fashioned through it.
Then it's just a matter of deciding where to locate the ballasts. Plenty of locations for both the lows and fogs.
Installing a HID kit on the LX is like Lasik, you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner. The difference in light output is incredible.
12-03-11, 07:45 AM
#15
Thanks.
Funny thing is, it looks WAY better in pictures than in real life.
I used yellow film too see what it would look like to have yellow hid in the fogs. Then I just covered the low beam projectors as well.
It lasted for about 10 minutes to take pic's and then I peeled it all off. Again, the pic's looked cool, reality...not so much.
However, if you ever want to quickly turn 'em yellow, just keep some yellow film on hand and you can apply it and remove simply and definitely get a "wow" effect out on the road. For me, the "wow" was too much for a permanent look.
Funny thing is, it looks WAY better in pictures than in real life.
I used yellow film too see what it would look like to have yellow hid in the fogs. Then I just covered the low beam projectors as well.
It lasted for about 10 minutes to take pic's and then I peeled it all off. Again, the pic's looked cool, reality...not so much.
However, if you ever want to quickly turn 'em yellow, just keep some yellow film on hand and you can apply it and remove simply and definitely get a "wow" effect out on the road. For me, the "wow" was too much for a permanent look.