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Old 09-16-13, 03:34 PM
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hey everyone..i just bought my 2013 RX350 sport pkg, but i found the car didn't come with HID..i wanna replace it..but don't know what size and type is it...and which one is the best fit for this model on the market (quality, brightly, legally and the bulb color should match with the LED daytime running lights) anyone replaced before? please help me, thank you..
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What you require is a HID Conversion Kit. They are fairly easy to install, but make sure you use quality ballasts such as Denso, Matsu****a, Philips to name a few. I installed conversion kits on several makes ('01 RX 300, '06 IS 350, '02 Z06, '08 Civic )
Try this site: www.carxenonhidkits.com for a kit.
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You could replace the whole light assembly for the HID's. If you're one to do this stuff on you own you might find a junked '13 RX 350 or 450h with them and get the assembly that way.
if so here three useful sites
http://www.copartfinder.com
http://www.junk-yard-bids.com/wrecki...rers/lexus.php
http://car-part.com

you also could get an HID conversion kit as mentioned.

Good luck!

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hey everyone..i just bought my 2013 RX350 sport pkg, but i found the car didn't come with HID..i wanna replace it..but don't know what size and type is it...and which one is the best fit for this model on the market (quality, brightly, legally and the bulb color should match with the LED daytime running lights) anyone replaced before? please help me, thank you..
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Hi,

You would need to get an h11 HID conversion kit in order to upgrade the low beams on the vehicle.

HID kits are sold in several different color temperature, but if you're looking for OEM functionality, I would suggest looking at 4300k (this is whats used in OEM HID applications).

XenonDepot H11 HID kits will come with proper H11 mating connectors that will plug into your OEM H11 headlight harness. The bulbs will be properly rebased so that you will not get any "shadows" in your beam pattern, and your OE beam beam pattern will be replicated.

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Originally Posted by XenonDepot
Hi,

You would need to get an h11 HID conversion kit in order to upgrade the low beams on the vehicle.

HID kits are sold in several different color temperature, but if you're looking for OEM functionality, I would suggest looking at 4300k (this is whats used in OEM HID applications).

XenonDepot H11 HID kits will come with proper H11 mating connectors that will plug into your OEM H11 headlight harness. The bulbs will be properly rebased so that you will not get any "shadows" in your beam pattern, and your OE beam beam pattern will be replicated.

Clublexus members get a $25 discount by using coupon code "CL" upon checkout.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/edi...post&p=8157317
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okey thank you ..4300K and 5000K which one is brighter and provides more lighting on the road? and which one looks like OEM? i knew the stock is 4300K. but aftermarket still looks the same?
i did my reserch online. and people said aftermarket is the 5000K looks more close to the OEM ..im confusing now..

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Originally Posted by tak06
What you require is a HID Conversion Kit. They are fairly easy to install, but make sure you use quality ballasts such as Denso, Matsu****a, Philips to name a few. I installed conversion kits on several makes ('01 RX 300, '06 IS 350, '02 Z06, '08 Civic )
Try this site: www.carxenonhidkits.com for a kit.
thank you buddy...i bought it from XD..
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Originally Posted by cubbie036
You could replace the whole light assembly for the HID's. If you're one to do this stuff on you own you might find a junked '13 RX 350 or 450h with them and get the assembly that way.
if so here three useful sites
http://www.copartfinder.com
http://www.junk-yard-bids.com/wrecki...rers/lexus.php
http://car-part.com

you also could get an HID conversion kit as mentioned.

Good luck!
really thank you for your help.
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zhuosuwang: Awesome! Thank you for your business.

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zhuosuwang: Awesome! Thank you for your business.

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4300K and 5000K which one is brighter and provides more lighting on the road? and which one looks like OEM? i knew the stock is 4300K. but aftermarket still looks the same?
i did my reserch online. and people said aftermarket the 5000K looks more close to the OEM ..im little confusing now..should i change the it to 5000K?or still stick with 4300K
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4300k is brighter. Both 4300k and 5000k will have a white output, but 5000k will be more on the "cooler" tone whereas 4300k will be on the "warmer" tone.

I am a fan of 4300k - more natural looking. If you're not satisfied with the color, let me know and I will do my best to help you out.

Steve
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Originally Posted by XenonDepot
4300k is brighter. Both 4300k and 5000k will have a white output, but 5000k will be more on the "cooler" tone whereas 4300k will be on the "warmer" tone.

I am a fan of 4300k - more natural looking. If you're not satisfied with the color, let me know and I will do my best to help you out.

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but i checked on the web ..the philip only provides 4300K bulb?which $199 kit...no 5000K?
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Stick with the 4300, it's OEM. Not going to be any noticeable difference in light output.
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I agree, 4300k is better. Plus you're less likely to annoy other drivers.
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Originally Posted by zhuosuwang
but i checked on the web ..the philip only provides 4300K bulb?which $199 kit...no 5000K?
Unfortunately since Philips only makes OEM HID bulbs, they only offer 4300K but what's great about the Philips bulbs is that they color shift to 4700K after about 100 hours of usage. If you want to go with 5000K, you would have to go with our none Philips Xtreme HID kit.

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