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Old 06-21-06, 03:12 AM
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Default RX350 HID Bulb

Hi everyone,

I like to replace my HID Bulb to a bit higher temperature like 5000K. Do any of you know where to buy, and what brand?

Another question what is the current temperature on the Factory HID? it looks more like too yellowish.

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The current ones are rated at 4300...

As for the brand, search on the board, I think there are a few threads that have HID's or something.
Maybe replacing the wedge bulb would help achieve the bluer color
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then the HID of RX350 is poor quality?what is difference between the PP package with the Lxu package in the bulb?
thx
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Color has nothing to do with quality.. OEM quality is great and probably made by Koito or other high quality maker. Cheap aftermarket is probably low quality.
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Our HID lights are very blue. Almost as blue as my (former) Audi (which was extreme blue). I have not seen any literature that suggests that packages offer different color temps for the HID's. I could be wrong but I have read a ton of data.

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There is a whole forum section here on Club Lexus just for lighting topics:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lighting-128/
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Originally Posted by peter5999
then the HID of RX350 is poor quality?what is difference between the PP package with the Lxu package in the bulb?
thx
The Luxury package doesn't come withe HID's, but the Premium one does

LUXURY PACKAGE:
* Power Tilt Moonroof
* Power Sliding Moonroof
* Moonroof Sunshade

PREMIUM PACKAGE:
* Power Back Door
* Engine Undercover
* Power Tilt Moonroof
* Power Sliding Moonroof
* Moonroof Sunshade
* Premium Illuminated Entry System
* Adaptive Front Lighting System
* High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps
* Auto Leveling Headlamp System
* Wood and Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
* Wood Shift ****
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Default OK Where can I get the bulb?

Where I can get the bulb? heard lots about Phillips 6K. I probably getting less color temperature, but where I can get them. Also do you know what model is the bulb? 9006?

I'm in Massachusetts are there any local shop sale these bulb? I know lots of you reply to thread are from Massachusetts

Thanks,

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Originally Posted by navilexus
Where I can get the bulb? heard lots about Phillips 6K. I probably getting less color temperature, but where I can get them. Also do you know what model is the bulb? 9006?

I'm in Massachusetts are there any local shop sale these bulb? I know lots of you reply to thread are from Massachusetts

Thanks,
try Xeon factory

http://xenonfactory.com/products/hid/polarion.htm
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Have anyone replace their HID Bulb? I know it is D2S is all D2S are the same base? I like to buy a Phillips 5100K, been search internet for 2 hours couldn't find it anyhwere

xenonfactory only taking PayPal not Credit Card.
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Originally Posted by navilexus
Have anyone replace their HID Bulb? I know it is D2S is all D2S are the same base? I like to buy a Phillips 5100K, been search internet for 2 hours couldn't find it anyhwere

xenonfactory only taking PayPal not Credit Card.

http://www.europeanautosport.com/d2s.htm
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Default still no luck

still no luck getting 5100K bulb. None of these company stated they have the bulb for RX350 only RX330. Are RX330 and RX350 suppose to be the same? I was scratching my head when
two of the vendor stated they do not carry RX350 bulb, yet, only RX330. I didn't want to take a chance ordering RX330 bulb. I guess I have to wait.
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Are you specifically looking for 5100? or the right bulbs for the RX 350

I believe they are the same bulbs; they're both D2S..
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Originally Posted by Edison_Chen
Are you specifically looking for 5100? or the right bulbs for the RX 350

I believe they are the same bulbs; they're both D2S..
Yes, I am looking to replace OEM 4300K to 5100K.
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Default Go Phillips 5000K today

Today, I got the Phillips 5000K D2S bulb, the question how do you remove the right plastic cover? Any one try before?

Thank you

Andy


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