ThatGuy415

Hi. I was wondering if anyone could help explain to me how to install it. I saw the other thread about reaching in from the bottom through the vents in the panels, but this seems to be different. There are no spaces for me to squeeze my hands through the gaps, and I can't seem to figure out how to remove them without removing the entire bumper. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

kitlz

You can reach the fogs by going underneath. My installer was able to easily change out a bad ballast by removing a few of the push clips and screws holding up the cover and pushing the inner wheel well liner towards the tire. First time around he removed the outer wheel well clips. Turns out it wasn't necessary. Only took a few minutes to do. Add a minute or two if you don't remember which push clip/screw goes where.

papaalex

Have you seen this link? https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...d-fog-diy.html
That is what i followed when I installed mine, but i approached it from the top (engine side) just remove the plastic engine covers and reach it from there

ThatGuy415

Aha! I finally got it, doing the passenger side from the top, and the drivers side from the bottom. Thanks, all! Now I just gotta wait for my relay to come in, and rewire it all.

I'm also wondering if you guys could help me with this. What wattage is the DRL's running at? I know the manual says 60W but it seems like that might be wrong? I installed some PIAA Xtreme White Plus bulbs in place of the old 9005's and instead of white with a blue tint like the item description said, it's actually yellow. Is that why I see a lot of you guys run V-LED's LED lights?

JiniJazz

I have seen DRL with LED in person, and very surprised. It looks great, but it's not really bright enough. I mean it's not really noticeable in daytime. It actually looks much brighter in picture.

IMHO, if you replace bulb for safety reason, don't do LED. But they look definitely clean and nice. I did LED puddle lamp, but may not do others

jerryray

I replaced MY rx450H Fog lamps with the Vleds. Bright, but the light is not focused. Seems wide and high.

Any other comments on the lights dispersion?

kitlz

I went with super bright xenons for the DRLs/high beams. The oxidation on the OEM bulbs was incredible after only a few months of use. The bulbs I have in now are blue when off. They are a huge improvement, at least as far as the high beams go. DRLs still have a bit of that fugly yellow, just not as severe. And for $15, I'd say it was worth it.

papaalex

Since it is a DRL it will only run at half power so even if it is a PIAA bulb it would still appear yellow (unless it is at full power). But compared to the stock bulbs the PIAAs will appear less yellow. If you want really white go with the LEDs. As far as the HID equipped RXs the DRLs only will work as DRL and wont even function as high beams. So the PIAAs that you put in will only produce "yellow" color.

ThatGuy415

So with a bypass, it could work out? Is it like a decoder, but not for LEDs? Do you have any suggestions on how to make/place to buy a bypass, or decoder? I would go with LEDs but I prefer something brighter.

papaalex

if you are talking about the DRLs you really dont need a bypass or decoder. A few of us here (me included) did the LED DRL mod with no decoder placed and it runs as bright (not too bright though) but still visible during daytime with the sun up. Besides you really dont need the DRL that bright since it turns off once the headlights are on..

ThatGuy415

What if I were to use PIAA bulbs and wanted to get the white color instead of yellow?