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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 11:53 PM
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DDM HID Kit, 35W, H11, 5000K
Bulb Type: H11
Wattage: 55 Watt
Bulb Color: 5000K

Is what I decided on, now to find someone that will install these for me.... I don't trust myself! Who can I go to? what kinda shop would do this for me? how much would they ask for from what I keep reading is quite simple install?

Thanks any input is truly appreciated.

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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 02:14 AM
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Try Tommy (MusicBox) in El Monte. I heard he does good work.

948 Durfee Ave #C
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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Wow, you FINALLY pulled the trigger! Congrats, you are going to love them man!
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 01:32 PM
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Could anyone give me a recommendation in Seattle/Bellevue, WA area?
Thanks.
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 05:21 AM
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Guys, why not just ask for help on the forum, from other Lexus owners who have put these in their cars already? I am sure you can find someone willing to help. Just a thought. It doesn't take long to do.
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by jimmyc13
Guys, why not just ask for help on the forum, from other Lexus owners who have put these in their cars already? I am sure you can find someone willing to help. Just a thought. It doesn't take long to do.
Anyone in the Bay Area want to lend me a hand? LOL
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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Dude, I doubt IS, LS, ES owners, etc. go into the CT section, so you might want to see who on those sections live near you.
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 02:50 AM
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Smile Also bought the same HID kit

LxTxNx,

I also bought the same kit but in 6000k color ( white with hint of blue)

It looks pretty easy to install and I think I am going to try it myself and I am not much of a self-installer. But in this case, you remove the plastic cover with some pop-up plastic plugs. Unhook the old lights and hook up the new and secure the ballasts with some industrial velcro. NO WIRE cutting or modification!

There is a great write-up (with pictures) on the CT200h forums which you are also a member by Audi4T http://www.ct200hforum.com/forum/lex...ml#post1636498

Good luck ... You can DO IT

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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 07:47 AM
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THANKS EVERYONE! Now what's the brightest and whitest bulbs to replace my fog lights?

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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by LxTxNx
THANKS EVERYONE! Now what's the brightest and whitest bulbs to replace my fog lights?
Fog light is the same as low beam - H11 DDM slim HID 35W 5000K (pure White)

Even though OEM Fog is 55W DDM recommends only 35W for fog lights.

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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 10:52 PM
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I'm an sc owner and i saw this and came here.. There's instructions on how to install them on the site. You probably don't need a harness. I've done it on several cars for several people it's really quite simple. Don't waste your $ getting someone to install it for you. Just learn how to do it yourself and you'll feel more accomplished.
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 09:34 AM
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BigBang - Did you read the whole thread? He's not comfortable doing it & has seen the instructions as someone has already provided a link for them (above). I'm sure if someone helps him do it, that will give him the courage to do more of his own mods on his car.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 07:39 AM
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LxTxNx got his HID lights installed , thanks to a lot of pMs to Jimmyc13. I am still waiting for my kit to arrive.

This seems like a great mod an a more cost effective solution than ordering lED headlights up front.

Thanks to all for their support and advise!
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 10:02 AM
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Nice, good to hear!
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 05:54 AM
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BEFORE

AFTER



THE POWER!

BEFORE

AFTER


I'll post pics with new fog lights later, I ended up installing Sylvania H11SU as fogs.
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