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Does the CT have reflectors or projectors?

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Old 04-01-19, 06:44 PM
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Just wondering so that I can find the right LEDs to match as I have the lower tier Hikari LEDs and want to upgrade soon.
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Projector headlights
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Only in the low beams. High beams got reflective housing.



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I had posted several on my replacement to LEDs in low beams and fogs.

Still running strong after some 4 years/60K miles.

Generally you want FANLESS LEDs. The ones I got are no longer in production. I bought an extra pair just in case I need replacement down the road to match the color which is 6500K.

You can spend upwards of literally from several hundred dollars to several thousand dollars on AFTERMARKET LEDs/housing. I just think it is silly. If I were gonna do that, might as well get a different car with whatever lighting I wanted. I spent around $89 for a pair of LEDs.

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Just wondering so that I can find the right LEDs to match as I have the lower tier Hikari LEDs and want to upgrade soon.
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Good to know and thanks

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Only in the low beams. High beams got reflective housing.
Old 04-03-19, 07:42 AM
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Fogs got reflective housing too.

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Originally Posted by lexusrus
I had posted several on my replacement to LEDs in low beams and fogs.

Still running strong after some 4 years/60K miles.

Generally you want FANLESS LEDs. The ones I got are no longer in production. I bought an extra pair just in case I need replacement down the road to match the color which is 6500K.

You can spend upwards of literally from several hundred dollars to several thousand dollars on AFTERMARKET LEDs/housing. I just think it is silly. If I were gonna do that, might as well get a different car with whatever lighting I wanted. I spent around $89 for a pair of LEDs.
BEAMTECH H11 LED Headlight Bulb, 50W 6500K 8000Lumens Extremely Brigh H8 H9 CSP Chips Conversion Kit
Amazon Amazon

I got these LED fan-less bulbs. Really good LED bulbs.
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Looking GREAT!!! Great price too.

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BEAMTECH H11 LED Headlight Bulb, 50W 6500K 8000Lumens Extremely Brigh H8 H9 CSP Chips Conversion Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XHDYTGL..._2GKPCb2PCV0NV

I got these LED fan-less bulbs. Really good LED bulbs.
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Thank you all, I think I am just going to keep the Hikari LEDs and when I have time adjust the beams to see if I can get more distance from them.
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My CT has true properly converted bi-xenon w/ OEM Lexus HID and OEM-grade Osram bulbs

but that's cause i ripped the headlights open and threw out the stock projectors and replaced them.

I never jerk around with headlights by stuffing cheap stuff where it's not meant to be stuffed. always go pro with your headlights.

LED add-ons are a no no for headlights.

Proper LEDs for headlights need power and size. this means you go OE retro (Prius LED)
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