Availability of Triple LEDs
08-31-18, 04:46 PM
#16
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Replacement is a whole different conversation. Do you need to replace the entire headlight assembly or can you just replace the bulbs? (I know what Lexus says but can a mechanic just replace the bulbs?) Not sure if the stock projector LEDs would be that much cheaper. I've also replaced the HID bulbs in my BMW for $99 a piece but the LEDs don't seem that easy. Maybe these will go down in price in the future. Has anyone seen the video of someone taking apart a Corolla LED headlight assembly on youtube? It's like a huge heat sink block.
08-31-18, 06:48 PM
#17
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Originally Posted by jz14
Replacement is a whole different conversation. Do you need to replace the entire headlight assembly or can you just replace the bulbs? (I know what Lexus says but can a mechanic just replace the bulbs?) Not sure if the stock projector LEDs would be that much cheaper. I've also replaced the HID bulbs in my BMW for $99 a piece but the LEDs don't seem that easy. Maybe these will go down in price in the future. Has anyone seen the video of someone taking apart a Corolla LED headlight assembly on youtube? It's like a huge heat sink block.
08-31-18, 11:17 PM
#18
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Regarding replacement costs for the triple LEDs... I don't want to scare people here but I did a check on the RX triple beam headlight assembly and found it was around $2,700 each side!!! You can check the parts yourself on google: Left 81150-0E290 and Right 81110-0E290
The 2018 ES headlight assembly is a little over $1,000 each: Left 81070-33A61 and Right 81140-33A61 So we can assume the prices for the 2019 ES 350 stock headlight assembly should be around the same.
The 2018 ES headlight assembly is a little over $1,000 each: Left 81070-33A61 and Right 81140-33A61 So we can assume the prices for the 2019 ES 350 stock headlight assembly should be around the same.
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mcomer (09-01-18)
09-02-18, 06:46 AM
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For what it’s worth, we love the light output on the triple beam LEDs on our 2016 NX. In fact, that was the final factor during an evening test drive that convinced us to trade from our RX with HIDs. That being said, the triple beams on the ES (and 2017+ NX) are a completely different style of LED so you cannot imply a direct comparison to the ES lights. We did find the lights needed to be adjusted up a bit. They illuminate the edges of the road much better than standard Halogen projectors or HIDs. Now to be fair, we live in a city and don’t do a lot of highway driving, so I may not be the best judge of distance illumination.
My my main points in sharing this (since the lights are a bit different) is that I have faith in Lexus ability to provide good illumination through these lights - and to say I have had no regrets as to the cost. Plus I love the look and absolutely want them if I get another ES.
My my main points in sharing this (since the lights are a bit different) is that I have faith in Lexus ability to provide good illumination through these lights - and to say I have had no regrets as to the cost. Plus I love the look and absolutely want them if I get another ES.
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jz14 (09-03-18)
09-03-18, 09:12 AM
#20
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My my main points in sharing this (since the lights are a bit different) is that I have faith in Lexus ability to provide good illumination through these lights - and to say I have had no regrets as to the cost. Plus I love the look and absolutely want them if I get another ES.
09-03-18, 09:18 AM
#21
Regarding replacement costs for the triple LEDs... I don't want to scare people here but I did a check on the RX triple beam headlight assembly and found it was around $2,700 each side!!! You can check the parts yourself on google: Left 81150-0E290 and Right 81110-0E290
The 2018 ES headlight assembly is a little over $1,000 each: Left 81070-33A61 and Right 81140-33A61 So we can assume the prices for the 2019 ES 350 stock headlight assembly should be around the same.
The 2018 ES headlight assembly is a little over $1,000 each: Left 81070-33A61 and Right 81140-33A61 So we can assume the prices for the 2019 ES 350 stock headlight assembly should be around the same.
it's been around since the last 2 generations of LS, at least 10 years, so you can only expect them to be that much more improved and reliable, not new technology here, time tested.
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09-12-18, 02:43 PM
#22
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I'm not positive if they are the same, but the 2019 Avalon Limited Hybrid I drove had triple LED headlights and they looked pretty amazing. For Lexus to charge more for them in the ES, I can only imagine/hope they are a step up from the Avalon's.
09-12-18, 11:57 PM
#23
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I've driven NXs with triple LEDs and various Hondas with a similar setup. They're insanely bright on high beam and the dipped beam is better than the already-bright HIDs on my 6th gen ES. I would get them simply for the extended high beam range. You can't get laser phosphor lights outside of Europe so these are the next best thing.
Aiming should be done by a properly equipped workshop though. It's painful to get smacked in the retina by stock LEDs that are aimed too high by a garage newbie.
Aiming should be done by a properly equipped workshop though. It's painful to get smacked in the retina by stock LEDs that are aimed too high by a garage newbie.
09-13-18, 10:10 PM
#24
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I've looked at some videos and photos of the 2019 Avalon Limited and Touring and don't see how the headlights are similar to the 2019 ES triple LEDs. According to the brochure, the non-Limited and non-Touring are LED reflectors so that's totally different. The Touring and Limited are projectors but look different than the 2019 ES. That said, they do indeed seem to be pretty advanced. The IIHS rated the LED projectors on the Limited and Touring Good while the LED reflectors on the other trims were rated Poor.
09-23-18, 10:18 PM
#25
Lexus manufacture is pathetic these days, they are not kind to the west coast customers, I’ve searched many time for es300h with triple beam option within 500 miles and more then 300 vehicles popped up for sale and none of them comes with the factory equipped options of the triple beam headlights.
they are selling vanilla es300h to gouged and maximize profits from west coast customers. If any customers wants the triple beam options in the west coast, the closest would be Texas, about 1500 miles from California.
Pathetic, Lexus... so dispointed with your predetermined equipment options and packages for the west coast buyers.
they are selling vanilla es300h to gouged and maximize profits from west coast customers. If any customers wants the triple beam options in the west coast, the closest would be Texas, about 1500 miles from California.
Pathetic, Lexus... so dispointed with your predetermined equipment options and packages for the west coast buyers.
09-23-18, 10:52 PM
#26
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The last time I visited the nearby dealer here (northern California) the sales guy said the UL trim will have the triple beams added. I got to take a look at one of them that was already sold to a customer. None of the other ones in the showroom had the triple beam option but they were not UL. I'm probably going to have to special order mine although I'm looking to get the UL anyways.
09-24-18, 03:06 AM
#27
Which website did you use to do the search?
The last time I visited the nearby dealer here (northern California) the sales guy said the UL trim will have the triple beams added. I got to take a look at one of them that was already sold to a customer. None of the other ones in the showroom had the triple beam option but they were not UL. I'm probably going to have to special order mine although I'm looking to get the UL anyways.
The last time I visited the nearby dealer here (northern California) the sales guy said the UL trim will have the triple beams added. I got to take a look at one of them that was already sold to a customer. None of the other ones in the showroom had the triple beam option but they were not UL. I'm probably going to have to special order mine although I'm looking to get the UL anyways.
09-24-18, 08:37 AM
#28
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Most of the inventory I am seeing so far has the triples. I'd honestly like one without them based on the $1,500 incremental sticker.
09-24-18, 02:02 PM
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09-24-18, 02:48 PM
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