GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

Best way to match inner headlights with outer OEM HIDs?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-21-09, 12:45 PM
  #16  
RMMGS4
Northern California Regional Officer
iTrader: (5)
 
RMMGS4's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: California
Posts: 8,702
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by MPLexus301
Are the Polarg M4's dimmer than stock? I am truthfully not all that concerned with maximum light output as long as it's at least as bright as stock and matches the outers.

Thanks for the help guys
They are brighter then stock and color match to the outers is pretty decent.

Still not bright enough to match the outers IMO.
Old 03-21-09, 01:11 PM
  #17  
sleeper408
Moderator
iTrader: (6)
 
sleeper408's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NorCal
Posts: 6,209
Received 16 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Kyle Harty
I used the 5-led bulbs from warden_jp2002 on ebay too, they were by far the best looking bulb I used but the shade didn't match my 6000k's which have a slight purplish color. If your HID's have a little more blueish color I would try these out. They lit up the high beam housing better than anything I've seen.

I've got the Polarg's in right now and hate them, the color is fine but they are not nearly bright enough, the housing still looks very dingy. I'm gonna look around but if I can't find anything better than these I'm taking them out.
My 6000K bulbs actually have a slight blue tint so my LEDs match almost perfectly. I had the Polarg M4s before but they were too dim. They are the right shade but not bright enough like everyone said.

MPLexus301: I would try the link that chrispy provided. It is from the same seller that I mentioned earlier. Those particular ones should match your 4300K better.
Old 03-21-09, 01:52 PM
  #18  
Kyle Harty
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (17)
 
Kyle Harty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: MN
Posts: 3,363
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes on 12 Posts
Default

I'm gonna try the LED's again once I do my retrofit, I'm hoping they might match the color of the projectors better. If not, I'll go on a search for the same thing with a hint of purple instead of blue. If that doesn't pan out I'll just go without anything in the wedges. The polargs are dirtying up the front end of my car right now, I'd rather have nothing.
Old 03-21-09, 02:41 PM
  #19  
MPLexus301
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
MPLexus301's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Friend Zone
Posts: 9,044
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I really appreciate all of the replies and recommendations so far, so thanks guys.

I know there are like two different bulbs in those headlights, so which size bulb do I need?

Thanks again.
Old 03-21-09, 03:27 PM
  #20  
blackANESE
Pole Position
iTrader: (5)
 
blackANESE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Downtown 602
Posts: 231
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I'm gonna have to get the Polarg ones. I have the v-leds and they're not even close like stated earlier. I think with a 6k it would match perfect. They are still better than the oem that's for sure.
Old 03-21-09, 03:41 PM
  #21  
MPLexus301
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
MPLexus301's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Friend Zone
Posts: 9,044
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Seems like a lot of people are saying that the LED bulbs work best with the 6K HID kit, but I am obviously trying to matck stock which is what, 4300?

Still unsure if I should use the Polargs or LEDs with my OEM HID outers. Probably leaning towards polargs based on comments here.

Last edited by MPLexus301; 03-21-09 at 03:44 PM.
Old 03-21-09, 07:29 PM
  #22  
R.DUB
Driver
 
R.DUB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: MidWest
Posts: 197
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Please post some photos- I have the same issue... Thanks!
Old 03-21-09, 08:22 PM
  #23  
istundra
Pole Position
iTrader: (2)
 
istundra's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: NORCAL
Posts: 2,986
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by sleeper408
I would say go with a hyper-white LEDs. Particularly, look for 5-led refractors. I've tried several different types of wedge bulbs and these seem to match and look the best. I do have 6000K HID bulbs, but even with stock 4300K HID bulbs, they did match nicely before I swapped them out.

You can check Ebay. The seller's name is jp_warden or something along those lines. I have purchased from this seller on several occasions and everything has been great. GL!
I've purchased from this guy too since '03.... same stuff as V-LED's... hard to say what is the exact match.. but i've had much luck with white color LED...
Old 03-21-09, 09:02 PM
  #24  
MPLexus301
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
MPLexus301's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Friend Zone
Posts: 9,044
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I ordered the Polargs tonight so I will test them out this week. Obviously not too big of a loss if they don't work out since I got them for $10 shipped.

Old 03-22-09, 02:33 PM
  #25  
sleeper408
Moderator
iTrader: (6)
 
sleeper408's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NorCal
Posts: 6,209
Received 16 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by MPLexus301
I ordered the Polargs tonight so I will test them out this week. Obviously not too big of a loss if they don't work out since I got them for $10 shipped.

Good deal. Hope it works out for you. When I had Polarg M4s with my stock HID bulbs, the wedge bulbs were a bit too blue.

The whole wedge bulb matching HID bulbs comes down to the discerning eye of each owner and what they think looks "best."
Old 03-22-09, 02:46 PM
  #26  
pingu
Lexus Champion
 
pingu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: AFGI
Posts: 2,175
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

You could also look into these

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lig...reme-leds.html

I think the "warm" light led's would probably work the best.
Old 03-22-09, 03:52 PM
  #27  
UDel
Lexus Fanatic
 
UDel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: ------
Posts: 12,274
Received 296 Likes on 223 Posts
Default

I put the Polargs M4 in my GS a few months ago and they do a pretty good job of coming close to the outer OEM but are not anywhere near as bright of course. They are not that bright but look much better then the stock yellow/amber bulbs and have a nice look to them. Not really sure what bulb you could get if you want them brighter, I have read people having problems with LEDs not lasting for very long and decided not to go that route.
Old 03-23-09, 10:28 AM
  #28  
sakataj
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (182)
 
sakataj's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: tenn
Posts: 17,247
Received 72 Likes on 71 Posts
Default

after the PITA of doing the drivers side wedge....i wont be doing them again netime soon
the v-led's are to my liking neways if u find a dead on match let me know micheal then i might change but a tad blue or not i like the v-leds
Old 03-26-09, 10:49 AM
  #29  
MPLexus301
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
MPLexus301's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Friend Zone
Posts: 9,044
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Well I just got the Polargs and installed them and...uhhh...they barely have any out put

I drove into a relatively dark parking deck to check them out and they barely even look turned on. It looks like the inner light could "look" illuminated just because it's next to the outer HID headlight...if that makes any sense?

I am going to wait for night to get a better feel but if it doesn't look any brighter than I'll definitely be going for the LED set.
Old 03-26-09, 11:01 AM
  #30  
MPLexus301
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
MPLexus301's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Friend Zone
Posts: 9,044
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Just ordered the ones that chrispy suggested...we'll see how they look.


Quick Reply: Best way to match inner headlights with outer OEM HIDs?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:20 PM.