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Old 08-12-07, 09:13 AM
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So the Hid kit actually changes the entire lamp? So it looks different not only lighting wise but also when the lights are off? Much harder to install, no?
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the hid kit, doesn't change the housing of the bulb, it only changes the buld from a filament to a HID xenon light.

The come complete with the ballasts and ignitors, ect.

It is not hard to install especially on a non450h.

It's really one a 30 minute job.
Old 08-12-07, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3
Bulbs = Less then $20
HID kit = 300+

The factory lighting is sufficient. Theres no need for HID fogs besides looks. Personally, i would have went with HID fogs myself, but it's his car and he just wanted the fog color to match that of the low beam.
Sorry I didn't realize $$ was the real concern.

But the lighting from the fogs OEM are crap when compared to the HID light output.

It's honestly the difference between night and day.
Old 08-12-07, 09:57 PM
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Nice pictures. Looks like you also changed out your city lights? I changed out my city lights with the PIAA LEDs as well. They look soo nice! Extremely bright and it's a pure white light. I was afraid it was going to a rice rocket type of look, but it totally matches the LED scheme of the car. Thanks for the DIY.
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Great write-up and pics! I added this to the Tips, Tricks, DIY thread.
Old 08-14-07, 02:15 AM
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Originally Posted by SGT
Great write-up and pics! I added this to the Tips, Tricks, DIY thread.
Thanks. If the pictures ever go down or something happens to the bandwith and the pictures are not available, just let me know and ill fix it.
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Good job! I used to have a pair of PIAA Ion Yellow... before switches to HID
Old 08-14-07, 10:24 AM
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Great write up and pics fellas!!
Old 08-22-07, 12:20 AM
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Can someone post the types of bulbs that can be replaced on the 07 GS350?

I want to change the fogs, the city lights and the rear turn signal lights. What type of bulbs are they?

Im also disabling the DRL's, but heres the question- Can I reroute the DRL to be the fogs- so instead of the hibeams at half watt (they will be off)- the fogs will be on instead, as DRL's..Any ideas?
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The fogs are 9006, the bulbs in the middle are 194, and the rear and front turn signals are 7440.
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Im also disabling the DRL's, but heres the question- Can I reroute the DRL to be the fogs- so instead of the hibeams at half watt (they will be off)- the fogs will be on instead, as DRL's..Any ideas?
Old 10-18-07, 01:00 AM
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I need advice from you guys.I'm looking exact match for my fog lights as Low beam lights.Also want to do with Hi beam lights.I found on eBay 9006 LED's,anybody has those?I don't want to spend few hundreds just to match colors.Any solution.Please direct me where to look.
P.S. Thanks everyone,who did resource to get so much info for us.
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Great write up!

The 9006 4300k kit can be found on this link though:

http://www.xenondepot.com/product.php?product_id=132

The kit will come with a custom moulded 9006 base that will literally plug into your vehicle's OEM fog lamp assembly.

Steve
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If you don't want hid's for fogs try the nokya's, I have them and they look like a good match. I havent replaced the high beam so i cant help you there. I put the 5 led bulb for the small middle light and polarg super white 7440 for the turn signals.
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Originally Posted by RufRidn
If you don't want hid's for fogs try the nokya's, I have them and they look like a good match. I havent replaced the high beam so i cant help you there. I put the 5 led bulb for the small middle light and polarg super white 7440 for the turn signals.
HMM.Turn signal WHITE I hope is legal.
Or you can get busted.Once i have ticket for blue turn signal lights on my previous car.What abou white


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