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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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Hey everyone I want to buy an HID set for my fogs , what brands are you using ? and where can I purchase ? please post pics . thanks
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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I'm looking at getting HID Fogs too. Curious how people respond to your post. I am leaning to Xenondepot Volt Digital 6000K or 5000K.

BTW Were you going to install yourself, or do you know a local installer in Miami?

I know a superb custom electronics shop in Palm Beach who did my countermeasures and my override, but I'd rather not drive up there for a relatively simple job like Fogs. Any tips on Miami installers would be welcome?
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I was thinking Wheels boutique .
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I was thinking Wheels boutique .
Lot of complaints about these guys on the web, and no mention of them doing HID upgrades. I have a belief that companies that care about customer service resolve their complaints rather than letting them stay posted online.

Maybe I'll DIY or drive up to Palm Beach.
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Lot of complaints about these guys on the web, and no mention of them doing HID upgrades. I have a belief that companies that care about customer service resolve their complaints rather than letting them stay posted online.

Maybe I'll DIY or drive up to Palm Beach.
wow , thanks for the heads up . I had no idea .
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Just bought hid fogs last month from HIDextra.com got 5000k which are slightly whiter than the 4300k oem stock low beams on the GS. I really hate that blue HID i always see on the streets, i wanted mine to match the OEM low beams as much as possible thats why i went with 5000k. Im a Huge newb when it comes to working on cars, but i still installed it myself about 3 weeks ago and I love them. Every time i get home at night, i leave the car on for an extra couple of seconds so i can step out and see how great they look. DIY prolly saved me a 1 or 2-hundred bucks for installation.
CL members get a discount too. Here is the thread:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lig...id-review.html

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Lexus JDM HID Fogs
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I would say 75% of the HIDs people are using are some cheapo brand. It's not so much if they are good or not, but how it's installed. If you want to pay $300 for the install and 150 more for the HIDs... lol, LMK. Mine has been going for 2+ yrs with no problems.
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 04:43 AM
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installation is easy; no way i would pay to have someone install any of the 3GS lighting. if you take your time, the install will take an hour tops with the fogs taking the most time. i went the cheap route with HIDXTRA 6k fogs and highs with Garax 6k lows. turned out pretty well imo. i have no complaints, especially with the high output LED parking lights i picked up.
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 05:56 AM
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XenonDepot 3000K

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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 06:15 AM
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xenon depot extreme kit 4300k.. a tad bit whiter than the oem low..

ryan and *binaryjay* those are great match especially with LED parking lights.
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 06:22 AM
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thanks man
very pleased with the colormatch. V-LED.com for the 912's. have some high output in 6k. they set you back roughly 60 bucks, but as you can see, the results are worth it.
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i have 3000k from hidextra. no problems here.
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 09:13 AM
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JDM Fogs sure are nice but $$$.

I have 5k HID fogs from Cliff but he is not a vendor anymore. Its an easy DIY install that I would not pay someone to do it. I have my front bumper off PM me if I can take some pics for you tonight that may be of help.
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removing the front bumper isnt even needed to install them. sure it makes it much easier but you can get away with just removing a few screws for the fender liner.
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