Originally Posted by xaden

2. I'm thinking of getting the 6000K philips kit from xenondepot. Apparently, it uses very thin ballasts which might be easier to work with than most other kits. Is the HID install something a total newbie can do? Or should I pay a little more and have it done at a shop?

Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by bagwell

xenondepot kit does use thin ballasts....but it includes a separate ignitors, so it kind of defeats the purpose. I didn't get that particular kit but the install isn't that hard...check this thread...https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ghlight=%24449
I also went with the proxenon.com kit 4500K...normally $449, they had some kits on ebay for $278 which I got

Originally Posted by DRIVEN1

I like the VARIOUS kit better also. I was like you and was going to mix the OEM front with the INGS+1 rear, but I am glad I waited. Here is a HOT TIP for you. Don't do anything until after March 18th. Click on this link below. A company called Element 114 is specific for Lexus and their NEW IS Kit is being displayed for the first time at the show in San Diego.

http://www.element114.com/

I am going to stay paitent and see what comes out over the next 90 days.

Originally Posted by xaden

so other HID kits usually have integrated ballasts and ignitors?