2IS HID Bulbs -- D2R or D2S??
Thread Starter
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,075
Likes: 0
From: CA
2IS HID Bulbs -- D2R or D2S??
Im trying to switch my stock 4300 HID bulbs for some Philips 6000K ones. I just need to know if the 2IS bulbs are D2R or D2S, any help would be appreciated.
Pole Position
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 245
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
The car uses Philips XenEco D4S Bulbs stock. I ordered replacement Philips XenEco D4S bulbs rated at 5800K and it didn't make any difference in color. Save your money.. if you really want to change the color, then I'd suggest you to get new ballasts and run D2S bulbs.
Pole Position
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 236
Likes: 0
From: ca
Originally Posted by uschardcor
^^ um ok thank you for introducing yourself as a know it all who doesn't know it all.
it won't change brightness but it will change the color from the lights (ala the temperature)
it won't change brightness but it will change the color from the lights (ala the temperature)
Can't we all just get along
Trending Topics
ClubLexus Stories
Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe
Top 10 Most Confusing Things Lexus Has Ever Done!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Lexus ES Review: Lexus Re-Embraces Founding Principles
Michael S. Palmer
10 Lexus Bargains That are Cheaper Than a New Toyota RAV4
Joe Kucinski
8 Weirdest Things Lexus Has Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers
Joe Kucinski
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!
Joe Kucinski
Originally Posted by mwaull
so basically if someone wants the 6000k look and they have stock HIDs. . . pretty much you might as well buy a whole aftermarket HID kit from xenondepot?
I want 6000k too and i have stock HIDs!!!
I want 6000k too and i have stock HIDs!!!
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 936
Likes: 0
From: TN
Originally Posted by rominl
no, you just change the bulbs. no need to change any of the other components
Originally Posted by mwaull
But if you read some of the other posts (Jinetix) he clearly states that just adding the bulbs did not make much of a difference at all.
i have gs400 and sc430, both changed from stock 4300k bulbs to 6000k, i see noticeable difference.
granted, my gs400 is d2r and sc430 is d2s
i have also heard that the d4s bulbs they burn a bit bluer than d2s. not sure if that could be a reason as well
Pole Position
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 245
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
I still have the 5800K D4S in my passenger side headlamp. They still haven't changed color.. it's exactly the same color as the stock HIDs. My friend says he can tell a slight difference.. but its not significant enough to go out and shell $210 for replacements.
Rookie
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
From: CA
If you look at xenonvalot they updated the site and now have 6000k d4s bulbs available. I am thinking about purchasing them. Jinetix are these the same bulbs you purchased b/c i know that the philips 5800k does not make much of a difference.