Does anyone know why many IS owners buy MTEC HIDs? There are other Japanese HID brands, but what is so special about MTECs? I've read posts from people who installed them. Is this one of the best HIDs in Japan?

 

it's a cheap brand that can be easily obtained on ebay. They don't seem to use name brand bulbs tho.

 

Just got an e-mail from someone at MTEC. The HID kits are made in Taiwan. Now, I'm not going to knock it because it is made in Taiwan (just like other cheap products) because I read many good reviews from people who have them on their 2IS and other cars. I realize cars in Japan use them as OEM part. I just don't like false advertisements, such as "This product is made in Japan" or "Authentic Japan".... when it's not. People will do anything to make a buck. But I will let it's performance speak for itself rather than where it is made. Just my 2 cents.

 

It is going to be hard for you to find some HID that made in Japan these day, most of them are made in Taiwan now. Maybe "Catz" are still made in Japan, but it's going to be quite expensive.

 

Just curious, to those who have stock HIDs in their 2IS, who makes them? Is it a Lexus OEM part?

 

They all feel secure that they paid something expensive and that everyone is using.
They are all the same aftermarket KIT.
As long as you get a 1year warranty you'll be fine.

go to ebay or PM i'll give you a number to call the guy is in elmonte.
I Had there HID different cars and the longest one i had was 2years never had a single problem.

goodluck

 

Ofcourse you want a good brand, but mtec is not that bad. Just try to look into the brand your getting and just let us know what you decide on.

 

My main reason for buying the MTEcs was...

1) The igniter is built into the ballast
2) The price isnt terrible

 

How long have you had it and how do you like the performance?

 

Plus 2 years of warranty. 9 months and it still looks great

 

I say just get the mTEC. As you can see, a lot IS owners have MTEC.

 

Hey guys, I just received and installed my Xtec HID's for my foglights today. They only cost $254 shipped by FedEx and they have a LIFETIME warranty (they are actually on sale until the end of this month I think, I've seen them on other websites for $350+). So if you guys are looking for something cheap and good THIS IS IT!!

The only bad thing now is that even though I bought the 4500K (pure white) kit to "match" my OEM HIDs, the headlight HIDs now look like freakin' regular lightbulbs I guess I'm going to have to buy a set of 6000K bulbs to make it look better.

They also have a cheaper "lifetime" warranty kit called "Apexcone" for $200 shipped

Oh, I forgot to mention that both kits feature have the ballast and ignitor integrated into one box and you don't even have to hook up wires to the battery, which makes it the easiest HID kit I've ever installed!!!

Here's the link that will give you the special price:

http://www.understeer.com/lighting-specials.shtml

 

Pics of headlights and fogs on please.

 

Which kit/bulb numbers did you order for the fogs?? Also, do they have replacements for the headlights?

 

And I wonder what started this MTEC trend? Is there an official unbiased review somewhere (like the one about Phillips/Sylvania)? Or is it just a cheaper alternative? So far, what I have read is it is all word of mouth available from EBay, it's cheaper and people like the performance. I'm just trying to find the source why MTEC is so popular. I'm not one for "that's what everyone has, therefore that's what I'll get".