So my evolution in lighting began with a fully stock non HID 2008 IS250, i wanted to look as cool as the other HID cars on the road, and make myself actually stand out a bit, so i decided to go with a 6500K Xtreme HID kit from Xenon depot, and a Vled's 5SMT Blue to attempt to match it.
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So after getting pulled over once or twice, to let me know that truly blue lights are for cops only (but not to ask if the HID's were modified!) i made the next logical step to Vled's 5SMT White

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which blended in MUCH better, and was the right overall choice, it doesnt match the 6500K perfectly, but who cares, its pimpin.

then the mod bug bit again, for the JDM finish, and it inspired me to call Xenon Depot once again for a 9006 3000K Xtreme HID kit for the fogs, and for me to rip apart my car while waiting for the UPS guy to show up lol

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Installed and testing...

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Do note with had fun putting the bumper back on, getting those ten little slots the screws go in under the car to align was wonderfully fun by the way...

and here it is!


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P.S- i live in an apartment building, and its hilarious how many people get weird walking by when im working on my car, or waxing it where i live...too many haters here in santa cruz

 

how do people get weird? what do they say?

 

mostly they will walk by stop their conversations get all quiet and snicker or make weird faces haha, all it means is sexy lexi is taking their breath away haha

 

there is non-HID for 2008 models??

 

^The last several months of model year 2008 production were non-HID only.

Javier

 

Cool story. Now come over to my house and help me install my HID fogs since you're an expert....j/k.

 

Those blue SMTs were a definite no no LOL

 

Nice...maybe I spot you opposite of hwy 17 one of these days... I'll know what color scheme to look for ......

 

The reason I asked is because i'm paranoid people will see how much you work on your car then eventually key the crap out of it...

...be careful.

 

yeah i hope not, that would unmake my day, but hey- at least i know where they live haha

 

thats gay...i don't know who makes these production decisions. Just like all the 06 Non HID.

 

if it came perfect i would have no fun modding it!

 

Has Lexus given any insight on why they would remove the HID option for several months? I think I also read here recently that the early 09s also do not have HID.

I always find it strange when I see some of these new luxury cars on the road that do not have Xenons (not just IS, but some BMW 3's, Audi A4's, Benz C class, etc). Heck, I was able to order xenons on my Mazda 3 and that was back in 2004.

 

^I don't know, but I suspect it's related to the new "value pricing" model of the 2009 model year. Most of the 09's I've seen so far are also non-HID equipped models.

Javier

 

or they could think u are vandalizing the car..
i live in a condo unit also and when i disassemble my car, i get people staring and looking like am stealing parts off it.
others stare in amazement at how a person can dismantle a lexus into pieces.
i need/want a house....lol



olddog