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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 07:58 AM
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Have an 07 is350 and want better headlights. What is the best options out there without breaking the bank? Looking to spend no more than $100. Looking for good quality brands. Don't want to pay and get burned 2 months later. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Is it hard to change them out or should i take it somewhere?
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 08:06 AM
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In the future, clarify what you're looking for. "Headlights" are very different from "low beam bulbs", which I believe is what you're talking about since you only want to spend $100.

I have these bulbs and wrote up an extensive review on them, you can see them here: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lig...ount-code.html. They are 5000K, which means they will be a more brilliant white (with a hint of blue) than stock. They come out to $100 even for two bulbs. I highly recommend these.

If you want to go bluer than that, many people on CL go with Garax 6000Ks. I've only read good things about them on CL, but I will note that they will be quite blue, much bluer than stock, and could draw unwanted attention particularly if your car has other mods. I've read of a few people on CL who've gotten tickets with Garax for their lights being too blue.
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 08:39 AM
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That is the info i was looking for!!!! Thanks
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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Do you have OEM HIDs?
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 01:37 PM
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I have factory headlights, just looking for some low beams
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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Find a good friend who just purchased a set of 2011 headlights, buy his old headlights (HID prefered) and upgrade all the bulbs! Thanks again Greg!
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jbone29
I have factory headlights, just looking for some low beams
Great group of guys who will help you all the way! I HIGHLY recommend them! www.iJDMTO​Y.com
Good luck
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jbone29
I have factory headlights, just looking for some low beams
Factory headlights can be either halogen or HID. I'm guessing since you're looking for just bulbs, you have the HID version.
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 03:49 PM
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Default Thanks calvin2376

just ordered the 5000K hid's. i will post before and after pics after the install.
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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pretty sure stock is 5K or 4500k bulbs.....
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 05:13 PM
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I bought 6k because on my mazda, 6k was a nice white with a light hint of ice blue and it's what I was going for. I put 6k's in the IS the other day and it seems to have a hint of purple? What could cause it to be different?
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