Notices
Lighting A place to ask questions about HIDs & other Lexus lights
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

How do i know if i have HID's?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 1, 2003 | 10:49 PM
  #1  
Blue98Gs3's Avatar
Blue98Gs3
Thread Starter
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,476
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default How do i know if i have HID's?

I have a 98 GS300, how do i tell if i have HID's? is there something on the car or in the owners manual?
Reply
Old Nov 1, 2003 | 11:55 PM
  #2  
siniquezu's Avatar
siniquezu
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 2,984
Likes: 0
From: TheOC
Default

It's really really really bright.
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2003 | 05:20 AM
  #3  
lexusk8's Avatar
lexusk8
Lexus Fanatic
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 7,379
Likes: 24
From: Florida
Default

When you turn HIDs on, you'll notice the lighting sort of instantly "flicks" ON like a household on/off switch. For the halogens, the lighting will "fade" on for less than a second...
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2003 | 12:32 PM
  #4  
rominl's Avatar
rominl
exclusive matchup
20 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 81,772
Likes: 349
From: Lovely OC
Default

turn on your light facing a wall. if the headlights goes up and down a little bit before they settle, then it's hid. otherwise it's halogen

btw, back in 98, i thought hid was only option for gs400?
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2003 | 01:01 PM
  #5  
Blue98Gs3's Avatar
Blue98Gs3
Thread Starter
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,476
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default

I bought the car less than a month ago and im still trying to figure out all the options, rominl, do you know if it was an option for only 400's?
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2003 | 11:12 PM
  #6  
ATSOU's Avatar
ATSOU
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,027
Likes: 4
From: CA
Default

You can't tell between regular light & HID???
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2003 | 12:41 AM
  #7  
2Lexus430s's Avatar
2Lexus430s
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 928
Likes: 0
From: Florida
Default

Originally posted by Blue98Gs3
I bought the car less than a month ago and im still trying to figure out all the options, rominl, do you know if it was an option for only 400's?
They were only an option for the GS400 in 98.

The easy ways to tell however are:
1. They will level when you turn them on (Adjust up and down)
2. They will apear to have a slight blue tint when on
3. They are 4 times brighter than hal.
4. They will say XENON somewhere near the headlight under the hood
5. They will instantly turn on and not fade on
6. They will instantly turn off and not fade off
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2003 | 12:43 AM
  #8  
themasta3's Avatar
themasta3
Rookie
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 81
Likes: 0
From: Montana
Default

wow, it has been awhile since i've posted, but i just HAD to comment on this.


Dude, all i have to say to you is that you are a complete dumbass. Enough said.


PEACE!
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2003 | 05:59 AM
  #9  
Blue98Gs3's Avatar
Blue98Gs3
Thread Starter
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,476
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default

who is?
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2003 | 07:18 AM
  #10  
2Lexus430s's Avatar
2Lexus430s
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 928
Likes: 0
From: Florida
Default

Originally posted by themasta3
wow, it has been awhile since i've posted, but i just HAD to comment on this.


Dude, all i have to say to you is that you are a complete dumbass. Enough said.


PEACE!
How about you keep your rude and unnecessary comments about other members to yourself.

Do not slander other people simply because you don't like their question. Doing so will only keep member from posting question because of a possible rude reaction from members like you.

He bought the car used and someone might have put cheap blue bulbs in it and he did not know if they were real HID's? You never know.

It would be best of you not to reply if you do not feel a question deserves a qualified and professional response.

Not cool

Last edited by 2Lexus430s; Nov 13, 2003 at 07:24 AM.
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2003 | 07:31 AM
  #11  
DaveGS4's Avatar
DaveGS4
Administrator Emeritus
20 Year Member
Community Builder
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 31,944
Likes: 2,737
From: North Carolina
Default

Originally posted by themasta3

Dude, all i have to say to you is that you are a complete dumbass. Enough said.
Themasta, if you have to come out of retirement just to call someone a rude name, please stay in the retirement home. Not cool AND not allowed on CL, please do not repeat this behavior.

Personal Attacks
While we encourage lively debates and discussions, we will not tolerate personal attacks of any kind. Any person attacking another forum member will receive a warning and have their offenses removed. One more offense and the offending member will be permanently suspended from ClubLexus.
Blue98Gs3, please ignore his inappropriate comments, they aren't typical for members of our forum.

Last edited by DaveGS4; Nov 13, 2003 at 07:34 AM.
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2003 | 08:20 AM
  #12  
Letsride's Avatar
Letsride
Moderator
20 Year Member
Photogenic
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 4,389
Likes: 56
From: North Carolina
Default

Originally posted by 2Lexus430s
How about you keep your rude and unnecessary comments about other members to yourself.

Do not slander other people simply because you don't like their question. Doing so will only keep member from posting question because of a possible rude reaction from members like you.

He bought the car used and someone might have put cheap blue bulbs in it and he did not know if they were real HID's? You never know.

It would be best of you not to reply if you do not feel a question deserves a qualified and professional response.

Not cool
Well Put!!
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2003 | 09:12 AM
  #13  
Djdelite's Avatar
Djdelite
Pole Position
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 200
Likes: 0
From: Delaware
Default

Im not trying to add on and I know the original question has been entertained but I wanted to add that the rude comment was so uncool... Not everybody knows everything dude.. This is coming from a newer member who asks questions to learn...an I sometimes feel that I may ask dumb questions to members at times but there are others that have more experience and know more thats why Im here to learn and share with others as I progress..... . Truly there is no such thing as a dumb question that was something always quoted by a teacher in school
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2003 | 02:35 PM
  #14  
Blue98Gs3's Avatar
Blue98Gs3
Thread Starter
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,476
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default

Wow, that was a really uncalled for dude, im not taking it personally, but my family or I have never owned a car with HID's. Compared to my Dads Jaguar XJR and my moms suburban, the lexus bulbs are a lot whiter, so i didnt know if i had them or not.....
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2003 | 02:38 PM
  #15  
2Lexus430s's Avatar
2Lexus430s
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 928
Likes: 0
From: Florida
Default

Originally posted by Blue98Gs3
Wow, that was a really uncalled for dude, im not taking it personally, but my family or I have never owned a car with HID's. Compared to my Dads Jaguar XJR and my moms suburban, the lexus bulbs are a lot whiter, so i didnt know if i had them or not.....
Post some pics of the Blue Beauty
Reply



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:13 AM.