01 430 DRL questions
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01 430 DRL questions
My parents just picked up an 01 LS430 and they'd like to replace the DRL with something that isn't yellow (closer to hid look). I believe the drl's on this car are low beams at lower power, but am not sure. If anyone has gone through this and has a bulb recommendation (and pic if possible), please let me know.
I've gone through this on my gs400 (98) where the bulb is a wedge bulb. I got a 9led replacement and it made a world of difference matching my hids. Hoping to get more of a hid look from their drl's if possible.
Thanks for any help offered. Btw, I've been wholly impressed with their LS. I had a first gen ls as my first Lexus and am stunned with the changes/improvements in the 430. Gorgeous car, incredible ride, good pickup, interior better than many homes :-)
I've gone through this on my gs400 (98) where the bulb is a wedge bulb. I got a 9led replacement and it made a world of difference matching my hids. Hoping to get more of a hid look from their drl's if possible.
Thanks for any help offered. Btw, I've been wholly impressed with their LS. I had a first gen ls as my first Lexus and am stunned with the changes/improvements in the 430. Gorgeous car, incredible ride, good pickup, interior better than many homes :-)
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The DRL's in Lexus vechicles are high beams running at about 40% power. That said, if you put a "superwhite" halogen bulb in the highs, it will look very blue when the DRLs are on. I'm not sure if there is a bulb that looks white when running at 40% power as well as full power.
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Originally posted by electro992
The DRL's in Lexus vechicles are high beams running at about 40% power. That said, if you put a "superwhite" halogen bulb in the highs, it will look very blue when the DRLs are on. I'm not sure if there is a bulb that looks white when running at 40% power as well as full power.
The DRL's in Lexus vechicles are high beams running at about 40% power. That said, if you put a "superwhite" halogen bulb in the highs, it will look very blue when the DRLs are on. I'm not sure if there is a bulb that looks white when running at 40% power as well as full power.
Alot of other GS owners have tried and regardless what bulb u put in there...its still look yellow at 40%.
Originally posted by roguenode
Thanks electro992. I'll start looking for possible high beam replacement bulbs. If anyone has any recommendations, please pass them along.
thx
Thanks electro992. I'll start looking for possible high beam replacement bulbs. If anyone has any recommendations, please pass them along.
thx
i don't know of an aftermarket bulb that will make the drl white too. just imagine you will need a bulb that has a much higher power rating. i don't think that would happen
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