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

HIDS and High Beams

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 6, 2007 | 07:03 PM
  #1  
MrG4Life's Avatar
MrG4Life
Thread Starter
Lexus Champion
CL Folding 100,000
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,304
Likes: 1
From: DE <---> NY
Default HIDS and High Beams

I was driving behind what looked to be a '06 or '07 Lexus RX330 this evening and at some point I noticed the driver turned on the high beams. I drive in areas where there isn't much street lighting sometimes. My lights are bright enough to light up the road good enough for me to drive but the RX had HIDS on it. I don't know if the person's vision wasn't all that good to make them turn on the high beams. This leads me to the question, for those driving with HIDS, do you feel the need to drive with high beams on at times? I think the stock HIDS that come with most cars are bright enough to shine the road enough so that you don't need to use high beams.
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2007 | 08:19 PM
  #2  
LXMN's Avatar
LXMN
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,039
Likes: 0
From: Field of Dreams
Default

I never use my high beams.


I have HID.
Reply
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 04:57 PM
  #3  
PushinLEX's Avatar
PushinLEX
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,561
Likes: 2
From: Killa Kali KING
Default

thats a good question. i went from regular halogens to a basic ebay hid kit(6K/3k fogs). it seems like the hids light up more road, but the halogens, although doesnt light up as much ground, seems to light up wat it lights more sharply and clearer. so yea at times, i find myself using my high beams.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
dyel74
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
7
Mar 16, 2015 02:36 PM
NIXmx
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
17
Mar 26, 2012 01:05 PM
Tex Lex
LX - 3rd Gen (2008-2021)
11
Oct 8, 2009 11:24 PM
Sceptre
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
4
Dec 13, 2007 02:12 PM
your momma
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
1
Oct 3, 2006 01:34 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:03 AM.

story-0
10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Some luxury cars chase trends, but these Lexus models look better now than they did when they first rolled into showrooms.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-06 17:58:29


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!

Slideshow: How to Get the Best Fuel Economy with a Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-05 20:54:44


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers

Slideshow: 10 best Lexus models no one remembers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 17:33:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing

Slideshow: diving into 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium's pricing, performance, fuel economy, features, and amenities!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-23 13:09:18


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!

Slideshow: the 10 Lexus and Toyota vehicles you need to drive before you die.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-23 10:34:24


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation

Slideshow: Top 10 Lexus/Toyota models with the lowest 5-year depreciation rate.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-08 12:19:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?

The LC hasn't even disappeared from the Lexus lineup yet, and we're already seeing signs of an explosive market.

By Brett Foote | 2026-04-06 09:25:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler

Slideshow: comparing the pricings, specs, power, fuel economy, fun-factor, and features of the GX 550 Luxury+ and TX 550h+ Luxury.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-03-19 13:44:11


VIEW MORE
story-8
9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)

Slideshow: 9 best Lexus models you can buy for half price and 1 you should avoid

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-19 12:01:07


VIEW MORE
story-9
2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!

Here's everything you need to know about the latest NX.

By Brett Foote | 2026-03-19 11:56:59


VIEW MORE