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Old May 3, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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I wanna change my day time running light to a white light any suggestion on how i can accomplish this? much appreciated!
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Old May 9, 2012 | 02:18 PM
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I believe is this what most people are using right now... You lose your highbeam function with these though
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/9005-LED-Da...d_sku45_r4.htm
(there are A LOT of thread on these LEDs if you search)

Or you can use HIDs in them instead:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-hi-beams.html
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Old May 10, 2012 | 06:19 PM
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I did the ones from iJDMtoy for my DRLs. The white that they sell though has more of a blue look to it but it looks great regardless.
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Old May 10, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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I got my HID's installed today, (low beams, and fog) still trying to figure out the problem with the HID daytime running . . . when the tech put them in and set the switch to auto, they flickered like a strobe light so i'm still stuck with the ugly yellow looking color . . . 2006 GS 430 . . . any suggestions???? I went with the 8000k and they look GREAT!
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Old May 16, 2012 | 08:24 AM
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I was thinking of ordering the DRL's (9006) LED's bulbs for my GS400.. How do u like the light output and how are the quality of there bulbs?

Also thinking of there HID replacement bulbs.. 6000k
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Old May 22, 2012 | 02:43 PM
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Running HID's in the High Beam/DRL light will not work without any problems. Since the DRL mode is running at 6v and HID's require a solid 12v current, it'll flicker.

In theory, I guess you can use a capacitor and relay setup to draw a stable 12v current from the battery. Never tried it though, but it's food for thought.
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Old May 22, 2012 | 06:13 PM
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The D2R HID 6000k replacement bulbs should be a direct swap correct? no extra harness or capacitors right?
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D2R HID bulbs are direct fit to the ballast connector.
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Check out Osram Night Breaker Plus bulbs. These bulbs will give you a little more of a crisper, whiter color and will still be very functional when you go to use your high beams.
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stick with hids, dont use leds please.
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You can't installed HIDs as DRLs as HIDS require a constant 12V.

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Originally Posted by tmf2004
I was thinking of ordering the DRL's (9006) LED's bulbs for my GS400.. How do u like the light output and how are the quality of there bulbs?

Also thinking of there HID replacement bulbs.. 6000k
I want some Vossens for my 95;SC 400. You won thoses on your Lexus in your profile photo?
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