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Old 06-02-11, 01:42 AM
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dang once I get a decent camera I'll take a pic of mine. And I need a wall big enough
Old 06-02-11, 10:44 PM
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I updated the first post with the stock halogen beam pattern.

Hilux22RE, too much local light pollution and street lights in my basic area. Once I find a dark spot, I'll re-shoot.
Old 07-28-11, 11:59 PM
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Old 07-29-11, 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by tenchu
90 LS400 - Eagle Eyes housings, 8000k bi-xenon H4 HIDs

Fogs on


Fogs off
did u have regular halogens in the eagle eyes before the hids? if so whats the difference in lighting? huge..or just so-so,and what kit are u running?...thanks
Old 07-29-11, 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by python
did u have regular halogens in the eagle eyes before the hids? if so whats the difference in lighting? huge..or just so-so,and what kit are u running?...thanks
Nope. I have a 90 so the wiring is different. I actually got a custom set of HIDs with the correct bulbs for a 93-94 (the year eagle eyes are made for) and the correct wiring for 90.
Old 07-29-11, 05:52 AM
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yea i know..i have a 92 so i had to modify to get the h4's to work....i was just wondering if u went str8 into hids or put halogens first. i have the eagle eyes and was probably the first on here to get em,the light out put is ok,much better than stock and the look is also better...i was just curious if its worth the money to get hids and also what kit do u have..im not going to spend money on a cheap chinese kit that will only give me issues. my last kit which i had installed in my stock lights were horrible, only one light would come on and i would have to turn the lights on and off a few times to get em to work
Old 07-29-11, 04:46 PM
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I got the idea from you

(I realized that now after you mention it and I see your avatar). I have kryptonbulbs.com kit, which is supposed to be lifetime warranty, but now (3rd kit i've ordered from them) that I actually have an issue, they won't respond to my emails, so I do not suggest it.

I can't say how much brighter these are than the halogens in the eagle eye housings, I just know HIDs+Eagle Eyes = 100x brighter than stock ****ty housings with ****ty halogens.
Old 07-30-11, 06:42 AM
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what issues are u having?
Old 07-30-11, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by python
what issues are u having?
One side wont switch from high/low.

Initially the car thought it was stuck on high beams, fogs wouldn't work, headlights wouldn't switch, then I reversed the plugs on the harness and fixed that issue, only to find out that one of the sides won't switch. I contacted them (many times) and have yet to get a response.
Old 07-31-11, 01:27 PM
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What HID kit would you recommend I have a stock 97 ls400 i want 6000k I was thinking about just going with a kit from ddm tuning i had one on my pryor car with no problems but i'm not sure on the wattage or if i need hi/lo kit im a total noob when it comes to this on lexus?
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Originally Posted by ray316
What HID kit would you recommend I have a stock 97 ls400 i want 6000k I was thinking about just going with a kit from ddm tuning i had one on my pryor car with no problems but i'm not sure on the wattage or if i need hi/lo kit im a total noob when it comes to this on lexus?
ddm tuning is crap. buy a quality Xenondepot (or comparable quality) kit.
Old 07-31-11, 05:04 PM
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so im not quite sure...pure drifter are u endorsing this company?
just kidding...wow thats some sad s h * t right there
xenondepot is what i was looking to buy or maybe phillips
Old 07-31-11, 11:35 PM
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I like the Retrofitsource. Good service, fast shipping and they support the HID forum I like to frequent.
Old 09-03-11, 09:01 PM
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one of mine with the fogs on I shoulda took one from further away from my garage door theyre 6000k for fogs and low beams
Old 09-04-11, 12:34 AM
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fatcat2 and ray316

Can you snap the beam pattern on the road also? Want to see the throw-pattern 50+ feet out from the car.


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