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Old 04-03-17, 04:40 PM
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Question Headlight recommendations

I am looking to replace my headlight to a 5000k headlight. Any recommendations on which brand? Pictures of your LX with the 5000k headlight would be great!

Thank you for your help
Old 04-08-17, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by YouBetcha
I am looking to replace my headlight to a 5000k headlight. Any recommendations on which brand? Pictures of your LX with the 5000k headlight would be great!

Thank you for your help
If you have HIDs stick to bulbs from a reputable lighting manufacturer (ie. Philips, Osram etc)
If you have the regular bulbs the Sylvania Silverstars are pretty good. Just know that any 5000K bulb you use will have a blue coating on it which will reduce light output. Use higher than standard wattage bulbs at your own risk...they can cause damage to the headlight housing or wiring, from excess heat production.
Old 04-09-17, 09:28 AM
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Your LX570 did not come with HID? My 2013 came with HID, but fogs were halogens. I replaced the halogen fogs with aftermarket LED (H11)s.

What year is your LX570?




Originally Posted by YouBetcha
I am looking to replace my headlight to a 5000k headlight. Any recommendations on which brand? Pictures of your LX with the 5000k headlight would be great!

Thank you for your help
Old 04-09-17, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by malba2366
If you have HIDs stick to bulbs from a reputable lighting manufacturer (ie. Philips, Osram etc).

Just know that any 5000K bulb you use will have a blue coating on it which will reduce light output. Use higher than standard wattage bulbs at your own risk...they can cause damage to the headlight housing or wiring, from excess heat production.
They can also make it a major biatch to oncoming traffic. Don't be "that guy" with the ghetto blue headlights.
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Old 04-10-17, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by hankinid
They can also make it a major biatch to oncoming traffic. Don't be "that guy" with the ghetto blue headlights.
This is NOT 100% true statement.

The LX comes with Projector headlights and it is FINE running those aftermarket LED or HID bulbs. If you have the Reflector headlights then it is not advisable to do so. Check out the TRS store since they sell quality bulbs (https://www.theretrofitsource.com/).
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My LX is a 2011. I am wanting a white light not "ghetto" blue. Thank you for your help
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Mine is a 2011. From what I have read it is not a plug and play to change the 2011 to the 2013 headlight
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