Matt, I purchased two new headlights ($130 for both - link is http://www.ebay.com/itm/99-03-Lexus-...-/161648705383) - Swapped out my old and very smokey headlights. The wiring was easy as you just plug the low beam wire only into ballast wire and fasten other two wires to each other and one to headlight on each side. Then just zip tie ballast on each side in preferred location.

Only issue I had was placing the grommet - never did figure that out as the instructions referred to a bulb cover which I do not have on my car. Also put in LED bulbs in parking light and eyeball light. Major upgrade in night visibility.

I can provide headlight replacement instructions (found somewhere) and take a couple of photos of wiring if needed.

 

Thanks hawk; i think for right now I have to hold off due to finances; but; when it comes to that time; I will pm you; or i can give you my email and you can email me, etc.

 

My first mod was to tighten up the throttle cable where it attaches to the throttle body. That made a vast improvement in throttle response.

there's a good write up on it here;
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...se-advise.html



Last year I added LED lamps in the rear bumper where those reflectors are mounted. That made for a very distinct look.
Here's a photo;




Rear LED's

 

Looks good

 

those leds in the bumper look pretty cool there harrier!

 

Hi DewHawk, your RX looks great! Those TLC touches makes a world of difference.

When I saw you replaced your headlights I got so excited that I may be able to get a reasonably priced set for my 02 with HIDs, but not. They are outrageously expensive.

Looks great. Keep up the good work with it.




Hi 2K, do you have a write up for adding LEDs into the rear bumper reflectors? Thanks.

 

Just picked up a 02 for my wife last week. So far, I've tinted the windows. I'm planning on doing whatever else the wife will let me do to it. Lol.

 

First thing I did to Lola, was 6K HIDs, 330 18's, window visors, deleted the tow package, and I made myself a custom air ram intake. A while after, I got her a grille visor. And I know that I may seem a little corny for this, but I decided to order a VVT-i badge from the dealership. XD
Thought it was kinda goofy of me at first, but I slowly grew to like it. I think it was more of the location that I placed it. Where a Silversport badge would sit.
She has been with me for 5, going on 6 years, and I don't see myself giving her up anytime soon.

Before I painted, and mounted the 18's
My freshly done detail job. Pre-grille visor.
Love the light touch of red on the intelligence.

A LOT more reliable than my other car, next to her...



Current shot. I honestly love how well these cars age when they are well taken care of. She does not look 17 years old.

 

I changed out my taillights and backup lights using plug-and-play LED bulbs from DDM tuning Huntington beach California. These lights bulbs are fantastically bright of also using HID headlights 5K and 3K for my fogs on interior lighting is LED also I bought these at DDM tuning Huntington Beach California. www.DDM tuning.com I also changed all the transmission fluid to Max life full synthetic along with my power steering I also use mobile one 5W-30 extended service full synthetic motor oil. I am now trying to locate a Brembo style braking system, I also understand that Toyota TRD made a supercharger that fits my engine I'm in the process of locating one now to see if it will fit. The only problem I have is getting past smog I think. I buy all my oil at Walmart the cost is so much lower than other places synthetic oil will help your parts last a lot longer. I have driven my 2 of my Toyotas over 500,000 miles using synthetic oil and nothing ever wore out. I also change all the fluids in the trans and PS every 30 K and motor 15 K

 

For those of you with HIDS, are you experiencing any extra glare or blinding other drivers due to the reflector housing? I'm debating getting some LED headlight bulbs, but don't want to cause a hazard.

 

I have been contemplating the same thing for years now. I am on board to do that, maybe once I take care of all of my current finances. Have prices on LED bulbs dropped down any lately?

 

Yeah, they aren't too expensive. I took the plunge last week and bought 9006 6500k LEDs from Amazon for $42. Haven't driven enough at night yet to comment on glare, etc. Still need to fine-tune the aiming as well.

 

would love to see some photos. I'm excited. I may just buy a set for mine as well.

 

Haven't taken any photos yet of it on the road, but have some against my garage door.

LED vs 9012 HIR



LED