vstolyarov

any good hid aftermarkets kits for 95 es300?
The es300 release hid headlights as an option in 00, 01, can it be swapped if i purchase it from a junkyard, how easily?

what are the brightest bulbs that you can use if i don't convert to hid kit? the number is 9006 for low beam and 9005 high which is never used.

lexusk8

The HID kits from the '00-'01 ES cannot be swapped with the '95 ES as they are a totally different design. You're going to have to purchase an aftermarket HID kit made for the '95 ES from places like http://www.xenondepot.com or Ebay.

TruPlaya26

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If money is not an issue for you go to www.xenondepot.com , Iv heard the have good quality HID kits and I'm planning on buying one soon. If you're on a budget try ebay or search for other sites that have them cheap, they wont be the same quality but you'll save a little $$$$.

Slooooooow

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Banzai Express is a place that several folks on my other forums, such as the Legacy board, have used with success.

E-Z ES300

I bought mine from a guy on ebay, ive had them for a month or so now and i cant complain!.... they were about $140, ill give you more info on him if you want otherwise these are good.... http://www.lextasy.com/lexus_hid_kit..._1301_prd1.htm

I think xenondepot is WAYYY over-priced!!!

vstolyarov

On
http://www.lextasy.com/lexus_hid_kit..._1301_prd1.htm
it says installation is just plug and play.
is 8000k way too bright?
can you make some pictures of installed product.

Slooooooow

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I've heard multiple complaints on several boards from folks who've purchased anything higher than 4300k. The complaints range from "crappy cutoff lines" to "poor coloration" to too much glare.

A few folks put up a good face and claim they're happy with the higher ks, but I think that's because the check's already written and the lights are already installed.

LXMN

I wouldn't buy any thing over 6000k. The light output on the road from an 8000k light bulb is weak. Strains on the eyes after a little bit. Kinda like reading with weak lighting. Makes you tired.

Looks cool from the front of the car with the blue lighting. I had 8000k on my car before I switched to 5000k. Big difference. Blue/white from the outside of the car, white/yellow from inside the car looking out. And with 8000k, you have to worry a little bit about the police, since that color is illegal for headlights.

TruPlaya26

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Just so you know man, the higher the temperature, the weaker the lighting is. the only difference is color, at 4300k you get a white/yellow color which is very bright, at 6000k you get a pure white/slightly bluish color with a little less brightness than 4300k. With 8000k you get a very blue color, but less brightness than 6000k. IMO 6000k is the way to go .

maniax

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HIDs are getting cheaper and cheaper.......ppl are picking them up in nyc for like $130. However, the quality of those kits remains questionable. I bought my HELIOs kit for $250 last year and they're still working fine.