Megafast13

I really, really, wand HID's on my ES300. Is it possible to do so? I know that my Lexus does not have HID's right now, just standard really nice Halogens. Is it possible to install a kit on my Lexus? If so, Can I have a link or video on how to install them? thanks.

I am just confused because I have seen the hole in my Headlight right now and then the size for HID's and it just seems impossible, but your guys' help would be greatly appreciated.

JSM1284

Do a retro like I did.. A kit would cause WAYYYY to much glare. Let me find my link....

Here is my thread from Toyotanation:

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=226456

Megafast13

I really don't want to tear up my Headlights that much.

Is there any other way?

How much is the cost? Money isn't that much of an issue for me...

JSM1284

Then buy a pair of HID headlights from Lexus and put them in.

They are about $450 each. Plus $382 each ballast, $350 each bulb(These can be found cheaper), plus a couple other things.

A retro is they only way to do it properly without spending ALOT of money. You could probably find cheaper HID housings on Ebay.

Here is an Ebay listing:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LEXUS...QQcmdZViewItem

Megafast13

Does anyone recommend XENON Halogen bulbs like these:


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/D2R-H...ayphotohosting

or these i know they aren't for lexus:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1992-...ayphotohosting

JSM1284

The first ones are not Halogen, They are no name HID bulbs, and will only work if you have HID housings, The second ones are crap halogen bulbs with a blue coating, that means less light output.

steviej

iTrader: (1)

in your first link: The D2R bulbs are the actual bulbs that go in the HID setup that you want to convert to. You can't use these in you current headlight setup.

in your second link: I wouldn't buy these with your money.

If the HID conversion is too much money then invest in a worthwhile halogen bulb. I suggest the PIAA Xtreme White bulb or the PIAA Intense White bulb (depending on you bulb configuration (H7, 9006, 9005, etc.). You can find these on ebay and many reputable online stores like www.tirerack.com.

Megafast13

So the look alikes are worse than just a standard Halogen...

Tomorrow I am going to pick up a pair of Sylvania SilverStar's. They are about 4000k.

Maybe HID someday.

Choas

If you wana go cheap like I did till I try my retrofit go with the Silverstar Ultra's not the regulars.

Megafast13

Yeah, how do you like them...

I meant to say Ultra's.

gulffishin

JSM, did you ever retro your fogs?

Megafast13

After going to two Autozone's and an O'Reily's, I finally got the Silverstar Ultras. They burn at 4100K. Plently for me

JSM1284

Nope, Never did my fogs.

peter1965

Hey there Steviej,
so are you all saying that if i just put an aftermarket HID kit in my std ES300 (halogen, non-projector) headlight housing it just will generate a really crappy light pattern?

cheers, pete.

Choas

I really like them. I think they are the best non HID. Shoulda ebayed em tho its half the price.