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Old 06-14-06, 01:20 AM
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Is it bad to change just the bulbs on my GS? just wondering because im too broke to afford the HID kit so i was wondering if changeing the bulb would hurt it like melt the wiring relay or something?So basically can i go cheap and just change the bulb without messing anything up.

PS haha sorry about the spelling its real late and im real tired.

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Old 06-14-06, 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Jewel707
Is it bad to change just the bulbs on my GS? just wondering because im too broke to afford the HID kit so i was wondering if changeing the bulb would hard it?
"Would hard it" I dont know what you mean, but I'll take a guess. Its not hard to change the bulb. Twist and pull.
Old 06-14-06, 06:11 AM
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I think he ment hurt it. Jewel, although i know absolutely nothing about this matter, i'll tell you this. The stock bulbs in there are not bad, they are bright and during the night, the view is good. I personally bought silverstars which have some blue/white tint to it for 35$. They differ a lot from the fogs, thats sfor sure(yellow). I intend to one day change out my fogs too with silver stars.

Contrary to that, i would like to retire my silverstars and buy some xenons with proper wattage that are a little more blue but i hear they burn out fast.

As far as it goes for melting the relay with bulbs that are with high wattage, its not even worth the risk, you might as well go with HIDs because since you own a lexus and if it melts, ur in for it!!! n
Old 06-14-06, 07:21 AM
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Get some silverstars theyre pretty decent and better than stock , also do a search on how to clean your lenses cause this is very helpful in getting more output from your lights
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I had 80w bulbs in my lexus for a few years with no problems with the wiring.
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Thanks for all the info. Yea i dont intend on putting anything thats greater than what is suppoesd to be in there. I was just wondering is there a replacement bulb that looks nice until im able to afford the real HID kit. Yea i need to get my lights defogged but i have no where to get it done. Thanks guys for the info ima go grab some silverstars for now.
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just to let you know blue color bulb are not that great for lighting and the rain do soak up the light or black tar.
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I have Silverstar in all my lights they work good atleast till i get my HID kit
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^ Thats good to know yea thats what im plannin to get them until i get my HID kit. Nice lexus by the way what rims do you have on yours?
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Originally Posted by Jewel707
^ Thats good to know yea thats what im plannin to get them until i get my HID kit. Nice lexus by the way what rims do you have on yours?
thats not my car but thats what im getting prolly soon i hope the kit is Wald EX line, an the rims are also Wald
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