which HID Kid should I get
12-15-01, 08:21 PM
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which HID Kid should I get
I have a 98 GS400 without the HID's and was wondering if anyone could recommend a good HID Kit. I want to have the purplish hue found on the Audi's if possible.
12-16-01, 02:10 AM
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i can be of service
my cousin sells hid kits for any cars. i think he said the stage II kit, the ones that are in the euro cars. he says its a 6000k output. you can contact him through his email. steven_k@pacbell. net i think he said around 800 bucks or so. not sure. hope that helps.
12-16-01, 02:46 PM
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From my experience, I heard Phillips HID kit is also pretty good.
Heres a good website
http://www.xtremewhite.com
Heres a good website
http://www.xtremewhite.com
12-16-01, 08:45 PM
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My selustion to the problem is......
what I did, on my '01 GS300, I went the Lexus yard.....got the head lights compleate with bulbs and balasts for $450, took out my old head lights, and installed the HID ones inplace, the only thing the doesn't work is the Auto leveling computer..other wise you got your self an OEM (original equipment manufacture) set-up the is goign to work and look real not white like the cheap philips that people buy.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................If any one knows how I can hook up the auto-leveling for the HID headlights ?
Thanks.
Talal.
Thanks.
Talal.
12-17-01, 09:45 AM
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Re: My selustion to the problem is......
Originally posted by talalhz
what I did, on my '01 GS300, I went the Lexus yard.....got the head lights compleate with bulbs and balasts for $450, took out my old head lights, and installed the HID ones inplace, the only thing the doesn't work is the Auto leveling computer..other wise you got your self an OEM (original equipment manufacture) set-up the is goign to work and look real not white like the cheap philips that people buy.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................If any one knows how I can hook up the auto-leveling for the HID headlights ?
Thanks.
Talal.
what I did, on my '01 GS300, I went the Lexus yard.....got the head lights compleate with bulbs and balasts for $450, took out my old head lights, and installed the HID ones inplace, the only thing the doesn't work is the Auto leveling computer..other wise you got your self an OEM (original equipment manufacture) set-up the is goign to work and look real not white like the cheap philips that people buy.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................If any one knows how I can hook up the auto-leveling for the HID headlights ?
Thanks.
Talal.
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12-19-01, 01:16 PM
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HID KITS FOR A CHEAP PRICE
KURUPTION213
I JUST INSTALLED AN HID KIT ON MY LEX AND THEY LOOK HOT. I GOT THEM FOR $650.00 INSTALLED. THE ONES I GOT HAVE THAT PURPLISH COLOR. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED CALL ME AT 917-324-5777.
M1LEXU5
I JUST INSTALLED AN HID KIT ON MY LEX AND THEY LOOK HOT. I GOT THEM FOR $650.00 INSTALLED. THE ONES I GOT HAVE THAT PURPLISH COLOR. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED CALL ME AT 917-324-5777.
M1LEXU5
12-19-01, 01:47 PM
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M1LEXU5,
i am defnintely interested, but I live down in DC so I'm gonna have to get the HID kit down here and have them install it. What is the name of your HID kit, I'm definitely looking for the purplish hue. Any info you could provide would be a great help.
i am defnintely interested, but I live down in DC so I'm gonna have to get the HID kit down here and have them install it. What is the name of your HID kit, I'm definitely looking for the purplish hue. Any info you could provide would be a great help.
12-19-01, 10:33 PM
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OEM is the only way
Sure aftermarkets may "appear" alright, but they are not OEM. Sticking some bulbs into the car is not the answer unless you get a "focused" system. Aftermarket kits are not focused properly for the cars and tend to spread the light in all directions. Cheap IMO. Go with the oem setup. Cost less with much better output.
Curious as why the Self leveling feature wont work in the conversion. Thats the best part, people love and point at my lights when I kick them on. They go up ,then down, than up again. Amazing.
Curious as why the Self leveling feature wont work in the conversion. Thats the best part, people love and point at my lights when I kick them on. They go up ,then down, than up again. Amazing.
12-20-01, 10:21 AM
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Yeah, I know. The lenses alone (which refract light differently than non-hid OEMs) cost around $500, add the ballasts, auto-leveling, and bulbs, you're well over a grand, not including installation.
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Re: i can be of service
Originally posted by gs430ondubz
my cousin sells hid kits for any cars. i think he said the stage II kit, the ones that are in the euro cars. he says its a 6000k output. you can contact him through his email. steven_k@pacbell. net i think he said around 800 bucks or so. not sure. hope that helps.
my cousin sells hid kits for any cars. i think he said the stage II kit, the ones that are in the euro cars. he says its a 6000k output. you can contact him through his email. steven_k@pacbell. net i think he said around 800 bucks or so. not sure. hope that helps.
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hey this "dubz" cus again. the diff. between the phillips stage1 and the stage 2 i have is that the phillips are 4200k and the stage 2 is 6000k. the result is the purplish/bluish hue you see on bmw/audi. i am selling these kits which are plug and play for cheaper than the price that most stores have. if your interested or want pics i can take some off of my 01 rx300 which i recently installed them on. contact me at steven_k@pacbell.net