Fog light conversion question for 2008GS450h
#1
Fog light conversion question for 2008GS450h
I know I can replace bulbs with little result. An hid kit can get 6k hid, but how would that compare with the JDM full HID conversion kit?
#2
The JDM HID kit is probably 4 times + more expensive than a quality HID conversion kit. Not to mention the JDM lights are replacement light unit, which is a projector light. Standard HID conversion kits are just ballasts, bulbs, and wiring.
#5
Comparison
I guess what I am asking is whether a good conversion kit is essentially the same or if the reflective surfaces in the jdm light enclosure more optimized for hid lighting?. The delta between the 2 is crazy so if the difference is modest,.i can't justify the.2k
#6
link: http://www.theretrofitsource.com/index.php?cPath=25
maybe you can find a way to integrate a hid projector similar to the ones found in the above link to what you want. good luck!
Last edited by Stormforge; 04-10-11 at 02:04 PM.
#7
lexus oem
Did some research as it turns out the lexus jdm hid fogs require some trick wiring for US GS models. The Kit also includes Drls which make it even trickier. Does anyone know if there has been a succesdul installation of a set?
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#8
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ere-first.html
#10
justification is a matter of subjective perspective. some of our fellow CL members here spend a few thousand dollars (and more) on wheels and suspension upgrades on their GS; but to those who don't mod their cars or don't like to mod, they see it as a waste of money. is a set of $2K+ wheels any more justifyable when you can get a set of cheap wheels for around $500-$600? some say yes, some say no. it all depends on each person what they like and what they feel or believe is a good mod. every person here has their own poison (ie: what is justifyable in spending big bucks on), mine just happens to be jdm fogs.
Don't get me wrong, those fogs are sweet, but I'm trying to limit my upgrades on my car right now because I know in the back of my mind we'll be getting something else in the next year or so.
#11
you can do a custom switch like what RC51TOFUMA did, and install it next to the power/snow switch:
or you can mount the jdm switch in the tray under the console box like what i did:
#13
with the disaster that happened in japan, it will take some time before things get back to normal. jdm fogs are worth the wait as long as you are willing to be patient. good luck!
#14
Front Bumper Pole?
Placed the order but Lexus Japan is asking if I have the "front bumper pole? This affects the fog light install. They said it is most unlikely but wanted to know if you encountered anything like this during the installation?
Update: This is what they were referring to:
http://lexus.jp/models/gs/specificat...xterior_08.jpg
Apparently there are 2 fog light kits. One is tor the harness for bumper that has the POLE and one kit without.
Strange.
Update: This is what they were referring to:
http://lexus.jp/models/gs/specificat...xterior_08.jpg
Apparently there are 2 fog light kits. One is tor the harness for bumper that has the POLE and one kit without.
Strange.
Last edited by EleeGS; 04-15-11 at 05:29 PM.
#15
Placed the order but Lexus Japan is asking if I have the "front bumper pole? This affects the fog light install. They said it is most unlikely but wanted to know if you encountered anything like this during the installation?
Update: This is what they were referring to:
http://lexus.jp/models/gs/specificat...xterior_08.jpg
Apparently there are 2 fog light kits. One is tor the harness for bumper that has the POLE and one kit without.
Strange.
Update: This is what they were referring to:
http://lexus.jp/models/gs/specificat...xterior_08.jpg
Apparently there are 2 fog light kits. One is tor the harness for bumper that has the POLE and one kit without.
Strange.
get the jdm kit without the the pole.