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Old 04-27-16 | 05:40 PM
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Anybody know what we have to do to run 6000K HID lights in our cars? I was told I would have to change the entire light system to do this
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Just change it to 6000K bulb
Old 04-27-16 | 06:40 PM
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All you have to do is buy 6000k light bulbs and swap them out with the OEM ones. Be sure to buy quality bulbs when you do.
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Ok cool. And how about the fog lights. I like having the 3000K yellow fogs. Can I also just swap the bulb?
Old 04-28-16 | 03:26 AM
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No, for the fogs you need to buy HID ballasts first.
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Alright thanks guys
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You can also just replace the fogs with yellow halogen bulbs to save some time, energy and money. I believe the 2nd Gen GS that you still have has a standard halogen fog lamp bulb but capsules in the housing make it output a yellow color.

I have the PIAA Ion Yellow H11 bulbs in my fogs:
Amazon.com: PIAA 13511 H11 Ion Yellow Performance Bulb, (Pack of 2): Automotive Amazon.com: PIAA 13511 H11 Ion Yellow Performance Bulb, (Pack of 2): Automotive
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Originally Posted by AJLex19
You can also just replace the fogs with yellow halogen bulbs to save some time, energy and money. I believe the 2nd Gen GS that you still have has a standard halogen fog lamp bulb but capsules in the housing make it output a yellow color.

I have the PIAA Ion Yellow H11 bulbs in my fogs:Amazon.com: PIAA 13511 H11 Ion Yellow Performance Bulb, (Pack of 2): Automotive
Do you have any pics of your fog lights?
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Here a few pics (don't do it justice - look better in person):


Originally Posted by GsLex02
Do you have any pics of your fog lights?





Here's some vids that show it off better:
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Originally Posted by AJLex19
Here a few pics (don't do it justice - look better in person):

6000K headlights-v_53a0_b9a6b6ccd004226263625f9c354a2a16a2ba98bb.jpg



6000K headlights-v_5817_a073d10b7b381778f4b5090aa24ccec702e9d394.jpg

6000K headlights-v_bdec_ba72724256b87dbeddfe6cff68fa0c80aaf1742d.jpg

Here's some vids that show it off better:
2013 Lexus GS 350 PIAA Plasma Ion Yellow H11 Bulbs - YouTube
PIAA PLASMA ION VS STOCK BULBS - YouTube
I'm liking that look!
Old 04-28-16 | 03:56 PM
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Definitely nice and I'm sure cheaper than concerning to HID in the fog lights. Looks like a plan lol and that's with 6000K headlights?
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Also just curious.....about how much are you guys paying for the 6000K HID bulbs. Im looking at a set of Philips for $189.00
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I have the stock headlamp bulbs which i believe are at 4300k if i'm not mistaken from the factory.

You can find other options out there by companies like iJDMToy (http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Slim-Digita...ersion-kit.htm)
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Get a set of Philips ultinon 6000k D4S.

I have it on my car looks beautiful. I paid $240 for mine but I found a better deal at retrofit + has 2 years warranty I would definitely get it from them if the price is not a issue.



https://www.theretrofitsource.com/ne...l#.VyMA-WPnM7Y
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Another thread that may be helpful: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-to-6000k.html


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