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Which HID kit to get for the GX?

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Old 07-28-11, 11:09 AM
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Here are a few pictures of our HID kit installed in several Lexus vehicles.

6500k HID kit installed in a GX470


4300k HID kit installed in Lexus RX350


6500k HID kit and 3000k HID kit installed in Lexus IS350
Old 07-28-11, 11:12 AM
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Here is a pic of mine I took about 2 months back, I've changed the fogs since, haha.
Old 07-28-11, 12:48 PM
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Love all the Blizzard Pearls!
Old 07-29-11, 10:45 PM
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I guess this question is geared more towards steve from XenonDepot. I saw in an older post that the majority of GX owners have the PHILIPS 6000K ULTINON HIDs. I only saw the Extreme and Volt Digital. How do they compare to each other. I like the 6000k. White with hint of blue. Hate the deep blue cheap ricer HID. My brother in law got some for this car from ebay and they look like crap. I want the factory HID look. I just want the best bang for the buck without sacrificing quality. If i need to spend for a better quality then i will. What would you recommend? Or anyone here recommend. Thank.
Old 07-30-11, 03:56 AM
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I have the 5000k in my GX and it is definitely bluer than OEM HIDs in our '07 GS. Not overly noticeable but yet you can tell. If you want the best light for all driving conditions, go 4300k or possibly 5000k. 6000k, IMNSHO, is going to be noticeably blue and in certain conditions (dark rainy or snowy nights) depending on where you live (and of course age ), could get a little tricky to see with...

As for kits... go w/ their Xtreme. They're on sale now for about half of what I paid when I bought my original one w/ the CL discount. Steve stands behind his products 1000%. I've been impressed so much that I just ordered a set for my father's new RX which only has halogens. According to the email I got last night though, the 4300k bulbs are out of stock until next week.

Good luck
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How hard is to install Xtreme?. Do we need to change bulbs?. I believe Sports edition of GX has different bulb type. Will this kit work with Sports edition?.
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Thanks BurgBoxstr. I'll probably go with the Xtremes. Will give steve a call today to get them ordered. I like the tint of blue so I will probably settle for the 5000k. Thanks again.
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Putco Mirror White High Beam from XenonDepot

Xenondepot Volt 4300K HID Kit Low Beam & Fog Lights
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RED--those Putcos in your high beams look good! those foglights look awfully blue for 4300K ?
Old 07-31-11, 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Booyah
RED--those Putcos in your high beams look good! those foglights look awfully blue for 4300K ?
Thanks, the halogen high beams were too yellow against the HIDs.

Blue! Maybe it's just the ambient light?
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Hey Guys,

Thanks for your responses.

Just a reminder that we are closed today (Aug 1) for a civic holiday here in canada.

As per your questions:

1) 2OnyxLexus - I personally am a fan of 4300k. A 4300k HID kit will get you the brightest, whitest, and most OEM look and feel. The GX has OEM projectors so a 4300k HID kit will get you a slight bluish tone depending on what angle you view the light from.

2) BurgBoxstr - Thanks so much for the repeat business!! We are going to get more 4300k bulbs in hopefully tomorrow or Wednesday at the latest.

3) satiger - The only modification that you will need to do is drill a hole in your factory dust cover to run the wire that connects between the bulb and ballast. Our kit will come with a grommet so that you can reseal your housing. Other than that, the kit is literally plug+play. I would be more than happy to call you to discuss if you have any more questions.

4) redrocks - Thanks so much for taking the time to post up some pictures!! I love the way the truck looks in white It's funny how the low beams have a slight purplish tone in your last pic!

Steve
Old 08-01-11, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by XenonDepot
Hey Guys,

Thanks for your responses.

Just a reminder that we are closed today (Aug 1) for a civic holiday here in canada.

As per your questions:

1) 2OnyxLexus - I personally am a fan of 4300k. A 4300k HID kit will get you the brightest, whitest, and most OEM look and feel. The GX has OEM projectors so a 4300k HID kit will get you a slight bluish tone depending on what angle you view the light from.

2) BurgBoxstr - Thanks so much for the repeat business!! We are going to get more 4300k bulbs in hopefully tomorrow or Wednesday at the latest.

3) satiger - The only modification that you will need to do is drill a hole in your factory dust cover to run the wire that connects between the bulb and ballast. Our kit will come with a grommet so that you can reseal your housing. Other than that, the kit is literally plug+play. I would be more than happy to call you to discuss if you have any more questions.

4) redrocks - Thanks so much for taking the time to post up some pictures!! I love the way the truck looks in white It's funny how the low beams have a slight purplish tone in your last pic!

Steve


Yeah, it's "whiter" at night. No blue/purple color. I checked the boxes and it said 4300K. I'm happy with them.

Enjoy your holiday!
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Thanks!! I came in yesterday to try and catch up on some work so the long weekend ended up just being a weekend...

Steve
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Originally Posted by XenonDepot
Thanks!! I came in yesterday to try and catch up on some work so the long weekend ended up just being a weekend...

Steve
Talk about a dedicated employee! Keeping customers happy!

Or, are you the owner?
Old 08-02-11, 11:17 AM
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Hi,

I am the owner of the company. I don't mind coming in on the weekends as I feel like it's the only time I actually get work done

Steve


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