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Old 05-17-08, 01:09 PM
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So I got my Is350 last summer and it didn't come with the Bi-Xenon Hid's , but instead the ugly halogen bulbs .. I'm currently looking for an HID kit that closely resembles the one from Lexus - that meaning a nice, white/blueish light that doesn't make me look like im driving a tuner car! I've currently been looking at XenonValot and Xenon Depot, but I'm not sure which specific conversion kit to pick up

If anyone has any suggestions, pictures, ECT. I would greatly appreciate it!

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Old 05-22-08, 06:51 AM
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Hi,

Your vehicle uses an h11 bulb for the low beams meaning that you would need to get an H11 HID conversion kit. I would suggest going with a 4300k kit for the most OEM look and feel. Here is the link to the product page for more information:

http://www.kbcarstuff.com/Xtreme_Dig...ts_p/xt-4k.htm

You would just need to select the "H11" option.

Don't forget to type in "CL" as the coupon code to save an extra $25 upon checkout =)

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Old 05-22-08, 06:59 AM
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The 4300k IMO will not provide the blusih arc and may appear to be dull like other members have complained. I would strongly recomend a 6000k. Emrica, PM me, there is some tricky things within the conversion ad install to avoid moisture issues. I would stick with a Xenon Depot kit as they are reputable and have a great quality by reputation.

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Old 05-22-08, 07:15 AM
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I tell you the 5k HID Fog bulb...HAHA only one is working. I went out to see last night and MAN!!! I have light now!! I like the color but the interesting thing is my car with both HID is comparable to the TSX. Brian you have to see this. I need to swap the bulb now today to see if the bulb or ballast went on the other side but WOW...what a difference! Sad it took OEM HID and the HID Fogs to achieve this light output. I think we may just need to swap the OEM bulbs now to 6k.
Old 05-22-08, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by passnu2
I tell you the 5k HID Fog bulb...HAHA only one is working. I went out to see last night and MAN!!! I have light now!! I like the color but the interesting thing is my car with both HID is comparable to the TSX. Brian you have to see this. I need to swap the bulb now today to see if the bulb or ballast went on the other side but WOW...what a difference! Sad it took OEM HID and the HID Fogs to achieve this light output. I think we may just need to swap the OEM bulbs now to 6k.
+1, I think 6000K or 8000K is good for the headlights if you want a bluish look. Sometimes it really depends on the manufacturer and how they manufacture the bulbs.
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