qwijibo419

Hi guys, im looking at changing the stock H11 halogen bulbs for a more distinct/powerful bulb with either a pure white or blue tint (not sure yet which will look/perform best!).

I originally considered a HID conversion kit, but i understand these are illegal in the UK becuase they arent auto-levelling or summet. Im therefore after the best halogen bulb which is 100% street legal, and looks well with my LED parking lights (White with a hint of blue).

Just wondered if anyone had any suggestions/pics.........

ba-b4

Aftermarket HID's are not legal here in the U.S. either but everyone has em on. Seems like the cops don't give a crap anymore. Lexus cars come with HID's stock anyway. No cops will know if you have an aftermarket one or factory HID's. Just keep them at a low color temp and not too blue or purple and they'll leave you alone.

qwijibo419

Thanks for your comment mate, i know the aftermarket HIDs look so much better, its just that i dont want to run the risk of being caught out by an eagle-eyed cop or during an MOT or something like that!

Plus they are considrably more expensive than just swapping the bulbs - i suppose im after an inexpensive quick-fix! Obviously i need to buy some bulbs and see how they look 'cos everyone's personal taste is different - i just thought i'd see if anyone had any recommendations before spending any dosh!

Synetix250

I know what you mean regarding HID's..they look real nice, but modification, cost, risk of malfunction, etc. For halogen bulbs try piaa extreme white plus (im runnign them now and they look comparable to stock hid's), luminics titanium white, piaa intense white, luminics ultra white. there are a lot of options..

JDKane527

iTrader: (10)

PIAA would probably be best bet for halogen bulb that gives close to HID look. The housings are already projectors for the lows, so HIDs won't blind oncoming traffic.

qwijibo419

Yeah these are the kind of options i have been looking at - but i cant seem to find any pics of them on an ISx50, so not sure which would look best (or if they would all look daft with LED parking lights).

Does anyone have any pics please?!.........

ChrISF

what do you really need pics for? i doubt you'll be able to see a difference through pictures of the different kinds of white bulbs

alan003

i am not sure if the catz zeta system is 100% street legal, but you use that system to boost your bulbs

brociouz

iTrader: (65)

Really? They're illegal? Never knew that.

qwijibo419

Hi mate, im just after any pics of an ISx50 with aftermarket halogen bulbs cos i cant find any - most seem to have HIDs, and i want to look at the cheaper/simpler alternative (story of my life?!)

brociouz

iTrader: (65)

I would go with PIAA Xtreme White (or Silverstar Ultras for a cheap alternative). Both of these bulbs claim ~4100-4300K, which is comparable to the stock HID's 4300K. I wouldn't go any higher on the kelvin scale because you'll start to lose a lot of usable light. Still think you might as well go HID, but I understand where you're coming from.

qwijibo419

Well i went and bought some Osram Night breaker H11 bulbs, they seemed to be getting the best reviews and according to the spiel they should be extra bright and have a hint of blue.

Will try to post some before and after pics if anyone is interested - unfortunately ive not managed to make any mods just yet, its gonna be a slow journey as and when funds are available! (Hopefully some 19in wheels will be next!).

Synetix250

post some pics when you get a chance, i'm interested to see how they turn out. night/day if possible.+

Split

this is ridiculously overpriced, but you can find ones that are the same thing for a lot cheaper:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PIAA-...Q5fAccessories