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First Mod I DIY'd (HID lows/fogs)

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Old 10-10-11, 06:26 PM
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I'd recommend removing your front bumper, its soo much easier. There's a vid on YouTube on how to remove it.
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Looks very nice. Tempted to do the same now......

Originally Posted by leek
This is the first mod I've done myself (not counting JoeZ intake) and I'm pretty proud of the results. My 2008 IS250 came with halogen headlights so an HID swap was a must.

I ended up going with XenonDepot's Xtreme kits for both the lows (5000k) and the fogs (8000k).
Wiring with the relays for both was a bit of a PITA but it was a fun learning experience.

I know yellow is the preferred style for fog lights but I'm just not a fan.
Also, I know the wire loom is pretty unnecessary but I had some blue laying around and thought it would look good with the blue JoeZ, and F-sport sways.


Passenger side foglight install


Passenger side headlight install


Final product, iPhone camera makes them look greener than in person
Old 10-11-11, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by is150
Upgrade your parking/city bulbs with a white led from v-leds and you'll be set. Looks good, and you cant go wrong with the quality of xenon depot
This is my next plan - gotta take things slowly so the wife doesn't throw a fit

Originally Posted by istarzan
Did you take off the bumper for the fog install or did you go behind the from the wheel well? I've got my HID fogs in weeks ago but don't know which way to proceed lol. How long did it take you?
It is most certainly easier to do this with the bumper off - more room to work and less headache.
Old 10-11-11, 11:10 AM
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looking good!!!
Old 10-11-11, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Auto Design
looking good!!!
It'll look better once I mail you guys my headlights and foglights to have this done!

Can't wait!!!
Old 10-11-11, 06:29 PM
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leek - Thanks for posting the pics, the HID kit looks awesome
Enjoy!
Old 10-11-11, 08:32 PM
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Looks good, about to do the same.

It's H11 and 9006 right?
Old 10-11-11, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by TTechLexus
Looks good, about to do the same.

It's H11 and 9006 right?
That's right - H11 for the lows and 9006 for the fogs.
The particular kits I got from XenonDepot were these:

1 of : 9006 / HB4 8000k Xtreme Xenon HID Conversion Kit
1 of : H11 5000k Xtreme Xenon HID Conversion Kit

Don't forget to use the "CL" coupon code at checkout
Old 10-13-11, 10:55 AM
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Thanks for posting up some pictures of the Xtreme HID kit =)

Steve
Old 10-20-11, 03:08 PM
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Finally snagged a garage door shot...

First Mod I DIY'd (HID lows/fogs)-rbh9e.jpg
Old 10-21-11, 12:53 PM
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Thanks Leek!

Hope you are enjoying your XenonDepot HID kits =)

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