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Old 11-04-11, 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by tenspeed
You could install a pair of 2010-2011 headlights. They have the LED DRL's.
Yepp, that would be the nicest option of all, but too expensive IMO. Around $3k I believe...
Old 11-04-11, 03:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Legato
Does anyone have a suggestion on alternative "regular" bulbs to replace the OEM ones with to get rid of the yellowish light they emit?
Even if you put some nice PIAA's or other whiter halogen type bulb its still gonna look yellowish because they are only given 30% power. Its always gonna have that dim look
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Originally Posted by Legato
Sorry for being such a novice but...

I love the look of the DRL-leds, but I am not prepared to sacrifice the high-beam. However I also hate the yellow OEM DRLs...

Does anyone have a suggestion on alternative "regular" bulbs to replace the OEM ones with to get rid of the yellowish light they emit?
Your best bet is to just have the dealer disable your DRL functionality. There is no halogen bulb that will get rid of the yellow while in DRL mode.
Old 11-04-11, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by bnizzle87
Longo Lexus in El Monte turned mine off.

and as for unlocking all four doors when you approach the vehicle, i opted not to have it done for security purposes. im usually the only one who gets into the car, unless its with my gf or some of her gal pals, and so i dont mind approaching the car from the right passenger side (thats when it unlocks all the doors at once). that way i can open the doors for the ladies, as any guy should.

i drove an older lexus one time, and once i hit the unlock button, all four doors opened. i was at school, and there was a homeless person right near where i parked. she was approaching the car and sure enough she got in. i was scared out of my mind. i tried getting in faster to lock all the doors, but i didnt notice until it was too late. she was asking for food and/or money, and i just gave her the change from my coin holder. i know it didnt seem like much, but to have all four doors available for entrance at any given time can become a security issue.
I hear you! To all those who want this done, you don't have to bring it to the dealer to have them doi it. The instructions are in the manual!
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Originally Posted by brociouz
Your best bet is to just have the dealer disable your DRL functionality. There is no halogen bulb that will get rid of the yellow while in DRL mode.
I don't think this is a legal option in Sweden.
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
I don't think this is a legal option in Sweden.
Unfortunately you are totally correct. I live in Volvo-land after all (but actually I think it´s forbidden all over the European Union nowadays).
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Originally Posted by DCoolBeans
Even if you put some nice PIAA's or other whiter halogen type bulb its still gonna look yellowish because they are only given 30% power. Its always gonna have that dim look
Ohh ok, not much to do then I guess... Thanks for the info, atleast I´ve learnt something new
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Originally Posted by tenspeed
You could install a pair of 2010-2011 headlights. They have the LED DRL's.
Originally Posted by Legato
Yepp, that would be the nicest option of all, but too expensive IMO. Around $3k I believe...
They are a little less if you buy from Ebay. $2400 USD per pair plus shipping. Contact the seller for shipping costs to your country.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-2011-LED...#ht_1196wt_902

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-2011-LEX...#ht_1032wt_902
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