nkt001

Hello -

I currently own a 2000 ES300 that does not have the HID option. I'm interseted in upgrading my headlights and I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice. I know that I currently have two options......
1) OEM upgrade path.....
2) Aftermarket upgrade

I cannot seem to justify spending the kind of money needed to get OEM lenses w/ the bulbs and ballasts so I'm leaning on the aftermarket route, however I'm concerned with glare and the cutoff of the light.
I would like to keep the look of the upgrade to be as close to OEM as possible. Can anyone provide any feedback on aftermarket kits installed in a ES300; what kit did you use and how did it turn out. Also, any photos of where they installed the ballasts would be helpful.......I've never seen anyone post a picture of that.

Again, my main concern is getting the OEM look of my headlight upgrade......as well as to increase the performance of my headlights. Any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks.

tiguy99

Check the ES300 classified. Someone's selling ES300 mint HID lamps for 425.00 which I think is a steal for them brand new. If they're sold, I might be able to help you do this

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ES300+retrofit

nkt001

I would like to hear about anyones experience with aftermarket HID upgrades.....

Anyone ??

GATO

iTrader: (1)

yes, I'm going on two years with my HIDS...........and I love em


here is the link to get them http://www.globalpremier.com/hid-kits.htm

it is unbelievable that they are giving them away at this price only 200 bucks.

these are not cheap......2 years now and tons of comliments


I opted for the XD7 HID 8500K....wich will produce a Violet color

here is an old pic, when I got them installed

GATO

iTrader: (1)

they look diffrent in this picture cause of the lighting...............but you can get blue or super white

nkt001

Looks Nice !!! I've checked out many pics of your car.......

Do you have any pictures of the lights aimed up against a wall so you can see the cutoff ? How is the glare ? Also, any pics of the installation.....where you mounted the ballasts ?

GATO

iTrader: (1)

I can get all those pics for ya.....as soon as I find my digi I can't find it

I'll see what I can do

nkt001

Thanks !! How is the beam pattern and cutoff in your opinion......?

nkt001

GATO......

Any pics of the cutoff of your aftermarket kit ? Any comments on the cutoff ? Any help would be appreicated....

Thanks

GATO

iTrader: (1)

sorry about that bro. I did get a new digi cam for xmas, so, I will get out there tonight.

I'll do a pic of the hid set up and one shining agaings a wall.