Polarg bulbs rule...
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02-09-03, 11:37 AM
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Re: Re: hey bit
Originally posted by bitkahuna
Thanks. Day time lights only come on when it's day time
. The day time lights are just the high beams running at partial power.
Thanks. Day time lights only come on when it's day time
. The day time lights are just the high beams running at partial power.
02-09-03, 12:12 PM
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They changed the GS for '99 or '00 I think - it's different than the '98s. On the '98s I think it either doesn't have DRLs or uses the parking light whereas on the '00 I have, the high beam at half power is the DRL and the parking light only comes on with the HIDs or by themselves with the first turn of the light control stick.
02-09-03, 12:32 PM
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Re: hey bit
Originally posted by fireballs gs400
those look awesome, i am curious if you have your day time lamps connected? Would that matter as far as brightness, i went and bought some different wedge bulbs(raybrig) and mine are nowhere near that bright, i just love the look of yours...sheeezzz help!
those look awesome, i am curious if you have your day time lamps connected? Would that matter as far as brightness, i went and bought some different wedge bulbs(raybrig) and mine are nowhere near that bright, i just love the look of yours...sheeezzz help!
02-09-03, 12:32 PM
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Originally posted by bitkahuna
Blacked out?? You mean they burn out or black the housing or?
Blacked out?? You mean they burn out or black the housing or?
02-09-03, 12:34 PM
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Re: Re: Re: hey bit
Originally posted by doug_999
Um, not on my car - they are these exact lights - so they are on all the time. I just ordered the M4s - that should fix my problem.
Um, not on my car - they are these exact lights - so they are on all the time. I just ordered the M4s - that should fix my problem.
02-09-03, 12:36 PM
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Originally posted by bitkahuna
They changed the GS for '99 or '00 I think - it's different than the '98s. On the '98s I think it either doesn't have DRLs or uses the parking light whereas on the '00 I have, the high beam at half power is the DRL and the parking light only comes on with the HIDs or by themselves with the first turn of the light control stick.
They changed the GS for '99 or '00 I think - it's different than the '98s. On the '98s I think it either doesn't have DRLs or uses the parking light whereas on the '00 I have, the high beam at half power is the DRL and the parking light only comes on with the HIDs or by themselves with the first turn of the light control stick.
during the day the high beam runs at 50% power as DRL. during night time your headlight is on and the little wedge bulbs start working
02-09-03, 12:41 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: hey bit
Originally posted by rominl
nonono, you have a GS right? it can't be. in the high beam housing there are two bulb, one in the center, that's the high beam and if you have DRL that's the bulb running at 50% power durnig the day. at the bottom of the housing there is a VERY small wedge bulb, that's the m4 we talking about
nonono, you have a GS right? it can't be. in the high beam housing there are two bulb, one in the center, that's the high beam and if you have DRL that's the bulb running at 50% power durnig the day. at the bottom of the housing there is a VERY small wedge bulb, that's the m4 we talking about
Thanks for the tip.
Doug
02-09-03, 01:22 PM
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Bit, I'm surprised you just did that mod now. Your car is all decked out, yet you waited years on the easiest and cheapest mod there is. I guess that means you have nothing left to do to your car!
The wedge light was the first mod I made to my car, well over a year and a half ago. No problems with any wiring burning out, and the lights are still looking great.
The wedge light was the first mod I made to my car, well over a year and a half ago. No problems with any wiring burning out, and the lights are still looking great.
02-09-03, 05:09 PM
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Re: Polarg bulbs rule...
Originally posted by bitkahuna
I finally replaced the front parking bulbs (come on with HIDs) with Polarg M6 bulbs and replaced the side marker bulbs with M4s - WHAT A DIFFERENCE!
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MANY MANY THANKS to Dex for the instructions he has on his web site.
I finally replaced the front parking bulbs (come on with HIDs) with Polarg M6 bulbs and replaced the side marker bulbs with M4s - WHAT A DIFFERENCE!
:eek:MANY MANY THANKS to Dex for the instructions he has on his web site.
Originally posted by bitkahuna
Thanks. Someone in another thread mentioned concern about putting an 18W bulb (M6) in the parking bulbs which are apparently 5W - specifically a tech who said it may burn out the wiring. What do you think?
Thanks. Someone in another thread mentioned concern about putting an 18W bulb (M6) in the parking bulbs which are apparently 5W - specifically a tech who said it may burn out the wiring. What do you think?
The key, as I've said before, is wearing gloves; not gettig any oils on the bulbs during the install.
HTH
02-09-03, 05:29 PM
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Paul,
Don't worry about the M6's. I have my lights set to on all the time on my car and I have put on about 7K miles with my M6's on during that time. Not a single problem and no darkening. I would assume the darkness is from someone touching the bulb. I installed my bulbs wearing surgical gloves and no problems. Enjoy, they look a lot better than the stock bulbs.
Don't worry about the M6's. I have my lights set to on all the time on my car and I have put on about 7K miles with my M6's on during that time. Not a single problem and no darkening. I would assume the darkness is from someone touching the bulb. I installed my bulbs wearing surgical gloves and no problems. Enjoy, they look a lot better than the stock bulbs.
02-09-03, 05:42 PM
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rominl - thanks for clearing up the diffs on model years... I'll go write this on my blackboard a 100 times now so I don't forget...
The only diff is the '98 didn't have DRLs.
The only diff is the '98 didn't have DRLs.
The only...
Dex, GS430 - thanks for the reassurance. I did use latex 'household' gloves :eek:, hopefully they're ok. I did drop one of the bulbs in the car near the housing
, but I picked it out, cleaned it with a tissue, and then installed it. Oh well, if it burns out no biggie, if I could install it at all it's not that hard!
theanimala - thanks Since I don't drive at night much lights weren't much of a priority, but I'm glad I finally got around to it. Although when I hang with the local Lexus guys we all drive with all our lights on so now I'll look good.
The only diff is the '98 didn't have DRLs.
The only diff is the '98 didn't have DRLs.
The only...
Dex, GS430 - thanks for the reassurance. I did use latex 'household' gloves :eek:, hopefully they're ok. I did drop one of the bulbs in the car near the housing
, but I picked it out, cleaned it with a tissue, and then installed it. Oh well, if it burns out no biggie, if I could install it at all it's not that hard! theanimala - thanks
Since I don't drive at night much lights weren't much of a priority, but I'm glad I finally got around to it. Although when I hang with the local Lexus guys we all drive with all our lights on so now I'll look good.
02-09-03, 09:24 PM
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Yup
Us 98 owners don't have DRLs. I have to turn my dims on to project the DRL look (not as intense) and of course, this turns on my rear lights.
I will order M6s and a set of M4s Monday, and take pics of M4s and M6s together, not sure if anyone has done this yet.
I will order M6s and a set of M4s Monday, and take pics of M4s and M6s together, not sure if anyone has done this yet.
02-10-03, 09:51 AM
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Originally posted by bitkahuna
rominl - thanks for clearing up the diffs on model years... I'll go write this on my blackboard a 100 times now so I don't forget...
The only diff is the '98 didn't have DRLs.
The only diff is the '98 didn't have DRLs.
The only...
Dex, GS430 - thanks for the reassurance. I did use latex 'household' gloves :eek:, hopefully they're ok. I did drop one of the bulbs in the car near the housing, but I picked it out, cleaned it with a tissue, and then installed it. Oh well, if it burns out no biggie, if I could install it at all it's not that hard!
theanimala - thanks Since I don't drive at night much lights weren't much of a priority, but I'm glad I finally got around to it. Although when I hang with the local Lexus guys we all drive with all our lights on so now I'll look good.
rominl - thanks for clearing up the diffs on model years... I'll go write this on my blackboard a 100 times now so I don't forget...
The only diff is the '98 didn't have DRLs.
The only diff is the '98 didn't have DRLs.
The only...
Dex, GS430 - thanks for the reassurance. I did use latex 'household' gloves :eek:, hopefully they're ok. I did drop one of the bulbs in the car near the housing
, but I picked it out, cleaned it with a tissue, and then installed it. Oh well, if it burns out no biggie, if I could install it at all it's not that hard! theanimala - thanks
Since I don't drive at night much lights weren't much of a priority, but I'm glad I finally got around to it. Although when I hang with the local Lexus guys we all drive with all our lights on so now I'll look good.
it took me a while to figure out all the DRL too. and when you finish copying that thing for 100 times, send me a copy to proveread, haha.... j/k