NXOwner

I had posted this message in another thread, but I think it "fell through the cracks", so here it is again...

If I want to change my fog lights to HID/Xenon lights, I understand from an older thread that I should use the 9006 style bulbs.

When I research these bulbs, they come in various colors: Crystal White, Super White, Iceberg Blue, Extreme Blue, Dark Violet, etc.

Which color would best match my existing HID headlights?

Has anyone changed their stock fog light bulbs to HID? Is it as simple as replacing the bulbs? Any tips?


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AM1

iTrader: (6)

thats a good question what is the temperature for the stock hids?

geko29

If you're replacing only the bulbs/sockets and not the entire assembly, check what (thermal) temperature they operate at to make sure they won't melt the existing lenses.

The G Man

Are you talking about real HID kits or just tinted halagen bulbs?

cheap_deal

he just wants it to match hid HID headlights which are 4300K.
or you could go for a HID kit, which will cost a lot more.

NXOwner

That's exactly what I want to do. Any idea how hot these will get? I don't want to melt the plastic lenses or the housing.


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AM1

iTrader: (6)

4300K? thats on the lower end of the spectrum. i know people who have swapped in 8800K hids not in lexus models though. hey why dont you check in the IS forums they are always swapping stuff out and the lenses should be same as on the rx

cheap_deal

you have to get the 9006 bulbs, which are white. search for a philips blue vision i think these might match, but not sure.

karbis

I replaced my fog lights with HID 8000k on my Lexus RX for over a year now with no problem. It will not melt the plastic lenses or the housing.

The G Man

If you are talking about 9006 bulbs, then Heon makes a very good bulb that matches HIDs very well, I think its call xenonmatch titanium. They use them in BMW and MB.

Jimbo2828

HIDS are suppose to run cooler then halogen light so its not going to melt your lights

Mutley

Get the Sylvania "Silverstar" avail. at any major auto parts store. It has a 4300K color temp and same wattage as stock bulbs so you dont have to worry about melting your wires. Stay away from the 5000K or higher Kelvin on Ebay as they become transparent and useless at night and worst of all, its cheap quality. The good thing about Silverstar is that the bulbs are not tinted blue like the 99% of those other bulbs. Those blue tinted bulbs will give that ugly bluish color effect around your light housing visible during daytime.

RXGOLD

No, NO NO!! I have used Sylvania "Sylvestar" before on two of my cars. That is a pissed of junk bulb. Only lasted for 2 years. I will never buy a Silvestar again. Manufacture warranty is only 1 year. Get the PIAA!
Piaa Xtreme Plus 9006. 51w=115w.

Booyah

Ha 2 years I could never get a silverstar to last 6-8 months--crap bulbs

CX889

I changed my fog to 3000K HID. But unlike the headlamp where you can just get the bulb you need to mount a kit though.