Why are the high beams just halogen?
09-30-13, 02:10 PM
#16
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I'm not sure you're correct, it doesn't make sense they'd do that because it would increase cost and be less effective. In a quiet area (you're garage) have your wife change between low and high beam while you watch and listen. If they're both HID then they're both one bulb with a shutter that you will hear lower as it goes to high beam and raise when back to low beam. If not, then I guess they changed it.
BTW, I have a sun glass holder
BTW, I have a sun glass holder
09-30-13, 02:11 PM
#17
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I'm not sure you're correct, it doesn't make sense they'd do that because it would increase cost and be less effective. In a quiet area (you're garage) have your wife change between low and high beam while you watch and listen. If they're both HID then they're both one bulb with a shutter that you will hear lower as it goes to high beam and raise when back to low beam. If not, then I guess they changed it.
BTW, I have a sun glass holder
BTW, I have a sun glass holder
09-30-13, 06:56 PM
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But nevertheless, what bulbs did you use for the high beams and what's your experience?
In the past, I didn't have any good experiences with brighter after market bulbs. They are brighter, but the burn out much quicker and you end up needing to replace them frequently. But I may be willing to give it another shot.
Btw, I take it the led lights also just have halogen high beams?
Last edited by konradsa; 10-01-13 at 03:15 AM.
10-01-13, 03:57 AM
#19
No, I don't play soccer!
I have Litech super whites (?) in the DRLs. My installer put them in over three years ago and they're still going strong. It's a super bright white light. For the fogs I went with Philips after having HID kits. I like the look, with a slight blueish tinge.
10-01-13, 04:19 AM
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Wow, I stand corrected then. I wasn't aware and I'm not sure of the reason they did that. Oh well, still enjoying my AFS (swiveling like Elvis) Bi-xenon's and sun glass holder 
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10-01-13, 07:01 AM
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10-01-13, 07:11 AM
#22
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When you say DRLs, those are the same bulbs that are used for the high beams in your car, correct?
10-01-13, 08:34 AM
#23
No, I don't play soccer!
Yes, the inner light closest to the grill is both the DRL and high beam on my 450h with the LED headlights. The two small inner lights are the regular headlights. The turn signal, slighlty orangish in the picture above, is on the outside. I changed that bulb to superchrome too so it's clear now.
10-01-13, 08:45 AM
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Yes, the inner light closest to the grill is both the DRL and high beam on my 450h with the LED headlights. The two small inner lights are the regular headlights. The turn signal, slighlty orangish in the picture above, is on the outside. I changed that bulb to superchrome too so it's clear now.
10-01-13, 09:09 AM
#25
No, I don't play soccer!
Yeah, maybe I change those too. The white light from the HID low beams doesn't really jive with the yellow light from the high beams or the fog lamps. If anybody has some suggestions for some lamps (fog and high beams) that match factory color of HID and last, please let me know. I don't want the color to be too far off from the HID beams.
10-01-13, 10:01 AM
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To clarify, I only want to change the bulbs. I don't want to change the bulb type, install ballasts, and all that stuff. Since the car is so new and still under warranty, don't want to mess with that.
10-01-13, 11:16 AM
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Yes, the inner light closest to the grill is both the DRL and high beam on my 450h with the LED headlights. The two small inner lights are the regular headlights. The turn signal, slighlty orangish in the picture above, is on the outside. I changed that bulb to superchrome too so it's clear now.
10-01-13, 01:14 PM
#28
No, I don't play soccer!
10-02-13, 06:57 AM
#29
Yeah, maybe I change those too. The white light from the HID low beams doesn't really jive with the yellow light from the high beams or the fog lamps. If anybody has some suggestions for some lamps (fog and high beams) that match factory color of HID and last, please let me know. I don't want the color to be too far off from the HID beams.
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2013/6548.html
They're LED fog lamps available in JDM and are now making their way to the US for for the 2014 models. They are direct plug & play, replacing your existing fog lights so no worries about having to cut or drill anything. And since they're genuine Lexus parts, they carry a valid warranty.
10-02-13, 09:07 AM
#30
konradsa: If your looking to upgrade your fog lights and high beams to LED you can. They would give you batter color and even match your factory HIDs but keep in mind they would not be as bright as your halogen bulbs. The XenonDepot LED fog light bulbs are rated at 750 lumens which makes the brightest LED bulbs. The LEDs for the fog lights would be a direct replacement but as for your high beams since they are your DRL as well than you would need to install a capacitor for them to work properly.
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