Lexus IS300 HID conversion(sealed beam)
01-10-2005, 09:07 AM
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I'll be installing HIDs in my 4Runner as well. I'm too used to having them in my Audi. You did a real nice job on your install.
HIDs are supposed to have 4-5 times the life of normal halogen bulbs.
HIDs are supposed to have 4-5 times the life of normal halogen bulbs.
01-10-2005, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Vtec_Killer
HIDs are supposed to have 4-5 times the life of normal halogen bulbs.
Although my budget is tight, it justified my spending for this mod (=4 PIAA bulbs trashed every year)
01-10-2005, 04:36 PM
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My PIAA Xtreme whites just blew out, and I had to return to factory bulbs. You couldnt have done this at a better time. I think im going to do this in the next few weeks. Great job.
01-10-2005, 07:19 PM
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Volcom,
Newer Audis use a projector type lens on their HIDs. Most projectors, aftermarket and OEM come with a built in shield that limits how much light goes through the projector. Like the casper shield, it will only allow, for example, 50% of the light to be emitted. The projector will also have a cleaner beam pattern as compared to a 'sealed beam' type housing. If you guys are looking for lights, my buddy has 50W ballasts and a full range of bulbs for upgrades. Stock ballasts on Audis and such are 35W.
His name is Dan. Tell him Fred/Vtec_Killer from the Audiworld boards sent you. His page is supremepowerparts.com.
Newer Audis use a projector type lens on their HIDs. Most projectors, aftermarket and OEM come with a built in shield that limits how much light goes through the projector. Like the casper shield, it will only allow, for example, 50% of the light to be emitted. The projector will also have a cleaner beam pattern as compared to a 'sealed beam' type housing. If you guys are looking for lights, my buddy has 50W ballasts and a full range of bulbs for upgrades. Stock ballasts on Audis and such are 35W.
His name is Dan. Tell him Fred/Vtec_Killer from the Audiworld boards sent you. His page is supremepowerparts.com.
01-12-2005, 09:33 AM
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some of them do. they even come with projectors.
BTW: Oh and I have figured a way to use factory groumets to seal the socket, its a perfect seal, now the whole thing looks:almost: factory
BTW: Oh and I have figured a way to use factory groumets to seal the socket, its a perfect seal, now the whole thing looks:almost: factory
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03-11-2012, 07:54 PM
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i just installed hid lights on my is250 2011. installation was long but easy. i follow a video on youtube how to remove the bumper and then i reach the bulb and the it was easy. the hid kit cost me 110$ and i took the canbus 55w 8000k. My hid kit work perfectly and even better than the oem hid from the dealership. If anyone have any question on the installation or where i bought my hid kit, feel free to ask. I recommend everyone to put xenon lights on they car. its better for night driving and offer a really nice look to they car.
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