reyoasian Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Hi, I drive an 09 IS250 AWD (Canadian model), but it only has halogen that's why I want to change to HID along with HID fog as well I'm thinking of going 6000k since any lower doesn't look as good in my opinion, and any higher is illegal here. I just want to get some advices from you experienced pros out there :) 1. where is a good place to buy? (either online or locally in TORONTO to YORK REGION area) 2. what is a good brand for the is250, that won't cause any problems later on and is reliable? 3. what do i exactly have to buy? (full conversion kit? bulb? ballast? i'm new at this....) 4. what is a reasonable price for everything? (low beam + fog together) I wanna get this done before summer hits! Thanks in advance yall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX_LX_IS Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I too have the same issue with my 250 where i want to upgrade, i tinted my taillights and moved up north and its illegal, i got pulled over and got a ticket so while i am fixing my tail lights might as well do HID head lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 http://us.lexusownersclub.com/search.php?c...earch.html#2229 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reyoasian Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 Another quick question, my friend said I should change the "projector" as well because it will look better, what does that mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Don't. You're projectors are just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reyoasian Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 Don't. You're projectors are just fine. Oh, but wouldn't that be halogen projector since my car came with halogen lights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Don't. You're projectors are just fine. Oh, but wouldn't that be halogen projector since my car came with halogen lights? You got two types of headlights. 1. Reflector: The bulb sits in front and the light reflects off a curved shiny surface. You can see the bulb from the front. 2. Projector: The bulb sits behind a lens which shapes the beam and projects it onto the road. All the HID kit does is give you a brighter, whiter light for that projector. I got the MTEC kit in my car for three years now and all I did was change bulbs and put in the ballast kit. Trust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reyoasian Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 Don't. You're projectors are just fine. Oh, but wouldn't that be halogen projector since my car came with halogen lights? You got two types of headlights. 1. Reflector: The bulb sits in front and the light reflects off a curved shiny surface. You can see the bulb from the front. 2. Projector: The bulb sits behind a lens which shapes the beam and projects it onto the road. All the HID kit does is give you a brighter, whiter light for that projector. I got the MTEC kit in my car for three years now and all I did was change bulbs and put in the ballast kit. Trust me. Thanks! What do you recommend to buy? (not too expensive..) I found this: http://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?p=produ...1&parent=85 wondering if that's decent...the price seems okay considering this place sells for much more expensive: http://www.hidkits.net/product_info.php?products_id=5 I'm planning to get 35W H11 6000k for lowbeam and 35W 9006 6000k for fog..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 The kit is probably ok. However the 6000 K is gonna be pretty blue and give less light output. 4300 K would be equivalent to stock HID and most people use 3000K for fogs so they are more yellow. OTOH if you just want blue and want the lights to match, not caring about light output then go with the 6000K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 The kit is probably ok. However the 6000 K is gonna be pretty blue and give less light output. 4300 K would be equivalent to stock HID and most people use 3000K for fogs so they are more yellow. OTOH if you just want blue and want the lights to match, not caring about light output then go with the 6000K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reyoasian Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 The kit is probably ok. However the 6000 K is gonna be pretty blue and give less light output. 4300 K would be equivalent to stock HID and most people use 3000K for fogs so they are more yellow. OTOH if you just want blue and want the lights to match, not caring about light output then go with the 6000K. yeah i been hearing that. but personally i think the 6000k would look better? i got stock xenon on the other car at home and it kind of looks weird with stock halogen fogs.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Whatever floats your boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superlexuslove Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Hi, I drive an 09 IS250 AWD (Canadian model), but it only has halogen that's why I want to change to HID along with HID fog as well I'm thinking of going 6000k since any lower doesn't look as good in my opinion, and any higher is illegal here. I just want to get some advices from you experienced pros out there :) 1. where is a good place to buy? (either online or locally in TORONTO to YORK REGION area) 2. what is a good brand for the is250, that won't cause any problems later on and is reliable? 3. what do i exactly have to buy? (full hid kits? bulb? ballast? i'm new at this....) 4. what is a reasonable price for everything? (low beam + fog together) I wanna get this done before summer hits! Thanks in advance yall! 1. where is a good place to buy? (either online or locally in TORONTO to YORK REGION area) try ddmtuning or motorfiend ,they are both good sites for hidkits 2. what is a good brand for the is250, that won't cause any problems later on and is reliable? You can get OEM hidkits now they usually have 18monthes guarnatee 3. what do i exactly have to buy? (full conversion kit? bulb? ballast? i'm new at this....) You need to buy full hid kits 4. what is a reasonable price for everything? (low beam + fog together) around 70$,you can get them all Hope it helps ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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