Lexus envy? Going from superwhite fogs to lexus gold!
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Lexus envy? Going from superwhite fogs to lexus gold! PICS on page 1 & 3
OK...so after about a year, one of my 80W Eaglite fogs finally blew out and I went ahead and double checked the wiring harness (everything still checks out OK!). This time around, I decided to try something different and got GOLD bulbs instead. I figure since the OEM HID lights were good enough, I should just get gold colored bulbs since it would be easier for the people in front of me to identify my car when I'm following them around.
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I never posted pics before because I couldnt...but now I think I'm ready to share
click here to view my full album...thx copland007!
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I never posted pics before because I couldnt...but now I think I'm ready to share
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click here to view my full album...thx copland007!
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Originally posted by bnaderi
hey what brand lights are those and how much did u get them for, ive been looking for those for ever. did u buy them online?
hey what brand lights are those and how much did u get them for, ive been looking for those for ever. did u buy them online?
Eaglite 9005 100w for the highbeams
Eaglite 9006 80w for the OEM fogs (old).
MAX 9006 55w Gold (new)
Eaglite 1157 27/8w for the turn signal lights
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I'm liking the gold too. Its hard to find superwhite fogs to match out HIDs.
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Those fogs are real nice. I just made the plunge and got a pair for my baby. Damn, this site is evil! I just told myself that I would not spend anymore money on mods too. Oh well, this will be the last thing...I promise! =)
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Those fogs are real nice. I just made the plunge and got a pair for my baby. Damn, this site is evil! I just told myself that I would not spend anymore money on mods too. Oh well, this will be the last thing...I promise! =)
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Looks good, I have the yellow film....so if you people don't like the yellow film idea, you can't go wrong with these. Why I won't change to these and take the film off?? Well since I have an extra pair of my old stock hid bulbs I was thinking of changing the fogs to HIDs and see what it will look like with the yellow film.
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Originally posted by Ray_Khan
seriously....if you are afraid of spending money on your car, stay of the computer! I don't even want to mention what I did today.
seriously....if you are afraid of spending money on your car, stay of the computer! I don't even want to mention what I did today.
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What did you do today? Got yourself a 3.5L upgrade?
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Originally posted by drcookie
I like that gold color fog lights. May be I should get them for my X'mas gift.
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Do I need to take off the bumper to replace the light bulbs ?
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I like that gold color fog lights. May be I should get them for my X'mas gift.
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Do I need to take off the bumper to replace the light bulbs ?
Cheers !!!
As for a Xmas gift. Who ever is getting you that is pretty lucky...since they'll only be spending less than $25 on ya.
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Originally posted by NsX Pilot
how much were these bulbs exactly and where did u purchase them ???
how much were these bulbs exactly and where did u purchase them ???
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Originally posted by NsX Pilot
how much were these bulbs exactly and where did u purchase them ???
how much were these bulbs exactly and where did u purchase them ???
Originally posted by edgalang
MAX 9006 55w Gold (new) - $21.95
MAX 9006 55w Gold (new) - $21.95
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
Why not add the GS headlights like that other dude.:flamer:
Why not add the GS headlights like that other dude.:flamer:
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Everyone is so quick on the trigger these days. Let me remind you that these are just bulbs for god sakes. One of them blew out and I happen to want to try something different. Besides...you really only have 2 choices to keep it legal...anywhere in the vicinity between white or yellow. But the last time I checked...Lexus never had a patent for color.
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Originally posted by edgalang
Let me think
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Everyone is so quick on the trigger these days. Let me remind you that these are just bulbs for god sakes. One of them blew out and I happen to want to try something different. Besides...you really only have 2 choices to keep it legal...anywhere in the vicinity between white or yellow. But the last time I checked...Lexus never had a patent for color.
So I really don't know what you'd be yapping about...other than perhaps my provocative subject title. :thefinger
Let me think
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Everyone is so quick on the trigger these days. Let me remind you that these are just bulbs for god sakes. One of them blew out and I happen to want to try something different. Besides...you really only have 2 choices to keep it legal...anywhere in the vicinity between white or yellow. But the last time I checked...Lexus never had a patent for color.
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
Why not add the GS headlights like that other dude.:flamer:
Why not add the GS headlights like that other dude.:flamer:
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
Why not add the GS headlights like that other dude.:flamer:
Why not add the GS headlights like that other dude.:flamer:
Heysick, are you on the rag lately? You've been pretty touchy as of late.
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BTW, are these bulb #s the same for a 99 TL?
If I get the value bumper, is the # the same also for the fogs?
BTW, are these bulb #s the same for a 99 TL?
If I get the value bumper, is the # the same also for the fogs?
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just bought myself a pair...wanting the lexus yellow fogs look for a long time and i think this is pretty close.
just one question, how hard is the install?? any FAQs or guides on changing fog light bulbs??
or would i have to bring it to a shop and do it there professionally?
oh btw edgalang, is that "blue look" from the high beams Eaglite 9005 100w bulbs?? or did u put some blue film in the reflector??
i really like the look.
just one question, how hard is the install?? any FAQs or guides on changing fog light bulbs??
or would i have to bring it to a shop and do it there professionally?
oh btw edgalang, is that "blue look" from the high beams Eaglite 9005 100w bulbs?? or did u put some blue film in the reflector??
i really like the look.
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hmmmm, using the "Lexus" setup is basically in referenece to what edgalang is trying to explain....not trying to "be like" Lexus....eh, no matter.
Nice bulbs edgalang, I had the PIAA's Yellow Ion's ??? in my fogs which were a bit odd. They emitted a nice yellow light but unless you were looking directly in the lights beam/projection(low down where the fogs focused too), it looked.....white...blue and sometimes a bit of purple
....so it wasn't the best candidate for what you accomplished with those bulbs. I believe Auto Barn carried a 9006 yellow bulb also.
Too bad I wasted my money on making lows & fogs 6000K.....but then again I'll never go back now(spoiled by lumens).....wouldn't ya agree Sandeep?
gohan.....or rice in english, all you need is a 10MM socket, an extension and a ratchet and less then 10 minutes. Try searching it, I remember allot of posts on it with some of them having pics as well
Nice bulbs edgalang, I had the PIAA's Yellow Ion's ??? in my fogs which were a bit odd. They emitted a nice yellow light but unless you were looking directly in the lights beam/projection(low down where the fogs focused too), it looked.....white...blue and sometimes a bit of purple
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Too bad I wasted my money on making lows & fogs 6000K.....but then again I'll never go back now(spoiled by lumens).....wouldn't ya agree Sandeep?
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gohan.....or rice in english, all you need is a 10MM socket, an extension and a ratchet and less then 10 minutes. Try searching it, I remember allot of posts on it with some of them having pics as well
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haha yah...lexus's yellow fogs are not "the best look"...its all personal preference...so u can't say that ppl are just trying to look cool by "coping lexus"...like i personally dont like the yellow fogs in my new car...and i actually spent money to buy clear housings...
for my hids...
for my hids...
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#34
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Originally posted by gohan
just one question, how hard is the install?? any FAQs or guides on changing fog light bulbs??
oh btw edgalang, is that "blue look" from the high beams Eaglite 9005 100w bulbs?? or did u put some blue film in the reflector??
i really like the look.
just one question, how hard is the install?? any FAQs or guides on changing fog light bulbs??
oh btw edgalang, is that "blue look" from the high beams Eaglite 9005 100w bulbs?? or did u put some blue film in the reflector??
i really like the look.
As for installation of the fogs...all you need is a flat head screw driver. Pull out 2 tabs that hold the bottom plastic shied together...pry that sucker open...then snake your hand from underneath the car...unplug the harness...then unscrew the bulb. Then repeat in the reverse order and your set.
TUFF GONG: I first tried that method when I first decided to change my bulbs last year but couldnt find the bolt. Isn't it covered if you have the front lip?
As for the difference between all the bulbs types...I found this question in a FAQ located in the site I bought these bulbs from.
Q – How are these different than ION bulbs or Plasma Bulbs?
A – The first bulbs that were available were the ions. These came in blue and gold. The gold bulbs looked yellow and cast a purple hue; the blue bulbs had a blue-ish light and cast a rainbow effect. The next bulbs to become available were Plasma bulbs. These were slightly blue and projected a white light with very little coloration up close. The latest bulbs available, the Xenon Superwhites, have a very white light with a slight blue tint up close. They are the closest thing available to true HID lighting systems without spending the exorbitant amount of money HID systems cost.
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Originally posted by gohan
gohan means rice in english??
gohan means rice in english??
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Edgalang, there is a round hole directly aligned with the bolt. It's a bit difficult to do without having the car jacked up so you have a direct "worms eye" view of the bolt......at least the 1st time. It doesn't get covered up by the spoiler either.
The bulbs I'm talking about were the non-USA market PIAA Plasma Yellow Ion's, not the bulbs on showparts.
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Here's a link to a thread I did about it.....almost a year ago......life just zooms right by huh?
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http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/showth...ht=yellow+piaa
BTW, the PIAA Yellow Ions were great in the rain......the 6000k's don't do much at all in the rain compared to them.
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Originally posted by str8acura
wasnt that guy turbox777 doing an is300 fog light conversion? lol i'd be kicking myself if i were him right now.
wasnt that guy turbox777 doing an is300 fog light conversion? lol i'd be kicking myself if i were him right now.
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Originally posted by TUFF GONG
Too bad I wasted my money on making lows & fogs 6000K.....but then again I'll never go back now(spoiled by lumens).....wouldn't ya agree Sandeep?
Too bad I wasted my money on making lows & fogs 6000K.....but then again I'll never go back now(spoiled by lumens).....wouldn't ya agree Sandeep?
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Two sets of HIDs lighting the way, can it get any better?? The only down side is borrowing someone elses car at night with halogens; it feels like I have sunglasses on.
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Fred from showparts.com wrote:
We have just checked stock of the Max Colored Xenon Bulbs 9006 55w Gold and we are out of Stock. We had a major rush on these the past couple days
Hum...wonder why.
I already told him about edgalang doing some free advertisement for him.
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We have just checked stock of the Max Colored Xenon Bulbs 9006 55w Gold and we are out of Stock. We had a major rush on these the past couple days
Hum...wonder why.
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