HID vs DRL color comparsion

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Whitestar

Discussion Starter · Oct 16, 2011 (Edited)

I'm looking to get this thread set up for those(me as well) looking to do a HID mod. Instead of bouncing all over the forum looking for who has what. I think it would be easier to consolidate images into one thread. So if you got an HID kit installed please post an image and describe:

What company
What Wattage
Color Temp

Also weather or not you did your fog lights.

I ran around the Forum and grabbed some pictures from members. The first 3 are of LxTxNx, he is running 35W 5K. The last 2 are of OZ-CT200H and he is running 35W 6K, but to me OZ-CT200H DRLs look different he has an F-sport though im not sure if the DRLs are different.

If anyone else has any other setups feel free to throw them up.

Also here is a link for some more HID info http://www.squidoo.com/hid-bulbs-halogen-bulbs this may help some make the decision on what color they may want.

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Whitestar

Discussion Starter · #41 · Oct 23, 2011

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Here is a stock image

and here is the 4300k 35W Kensun

I tried to get the same angle without washing out the actual color but they match really well.

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midcow3

· #42 · Oct 23, 2011

Looking good!

Whitestar said:
Here is a stock image

and here is the 4300k 35W Kensun

I tried to get the same angle without washing out the actual color but they match really well.

Congrats on the 4300K Kensun; nice photos

Whitestar

Discussion Starter · #43 · Oct 23, 2011

Thanks man my h11 bulbs were a little off. I had to take a knife to the "key" and shave off a few mm so they would fit. I also had to take my front bumper off to get the head lights out because they wouldn't sit evenly in the headlight. But i got it all done and i am really happy.

Darienlim

· #44 · Oct 24, 2011

So Midcow, do you experienced any misfire since you changed it to Kensun?

midcow3

· #45 · Oct 24, 2011

NO MISFIRES -- even on AUTO

Darienlim said:
So Midcow, do you experienced any misfire since you changed it to Kensun?

I leave my lights on "AUTO" with fogs off. I have my HEADLIGHT OFFTIME ADJUSTMENT set OFF; meaning when I turn car off and open the door the lights extinguish immediately.

Absolutely no misfires.

I went to the doctor in a parking garage today and the lights "AUTOed" on perfectly.

The 4300K matches the DRL color perfectly and looks stunning at night.

I have communicated to DDM and they are clueless

as to why their ligths misfire. I also had the relay harness from DDM hard-fail. The DDM products look good, but I am suspect of their quality control.

evicfinite

· #46 · Oct 25, 2011

yea kensun are awesome!
so far no misfires!

agie88

· #47 · Oct 26, 2011

Hi, I am a new member here. I searched in the forum I did not find anyone replaced the fog bulb with led bulb. Why? Is it legal? Thanks.

Darienlim

· #48 · Oct 31, 2011

No misfire on Kensun? I just ordered a set 5000k from Amazon. I will let you guys know in a week.

midcow3

· #49 · Oct 31, 2011 (Edited)

agie88 said:
Hi, I am a new member here. I searched in the forum I did not find anyone replaced the fog bulb with led bulb. Why? Is it legal? Thanks.

Hey agie88,

Sorry no one replied. LED headlights are very expensive. I am not sure they are illegal, just expensive. LED lights provide a lot more light than Halogen, but not as much as HID. You can replace the fog lights with H11 HID conversion and a get a lot of light for a lot less than $100. Because of the enclosure on the fogs I have seem recommendations to only use 35W instead of 55W.

midcow3

· #50 · Oct 31, 2011

Darienlim said:
No misfire on Kensun? I just ordered a set 5000k from Amazon. I will let you guys know in a week.

Darienlim,

I think you will be very pleased with the Kensun. I had DDM 6000K and they were white with a bluish tint. 5000k is pretty close to pure white. 4300K matches the LEDs perfectly and looks very white; matches the Sylcvania Ultrawhite Fogs well also.

MidCow3

Norcal

· #51 · Nov 1, 2011

I used to use Luminics Yellow bulbs on my G35 fogs and loved them. I would def use those again.

agie88

· #52 · Nov 1, 2011

midcow3 said:
Hey agie88,

Sorry no one replied. LED headlights are very expensive. I am not sure they are illegal, just expensive. LED lights provide a lot more light than Halogen, but not as much as HID. You can replace the fog lights with H11 HID conversion and a get a lot of light for a lot less than $100. Because of the enclosure on the fogs I have seem recommendations to only use 35W instead of 55W.

Thanks. I know that LED for low beam headlights are expensive.
I replaced them with HID. Right now, I am thinking to replace the fog lights. H11 silverstar ultra would be cheaper, but I found on ebay that h11 LED bulb for fog lights only cost under $10.
Does it work with ct fog lights?

midcow3

· #53 · Nov 1, 2011

agie88 said:
Thanks. I know that LED for low beam headlights are expensive.
I replaced them with HID. Right now, I am thinking to replace the fog lights. H11 silverstar ultra would be cheaper, but I found on ebay that h11 LED bulb for fog lights only cost under $10.
Does it work with ct fog lights?

Original CT200h fog lights are 55W H11 Halogen. On HID conversions they recommend only using 35W because enclosure can have heat build-up. On LEDs lights they vary significnatly how bright they are (lumens); be careful you get lights that have at least equivalent brightness to Halogen OEM lights. The $10 will work , but it might not be bright enough ...but then again you may have found a bargain... for $10 you can't loose.

2011 LEXUS CT200H

Low beam headlamp
H11
High beam headlamp
H9

Parking light
7444NA

Front turn signal
7444NA

Rear turn signal
992 (7440A)

Tail light
LED

Stop light
LED

High mount stop light
LED

Fog/Driving light
H11

License plate
2825

Back up light
921

Rear sidemarker
LED

Map light
168

Step/Courtesy light
175

Trunk/Cargo area
DE3022

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11LFCH

· #54 · Nov 8, 2011 (Edited)

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I have the following setup on my CT200h:
DDM Slim Ballast kit [email protected] for low beam headlights
PIAA 13511 Plasma Ion Crystal Yellow [email protected] for the fog lights
(knock on wood, so far haven't had any misfire in auto mode since August)

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trnty121

· #55 · Dec 15, 2011

The Kensuns are supposed to arrive on Tuesday. Apparently you can haggle with the guy and buy Kensun on e-Bay for $65 plus shipping. I bought through Amazon for $86.49 total cost (including shipping and tax

Porsche Parts

hdave

· #56 · Dec 15, 2011

trnty121 said:
The Kensuns are supposed to arrive on Tuesday. Apparently you can haggle with the guy and buy Kensun on e-Bay for $65 plus shipping. I bought through Amazon for $86.49 total cost (including shipping and tax

Porsche Parts

I bought two kits from Amazon, 4300k and 3000k
65 shipped and 85 shipped.

Cyberformula

· #57 · Jan 2, 2012

agie88 said:
Thanks. I know that LED for low beam headlights are expensive.
I replaced them with HID. Right now, I am thinking to replace the fog lights. H11 silverstar ultra would be cheaper, but I found on ebay that h11 LED bulb for fog lights only cost under $10.
Does it work with ct fog lights?

Hi I have a set of Morimoto 6000k hid for low beams with 5000k led for fogs. I bought the led fogs on ebay for like $30. They are not super bright but bright enough for me and matches up nicely with my hids.

I do have a few side questions, I installed my HID lights and so far it has been working great with no misfires. The thing is I dont know where the relay harness go so I didnt end up using it. Do I really need it though? The only problem I have so far is if I have the audio system turned on before the lights, I would hear a split second of static. If I turned on the headlights first, than I have no problem at all so far. Anyway if I do need the relay, can anyone share a how to?

I will share pics of my setup once I get the chance. Thank you.

DinSoFLA

· #58 · Mar 4, 2012

I'm leaning toward the kensun 6000k HIDs. I'm confused about what bi-xenon means. Could someone post a link to which kensun kit I should order?

midijab

· #59 · May 13, 2012

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bi-xenon's are high and low beams in one receptacle

I installed 4300K Digital Slim Ballast HID's (35W). Matches perfectly with the DRL. Got em from eBay for $31.50/shipped for the kit. Pure plug-and-play. Took about 30 min to install. They have other color temps available. These come with 24 mo. replacement warranty.

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business1st

· #60 · Oct 31, 2012

midijab said:
bi-xenon's are high and low beams in one receptacle

I installed 4300K Digital Slim Ballast HID's (35W). Matches perfectly with the DRL. Got em from eBay for $31.50/shipped for the kit. Pure plug-and-play. Took about 30 min to install. They have other color temps available. These come with 24 mo. replacement warranty.

I'm a new member and new to the CT scene. I really like your setup, would it work on a 2013? Would you mind posting links to the parts you purchased?

Thanks

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