I bought a 6000k phillips kit from xenondepot. The kit looked to be of higher quality than the competition. On arrival, I was surprised to find no directions whatsoever. Quality was very good, with low-profile ignitors, etc. No matter what you do, you have to drill holes into the dust cover. Rubber plugs to seal the wires are provided. The only way around this would be to access the OEM wiring cover which is below the light housing and would probably require removal of the bumper or mucho access while on a lift. The wiring harness for the lights are INSIDE the dust cover, which requires routing the light wiring and the harness wire for one side. The other harness is not used. Both lights can be installed with only removal of the air cleaner housing. You will find a lack of space to secure the ballasts/etc.
Another nice addition is the 5-LED parking light replacement. The site I used was V-leds.com. They cost about $13.00 shipped. I had the blue ones and switched to the lighter blue ones. The blues were too wild for me.
I'll try to figure out picture posting and send some photos.
i bought my kit off ebay, hella and phillips. my kit had instructions, but it did not have rubber grommets. i had to drill 1" holes in the back of the head light cover to accomodate the wires and grommet. ( grommets had to buy at discount auto). there are some pics and a tutorial that has exactly what im talkn about floating around here. so far, its been good. i sealed the grommet and the hole where the wires go thru with silicone 2 times. hopefully thatll keep away the moisture.
Killer Rojo
IS350
Black Interior.
Pretty much standard package.
I'm surprised it doesn't come with standard xenon lights and LED Tailights. =(
Oh Well at least we got 4 LED Reading Lamps =0
In my case, the IS250 was considered only by default; you can't knock it if you haven't at least tried it. The IS, once veiwed in person, really looked good in Glacier Frost Mica, Crystal White and Desert Sage Metallic. Every color had it's merit; therefore, it was extremely difficult choosing the right color for my IS. Initially I was set on SGM w/G spider rims, sport pkg, ML, NAV, PT and spoiler. Of course that would have been a special order and way more expensive. After much contemplation I later decided that I really didn't like the way that most of Lexus' packages were grouped together. All of the interior and exterior colors are beautiful; however, here are the specs on mine:
IS350
Crystal White
Sterling Leather (did not want another black or beige interior)
18's
Wheel locks, cargo net, mats
IMO the above color combo, with the 18's, in either GFM or CW is simply stunning.
I'm surprised it doesn't come with standard xenon lights and LED Tailights. =(
I knew about the XENON headlights not being standard, but I thought LED tailights were standard in all?
__________________
__________________
2006 IS350 Blue Onyx|Black Interior|Navigation|18" wheels|6000K HID|Joe Z Intake|HKS Drop In Filter|Tanabe Cat Back|OEM Rear Spoiler|PIAA Superrozzas
Previous - 2002 IS300 Solar Yellow
'04 & '05 SEFL SCCA Solo II -D Stock Champion
IS 350
Crystal While on Black Interior
Premium Package Plus
19" Volk SF-Winning Gunmetal
Staggered 8.5 x 19" +38 Front 9.5 x 19" +42 Rear
Toyo Proxies T1-R 235/35 Front, 275/30 Rear (No Rubbing)
OEM Aero Kit and Rear Spoiler
Tint 20% 3M Rear windows, 50% Front side
Tanabe Medalion Touring Exhaust
Tanabe DF210 Springs
Aerotect Red-out tail lights
IS 350
Crystal While on Black Interior
Premium Package Plus
19" Volk SF-Winning Gunmetal
Staggered 8.5 x 19" +38 Front 9.5 x 19" +42 Rear
Toyo Proxies T1-R 235/35 Front, 275/30 Rear (No Rubbing)
OEM Aero Kit and Read Spoiler
Tint 20% 3M Rear windows, 50% Front side
Nice. The white really shows off the finely sculptured lines very nicely.
Tungesten P
Lux Package
18's
15% Dealer Tint
Front end mask with mod stips on the hood sides, trunk bumper lip, in front of the MR
Black/Black int
*Awaiting the HKS exhaust
__________________
Don't Blink !!!
IS350 T-Pearl, Blk/Blk Wood Trim Dark, 18's and all Driver
The AutoGuide.com network consists of the largest network of enthusiast-owned enthusiast-operated automotive communities.
AutoGuide.com provides the latest car reviews, auto show coverage, new car prices, and automotive news. The AutoGuide network operates more than 100 automotive forums where our users consult peers for shopping information and advice, and share opinions as a community.