gordo

Cool :)

by the way, did you have to readjust your headlights after the conversion?

If so, any instructions? :)

thank you :)

As in I didnt need to unscrew anything =P

Big edit: besides bolts, that is****

Ps: I used nothing more than a 10mm socket wrench to get to the lights. If you needed anything else, there's a chance that you may not need to =)

Turn those screws left (like you would any screw), they are not meant to be removed, only loosened. Then the plastic covers should come off (give it a little help if need be)

Mind you one of mine popped off and i lost it.

Sweet. I thought they could to be taken off completely. :)

Can you hold your project for a while? I'll take some pics or video because I really think you may be barking up the wrong tree there.

as in the little screws I pictured? :)

Hello, Shaun (st87) and LEX51S,

Thanks, guys! You're too kind :) Unfortunately, I am in Melbourne :(

That's alright. I'm just finding it hard to remove the 2 screws because they won't come off.

I could tilt the plastic covers from side to side but that's not ideal.

Any ideas?

Also, would I have to readjust the headlight levels again? I was thinking again last night that since it is like a replacement for a globe, the levels should stay the same.

I could be wrong so if anyone knows better, please educate me.

Thank you :)

hi st87,

yeah i have been watching xenon supply (the korean guy) and that's how i found the battery location is different.

For him,it's dead easy to remove the bolt but for me, i can't get it off.

I am wondering if any other australian is250 owner who has done the hid conversion is facing the same issue?

Also, how do I go about readjusting the headlight levels on the is250?

these 2 links below have not been too helpful.

http://my.is/forums/f154/adjust-height-headlights-389799/ - picture is there but where is the screw?

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/es350/318952-diy-headlights-adjustment.html - only for the ES350 which may not be the same

hi guys!

I just got the kit delivered from the US:)

Noticed some differences between the US and AU/JDM is 250s. One of them is the battery on the US ones is on the left hand side.

http://au.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8922

Question:

I managed to remove all clips to take a look and do an initial planning before I do anything. I could not take the two screws (philips head) on each side of the plastic covers. See pics :)

Any ideas?

Was it a 35 or 55w?

$350?! just get a set on ebay for $100 and install urself, no need for front bumper removal at all

I hope I don't get crucified for this one, but I admit that I'm guilty for getting my kit (shipped as well) for $35 off ebay =P

Installed within a few hours (yes, I take my time).

So far, so good. Love the colour. It's not the overdone purple (which, by the way, looks fantastic on pearl white IS250s), but just the very neutral white colour, only to complement its elegant looks.

thanks for that, Ralph. Ordered the 6000k hid days ago.

Just wondering - was it as simple as replacing the 2 standard parking light bulbs with these ones you bought from ebay?

I got paypal to pay for me but i selected something like "use my credit card's conversion rate".

Ah damn, I read somewhere that the stock hids on is 250s came with ACS (Which is what they had way back in the TOYOTA MR2 GT SW20 JDM versions whereby the light follows where you turn)... Damn....

Gotta love aus -> us rates

yeah, but when i paid , Paypal wanted me to use their rates.

1 AUD = 0.94 USD was their rate.

I opted to follow my credit card's rate cause based on xe.com, 1 AUD = 1+ USD :)

Cool. I bought one off Ebay yesterday for $140. It's being shipped from the US :D

You're looking at the 55w slim right?

IMO prices are steep

yeah 55w professional.

Yeah i think they are steep but given that they use branded components (ie phillips), maybe it's worth? Hmmm....

I wonder if it is confirmed to be phillips components?

I saw on the website (http://hidlighting.com.au/promo/) that for 2 kits for the IS250, it's $332 and for one, it will be $198.

Anyone want to join me in getting a set? Can go halves on the unit? Let me know soon :)

cool. been talking to Les . He is recommending a $188 kit.

Wow Sweet. Thank you :)

i'm looking at a few companies like xenondirect.com (US) and Arco Imports (www.hidlighting.com.au).

Has anyone bought from them?

Any good recommendations for kits?

cool. Cause i read in one of the posts in the forums that one of the lexus owners has had their fuse or something shorting out. I'm not good with electricals so I thought I would just ask around before I do anything.

I also read that by using the relays, the output is greater because it's a direct connection to the battery. My question is then, how much more?

hmmm....

I noticed some hid companies on the net actually sell an optional relay.

Is it necessary for the IS250s?

Optional relay for what

Direct connection to the battery.

For those guys who have done the hid conversions, have you found the need to use a relay?

thank you :)

I noticed some hid companies on the net actually sell an optional relay.

Is it necessary for the IS250s?

Hello, Ralph,

I like what I see. Can you please pass me the Ebay listing or the search term?

:)

thanks

Black,

Like you I was interested in getting my hands on some DRL's and retrofitting them to my car, but after a little investigating i came to the unhappy conclusion that in addition to the ridiculous price you'll have to pay to get it done properly, you're bound to run into some problems. So i went for the easy option and just replaced my parking lights with SMD LED's, and i have to say i was pleasantly surprised. It cost me $15 for the two on Ebay and took about 15 minutes to install myself (instructions are in your owner's manual). While they're not as bright as the proper DRL's, they look awesome and still stand out during the day, and are well worth the tiny cost and time i put into them. I've uploaded some pics of my current setup, unfortunately i don't have any old shots of the original parking lights for a comparison, but i can assure you its a lot better. They blend in much better with the Xenon's too, if you're planning on replacing the halogens with HID's (strongly suggest this, i love my Xenons)

Hope it helps,

Ralph.

Hello, Jeff,

That sounds good about the full synthetic 5w30 oil that they are using. At least your Lexus dealer was nice enough to speak to you. The one I used to go to (Lexus Brighton) for the 4 yrs have been either stupid or don't want to disclose.

It's good to know the car is running fully synthetic oil.

Don't laugh but I have seen some dealers (Honda to be exact) years ago on my car. I saw the 2 tubs of semi synthetics next to the car. Asked the mechanic if they were to be put in and the reply was, "Yes, we use this for the Euros here.". I straight away stopped it and paid them extra for full synthetic.

Cheers :)

Hi All

Just had my car serviced at Lexus of Adelaide. Absolute pleasure to deal with. They are also fixing the VVTi controllers under warranty and as a loan car had given me a brand new is350.

I must admit going from the 250 to 350, the difference in power is def noticable. Love the acceleration. Have a couple of bug bears though. IMHO the cabin noise was quite noticable. Took the car for a 50K country road trip, and even my wife commented on the noise. It was a prestige model and the cruise control was quite difficult to use compared with our SL. Interior was top notch. Engine noise does come into the cabin a fair bit and so does wind/road noise. I would love to hear anyone elses experience who has compared the 250-350?

Gordo, spoke with the service manager, the oil used was the fully synthetic castrol 5w-30. He said they use it pretty much the same oil in all the petrol engines. He did say that he could not speak for other dealers as they normally use what they get the best deal with:P.

The car was delivered with a very thorough clean and the air con was deodorised as well ( plus chocolate:)). So 45K service with pick up/delivery etc all up late $400 inc GST.

Ta

Hi Gordo, Have you tried applying the handbrake before watching the DVD. My one only works if you apply the handbrake, if the hand brake isn't applied then there will be sound but no videos.

hello, there

Sorry as I have been away. Ours does not have DVD in it.

that's fine, Jeff.

Well, sometimes, it doesn't hurt to have the oil change in between the 15,000km interval too :)

yeah, do let us know if your lexus dealer's lips are as sealed as mine in Brighton Lexus, VIC :)

hi, Invisigoth, it's prolly been a while already since you had your HIDs. How are they? And blown bulbs/fuses or issues?

ran Bridgestone S02 for awhile - excellent handling and not much noise

Now running RE001 Adrenalins - no complaints

Recently got an used IS250, I checked the internet and the logbook itself,

It seems that service frequency should be every 15000km/12 months.

But my service guy gave me a 'reminder sticker' saying next service will be 52000km/Feb 2012.(my car is on 47000 btw)

Which is correct, 12 months or 6 months.

please help me out :(

1. Lexus IS250's maintenance schedule is every 15000km for oil change.

2. Manufacturers these days would specify so to give a good image that their cars now require shorter maintenance intervals (hence less costs for the owners)

Generally, if the car is above 5 years old and you want to keep it running smoothly, just have an

1) an oil change every 10,000km (turbocharged cars require them every 5000km)

2) use only fully synthetic (5w30) oil

After all, oil is cheap and frequent oil changes could:

• in the short run: mean better performance and/or economy
  
• in the long run: a healthier engine means a longer engine life :)
  

A little bit of $$$ for just a healthier car and peace of mind :)

Just my 2c.