i think it’s the angle of your VLands. mine are insanely bright. i had the level of them adjusted and after that they’re some of the brightest headlights i’ve ever had. i love them
Bro idk what you're talking about with the vland headlights. I'm from Cali and I'm military currently stationed in the UK and bought a right hand drive spec 2IS when I got here a few years ago. England is 99% of the time cloudy, rainy, and it gets bitch black dark during the fall/winter at 3pm. These headlights SAVE ME all day and night! There are almost no streetlights in the UK even on highways (the government just doesn't see the need for streetlights when people have headlights is their logic). These headlights are pretty much a necessity for anyone with a 2IS in the UK. The light output is crystal white and I can see further than with the old, oxidized, crusty halogen yellow bulb projector headlights my pre-facelift car came with. Before buying the vlands I even tried scrubbing the factory lights and got rid of all the oxidation... still wasn't a comparison. With my high beams on in the dark I can see minimum 3 times further than with the factory pair. No joke, A LOT of people here who own a 2IS have the vland headlights. I'm not talking car enthusiasts either... I'm talking regular people with 0 other mods on their cars besides the headlights because they just want to see at night and vland runs a monopoly on the 2IS market. I even saw an elderly woman with the vlands on her car at the grocery store a few weeks ago LOL.
I visited Dorset not too long ago and even there I saw a is250 with these on, no way to tell if they were vland but the look is unmistakable they were pretty bright passing me on the countryside 😅
I thought the same thing about the light output until I adjusted them. It’s a must that you adjust them after install to get the best light output. I had to adjust mine down quite a bit if I remember correctly.
Vland tail lights look dope, but I dislike how they stick out so much compared to OEM. It does get a bit of a "Sid from Ice age" kinda look. That's why I'll keep my tinted stock ones. Headlights look 10/10 though! All the other mods you've got look bangin aswell 👌
I see that too from certain angles but I will say it adds another dimension to the car which in some ways I think makes it look more modern. But thanks for pointing that out I never noticed that!
I have the exact same headlights, you have to adjust them before and after you install them. They’re calibrated badly from the factory. They’re VERY bright.
Thanks for this video man. Im going to stick to stock headlights and my led foglights for now. Going to order the tail lights because they look so sick!
The thing with headlights and bulb type is a lot of buyers don’t factor in their eyesight as part of the equation. This is why car guys have mixed views about stock and Aftermarket headlights.
I was thinking of getting the VLand headlights, but I think that I’ll just keep the stock ones, and just upgrade the bulbs to LED’s after seeing this. I love the look, but living in the south I need better lighting quality. I think that I’m going to get the smoked VLand taillights though. The VLand tails look great on your car. Especially with that pearl vinyl wrap!😁
Decided to keep the front taillight stock and installed some LED but definitely changed the taillights to the VLAND, considering on switch to the HC motion ones tho
Well not everyone modifies their car just to be different for being different sake, me and the majority of my friends modify our cars to improve the performance of the base package, handling, aero, engine performance...but the last thing we think of is being different. Thanks for all the info btw, nice build.
Get the Fsport grille. Looks so much better than the vertical lines of the stock grille. I scored mine for my 09 new locally (the dude ordered the wrong one for his 07) for $120. Online is over $330.
@@ChristianMastrile I got mine from eBay it came from a Lexus dealership it was $275 but it was definitely worth the price and it will definitely make the car look even better 💯👍🏽
Do not listen!!!! The V-land headlights aren’t bad they just need adjusted when u install them They come out of wack when u get them. You just have to dial them in with a 10 mm behind the assembly
Whew try modding the is2 convertible. I've gotten 2 out of 6 items which fit my car. Lexus kept the 2014-2015 is250 and 350 convertibles same as previous gen in comparison to the sedan. The is250 and 350 2014-2015 received new bumper and dash and radio setup (I wished Lexus would have implemented these upgrades with the convertible, but is what is. So I've ordered a aftermarket front bumper upgrade kit and I have thought about a dash and radio upgrade, but then again, I plan on keeping my is250c as my weekend luxury/sport convertible while acquiring a newer F Soort crossover/suv. One thing is certain, I will be buying Lexus for myself and my family.
Hey quick question! What wheels are those? I have an IS350 that’s white as well and I’m loving it😍 and also for tires are you 225in front and 255 in the rear?
Christian! I couldn’t find your LED reflectors conversion for the rear. I want to buy them which I saw you included a link on one of your videos but what’s making me hesitant is the fact that you said the wiring is a bit difficult so I’d like to see that
I kept my OEM taillights on my 2013 350 the leds are much brighter the vlands taillights output is weaker imo but I do the vlands headlights tho much brighter than OEM
Did you have some maintenance issues with VLAND headlights? I have heard that it could be troublesome. I am split between XENON and VLAND headlights and don't know which one to buy
I have a pair of Vlands on my IS250 and I love them. I havent had any trouble with them at all and I installed them my self. I got the ones with the clear corners instead of the Amber one.
I got Vlands on my 2010 is350 and I love them, my only gripe is that I haven’t disabled the DRL and it’s an eye sore seeing the “check” mark DRL and also a bright single light near the corner of the check mark (where the old DRL would have been) I wouldn’t want to only disable them but have them turn on with the regular low beams
Bro you wallen I have those headlights on mine and compared to the stocks the light output is like 300% and I have my front windshield tinted and they are a million times brighter than the stocks
You have plugged vents in your rear bumper/trunk that’s allowing water to build up and get your amp wet which is why your music is stopping in the rain
@@mcmarquez8203 i had the stereo issue too, you have to seal where there are the rubber vent things in the sides of the trunk and replace it with a bunch of duct tape or something to patch it up
Yes my sound stopped working during and after rain. You need to replace your vents. Don't duct tape it as you need some airflow to cool the factory amp.
Man I have a question about the Vland headlights…. In regards to the daytime running light. Do you know how to disable the light bulb and just have the checc mark on if that’s possible ? Only because the light bulb on my day time running lights are flickering
Is it possible to install a brighter LED bulb into the Vlands? Planning to cop them soon but I do a lot of country/backroad driving so the brighter the better lol
Vland headlights are overrated crap. Poor output, moisture issues and the fact you can't change the bulbs if they stop working. 2011+ OEM headlights are much better.
@@marcobaca3812 I run H&R lowering springs on my 2is250 awd. Feels great, been running it for a few years now, and it’s my daily driver zero complaints. I recommend going with H&R, but there are other great brands I heard such as Tein and Eibach.
i think it’s the angle of your VLands. mine are insanely bright. i had the level of them adjusted and after that they’re some of the brightest headlights i’ve ever had. i love them
how’d you get them adjusted?
There's a fucking adjustment screw shit birds just like most headlights 😂😂😂....I have hc motion but even the stock lexus headlights can be adjusted
@@thomaskieffer571i have hc motion too looks insanely bright! Even better than stock. And perfectly adjusted.
Bro idk what you're talking about with the vland headlights. I'm from Cali and I'm military currently stationed in the UK and bought a right hand drive spec 2IS when I got here a few years ago. England is 99% of the time cloudy, rainy, and it gets bitch black dark during the fall/winter at 3pm. These headlights SAVE ME all day and night! There are almost no streetlights in the UK even on highways (the government just doesn't see the need for streetlights when people have headlights is their logic). These headlights are pretty much a necessity for anyone with a 2IS in the UK. The light output is crystal white and I can see further than with the old, oxidized, crusty halogen yellow bulb projector headlights my pre-facelift car came with. Before buying the vlands I even tried scrubbing the factory lights and got rid of all the oxidation... still wasn't a comparison. With my high beams on in the dark I can see minimum 3 times further than with the factory pair.
No joke, A LOT of people here who own a 2IS have the vland headlights. I'm not talking car enthusiasts either... I'm talking regular people with 0 other mods on their cars besides the headlights because they just want to see at night and vland runs a monopoly on the 2IS market. I even saw an elderly woman with the vlands on her car at the grocery store a few weeks ago LOL.
I visited Dorset not too long ago and even there I saw a is250 with these on, no way to tell if they were vland but the look is unmistakable they were pretty bright passing me on the countryside 😅
I thought the same thing about the light output until I adjusted them. It’s a must that you adjust them after install to get the best light output. I had to adjust mine down quite a bit if I remember correctly.
Would you say light output is close to oem after adjustment?
How do you adjust them?
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Vland tail lights look dope, but I dislike how they stick out so much compared to OEM. It does get a bit of a "Sid from Ice age" kinda look. That's why I'll keep my tinted stock ones. Headlights look 10/10 though! All the other mods you've got look bangin aswell 👌
I see that too from certain angles but I will say it adds another dimension to the car which in some ways I think makes it look more modern. But thanks for pointing that out I never noticed that!
I have the exact same headlights, you have to adjust them before and after you install them. They’re calibrated badly from the factory. They’re VERY bright.
We adjusted the height of the vlands and its ok now. Just worried if other drivers are getting blind but no probs so far
Same I be getting flashed 24/7
Yo bro, bloody love your videos, your vids are so helpful and informative
Thanks for this video man. Im going to stick to stock headlights and my led foglights for now. Going to order the tail lights because they look so sick!
The thing with headlights and bulb type is a lot of buyers don’t factor in their eyesight as part of the equation. This is why car guys have mixed views about stock and Aftermarket headlights.
I was thinking of getting the VLand headlights, but I think that I’ll just keep the stock ones, and just upgrade the bulbs to LED’s after seeing this. I love the look, but living in the south I need better lighting quality. I think that I’m going to get the smoked VLand taillights though. The VLand tails look great on your car. Especially with that pearl vinyl wrap!😁
Hc motion are bettwr
My guy what’s goin on with the wrap job😂
Fr it’s so scuffed on the edges 😂
The vland headlights look amazing i have them on my is250 but i agree if you want a brighter headlight vland isn't the way to go.
Also the exhaust.. if you got the money then get a full exhaust system i got the ark DT-S Exhaust and it sounds very good inside the car n out
Vlands are bright enough. Already brighter than halogens some HIDs. Any brighter you will annoy others on the road and Law enforcement.
They are brighter than stock headlights. You need to adjust them up. Find a DYI video on how to do it so you don't blind traffic.
Decided to keep the front taillight stock and installed some LED but definitely changed the taillights to the VLAND, considering on switch to the HC motion ones tho
what
Showing you that support keep up the great work with your lexus
love your car! i was wondering where you got the slow car club sticker? hoping to get one myself as i think it'd be pretty fun to put on my car lol
Well not everyone modifies their car just to be different for being different sake, me and the majority of my friends modify our cars to improve the performance of the base package, handling, aero, engine performance...but the last thing we think of is being different. Thanks for all the info btw, nice build.
Thanks bro i like your videos and my Lexus is250 the best car i ever had !!
Thank you for your honest review
I have those headlights and the lightning is so bad 😭 but they’re soo cool lol
Re-do the wrap and use knifeless tape to create inlays so you won't have so many fingers in the film from stretching around curves like that.
Get the Fsport grille. Looks so much better than the vertical lines of the stock grille.
I scored mine for my 09 new locally (the dude ordered the wrong one for his 07) for $120. Online is over $330.
Sheeesh $120 is def a steal hopefully I can find one locally too 👀
@@ChristianMastrile I got mine from eBay it came from a Lexus dealership it was $275 but it was definitely worth the price and it will definitely make the car look even better 💯👍🏽
They don’t make it for my 2010 IS250
@@joshuarosa3476 09 and 10 grilles are the same
@@themeparktre4841 lifesaver. Ty
Clean whip bro!
You seen the new HC motion tail lights? I think it'd look good!
All good in the USA there is not a lot in the UK for upgrades
Your paint looks amazing!! How did you add those shark teeths on the front grill? Looks sick unique. Lol
Little holiday decoration hahaha
My vland lights always have the tick regardless !!! And it’s way brighter ! Tbh I’m not sure what’s going on with your car
Glad i came across your page bro really helpful good looking out
My guy you need to melt the diffuser shape it then bolt it from the back. It does fit
Do not listen!!!! The V-land headlights aren’t bad they just need adjusted when u install them
They come out of wack when u get them. You just have to dial them in with a 10 mm behind the assembly
Whew try modding the is2 convertible. I've gotten 2 out of 6 items which fit my car. Lexus kept the 2014-2015 is250 and 350 convertibles same as previous gen in comparison to the sedan. The is250 and 350 2014-2015 received new bumper and dash and radio setup (I wished Lexus would have implemented these upgrades with the convertible, but is what is. So I've ordered a aftermarket front bumper upgrade kit and I have thought about a dash and radio upgrade, but then again, I plan on keeping my is250c as my weekend luxury/sport convertible while acquiring a newer F Soort crossover/suv. One thing is certain, I will be buying Lexus for myself and my family.
Hey quick question! What wheels are those? I have an IS350 that’s white as well and I’m loving it😍 and also for tires are you 225in front and 255 in the rear?
Enkei RPF1 fam! Yessir 225 front and 255 rear
@@ChristianMastriledid you adjust your headlights
I switched my stock headlights to Vlands and they are WAY brighter! So, I'm not sure what happened for you.
he probably hasd cheap light bulb
Christian! I couldn’t find your LED reflectors conversion for the rear. I want to buy them which I saw you included a link on one of your videos but what’s making me hesitant is the fact that you said the wiring is a bit difficult so I’d like to see that
Very informative but the music is too loud! Almost covers your voice on a lot of parts.
I just did suspension, exhaust, wheels, unfortunately with aftermarket exterior parts, fitment issues to be always the case with these cars
So what are a couple options for headlights these days with good quality output and beam pattern ? Not just looks. High and low beam good.
I rather keep my stocks all day with the afs that helps at night I got lucky mine came with new oem headlights
I kept my OEM taillights on my 2013 350 the leds are much brighter the vlands taillights output is weaker imo but I do the vlands headlights tho much brighter than OEM
Did you have some maintenance issues with VLAND headlights? I have heard that it could be troublesome. I am split between XENON and VLAND headlights and don't know which one to buy
I have a pair of Vlands on my IS250 and I love them. I havent had any trouble with them at all and I installed them my self. I got the ones with the clear corners instead of the Amber one.
I got Vlands on my 2010 is350 and I love them, my only gripe is that I haven’t disabled the DRL and it’s an eye sore seeing the “check” mark DRL and also a bright single light near the corner of the check mark (where the old DRL would have been) I wouldn’t want to only disable them but have them turn on with the regular low beams
My guy where did you purchase the front grill?
thats why I went back to my OEM ISF tails
you need to adjust the light output on the vlands because they aren’t bad
How you do that?
I hope you get an intake and make an install video
It’s actually super easy! Easier than installing the headlights tbh lol. Hated putting my bumper back on
What do you think about the spoiler?
Love the spoiler! Personally one of my fav mods on the car
need spacers or just wider wheels
Bro you wallen I have those headlights on mine and compared to the stocks the light output is like 300% and I have my front windshield tinted and they are a million times brighter than the stocks
I am rockin an 05 gs 350 rhd, have looked at vland but I think I am going with work 78 lights to keep it jdm and a couple other small issues
2 questions I got the same car What rims you recommend? And whenever is raining does your stereo goes off no sound ?
You have plugged vents in your rear bumper/trunk that’s allowing water to build up and get your amp wet which is why your music is stopping in the rain
I haven’t plugged anything but I will look for the amp I didn’t think about that thank you
@@mcmarquez8203 i had the stereo issue too, you have to seal where there are the rubber vent things in the sides of the trunk and replace it with a bunch of duct tape or something to patch it up
@@nalsra0 thank you I will definitely follow ur tips
Yes my sound stopped working during and after rain. You need to replace your vents. Don't duct tape it as you need some airflow to cool the factory amp.
Did you painted the roof??
Nope still the OEM grey
Man I have a question about the Vland headlights…. In regards to the daytime running light. Do you know how to disable the light bulb and just have the checc mark on if that’s possible ? Only because the light bulb on my day time running lights are flickering
From what I remember someone saying is that you're going to have to take it to Lexus and have them disable a setting to stop the flickering
I think you have to remove a particular fuse for that if I remember correctly.
You can buy the Toyota stream plug in and disable the drl for like 20$. You just need a windows laptop
@@Rafa-dh7nw this is the correct answer. go into toyota tech stream and disable DRLs
Is it possible to install a brighter LED bulb into the Vlands? Planning to cop them soon but I do a lot of country/backroad driving so the brighter the better lol
They are unfortunately sealed units so you cant change out the LEDs without doing some custom work
i’ve got tein flex z have it about 3 months now but getting bc’s soon
tell me that parking lot wasnt hillsdale mall lol
what kind of rims do you have?
Enkei RPF1
Are the bulbs replaceable of the vland front headlights ?
Do you have the IS350 brake upgrade?
Nope still have the smaller IS250 brakes
Fire vid tho💯
Lexus gang
Why the fuck is the music louder then you
Why did the tail lights pop out like that 🥴
Vland headlights are overrated crap. Poor output, moisture issues and the fact you can't change the bulbs if they stop working. 2011+ OEM headlights are much better.
Is your 2is awd?
Nope rwd fam
@@ChristianMastrile by any chance do you know how riding on coils on a awd is ? Or is it worth it
Haven't rode with coils before but I used to drive an awd Subie with springs. Ride quality wasn't the best but it was most likely cos of the springs
@@marcobaca3812 I run H&R lowering springs on my 2is250 awd. Feels great, been running it for a few years now, and it’s my daily driver zero complaints. I recommend going with H&R, but there are other great brands I heard such as Tein and Eibach.
@@marcobaca3812 Coilovers aren’t worth the money, trust me. If you’re going for looks, I say go for the lowering springs.
Is 13k good for a 2011 is with 130k miles bro?
I got my 2010 for under 5 salvage tho but runs great no problem!
140k miles
not really the best deal tbh
Hillsdale mall!! Lfg
u just need to adjust the head lights
Say mane I need them shadess
The Car looks nice, but please redo the wrap
Take it back where you got it wrapped they didn’t do a good enough job it should last atleast a year before it starts to wrinkle !!
He did it himself 🤦🏿♂️
Bro that wrap job is terrible