I just acquired the 98 LC a couple of weeks ago and checked out the lighting. Not bad but could definitely use some improvement. I noticed it uses a 9006 bulb for the low beam. I remembered modifying the low beam light (9006) on my 96 Camry and it is the same bulb as the LC. It made a huge difference on the Camry so I thought it should do the same for the LC. I swapped the 9006 in the LC with the modded 9005 out of my Camry. Everything fit perfect on the harness and headlight socket. Took the LC for a test drive later that night and man what a difference with the 9005 bulbs. I recommend this mod to anyone that wants better nighttime lighting. I have never had anyone flash their highbeams at me in the Camry or the LC after doing this mod so it would be safe to say it does not bother oncoming drivers. Below is a cut paste from the Toyota Nation forum and how to modify the bulb to fit the harness and headlight socket. Let me know if you try it and how it turns out. I would be surprised if you don't like it!!
Hands down, Sylvania Silverstar 65W 9005's are the best, the brightest, the
longest lasting (I've had mine in for two years now) and the whitest.
Why I'm using a 9005 bulb: 9005 bulbs are 65W and are not capped at the end, 9006 bulbs are 55W and have a cap at the end. The light increase is from the increase in lumens from the 9005 bulb. A 9005 bulb has 70% more lumens than the 9006 (1700 lumens vs 1000 lumens). HID has
3200 lumens. You have to slightly modify the 9005 bulb to fit the 9006 socket.
Supplies
*File or chisel tools, Sharp knife, blade, soldering iron or Dremel like tool.
*2 x 9005 bulbs.
*Protective glasses and gloves (you don't want to lose a finger or an eye).
Procedure
1. Remove 3mm of plastic from the left of the center of top tab when the
socket is pointing down until you have 5-6mm of plastic left.
2. Remove the two guides inside the socket. Install 1 new O'ring from the
old 9006 bulb on the new modified 9005 bulb to ensure a tight fit.
3. Install the bulbs in your car and have your light adjusted if not
already.
pics from - www.BMWE34.net
FYI -
It is also possible to modify the harness on the car... but I don't recommend
it. I've seen way too many afm harnesses melt or worse melt the fuse box. On the Gen3 (1992-1996) Toyota Camry both the high beam and low beam harnesses are designed to carry a max load of 65wats safely
Hands down, Sylvania Silverstar 65W 9005's are the best, the brightest, the
longest lasting (I've had mine in for two years now) and the whitest.
Why I'm using a 9005 bulb: 9005 bulbs are 65W and are not capped at the end, 9006 bulbs are 55W and have a cap at the end. The light increase is from the increase in lumens from the 9005 bulb. A 9005 bulb has 70% more lumens than the 9006 (1700 lumens vs 1000 lumens). HID has
3200 lumens. You have to slightly modify the 9005 bulb to fit the 9006 socket.
Supplies
*File or chisel tools, Sharp knife, blade, soldering iron or Dremel like tool.
*2 x 9005 bulbs.
*Protective glasses and gloves (you don't want to lose a finger or an eye).
Procedure
1. Remove 3mm of plastic from the left of the center of top tab when the
socket is pointing down until you have 5-6mm of plastic left.
2. Remove the two guides inside the socket. Install 1 new O'ring from the
old 9006 bulb on the new modified 9005 bulb to ensure a tight fit.
3. Install the bulbs in your car and have your light adjusted if not
already.
pics from - www.BMWE34.net
FYI -
It is also possible to modify the harness on the car... but I don't recommend
it. I've seen way too many afm harnesses melt or worse melt the fuse box. On the Gen3 (1992-1996) Toyota Camry both the high beam and low beam harnesses are designed to carry a max load of 65wats safely
