E-class owner retros LS 430 HIDs! pics
05-24-05, 07:43 PM
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E-class owner retros LS 430 HIDs! pics
I thought this was neat. I've never seen a Lexus retrofit before!
http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...00#post1135000
Originally Posted by zam2000
Got a pair of 2005 Lexus LS430 projector (earlier year, 2001-2004 use reflector). It's the king in the HID retro world right now. Kind of pricey (rare & performance), but the end result seem to worth it
Finished retrofitting it into my Depo headlight. Sold the previous one to HighEnd (looking forward to seeing it in his Benz). Some gain, some lose, compared to the RS6. The LS430 is much wider (no problem covering 5-6 lanes) & more even, and much sharper. The RS6 is more intensive, further, nicer purple flick, and highbeam bi-xenon.
Some pix I share w/ fellow in the HID forum. First pix is picture of the LS430 projector: in the turning-housing, and with the shroud removed. I put them next to a BMW 330 projector (bi-xenon) for size reference.
I tested my headlight against the BMW 545, and it beats the Bimmer one by a long shot.
Finished retrofitting it into my Depo headlight. Sold the previous one to HighEnd (looking forward to seeing it in his Benz). Some gain, some lose, compared to the RS6. The LS430 is much wider (no problem covering 5-6 lanes) & more even, and much sharper. The RS6 is more intensive, further, nicer purple flick, and highbeam bi-xenon.
Some pix I share w/ fellow in the HID forum. First pix is picture of the LS430 projector: in the turning-housing, and with the shroud removed. I put them next to a BMW 330 projector (bi-xenon) for size reference.
I tested my headlight against the BMW 545, and it beats the Bimmer one by a long shot.
05-25-05, 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Neo
Yup. The LS projectors are probably one of the best out there now. I would get a set but I already have 2 sets of projectors waiting for retrofit. Can't afford another. 
05-25-05, 05:17 AM
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I can't believe the light coverage of the road from the Benz. Truly amazing, and a wonderful job with the LS retrofit. Definitely shows that a projector retrofit gives you more bang for your buck when it comes to HID mods 
05-25-05, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by lexusk8
I can't believe the light coverage of the road from the Benz. Truly amazing, and a wonderful job with the LS retrofit. Definitely shows that a projector retrofit gives you more bang for your buck when it comes to HID mods
05-31-05, 04:01 AM
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I am wondering....are the LS430 projectors the same as the RX330 projectors....they sure do look the same....the lighting in the rx330 is comparable with the ls430...both have similar cutoff lines and output...does anyone know for sure if they are the same?
05-31-05, 08:55 AM
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I know the 2005 LS430 projectors swivel to follow the curve, but is the actual HID and projector the same in the 2003-2005 or did they change bulbs or projectors with the swivel option?
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