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Old 09-02-11, 02:53 PM
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I got this lexus as a hand me down . Just looking for new stuff to do to it only has 93000 miles on it, its a 97. Im also looking for new healights just dont know wat to get, need some suggestions.
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Wow your car looks really nice. I really like the perfect stance that it has. Do you know what kind of mods have been done to it and do you have any more pictures of it? I'd love to see it in profile.

And why are you looking for new headlights? Are yours damaged or is it something else?
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I did all the mods myself but theres not much too it. I replaced the struts and got new rims and tires. Also got a new muffler. Ill take some more pictures but what do u mean by in profile? and thanks for replying
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Your last picture is considered "in profile" (the side of the car). It looks great, I think you shouldn't do anything else to it, aside from maintenance.

With these cars, the more "factory" your car looks, the better. Try to stay away from the gaudy looking mods like LEDs, smoked taillights, yellow fog lights, bling, aftermarket head units, and etc.
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ya i like the way it is now, i want to replace the headlights because they seem weak, it gets hard to see at night sometimes. So i would want something brighter. Any suggestions?
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Originally Posted by JohnCarney
ya i like the way it is now, i want to replace the headlights because they seem weak, it gets hard to see at night sometimes. So i would want something brighter. Any suggestions?
Oh, well that can be solved by getting a set of different light bulbs. I thought you meant replacing the housing. I'm actually looking into that as well, since the output is a bit dim for my taste - it's a safety issue as well. But unfortunately, I have other stuff to take care of first.

Maybe someone else can chime in.
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FYI, I just installed a set of Sylvania Silverstar Ultra bulbs and restored my headlamp housings... boosted output noticeably. Is plenty bright enough for me now.
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Car looks to be in wicked shape! one inch bigger rims would've been spot on. THose are 17" ?

Originally Posted by MrBooby
Your last picture is considered "in profile" (the side of the car). It looks great, I think you shouldn't do anything else to it, aside from maintenance.

With these cars, the more "factory" your car looks, the better. Try to stay away from the gaudy looking mods like LEDs, smoked taillights, yellow fog lights, bling, aftermarket head units, and etc.
Sounds like my car less the smoked tails... might change that though!

Originally Posted by mdbrown
FYI, I just installed a set of Sylvania Silverstar Ultra bulbs and restored my headlamp housings... boosted output noticeably. Is plenty bright enough for me now.
This is the best bet.
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I'll try out the Silverstar Ultra's, thanks for the suggestion.

Just read this on their website
H7EB EcoBright - Your Environmental Choice. Save Energy - Save Money. Up to 25% brighter light. CO2 reduced 9 to 21%. Gas savings $2 to $19.
...just like the saying goes, "there's a sucker born everyday"
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car looks nice, welcome to CL
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Originally Posted by MrBooby
I'll try out the Silverstar Ultra's, thanks for the suggestion.

Just read this on their website


...just like the saying goes, "there's a sucker born everyday"
The silverstar ultra lamps work as advertised, they are considerably brighter than any other halogen I've seen. I believe them to be the brightest and whitest lamps available for a halogen system. As for the ecobrights... well, they matter not to me but I can see where you might save $2 in gas... every year.
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Originally Posted by 01LEXPL
Car looks to be in wicked shape! one inch bigger rims would've been spot on. THose are 17" ?



Sounds like my car less the smoked tails... might change that though!


This is the best bet.
There 18" and ya sometimes i wish i would have gotten a lil bit bigger.
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