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Old 03-02-04, 09:06 PM
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i was recently washing my car at a local car wash and a mild manner middle age man approached me and said "thats a nice car you got there sonny.." and i reply thanks and glanced over to his car....stock 03 GS430 he asked me about this and that, we struck up a conversation. On his way out he pulled up to me when i was wiping down my front bumper and said his goodbyes..... but really wasnt paying much attention to him what i was paying attention to was that his headlights were tinted green and mine were just plain........................What is this??? i asked myself couldnt figure out what i was so i just gonna turn to my CL buddies for info..... great another upgrade to add to the list!!!!!!!
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The newer '03 GS's have a greenish tint to their headlights...that's the way it comes stock....whereas the older models are just clear.
Old 03-02-04, 09:09 PM
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Originally posted by lsportlex
greeting all CL members,
i was recently washing my car at a local car wash and a mild manner middle age man approached me and said "thats a nice car you got there sonny.." and i reply thanks and glanced over to his car....stock 03 GS430 he asked me about this and that, we struck up a conversation. On his way out he pulled up to me when i was wiping down my front bumper and said his goodbyes..... but really wasnt paying much attention to him what i was paying attention to was that his headlights were tinted green and mine were just plain........................What is this??? i asked myself couldnt figure out what i was so i just gonna turn to my CL buddies for info..... great another upgrade to add to the list!!!!!!!
Well let me answer that question for you...98-00 gs come with the plain chrome finish headlight...01and up come with a greenish chrome tint....
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IMO the titanium finished 2003 Sportdesign headlights are even cooler still

Old 03-02-04, 09:18 PM
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what is that green tint is it a film or is it in the glass?? Is there any way that i can replicate that on my 2000 gs.... hey those sportdesign headlight are really nice but i have a black car to dark for me.. but they are really cool looking definatly would be a nice upgrade for any gs.....
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Originally posted by lsportlex
what is that green tint is it a film or is it in the glass?? Is there any way that i can replicate that on my 2000 gs.... hey those sportdesign headlight are really nice but i have a black car to dark for me.. but they are really cool looking definatly would be a nice upgrade for any gs.....
the greenish tint is the inside the glass...you have to get the 01-up gs headlight if you want the greenish tint
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yeah i really like that green look to the headlights im gonna call my lexus parts guy for pricing and im definaly gonna have those by the next time you see me...so when is the next time you gonna come down to Hi-Tech
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Originally posted by 2001HiTechGs
Well let me answer that question for you...98-00 gs come with the plain chrome finish headlight...01and up come with a greenish chrome tint....
Don't forget the 2000 Platinum Edition....it has black chrome.
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Originally posted by 2001HiTechGs
Well let me answer that question for you...98-00 gs come with the plain chrome finish headlight...01and up come with a greenish chrome tint....
that is incorrect. there are three types of normal headlight, plain chrome, then there is the dark chrome, then the new gs430 has the green tint glass. 3 types of headlights ever available on the gs, and then there is the sport design titanium one. i won't go into details which yr is which though
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that is incorrect. there are three types of normal headlight, plain chrome, then there is the dark chrome, then the new gs430 has the green tint glass. 3 types of headlights ever available on the gs, and then there is the sport design titanium one. i won't go into details which yr is which though
maybe i'm wrong but i have 01 gs300 and i have the greenish tint...well i didnt want to get in that many detail..but your right rominl...there is 4 different headlight....
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I have an '02 SD model and it is green tint...the '03 SD are titanium tint and only come with HID.
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Yes....a total of 4 types from the manufacturer....regular chrome, greenish chrome, black chrome, and titanium.
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Originally posted by 2001HiTechGs
maybe i'm wrong but i have 01 gs300 and i have the greenish tint...well i didnt want to get in that many detail..but your right rominl...there is 4 different headlight....
yeah as far as i know everything after 01+ are green tint (except the 03 SD)
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how much the titanium or black chrome headlights?
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...probably a couple grand from the dealer...at least for the titanium one since they only come in HID. Call your local dealer and find out...just state that you have an '03 SportDesign GS300 and need replacement headlights...


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