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Old 03-31-05, 05:32 AM
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Smile sports design headlight

im wondering if u guys can show me a picture of the Sport Design head light for the new 01-05 GS.
Old 03-31-05, 06:19 AM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=156964

There is a picture of them on the gs in this thread. They are my favorite headlights for the gs.
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$1700 a set
Old 03-31-05, 10:32 AM
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The SD headlights only came on the SD edition GS300, so it was not on all the 01-05 GS. In fact, I only recall the SD edition being available on 02-03. (I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong. ) There were also two sets of SD headlights, The 02s had black chrome while the 03s had the Titanium.
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You can also take the headlight apart and DIY - 10$ vs $1000 hmmmmm. Priceless.
Custom, and never the same. It can look like this.
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On the black GS that was just posted I think that is too dark but looks ok on the black GS, a lighter color I think that will be too dark. Painting the inside of the housing doesnt have any affect on the output of the headlight does it?
Old 03-31-05, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by GS300Rich
Painting the inside of the housing doesnt have any affect on the output of the headlight does it?
A little but it won't really be noticeable, unless you also paint the reflector bowl.
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here's one.
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Here's a TRUE black chrome job that I had custom done to my stock headlights. The main difference between this and black paint is that it reflects just like chrome, and it has a dark tint to it. This is the closest you can get to the SD headlights without paying for the real thing.

Less then $200 if you take apart the headlights yourself.
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Here's just the pieces that I sent in to get black chromed, including the trunk piece. I actually had a choice as to how dark I wanted it.
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or you can paint the light housing the same color as your car,, on red cars,color match housing is hot. like ferrari head lights.
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Originally Posted by HKS_GS430
or you can paint the light housing the same color as your car,, on red cars,color match housing is hot. like ferrari head lights.
I don't think this will look right on the GS. Then again, someone is welcomed to try and convince me otherwise.
Old 04-01-05, 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by HKS_GS430
or you can paint the light housing the same color as your car,, on red cars,color match housing is hot. like ferrari head lights.
i thought about this and honestly i dont' think it will look good

on a projector hid setup car it might be better. keep in mind, you don't paint the rear reflectors
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I also dont think painting the headlights body color will look good on a gs. I would like to see pics and be convinced otherwise though.
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