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Old 02-18-06, 11:42 AM
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Default Green tint or no green tint..UPDATE

i just had my headlight replaced by the dealer and im not sure if it has the green tint like my other one has...i tried looking but i just am not seeing it..maybe cause its brand new or what but i really cant tell....so if anyone can tell from this pic i would appreciate it guys thanks..


well today i got my car washed and notice there was condestation in BOTH headlights the new one and the one they didnt replace....so looks like im gettin some new headlights

im really upset bout this but its cool
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Old 02-18-06, 11:45 AM
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Looks like no maybe?
Old 02-18-06, 11:57 AM
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excuse my ignorance, but what do you mean, green tint?
Old 02-18-06, 12:05 PM
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one more.............
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Old 02-18-06, 12:12 PM
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It's usually hard to tell on a bright light. Wait until it gets a little darker.
Old 02-18-06, 12:29 PM
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yea i was thinking that too but i just couldnt wait and i hate that feeling of knowing something is not the way ya want it to be ya kno? just wanted to get it outta the way lol i guess ill take some later
Old 02-18-06, 01:20 PM
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The green tint appears as the plastic oxidizes over a years time period. Just kidding, there is no green tint. Get it replaced.
Old 02-18-06, 02:51 PM
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but do they still make the headlights with the gree tint anymore?
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Originally Posted by biggimp
excuse my ignorance, but what do you mean, green tint?
2GS headlights are tinted green from the factory
Old 02-18-06, 07:14 PM
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Honestly i cant tell.... looks ok to me, but i dont know what you are comparing it too....i havent seen New Gs headlights
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I would have to vote no tint.
Old 02-18-06, 07:19 PM
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thanks for all your help and whatnot guys...but does anyone know if they still make them with the tint? thanks
Old 02-18-06, 07:20 PM
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do you have a pic of other light in same conditions?

I think my GS has no green tint too.
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Originally Posted by chuckb
do you have a pic of other light in same conditions?

I think my GS has no green tint too.
ill take pics tomorrow of the one they didnt replace...

but meanwhile should i go back and have them replace it with the green tint or just have them replace my good headlight and gimme a regular one?
Old 02-18-06, 08:33 PM
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Tuddy I'm sorry to say but you have no green tint You can tell for sure they were special headlights.


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