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Old 09-07-10, 01:12 AM
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okay, i want to do a projector retro on my gs300. im debating on ls430 or q45 projectors. if i am going to do the q45 path i cant find any oem but i dont want to buy ebay. so i was wondering have you guys heard any pros and cons about the junction produce "gatlin gun". if so please leave a response thanks!
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LS430 !!....are cool
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i was aiming for ls430's but kind of pricey and i saw the jp projectors around 250. wondering are they any good.
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i was aiming for ls430's but kind of pricey and i saw the jp projectors around 250. wondering are they any good.
Those are the cheap *** ebay ones that use an H7 bulb... probably give HORRIBLE output. and are GHEY as hell!

Do it right, or go broke trying...

You can find people selling their LS430 retros in the classifieds.
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Junction Produce version



Cheap Ebay version



Same thing with a $50 less price tag.
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oh okay thanks bro.
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I can recommend being patient and keep checking the classifieds and ebay. I ran across a guy on ebay selling a set of authentic Q45's for $300 shipped! Sad I couldnt get them

its worth being patient
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alright, ill take my time. just that my new headlights are collecting dust =P
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Its only dust... It'll clean off
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I went with LS430 because I'm more concerned with having brighter, more awesome lights than something that looks cooler when the car is parked.

But its not cheap. Even if you do the work yourself.
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Projectors arent brighter than others. The only difference is how wide they go.. I too thought projector difference was about brightness, then after tons of research found out it wasnt true. After paying too much for my projectors did I find that out too LoL
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I meant brighter in terms of road visibility.

I chose my words poorly. Sorry.
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but i seen some pictures and the pictures show the cut off of the q45 not bad, i just dont know about wideness, never on any of my cars i had nice projectors =(
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If you want better headlights.. get ls430. If you want better LOOKING headlights.. get Q45.
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