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Old 09-27-02, 06:57 PM
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Just bought a 2002 GS 300 but I couldn't get it with HID headlights. Can I buy the parts from Lexus and install the HID self leveling lights myself ? Or do I have to go with something aftermarket and if so what do you recommend ?

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Old 09-27-02, 07:22 PM
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not sure if you could get the hid AND self-leveling; if so, it would cost lots of $$...or you can spend ~$425-450 and get Phillips HID with no self-leveling and install the unit
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You could buy the OEM parts and install them into your car for the best results, but if you go that route, I'd definitely strip the parts off a wrecked GS as opposed to purchasing them brand new from the dealership. The cheaper, easier option is to buy an HID kit. They average about $450-500 for the set, but beware of subpar kits.
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um..

those headlight cases.. are they any different.. HIDs and non-HIDs ?
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the housing is the same from outside, just have some mounts for the ballasts, etc....

you can get the hid housing and stuff, but installing the autoleveling would cost you a lot, coz' it involves settin up all four wheels, etc..... that's a lot of money

i got the hid kit myself and it's looking good. 460 shipped for philips 6000k and for 4100k setup it should be around 400
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um.. i meant

i was planing to upgrade my headlights to newer year's .. can i put the one that comes w/ GS430? I mean.. will they fit fine? They most likely would be HID and my car came with halogen and I installed one of those HID kits so supposedely this is halogen-lights car.. i just want to make sure i would be able to put those gs430's headlights into my car without any modifications and yes i understand that it won't have auto-leveling..

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umm... that i really don't know though.... probably it will fit in general, but i wouldn't be surprised if one or two bolts are different
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