GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

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Old 02-07-13, 10:52 AM
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Default New to the forum, have a headlight question.

I've had my 00 gs4 for about 6 months and love it but I'm stumped on one thing, my headlights are nasty on the inside and are getting condensation in them, I've done the wet sanding stuff but the inside is the problem. I'm wanting to get new ones but really don't want to cough up 1k for new ones as they are factory hid, I don't mind some of the eBay sets but they are all non hid, my question is how big of a deal is it to switch to those and just add an aftermarket hid system to those? I've heard talk of the auto leveling system but not really sure if this is something I'll miss or not, any help is appreciated, thanks.
Old 02-07-13, 11:15 AM
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someone truck backed into my friends gs430 and he had the auto leveling wat he did is buy the ebay lights and a onex hid kit and wired it in works perfectly find he just doesnt have auto leveling anymore
Old 02-07-13, 11:19 AM
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and welcome to club lexus
Old 02-07-13, 12:17 PM
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These are $674 from the dealership. Not sure if that is still out of your price range or not but just a suggestion.
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2001/4337.html
Old 02-07-13, 12:26 PM
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I saw those but not sure about the "green" it is noticable at all? if so Id rather not go with those.
Old 02-07-13, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by mccrimmon
These are $674 from the dealership. Not sure if that is still out of your price range or not but just a suggestion.
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2001/4337.html
with your sewell discount for being a club lexus member they are only $554.65.

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I saw those but not sure about the "green" it is noticable at all? if so Id rather not go with those.
yes but honestly those are the most desired lights, the grenn "hue" looks great.
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ok, still not sure if I'll like it against black paint, may need to see them on one first, Im picky, lol. thats not a bad price and I supose oem is technically best, even still, anyone gone the other route just for arguements sake?
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If the ebay lights are an option i dont think ur picky. Why dont you just open your headlights and clean them properly and give it a good seal? The only thing u'll have to pay for is sealant.
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Originally Posted by talbott
ok, still not sure if I'll like it against black paint, may need to see them on one first, Im picky, lol. thats not a bad price and I supose oem is technically best, even still, anyone gone the other route just for arguements sake?
EVERY 2001+ GS came with them, my black 2001 GS has them.....most 1998-2000 people change to them if they can. ebay ones are junk but all of a sudden you seem to be leaning that way, i guess its about the $ for you?
Old 02-07-13, 01:24 PM
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tats a very good point if you dont wanna spend to much cash pop them open clean em up throw a nice projector there and call it a day lol
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at $600 its not about the money, I just really dont think I'll like a green tint on them, I suppose its better than what I have now but the ones on ebay im looking at are the OEM non-hid ones, not the cheap goofy blackouts or whatever else is on there.
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Pulling them apart may make the best sense, I might try it and see how that works.
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@talbott if u are thinking bout buying the ebay ones make sure they say oem not oem style here is a pic of my budys gs300 with ebay oem style (not toyota) head light looks very good nice and clean fooled me i tought they were brand new toyota till i saw no sign of toyota on the housing but over all looks very good its ur choice bro
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Old 02-08-13, 09:38 AM
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I have the same problem, im taking them out and resealing them
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Here's mine fresh from Sewell. It's very slightly green, but too noticeable.



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