DIY GS Retrofit Instructions
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DIY GS Retrofit Instructions
Does anybody have any detailed instructions on how to do your own retrofit? I thought I had seem some around here, but I can't seem to find anything when I do a search.
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Very cool. Jeff does good work, so hopefully I can follow these instructions. Are there any other ones out there? I still haven't decided what projector to use. I got a set of OEM HID lights ready to go just for this project.
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Does anybody have instructions on how to remove the bumper on the GS, or how to remove the headlights without removing the bumper?
Also, how do I rewire my headlights to work with an HID assembly. I currently have the NON HID headlights on my car. Thanks!
Also, how do I rewire my headlights to work with an HID assembly. I currently have the NON HID headlights on my car. Thanks!
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Which one do I need, and what option? http://www.xenondepot.com/category.php?category_id=9
http://sr1.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=264551
Or you can to buy the OEM ballast and look for the new bulbs. Thats what i did on my car. you are looking for around 220-300.
Good luck
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Its depend on how much you want to pay? i installed my friend's IS 250 the Extreme like this a link below, but i believed the promotion just expired.
http://sr1.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=264551
Or you can to buy the OEM ballast and look for the new bulbs. Thats what i did on my car. you are looking for around 220-300.
Good luck
http://sr1.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=264551
Or you can to buy the OEM ballast and look for the new bulbs. Thats what i did on my car. you are looking for around 220-300.
Good luck
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Any other sites or links on how to remove the 98-05 GS headlights without removing the front bumper? Banana's site is down so I dont know where else to find them and I already searched.
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It's not hard to remove the bumper. I did it numerous times when i was working on my turbo.
There are 2 10mm screws on each side that are accessible through the wheel well. Unscrew the fogs, disconnect the bulbs. Then you have 2 screws near the headlights on each side and your almost done. Go underneath and pop off all the plastic bolts holding the cover underneath. I believe that was it. I'm going off of memory here.
Its not that hard takes about 15-20 mins tops. You do need a long ratchet extension though.
I also did the NON-HID to HID conversion, but I used heavy duty harness wires with relays to power the ballast. If you know basic wiring it should be a piece of cake.
There are 2 10mm screws on each side that are accessible through the wheel well. Unscrew the fogs, disconnect the bulbs. Then you have 2 screws near the headlights on each side and your almost done. Go underneath and pop off all the plastic bolts holding the cover underneath. I believe that was it. I'm going off of memory here.
Its not that hard takes about 15-20 mins tops. You do need a long ratchet extension though.
I also did the NON-HID to HID conversion, but I used heavy duty harness wires with relays to power the ballast. If you know basic wiring it should be a piece of cake.
Last edited by GSoup; 04-18-07 at 01:58 PM.