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Old 10-04-07, 11:05 AM
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Just wondering if someone can link me to some diy's on how to retrofit my lights.

Also what vehicle models projector will fit in the 1995 sc400 head light,

i got a local selling some BMW E36 M3 projectors and a 5 series angel eyes that will fit 97-03 BMW E39 5-Serie, will they fit in a sc400 95?.


thanks for any input guys.
Old 10-04-07, 11:11 AM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=126882
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That's a great link! I would also look into using the projectors from an Acura TSX. That's what I used, couldn't be happier with them. Here is a link to someone who did a TSX retrofit: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=232340
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thank you guys!
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hmm... i was reading the fourms, but theres no instruction on how to open the lights lol...
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I would try a search. There have been many threads on how to open up the headlights. O.L.T. put together a great DIY on cleaning up the headlights, which includes how to open them up. Here is the link: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=183023
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Thank you!!, one more newb question, i tried to take out my headlight today, it seems to be jammed, is there a hidden screw?
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Originally Posted by ewingli
Thank you!!, one more newb question, i tried to take out my headlight today, it seems to be jammed, is there a hidden screw?
Did you take out the screws under the inner wheel well?
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no, where is that located?
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Originally Posted by ewingli
no, where is that located?
In a magical place beyond the warddrobe.......

You pull the wheel well cover off from infront of the wheel *taking out the screws holding it in place of course, untill you can fold it back, and then you will see two nuts holding the headlight in.
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I am not sure I understand the point to doing all of this.

If it just to get a better beam pattern or do you have to go through all this trouble to put hids in.

In my matrix I just bought bulbs and a balist.
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Originally Posted by TecnoSmurf
I am not sure I understand the point to doing all of this.

If it just to get a better beam pattern or do you have to go through all this trouble to put hids in.

In my matrix I just bought bulbs and a balist.
Retrofit gives a MUCH better beam pattern than the typical factory SC projectors.
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Originally Posted by TecnoSmurf
I am not sure I understand the point to doing all of this.

If it just to get a better beam pattern or do you have to go through all this trouble to put hids in.

In my matrix I just bought bulbs and a balist.
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