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Old 06-26-11, 02:40 PM
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Default Swapping HID guts to NON-HID housing?

Hey Guys, I tried searching for my answer, but every time I put in "HID" I get 3,487 pages to look through

So here's my question:
Can I swap my 2000 GS400 HID guts to a NON-HID housing from a GS300/400? If so, is there anything I need to modify? Will auto-leveling convert over, or will it be lost?

Just some background info---I recently purchased a 2000 Black/Black GS400. Passenger head light is in Great shape, but drivers is tired and Yellow. I sanded and polished it to death, but I am still not happy with the results.

Any info or advice or a finger in the right direction would be greatly appreciated
Old 09-05-11, 09:19 AM
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You can but auto leveling wont switch over and the stock ballasts will also not work.
Old 09-05-11, 07:06 PM
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Are you going to be using the reflectors bowl from the new or old housing? Because the reflector bowl for HID and halogen are different. Keep that in mind.
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Originally Posted by URDONE
You can but auto leveling wont switch over and the stock ballasts will also not work.
Why won't the stock ballasts work?
Old 09-27-11, 05:21 PM
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Why don't you just swap the lens, or just have a professional buff, polish and put a clear coat on the current one?
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^^^ I wish there's a company that just sell the lens if it'd be that easy. I had to buy a brand new headlight just because my old lens is faded and transfered the whole assemblies to the new one. I found a company called DrHeadlight who spray clearcoat on your lens professionally for like a $99 but they're not located in CA.
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