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Old 07-27-04, 04:30 PM
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just had this completed the other day what u guys think
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another pic
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which i had a better digital camera instead of my phone
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Really nice pics for a phone. It would be nice to see them on the car to better judge.

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i hooked it up to make sure all the lights and everything works but i they wont be put on the car for another week or so cause the car is getting some of the minor scratches repaired at the shop, ill post some pic as soon as they are on
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where'd u get those lights? They're really nice!
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thanks they are the 00 ls headlights, i first smoked them black, then i came across the q45 headlight and there u go, if anyone is interested in the q45 headlight i might be able to come across some more.
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It looks like you have the 98-00 LS based on the shape of the headlights. I have a 96 LS which has the "grooves" on the lenses. I would like to get clear lenses and then put an HID kit in there. Any idea whether it's possible?

I like your lights, by the way. Those particular Q45 lights are the best when it comes to lighting based on a car magazine.
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Originally posted by caliness
It looks like you have the 98-00 LS based on the shape of the headlights. I have a 96 LS which has the "grooves" on the lenses. I would like to get clear lenses and then put an HID kit in there. Any idea whether it's possible?

I like your lights, by the way. Those particular Q45 lights are the best when it comes to lighting based on a car magazine.
do a conversion over to the 99-00 style, change the whole front end if u are serious i can probably located all the needed parts for u, i might be able to take your parts as a trade in to make it more reasonable let me know if u are serious
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post pics as soon as you put them on. I think it's going to look awsome.
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A conversion would need a lot of work. But I'm willing to do it, especially if I can get a good deal.
I have a 96 LS400, and I live in the L.A. area.

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do a conversion over to the 99-00 style, change the whole front end if u are serious i can probably located all the needed parts for u, i might be able to take your parts as a trade in to make it more reasonable let me know if u are serious
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Originally posted by caliness
A conversion would need a lot of work. But I'm willing to do it, especially if I can get a good deal.
I have a 96 LS400, and I live in the L.A. area.
to do this conversion, i am gonna have to change your hood, bumper, reinforcement, fenders, headlights, radiator support, for everything paint labor parts its gonna cost about 1500 to 2000, but i will be able to give u some money off if u decide to trade in your original parts with this deal, its pricey cause i will have to buy a radiator support from lexus which is gonna cost a few hundred already,
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Originally posted by b1gredek
to do this conversion, i am gonna have to change your hood, bumper, reinforcement, fenders, headlights, radiator support, for everything paint labor parts its gonna cost about 1500 to 2000, but i will be able to give u some money off if u decide to trade in your original parts with this deal, its pricey cause i will have to buy a radiator support from lexus which is gonna cost a few hundred already,
Do you do this yourself? Have you done it before?
How much are you willing to get me if I trade in my parts?
BTW, would you happen to know if the 98-00 taillight fit in the 95-97 model? They look the same but you never know...
I would like to get the crystal taillight...
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i have a body shop that will do it done it before, ill let u know tomorrow how much it will cost what color is your car anyways, also do u have hid headlights right now, if u already have a body shop u can go through yours also and ill just get u all the parts, get back to you tomorrow
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Originally posted by caliness
It looks like you have the 98-00 LS based on the shape of the headlights. I have a 96 LS which has the "grooves" on the lenses. I would like to get clear lenses and then put an HID kit in there. Any idea whether it's possible?

I like your lights, by the way. Those particular Q45 lights are the best when it comes to lighting based on a car magazine.
My 98 LS with HIDs also have 'grooves' on the lenses. I don't have a closeup on hand, but you can see them in this pic:




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