Help: Looking at buying another 98-00 LS and have a HID?
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Help: Looking at buying another 98-00 LS and have a HID?
Hey gang,
I have been in the market for another 98-00 for my wife. We have found a very nice 98 example that meets all but one of our needed options....
1. White/sil with gray leather
2. Wood wheel and shifter
3. Low, low miles 59k
4. 1 owner
5. mint condition.
However, this car does not have HID.
My question, can the factory system be retrofitted? if I find a complete unit from salvage?
I think we will still buy the car because of the condition, color and miles and then maybe add PIAA bulbs to the lights and fogs. What do you think??
I have been in the market for another 98-00 for my wife. We have found a very nice 98 example that meets all but one of our needed options....
1. White/sil with gray leather
2. Wood wheel and shifter
3. Low, low miles 59k
4. 1 owner
5. mint condition.
However, this car does not have HID.
My question, can the factory system be retrofitted? if I find a complete unit from salvage?
I think we will still buy the car because of the condition, color and miles and then maybe add PIAA bulbs to the lights and fogs. What do you think??
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Guys,
Thanks a ton!
To clarify, I can install the bulb/ballasts to the factory non-hid plug ins? and into the factory non-hid housings?
Or, I need to buy the entire headlight assm with the bulbs/ballasts/housing and then plug into the factory plugins.
Thanks again
Thanks a ton!
To clarify, I can install the bulb/ballasts to the factory non-hid plug ins? and into the factory non-hid housings?
Or, I need to buy the entire headlight assm with the bulbs/ballasts/housing and then plug into the factory plugins.
Thanks again
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Originally Posted by ToyLexmods
Guys,
Thanks a ton!
To clarify, I can install the bulb/ballasts to the factory non-hid plug ins? and into the factory non-hid housings?
Or, I need to buy the entire headlight assm with the bulbs/ballasts/housing and then plug into the factory plugins.
Thanks again
Thanks a ton!
To clarify, I can install the bulb/ballasts to the factory non-hid plug ins? and into the factory non-hid housings?
Or, I need to buy the entire headlight assm with the bulbs/ballasts/housing and then plug into the factory plugins.
Thanks again
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I have the same problem as you with my LS. Everything but the HID. Does anyone know where I can get the wiring harness needed to install the HID lights. I already have the complete units with bulbs and ballasts. Just dont know where to get the harness. THanks for any help.
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Update!
Just finished a 2300 mile trip in our new/used 98LS. It turns out the car does have HID. Hahah, even the Sewell Lexus salesman didnt know or check. The car is fantastic! I was worried about sun damage coming from Texas but the paint and interior is flawless....1owner, factory paint. Sewell is #1
Oh, and SEMA was packed this year. I stopped by Vegas on my way and took in 3 days of SEMA.
Just finished a 2300 mile trip in our new/used 98LS. It turns out the car does have HID. Hahah, even the Sewell Lexus salesman didnt know or check. The car is fantastic! I was worried about sun damage coming from Texas but the paint and interior is flawless....1owner, factory paint. Sewell is #1
Oh, and SEMA was packed this year. I stopped by Vegas on my way and took in 3 days of SEMA.
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Originally Posted by cartechpr
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