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Upgrade headlights from 2nd to 3rd gen?

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Old 08-24-05, 10:35 AM
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Default Upgrade headlights from 2nd to 3rd gen?

Is it possible? I have a 96 LS400, which is wonderful, but I really love the lights on the next-later model just after that.
Old 08-24-05, 10:39 AM
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its possible but expensive you would have to redo the whole front end save the money and just upgrade the whole car i possible
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Damn I was hoping it was just a headlight upgrade, and maybe a bit of kit change as well. I've not compared them up close I guess.

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I think the classic look of the Gen 2 headlights is visually better than the neo-partially-cut-off lense patterns of the Gen 3 that have become the norm in most newer cars. Albeit, the Gen 3 lights will perform better, especially with HID. Put a Gen 2 and Gen 3 side-by-side. I think the Gen 2 looks better.
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i have a '95 and considered this for a while but its not really feasible unless u manage to find a 3rd gen car totalled with the front end in perfect condition.

to do the swap u need the:
-Headlights
-front bumper
-front fenders
-hood
-grill
-random wiring+misc clips

making it all VERY expensive.
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There are a few companies in Japan that make a fibreglass panel conversion kit.

I think the companies are Gaultier and Custom City.

Do a search to check it out
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