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Old 01-07-11, 10:01 PM
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Where can I find projector headlights for 95 through 97 LS 400 model. I have looked everywhere on the internet for them page after page and have had no luck. I saw a picture of them on this site in the photo galleries by lexkost under headlights. Please help!
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Never came with them and you will never find them. Lexkost's was a retrofit/custom job.
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custom job to have projector in 95-97. use the search button there is numerous threads about this topic. Buy ebay 250$ lights and retrofit a projector is your cheapest option. Again use the search button.
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Whoa! Thanks! I guess I'll get the euro H4 clear lenses with chrome housing since that all I can find. Thank you.
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if you get those off of ebay and throw some 4000k hid in them they will light up the road and look good if you are not looking to do a custom job. I ordered my hid from ddmtuning.com and they have been great for me, 50$ shipped.
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I see ddm tuning HID are very affordable. Why not 5000K since their more white.
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Here is a short thread about DDM:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/cl-...-in-socal.html

There are similar threads on other car forums. I'd suggest paying more and dealing with a company that will support their products.

This sponsor:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...-save-big.html
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I am just speaking on my experience they have been good for me.. thats it!
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Yes the xtreme digital HID 5000K look nice. I don't mind paying more for a better product.
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the "euro" housing will still provide horrible output when compared to even the most basic projector, with glare everywhere...
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Yea well unfortunately I wouldn't know the first thing about retrofitting projector headlights nor the funds to pay someone to do it.
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Please don't change your headlights... Don't put HIDs in them, don't buy "Eagle Eye" aftermarket headlamps. Just keep them stock with some good halogen bulbs.
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I'm still waiting to see a cut-off on Lexkost's. Come on Mike...snap a pic or if you have, refresh my memory where it is. Haha, I just posted in that thread anyhow.

I've got mine adjusted now that I get pretty good coverage but it is dim. Considering the old tech, the headlights in the 95-97 is pretty decent when adjusted. I'll have to snap a pic on some dark road. When a 430 drives by that is . Even the 1-IS is has a nice pattern.
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