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Old Feb 5, 2016 | 10:52 AM
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Some of the parts for the lighting mod
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Progress pics of the headlights
Attached Thumbnails My GS400 modding journal - commenced Feb. 2003-img_6039.jpg   My GS400 modding journal - commenced Feb. 2003-img_6040.jpg   My GS400 modding journal - commenced Feb. 2003-img_6042.jpg   My GS400 modding journal - commenced Feb. 2003-img_6044.jpg  
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More build pics of the headlights.
Attached Thumbnails My GS400 modding journal - commenced Feb. 2003-img_6049.jpg   My GS400 modding journal - commenced Feb. 2003-img_6048.jpg   My GS400 modding journal - commenced Feb. 2003-img_6053.jpg   My GS400 modding journal - commenced Feb. 2003-img_6054.jpg   My GS400 modding journal - commenced Feb. 2003-img_6055.jpg  

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here they are
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That looks absolutely insane ^^ !!!!

Here are some more pics:
Attached Thumbnails My GS400 modding journal - commenced Feb. 2003-img_6155.jpg   My GS400 modding journal - commenced Feb. 2003-img_6156.jpg   My GS400 modding journal - commenced Feb. 2003-img_6160.jpg   My GS400 modding journal - commenced Feb. 2003-img_6162.jpg  
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Getting ready for the mechanical work on the engine - the engine itself is fine, its the cables and lines in front of the engine such as the radiator, AC condenser lines etc that need to be hooked up.
Attached Thumbnails My GS400 modding journal - commenced Feb. 2003-img_5861.jpg   My GS400 modding journal - commenced Feb. 2003-img_5862.jpg   My GS400 modding journal - commenced Feb. 2003-img_5863.jpg  
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Which projectors are those
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Loving those brakes. Any comments on them Hameed? Wheel clearance problems? Rotor to ball joint clearance when low?

Good to see the car coming back to it's former glory.
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Originally Posted by myis300a
Which projectors are those
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I'm getting a Quad Projector Bi-Xenon HID retrofit done. In the low beam housing, I'm getting an FXRs projector and in the highs I'm getting a Morimoto Mini H1.

They will be wired up so that when the low beam is triggered both projectors on each side will come on in the low position. When the highs are turned on, both projectors will switch to a high position.
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Loving those brakes. Any comments on them Hameed? Wheel clearance problems? Rotor to ball joint clearance when low?

Good to see the car coming back to it's former glory.
Thanks. No clearance issues or anything of that sort. They are made for a GS. The only requirement is that you have to install 18's (the OEM 17 inch wheels will not go on these) with BBK clearance.
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here they are
how much does something like this cost? i paid $600 + my oem non hid head lights for a brand new ls430 retro....these have to be like 1k?
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Originally Posted by SoCal Cyco
how much does something like this cost? i paid $600 + my oem non hid head lights for a brand new ls430 retro....these have to be like 1k?
Yes a little more than that.
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good work !
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Can't believe I'm just now seeing this...holy smokes, Hameed! Glad she is being fixed to her formal glory and then some!
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Originally Posted by Hameed
100% agree with that. Its definitely not worth it....
The main reason why I decided to fix it versus walking away from it was actually very simple. It was not sentimental whatsoever. It was a purely financial decision.
Hameed, for what it's worth, I absolutely agree with your math and decision to repair the car. She'll be a beauty.
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Originally Posted by 2damnlowgs
good work !
Originally Posted by ThomasGS4
Can't believe I'm just now seeing this...holy smokes, Hameed! Glad she is being fixed to her formal glory and then some!
Originally Posted by Crumvoc
Hameed, for what it's worth, I absolutely agree with your math and decision to repair the car. She'll be a beauty.
Thanks guys!

Here are some pics - the car is finally getting prepped for the paint job!
Attached Thumbnails My GS400 modding journal - commenced Feb. 2003-img_6215.jpg   My GS400 modding journal - commenced Feb. 2003-img_6216.jpg   My GS400 modding journal - commenced Feb. 2003-img_6217.jpg   My GS400 modding journal - commenced Feb. 2003-img_6218.jpg   My GS400 modding journal - commenced Feb. 2003-img_6219.jpg  

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