01 es300 projectors!!!
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01 es300 projectors!!!
Ok guys so ive seen a bunch of threads on how to do the retro fit on our cars. And i really really want some!!!! so my question is.... is there anyone here in illinois that has done this? Im all over the chicago land area, so hit me up
: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=257144
: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=257144
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ooo good idea! ok so I just thought of something... does anyone have the stock headlamps with the stock hid? if so can I see a pic of the beam pattern. it they look like a projector then I'll just swap headlamps. good idea?
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^ that's what i've been wanting to do for 3years now.
Just always miss out on a deal or the ****s won't ship outside the USA since they're afraid to fill out one more short form and forever lose my business in the process.
Just always miss out on a deal or the ****s won't ship outside the USA since they're afraid to fill out one more short form and forever lose my business in the process.
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Ons Wow! 3yrs??? Damn man looks like I need to dig deep! Lol well do you know if they have a cut off like the projectors do?
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Some of you may have seen my posts the last month or so of me asking questions about these elusive headlights as I gathered the parts together necessary for the conversion. I got out there today and did the installation and to be honest it's really not difficult at all. In regards to modifications, I basically had to remove some padding to fit in the left side assembly and purchase some extended length screws to allow me to fit the thicker non-OEM ballast underneath the assembly. I left the DRL bulb cap off to run wires through, otherwise it's pretty air tight. I tucked all the wires inside the assembly, and with the ballast hidden underneath you can't tell it's not 100% stock, when in reality it's actually pretty damn close.
Here are the pics. The result is very impressive, much better beam pattern and visibility with far less glare than the halogen assemblies with HID's. I'm even gonna raise the elevation to get another 10-15 feet of visibility. The only issue I have at this point is the drivers side assembly is a little dirtier underneath. If anyone knows how to remove the front cover and clean under there I'd much appreciate it.
Here are the pics. The result is very impressive, much better beam pattern and visibility with far less glare than the halogen assemblies with HID's. I'm even gonna raise the elevation to get another 10-15 feet of visibility. The only issue I have at this point is the drivers side assembly is a little dirtier underneath. If anyone knows how to remove the front cover and clean under there I'd much appreciate it.
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That's a $200 camera that cuts down the visible light...it's impossible to take a representative picture of the beam pattern with the equipment I have. The beam pattern is a huge improvement over the stock halogen housings with or without HID's.
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I agree, but its soo hard to find the OEM hid lights. I would assume the retrofit may be a litre cheaper. btw thank you for the pics. helped out a lot on what route I wana go
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They are not hard to find at all. Camp out on EBay, look at all the "w/o HID ES300 headlight" auctions with pics of the cars in the junkyard, where they remove the lights after you buy them, When you see that the car has HIDs, buy 'em! Lots of HIDs listed that way the junkyards don't know.
Edit: Here is an example. I think I actually bought the right one off this car, I wanted both but the guy told me the left had a broken tab so I let it go.
There are a number of decently priced units where the seller knows what they have too.
Edit: Here is an example. I think I actually bought the right one off this car, I wanted both but the guy told me the left had a broken tab so I let it go.
There are a number of decently priced units where the seller knows what they have too.
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