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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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Default Difference between 98-00 vs 01-05 oem hids?

in terms of light output and pattern, is there a difference between the 98-00 oem hid vs 01-05 ones? i am looking to buy a set of oem hid headlights, and i want to know if there is a difference beside the greenish tint. tx
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no difference in the HIDS...just the greenish tint backing on the newer ones...be cheaper to get a aftermarket kit though probably sir
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your right sakataj but the only thing i found different bout the lite are the adjuster glass... one is longer than the other

look at my 03 on the left and my 99 on the right... 03 is like 1.5 inch longer, kinda wierd but it just an update maybe IDK
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Works the same way LOL
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Originally Posted by GS300ToM
your right sakataj but the only thing i found different bout the lite are the adjuster glass... one is longer than the other

look at my 03 on the left and my 99 on the right... 03 is like 1.5 inch longer, kinda wierd but it just an update maybe IDK
well since i have a set of 1999 and my oem 2001 i can tell you thats the only difference and it really makes no difference... its just a added leveler
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yeah i guess........
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no difference in the HIDS...just the greenish tint backing on the newer ones...be cheaper to get a aftermarket kit though probably sir
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Originally Posted by GS300ToM
your right sakataj but the only thing i found different bout the lite are the adjuster glass... one is longer than the other

look at my 03 on the left and my 99 on the right... 03 is like 1.5 inch longer, kinda wierd but it just an update maybe IDK

Wow, didn't know that, thanks.
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yeah i guess........
u guess, i know. lol

Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Wow, didn't know that, thanks.
yeah but again its just a added leveler so no major difference
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