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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 07:27 AM
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Hey y'all..

Question about headlight compatibility.. is it the same design 98 through 05 or was there a chance at some point?

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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 08:22 AM
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98-00 are chromed in 2001-05 the headlight units got a green tint added. Most prefer the 98-00 none tinted look but it's not that drastic unless you see the two side by side...
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 08:30 AM
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No change as far as mounting and fit. The only change was the green tint on the 01+ models IIRC. The Sport Design headlights will fit any 2GS as well.
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 08:48 AM
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So a dumb question Im sure but....

I have 2003 SD and i want to do a retro and my headlights are just ehhh I want new ones. Can I buy non hid housings and put the auto leveling motors on them? Soory if its noob. If I cant I was just going to buy new lights to use the fresh lenses on my exisiting lighting.

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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 08:59 AM
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The bowls are not the same. There will be a lot of glare when putting hids in non-hid housings.
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 09:00 AM
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How much would an HID equipped unit go for? All bulbs are in and the ballast is there too..
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 09:00 AM
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And thanks for all the replies, guys!
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 09:59 AM
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GS300/400/430 HID Headlight With Green Tint

via Sewell you'll be paying $547.62 with CL discount. Green tint is not on the plastic lense so you can get rid of the green by painting the chrome when you crack the lights open.
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