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LS430 retrofit decision time... SportDesign it or green tint it?

Old 10-27-12, 03:48 PM
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I voted for green.. Looks 100% cleaner imo, the SD's look like dirty ***..
Old 10-27-12, 05:24 PM
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I'd go with the shiny green tint.. If you can get a hold of regular chrome bezel.. That would be better.. Too much darkness going on IMO. If you do go with the SD bezel, you mighty as well black out your tailights. =X
Old 10-27-12, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by YxUxMADDDD
I'd go with the shiny green tint.. If you can get a hold of regular chrome bezel.. That would be better.. Too much darkness going on IMO. If you do go with the SD bezel, you mighty as well black out your tailights. =X
Yup, going with green. I have the regular chrome bezel too.. but not using it.
I like the green.
Old 10-27-12, 05:40 PM
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I want your SD bezels.
Old 10-27-12, 06:24 PM
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How much would SD complete headlamps go for? I have a set i'd let go.
Old 10-27-12, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by SPRTNYDSN




just installed the driverside headlight. I hate taking off the bumper, i just wanted to add.
U know u can get the headlights on and off without taking the bumper off though right?

Thumbs up on ur retrofit. Those shrouds r pretty dope
Old 10-28-12, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by SPRTNYDSN




just installed the driverside headlight. I hate taking off the bumper, i just wanted to add.
Forget about your headlights, take care of that hail damage!
Old 10-28-12, 08:59 AM
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I'm in, my 2 cents...I'd go with the Green tint. Either way, GL and keep us posted! Thx for sharing!

steve
Old 10-28-12, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ThomasGS4
Forget about your headlights, take care of that hail damage!
...what he said
Old 10-28-12, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeFoxx
U know u can get the headlights on and off without taking the bumper off though right?

Thumbs up on ur retrofit. Those shrouds r pretty dope
You might want to inform others about your method.

Originally Posted by ThomasGS4
Forget about your headlights, take care of that hail damage!
replacement body parts are coming soon.

Originally Posted by YxUxMADDDD
...what he said
real soon.
Old 10-28-12, 09:19 PM
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Yup no problem... I found it in the diy section last year. When i first joined i read every single diy thread even though some were over my head. This one is straight forward. There r two ways to get to the bolt on the bottom of the headlight. I only use and recommend the one going through the fender plastic. This takes less than 20 min total. U dont have to unscrew any bumper bolts. I think these show that step of taking one out the bumper but u dont have to. Start with the bolt on the bottom of the headlight first.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ear-turns.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-blinkers.html
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