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Size of Projector Lense?

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Old 03-19-13, 08:32 AM
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Default Size of Projector Lense?

Will embark on a headlight journey soon (once i can find a decent set of used headlights) and was planning on swapping out the OEM lense with a clear lense (http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...roducts_id=134). I had a FX-R lense on my previous car and the cutoff lines, light output, and look was amazing. Looking to do the same in the IS.

Does anyone know what size lense the IS uses or can provide pictures of the headlight disassembled? Trying to confirm if lenses from theretrofit source will work on our vehicles.

Thanks,

Pat

Sample of new cutoff line:





Edit: looks this this individual has tackled this already and compiled a pretty detailed write up: http://www.jvxdriver.com/is250_retro.htm

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Old 03-19-13, 09:14 AM
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Some member here done the STI-R lens before (3") it give a little clear look a little improvement, but not near or close to JVX on planet hid did the hybrid with rx350 rear projectors, hope it help
Old 03-19-13, 09:53 AM
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Correct. It is the STI-R. Look on the first page and you can see the before/after
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ld-thread.html
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I had STi-R lenses in my older headlights. They aren't bad.

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Old 03-19-13, 11:33 AM
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Totally recommend getting a clear lens. The cutoff is gorgeous. I always stare at my lines when I turn my headlights on. The stock projector uses a 3" lens.
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