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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 12:55 PM
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As the title states, will the clear corner JDM OEM headlights fit our LS430 with no issues - plug and play?
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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by nysupraman
As the title states, will the clear corner JDM OEM headlights fit our LS430 with no issues - plug and play?
Wondered this myself, also on if the projector beam pattern is adjusted for RHD or not.
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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 07:39 PM
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The beam pattern will be different, but everything is plug and play from what I've seen (04-06 cars). Be advised that they shouldn't have any DOT markings on them which shouldn't matter unless you live in a state where vehicle inspections are mandatory and the inspector checks for it.
Toughest part is going to be finding a mint pair for a reasonable price and then hoping they don't get damaged during shipping. For an 02 (your signature) there are tons available, just look for the cleanest pair you can find.

YAJ has plenty; https://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/search/...=0&y=0&fixed=0
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Old Feb 21, 2019 | 08:06 AM
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The beam pattern will be different, but everything is plug and play from what I've seen (04-06 cars). Be advised that they shouldn't have any DOT markings on them which shouldn't matter unless you live in a state where vehicle inspections are mandatory and the inspector checks for it.
Toughest part is going to be finding a mint pair for a reasonable price and then hoping they don't get damaged during shipping. For an 02 (your signature) there are tons available, just look for the cleanest pair you can find.

YAJ has plenty; https://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/search/...=0&y=0&fixed=0
Thanks for the link.... yeah even on ebay there are tons for cheap, pretty good condition too.
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Old Feb 21, 2019 | 09:12 AM
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If you are going to use headlights from a RHD car in the U.S., apply beam adapters to the headlight lenses to keep from blinding oncoming drivers. Beam adapters are required, for example, when driving a RHD vehicle in Europe or a LHD vehicle in the U.K. or Ireland. Beam adapters are available on Amazon and eBay. Here is link to an excellent video about Eurolite beam adapters:

Eurolite provides specific fitting instructions for both RHD LS430 reflector and projector headlights.
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Check your local laws. Florida does not allow anything to be adhered or attached onto the headlight which would obstruct or redirect any part of the beam.
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Old Feb 22, 2019 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Daspyda
Check your local laws. Florida does not allow anything to be adhered or attached onto the headlight which would obstruct or redirect any part of the beam.
The way I read it, the Florida statue only prohibits lens overlays that alter light color?: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.220.html The other Florida statues about headlamps I found don't mention lens overlays.

RHD headlights in a LHD country without beam adapters could be very dangerous to other drivers - particularly to older drivers like me who are especially sensitive to glare. And blinding an oncoming law enforcement officer might attract attention - especially in New Yawk where the OP lives ... "No officer, I did not see the 'No right turn on red' sign.'" Pleasant NY cop ... let me go with a warning.

Funny ... I just remembered that the round Marshal headlight units on the German spec LHD 1956 Mercedes sports car I got to drive when I was a kid could be rotated to alter the beams so that the car could be legally driven in RHD countries. That feature/invention is even mentioned in a Wikipedia article: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marchal_(entreprise)
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