Jump to content


Recommended Posts

Posted

I got a 2005 GS300 about a month ago. It was the last one on the lot so I didn't really have the pick of any other options. The car came with stock halogen housings which weren't bad at all. Considering it was a halogen housing. Anyways, I wanted better so.....

Ahh, finally after a month of planning and five hours of work.

I present Le Prototype :D

test1.jpg

Entire unit

test2.jpg

Different angle of unit

test3.jpg

Close up of projector

test4.jpg

Powered on projector

test5.jpg

Angle 2 Powered on

Projector from a 2004 BMW M3 Bi-Xenon.

I purchased a second set of housings becuase I didn't wana cut into the stock housings. Yes, I know the high beam reflector isnt in there and front lens is not on and the projector lens is dirty....hence the name Le Prototype :)

This is the right side headlight. I still need to finish the left side light. If anyone else is thinking of doing this, I can post a step by step guide on retrofitting the halogen GS housings. :D

What do you guys think about the project so far?


Posted

Ok, I finished :D

Since i bought a used set of housings from a 2003 GS300 they had a pretty good dosage of rocks and road debris. I still have to sand/polish/buff the front lens so its smooth and wont scatter the light as much. Other than that, the retrofit has come along nicely.

This forum seems pretty slow, 1 day and only 1 reply <_<

I'm starting the left headlight retrofit in a day or two. If anyone wants me to do pix/guide I will. Otherwise i will just post pix of finished product.

Here is the right side headlamp converted to HID :P

finished1.jpg

Front Shot

finished2.jpg

Front angle 2

finished3.jpg

Projector closeup

finished4.jpg

Projector powered on

finished5.jpg

Beam pattern/cutoff line :D

Posted
How much $$$ did it cost to do that all together? That looks really cool.

Heres the price list off the top of my head:

Extra set of Lexus GS300 2003 housings. $200 + 25ship on ebay (optional but I got because I didnt want to cut into original stock housings)

Entire headlight set from 2004 BMW M3 included TWO of bi-xenon projectors, m3 headlight housings, ignitors, ballasts, all wiring harnesses. $300+25ship on ebay

Screws, bolts, silicon sealant, epoxy, and other bits about $30

Total spent on project so far is around $580.

Thanks flufferious, at least one other person with a GS has some interest in my retrofit :lol:

Some of you may say that the stock HID option was $500 and much less work and has auto leveling. All good points, but the stock HID is not bi-xenon and has a fuzzy cutoff line compared to projectors. :D

Anyways, I'll finish up the other housing sometime this week and have the guide posted up by the weekend.

Posted

That looks so cool i have to tell you. I can't believe that's not stock. It looks like it was built just for a GS. Great job!!!

  • 2 weeks later...
  • 2 years later...
  • 2 weeks later...

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now


×
×
  • Create New...

Forums


News


Membership


  • Unread Content
  • Members Gallery