Updating To New Headlight Housing W/green Tint

[vanzant78]

I did a search and couldn't find any topics on this. Has anyone updated they're gs300/400 to the 01-04 headlight housing w/ the greenish tint?

Does anyone know why Lexus changed it from the smoked?

Finally, how easy is it to change this part and how much should I expect to pay (in other words is it worth the hassle to make it look newer)?

[SKperformance]

Do you have HID's or not?

[vanzant78]

I do have HID's. Do I need new bulbs too?

[jdmparts_guru]

you can order headlight covers from your Lexus dealer

However, you need to be aware that you need to remove your front bumper, before you can remove your old head lights and install the new head lights.

I have heard that there are greenish headlights, but only have sold the black chrome headlights.

Personally, I think that there are other mods more valuable, like replacing the old-style taillights for the new ones, replacing the dash bezel with the new one with the chrome rings, ...

I have the chrome ones, but you really need to look twice (or park it next to a GS with the old head lights) before you can see it.

[jdmparts_guru]

I do have HID's. Do I need new bulbs too?

No, if you have HID then you do not need to replace these.

By the way, you can order only head light covers, no need for complete headlight sets.

[kandygs400]

jadmguru...replacing to the newstyle greentint headlights are big upgradeive done it...i have a 98 gs400 clear tint/chrome housing..replaced it and it was like night and day my new headlights are much better then my old ones..as for the smoked headlights those you can get from the dealer they were made for the gs sports designthose look good too but depends on the stryle of your car...little things do add up...im more into making my 98 gs400..look more like a 04 gs430...just without the motor...and some special stuff...but its kew...only real hardcore lexus people would notice little things like cluster trim headlights and grills

[reigns7703]

Where did you get the green tinted covers? It sounds simple enough...how much does a set of those bad boyz cost and how hard is it to install them yerself? Thanks!

[kandygs400]

you dont buy the green tint..its whats on the newer gs headlights if you look at themmm they have a green hue..to it..looks real good

[SUPRAboy80]

i am also interested in this...my headlights look dull and chipped up. i would like to know how much the new covers cost. does anyone have any pics of the new ones next to the old ones that they could post up?

[jdmparts_guru]

The headlights covers are expensive, expect something like $400 - 500 a set.

Another thing is shipping. These taillights are packed in boxes that are 25" x 16" x 16" each, so shipping will be expensive!

[vanzant78]

So as I understand it, all I really need is the headlight cover. Is it really neccesary to remove the bumper to install this??

Supraboy80, attached is the pic you requested. The top one is pre 98-2000 (mine), bottom 2001-04. Personally I like the new ones but Id like to know what other people think.

[jdmparts_guru]

To what I know, yes.

I believe that one of the screws can only be reached after removing the bumper.

[rjheard]

Do I understand this correctly? I can replace just the covers of my 98 GS400 HID headlights. Mine are a little worse for wear and I would love to replace them. How much do these things cost? Any place online to get them cheap?

Thanks!!!!

[jdmparts_guru]

Do I understand this correctly? I can replace just the covers of my 98 GS400 HID headlights. Mine are a little worse for wear and I would love to replace them. How much do these things cost? Any place online to get them cheap?

Thanks!!!!

The headlights covers are expensive, expect something like $400 - 500 a set.

Another thing is shipping. These taillights are packed in boxes that are 25" x 16" x 16" each, so shipping will be expensive!

[Lex_Chick _GsBGizzle]

Alright , even for that money so not worth it. Its nice, but sutbtle> Nothings worth 500 $$$ , expect engine uprgrade stuff. But where can you buy 'em on the web?