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sewell offering 2011+ LED headlights for $1200

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Old 03-06-12, 07:51 PM
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damn im probably going to end up getting these I bet maybe ill get a bonus in the next few days
Old 03-06-12, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by kvl
some reason the cool white look less bright?
They are pretty damn bright. I think borderline too bright lol
Old 03-07-12, 09:29 AM
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So much confusion in this thread.....

Let me see if I can help, I've owned BOTH sets already and can speak from personal experience.

1. If the headlight has the "eyebrow" then it is the bluer/whiter LED.
NO, the eyebrow doesn't necessarily mean it has the updated gloss paint, only the upgraded LED.
NO, the upgraded LED is not brighter in any way, just has a little more color to it, almost like a 6K HID bulb color. Looks nice.

That's it, nothing else, the LED isn't sharper, isn't brighter, isnt bigger, nada.
Same thing, different color. Josh and NSGlex just received theirs from Sewell, maybe they can say if it's the gloss paint or not.

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Old 03-07-12, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Vroomin350
So much confusion in this thread.....

Let me see if I can help, I've owned BOTH sets already and can speak from personal experience.

1. If the headlight has the "eyebrow" then it is the bluer/whiter LED.
NO, the eyebrow doesn't necessarily mean it has the updated gloss paint, only the upgraded LED.
NO, the upgraded LED is not brighter in any way, just has a little more color to it, almost like a 6K HID bulb color. Looks nice.

That's it, nothing else, the LED isn't sharper, isn't brighter, isnt bigger, nada.
Same thing, different color. Josh and NSGlex just received theirs from Sewell, maybe they can say if it's the gloss paint or not.
So is this model still an MY2011 or MY2012... that's also been flying around out there.

thanks!
Old 03-07-12, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Vroomin350
So much confusion in this thread.....

Let me see if I can help, I've owned BOTH sets already and can speak from personal experience.

1. If the headlight has the "eyebrow" then it is the bluer/whiter LED.
NO, the eyebrow doesn't necessarily mean it has the updated gloss paint, only the upgraded LED.
NO, the upgraded LED is not brighter in any way, just has a little more color to it, almost like a 6K HID bulb color. Looks nice.

That's it, nothing else, the LED isn't sharper, isn't brighter, isnt bigger, nada.
Same thing, different color. Josh and NSGlex just received theirs from Sewell, maybe they can say if it's the gloss paint or not.
The ones i received are in fact gloss black with the eye brow. Next Wednesday I will be spending the day doing a side by side video / comparison of the the 2011 / 2012 headlights to see if said leds are in fact a cool white.
Old 03-07-12, 02:52 PM
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I bit the bullet and ordered them. Figured since I have a dead ballast I may as well get this mod over with while I can get them for a deal. I'll post a DIY for installing them when I get them.
Old 03-07-12, 04:42 PM
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for those who bought the headlights already, how is the output compared to the previous headlights ???
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Are the "eyebrows" you guys are refering too those 3 lines on the outside? If yes then I do have those on my headlights and the paint is glossy
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Originally Posted by NSGxLEX
Are the "eyebrows" you guys are refering too those 3 lines on the outside? If yes then I do have those on my headlights and the paint is glossy
There are a few more than 3 but yea they are on the outside of the headlight. Here is a picture of them (courtesy Sewell):

Old 03-07-12, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by NSGxLEX
Are the "eyebrows" you guys are refering too those 3 lines on the outside? If yes then I do have those on my headlights and the paint is glossy
yes that is correct
Old 03-07-12, 06:07 PM
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It took me 5 hrs to finish the job but they look awesome
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Originally Posted by Legend217
It took me 5 hrs to finish the job but they look awesome
Nice! Welcome to the club! Took me that long as well - had trouble with the ballast disassmbly and bumper guards...
Old 03-07-12, 09:45 PM
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would def. do this mod =)
Old 03-08-12, 01:03 AM
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okay friends, I currently have halogen lamps in the ol IS. I'm about to order these guys, do I need to order the loaded set? Or will the stripped set work???
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Originally Posted by MikeyK02
okay friends, I currently have halogen lamps in the ol IS. I'm about to order these guys, do I need to order the loaded set? Or will the stripped set work???
You need to get the loaded UNLESS you plan on providing your own ballast and HID Bulb


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