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Old 11-03-12, 09:12 PM
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I always digged the OEM LED look. I think this will be an option I will adding to my car.

Almost $2,000 for a pair... not going to lie, but thats steep.
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Originally Posted by DiabloRoke
I always digged the OEM LED look. I think this will be an option I will adding to my car.

Almost $2,000 for a pair... not going to lie, but thats steep.
With Club Lexus discount its about 1800. I got my pair (stripped), for $1200 on sale from Sewell.
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Originally Posted by Bori973
Just finished this mod today everything works great the only thing now is that my AFS light is blinking in the car. Any way to fix this problem
Simple way to get the light to stop blinking: Pull the AFS fuse under the drivers dash. This may also disable auto leveling, not sure...I don't really care though.
Old 11-04-12, 08:06 AM
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I swear this guy always has the BEST DIY
Old 11-04-12, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by reyoasian
I swear this guy always has the BEST DIY
Thanks "reyoasian"
Old 11-05-12, 01:38 PM
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So if I buy the stripped version, the only thing I would have to do differently is transfer my existing bulbs and ballasts? I have a H11 HID kit, will that work?

Im unsure because the loaded ones come with HIDs already but idk if those are D4S...
Old 11-05-12, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by bob4256
So if I buy the stripped version, the only thing I would have to do differently is transfer my existing bulbs and ballasts? I have a H11 HID kit, will that work?

Im unsure because the loaded ones come with HIDs already but idk if those are D4S...
Unfortunately your current H11 kit will not work because the sockets are different. You could buy the stripped version then buy the ballasts and a set of D4S bulbs. However, I'm not sure how cost effective that would be depending on where you get the parts from.
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Originally Posted by PhoNoodles
Unfortunately your current H11 kit will not work because the sockets are different. You could buy the stripped version then buy the ballasts and a set of D4S bulbs. However, I'm not sure how cost effective that would be depending on where you get the parts from.
But the only extra parts that i would need to buy for the stripped version are a set of ballasts and D4S bulbs?
Old 11-05-12, 03:57 PM
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Bob , because urs car doesnt come with HID, so its better for you to get the whole set of LED=ballasts and D4S bulbs and all the accessories=prevent you for keeping headache later. Black Friday is the day
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Originally Posted by blitz_714
Bob , because urs car doesnt come with HID, so its better for you to get the whole set of LED=ballasts and D4S bulbs and all the accessories=prevent you for keeping headache later. Black Friday is the day
But if i only need bulbs and ballasts, i can get those cheaper than the extra $500 for the fully loaded headlights
Old 11-06-12, 10:16 PM
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Bob save yourself a big headache and get the loaded version, the xenon control unit is expensive everywhere. one question though, Do the stripped version come with all the covers?
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Originally Posted by faisal11ir
Bob save yourself a big headache and get the loaded version, the xenon control unit is expensive everywhere. one question though, Do the stripped version come with all the covers?
no it doesn't, i learned the hard way. did not come with the led portion cover which includes the led wiring and did not come with the DRL cover. the other ballast cover is transferable if you have hids already though.
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Originally Posted by ISFPOWER
no it doesn't, i learned the hard way. did not come with the led portion cover which includes the led wiring and did not come with the DRL cover. the other ballast cover is transferable if you have hids already though.
Didn't come with led cover and wiring? so led strip won't work without it hmmm....

Can you please list them? need to know which exactly do i need to order them with the headlights

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Old 11-07-12, 06:17 PM
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one of the best DIYs I have ever seen....using masking tape to protect the paint and towels covering the door sills...I can tell you do legit work
Old 11-09-12, 09:12 PM
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I think Ill be installing the stripped versin without the relay..
dont think the fast blinking would make the light get burnt fast

once again, Great Write-Up!!!


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