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Replica 2011-2012 LED headlights (Alibaba)

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Old 03-24-14 | 09:50 AM
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Has anyone just thought of getting a pair of after market 2012 headlights ?
Old 03-24-14 | 10:05 AM
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Will these be like direct plug and play and reusing original harnesses? No need to rewire or getting that relay for the LED to work? Has anyone pull the trigger on these yet?
Old 03-24-14 | 07:31 PM
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the black housing one would make a great retrofit product
Old 03-24-14 | 07:32 PM
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Just pulled the trigger... can't wait!
Old 03-24-14 | 07:49 PM
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Someone in Australia got these on Friday, he's already on his third set lol.

Here's his review: http://au.lexusownersclub.com/forums...ights/?p=45000
Old 03-24-14 | 07:51 PM
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Pictures of light:
Old 03-24-14 | 07:56 PM
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Gah... thanks for the review. Hoping i have better luck with the ones from K2 motor... otherwise they will be returned!
Old 03-24-14 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by senxation
Will these be like direct plug and play and reusing original harnesses? No need to rewire or getting that relay for the LED to work? Has anyone pull the trigger on these yet?
No. Read my post below (from the previous page).

Originally Posted by GiantsFan
H1 low beams ... lol. Not compatible with factory HID.

Are halogen headlights for the IS H11? If so, that means these are an upgrade for halogen headlights only - and you won't even get HID!

Not worth your money ...
Old 03-24-14 | 10:31 PM
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Well you do get what you pay for I guess.
Old 03-24-14 | 10:43 PM
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No HID = Wack.

The seller on ebay even says: *Fits all 2006-2009 Lexus IS250 with factory halogen headlight models only
Old 03-24-14 | 10:48 PM
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Oh my ..big gamble according to the review
Old 03-24-14 | 11:31 PM
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It's about time someone made actual aftermarket headlights for our IS's. But IMO, these look pretty cheaped out which makes sense with the pricing.. Honestly, i'd be worried on how well the projectors are during night time driving. I also wouldn't be surprised if condensation starts after awhile..

BTW, is it just me or does these headlights look more round around the projectors? It reminds me of ET or a goldfish ...






But hey, they provided a nice DIY on how to remove bumper and headlights .. (not a fan of the turn signal)

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Old 03-24-14 | 11:45 PM
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Yeah, the projector chrome surrounding is large. The dimensions of the LED strip is disproportional to the original too - I think they attempted to make everything bigger lol.
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Wow these actually look really good until someone pointed out the ugly projectors haha
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Old 03-25-14 | 12:36 AM
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They look cute on a goldfish though:


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